Kimi’s team to be unveiled in August

As reported on homeofsport The identity of Kimi Räikkönen’s next F1 employer will be unveiled in August, according to media reports. On Tuesday, ‘AS’ newspaper in Spain cited the information of the Finn’s manager, Steve Robertson, who supposedly told journalists at Magny Cours that they could expect to hear an announcement about 2007 next month. [...]

Michelin begin F1 decline

As reported on FeedMeF1 Tyre supplier Michelin’s total formula one withdrawal in a little over three months could be starting to affect the outcome of the 2006 world championship fight. ‘AS’ newspaper in Spain reports that Gerald Brussoz, formerly in charge of tyre development at Michelin, is now ensconced in a role at Ferrari. His [...]

Todt says Ferrari back on track for both titles

As reported on motoring.co.za “Both championships are still up for grabs,” Ferrari’s Formula 1 team chief Jean Todt said after Schumacher won Sunday’s French GP here. “There are seven races remaining this season and, as we have always said, we will do all we can to meet our targets.” Okay .. I take my words [...]

Ten-place penalty for Rosberg

As reported on HomefoSport Before a single wheel even turned, Nico Rosberg’s first French grand prix at Magny Cours has got off to a unpleasant start. Whispers at the circuit suggest that Williams’ rookie driver will undergo an unscheduled engine change, resulting in a ten-grid penalty. So much for a “Good Race Weekend” for Rosberg [...]

Schumi says NASCAR is boring

As reported on f1racing.net “What’s exciting about NASCAR?” Michael Schumacher asked. “I can’t see it, running around in ovals. I just don’t see the challenge in it for me. Personally I wouldn’t do it.” On Ferrari’s chances of winning in Magny Cours “I hope we can be as competitive here as in Indy,” began the [...]

Todt plays down Ferrari revival

As reported on dailyF1news Jean Todt has played down media reports that Magny Cours will be the start of a rejuvenated push by Ferrari for the 2006 world title, with supposedly nearly $30m of extra funds. ”But I would not say the new parts can be defined as significant in terms of performance,” he insisted. [...]

Yamamoto set for Hockenheim debut

As reported on HomeofSport Magny Cours will ‘definitely’ be Franck Montagny’s last grand prix for now with Super Aguri…..Yamamoto, to re-complete an all-Japanese line-up, is sure to appear at Hockenheim, with Montagny saying: ‘I know this will be my last race. ‘From Hockenheim onwards I will certainly be the third driver.’ So we’ll have to [...]

BMW Twin Towers

As reported on tsn.ca After being told to make changes to the rear-wing of their F1 car, BMW-Sauber are now preparing to unveil several new aerodynamic innovations on the F1.06 this weekend in France. the team’s car will sport two new vertical fins which made an appearance at last week’s F1 test session in Jerez, [...]