Bild – Schumacher to announce Retirement on Sunday

As reported on AGI-online Michael Schumacher is to make the announcement of his retirement from competition at the end of the season when his contract with Ferrari expires, following the Italian Gran Prix on Sunday, reports German newspaper ‘Bild’ today. His manager, Willi Weber, did not want to make any comment on the news reported [...]

Renault set to sign Kimi to partner Fisi?

As reported on crash.net McLaren-Mercedes star Kimi Raikkonen has allegedly been offered a three-year contract by Renault worth 50 million Euros. According to reports by as.com, Renault boss, Flavio Briatore is eager for the Finn to join the regie in 2007, when Fernando Alonso will leave and go in the opposite direction. …it is thought [...]

McLaren B team to get nod for twelfth slot?

As reported on crash.net Although it was thought that Prodrive had secured the final slot to enter the sport when the new Concorde Agreement comes into operation in two years time, it now appears that might not be the case. Indeed Crash.net has learned that the project being headed up by former F1 racer, Jean [...]

Decision made on 12th F1 team, Prodrive favourites

Montoya in Red Bull negotiations

As reported on updatesports.com Colombian newspaper ‘El Tiempo’ reported that the 30-year-old McLaren driver, who is likely to leave Ron Dennis’ Woking based squad after a two-year deal, is high on the list of potential replacements for racer Christian Klien. TAGS: Formula 1 . F1 . McLaren . Red Bull Racing . Juan Pablo Montoya [...]

My Kimi-Schumi Story

I have been contemplating these “wild-thoughts” for quiet a few days now. And given the direction that events are going by, at least one of my “wild-thoughts” seems to be not so wild after all. I was thinking on the lines of Kimi moving to Ferrari, then what would be the ideal scenario. If [and [...]

Raikkonen move to be confirmed this weekend?

As reported on crash.net While many believe the Finn’s deal with the Scuderia to have been effectively completed as long ago as the middle of last season, neither Ferrari or Raikkonen have given the slightest hint that they would be joining forces in 2007 and, with the uncertainty surrounding Schumacher’s destiny, few have been able [...]

Schumi signs new two-year deal with Ferrari?

As reported on crash.net Ferrari team leader, Michael Schumacher has apparently agreed a deal to stay with the Scuderia in 2007 and 2008, having signed a new £60 million contact. Although there is still no official confirmation from the team and no announcement is expected until the summer, British newspaper, The News of the World [...]

S’pore eyes the checkered flag

As reported on todayonline.com In the clearest signal from the authorities so far, Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang said that the Singapore Tourism Board is “actively looking at this proposal”. But whether Singapore joins the ranks of Monte Carlo, Montreal and Melbourne as a Formula 1 Grand Prix (F1 GP) race venue [...]

Ide’s F1 future on the line

As reported on tsn.ca Team officials admit Ide will have to show some improvement in his performance through the first three events or a change may be in the works for the first year squad. Rumors suggest Formula Nippon champion Satoshi Motoyama could be in line to replace Ide. At least Motoyama has some F1 [...]