Losing F1 seat would be ‘stupid’ says Grosjean
Nov.1 (GMM) Romain Grosjean believes it would be “stupid” if his formula one career is ended after a mere 7 grands prix. The French-Swiss 23-year-old was drafted in to replace the ousted Nelson Piquet at Renault, but according to widespread speculation is not tipped to be retained for 2010. Grosjean has struggled to keep up [...]
Force India takes up option on Sutil
Nov.1 (GMM) The option on Adrian Sutil’s contract has been activated by Force India, the German news agency DPA reports. However, the 2010 clause is double-sided, meaning that Sutil must also sign it within a certain time frame. He is holding out for a better seat, amid rumours of talks with Toyota, Renault or even [...]
Button says Vettel too young for 2009 title
Nov.1 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel’s youth and inexperience played against him in 2009, according to new world champion Jenson Button. Briton Button told Germany’s Bild am Sonntag that if Michael Schumacher had been at the wheel of the Red Bull, he would have been pushed much harder for the drivers’ title. “When I was 22 I [...]
Ecclestone ‘sure’ of solution for Sauber
Nov.1 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone sounds confident a solution will be found to allow the newly Qadbak-owned Sauber team to take its place on the 2010 grid. Although founded by Peter Sauber in 1993 and racing constantly in formula one ever since, the Hinwil based team’s owner BMW is pulling out, and the available team places [...]
Abu Dhabi to invest in UAE talent
Nov.1 (GMM) Even vast amounts of money can’t buy the things missing from the imposing new Yas Marina Circuit, Lewis Hamilton remarked before starting his last race as reigning world champion from pole position. “It’s called character, the history of the place” said the Briton, a staunch supporter of Silverstone’s efforts to stay on the [...]
Parade of Ferraris through the UAE
Followed by a gala evening of celebration at the Yas Hotel with the Ferrari Chairman Luca Di Montezemolo and Michael Schumacher Almost 100 Ferraris blazed a trail across the United Arab Emirates today. Starting out from Dubai, they ended their journey in Abu Dhabi, taking in the stunning Corniche en route. The cars finally pulled [...]