The extension of Rubens Barrichello’s contract is just a formality, officials for the British team Williams have revealed. The 38-year-old Brazilian will notch up a monumental 300th grand prix later ...
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Heavy rain on way for Hockenheim GP weekend
Rain could affect this weekend’s running of the German grand prix. Although the preceding days at Hockenheim are expected to be very hot, severe weather – including heavy downpours – ...
Read More »No sell-out for German GP at Hockenheim
Hockenheim is expecting a race-day crowd of 65,000 for Sunday’s German grand prix. In 2010, with F1 featuring six German drivers including the returning Michael Schumacher, the capacity of the ...
Read More »‘No panic’ in Schumacher’s push for pace – Vettel
Michael Schumacher’s return to F1 is on track, according to Sebastian Vettel. Germany’s newer sensation, once nicknamed ‘Baby Schumi’ by the domestic press, said he is not among those who ...
Read More »Vettel admits tense relationship with Webber
Sebastian Vettel has confirmed that his relationship with teammate Mark Webber is tense. In recent interviews in the wake of the Silverstone front wing affair, 33-year-old Webber has openly admitted ...
Read More »Colonel Gaddafi’s son linked with Villeneuve|Durango
One of Jacques Villeneuve’s potential team investors is reportedly the son of the Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi. 37-year-old Al-Saadi al-Gaddafi, known as a businessman and professional football player, is backing ...
Read More »Williams tester Bottas eyes F1 debut in 2012
Williams reserve driver Valtteri Bottas is targeting a place on the 2012 grid. “Williams is not likely to change drivers for next season, but 2012 might be different,” the 20-year-old ...
Read More »Unnamed engineer ‘surprised’ by Webber’s outbursts
An unnamed ‘senior engineer’ has prolonged Red Bull’s Silverstone front wing saga. The team official said he was “very surprised” when Mark Webber made a commotion about teammate Sebastian Vettel ...
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