Ferrari will be favourites next year, says Trulli

As reported on Reuters “Whoever drives for them will have a big advantage,” the Italian told the Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper on Tuesday. “I don’t think the departure of Schumacher or (technical director Ross) Brawn will change much. Even (Felipe) Massa can win with the current Ferrari.” “We [Toyota] suffered from the switch from Michelin [...]

Ferrari confirm Brawn’s exit

As reported on autosport.com The Ferrari team have confirmed that Ross Brawn will leave the Italian squad following the end of the season, as exclusively revealed by Autosport magazine. Brawn’s position as technical director will be taken by Mario Almondo at the start of November, while Stefano Domenicali becomes the team’s sporting director. Engine guru [...]

Bernie gives hints about Brawn, Hamilton

As reported on homeofsport Referring to Ferrari, which is yet to announce officially that its technical director is planning a ‘sabbatical’ or retirement, he said: “It will be a different team without Michael Schumacher and Ross Brawn.” Ecclestone also may have spoiled Ron Dennis’ schedule for the announcement of a teammate for 2007 McLaren driver [...]

Schumacher to go out in ‘classic style’

As reported on autosport.com “There was a period I believe when Michael was wrestling with his (retirement) decision, but I think you saw his performance in China was classic Michael,” Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn told reporters at the Japanese Grand Prix. “If he can perform like that in the last two races it would [...]

Ferrari, Renault Trade Verbal Jabs

As reported on FeedMeF1 In the lead-up to Shanghai, Renault’s technical chief Pat Symonds mused that he would put money on Fernando Alonso reacting better than Michael Schumacher to the pressure of a close duel. And, referring to Schumacher’s imminent retirement, he added: “I think the pressure for him is greater than ever.” “(Symonds) said [...]

Todt offered new Ferrari contract

As reported on DailyF1News ….the offer of a one-year contract extension, courtesy of Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, is so attractive that it would be ‘difficult to refuse’. Todt’s decision to stay, meanwhile, would almost certainly accompany the renewal of Michael Schumacher’s similarly-expiring red-coloured contract. If it is sooo attractive that it would be difficult [...]