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Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011

Schumacher pays tribute as Fangio turns 100

Jun.25 (GMM) Michael Schumacher on Friday paid tribute to Juan Manuel Fangio, the Argentine legend whose record of five world championships he matched and then broke earlier this decade.

Friday, the scene of practice for this weekend's European grand...

Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011

Vettel-di Resta pairing will show who's best - Haug

Jun.23 (GMM) A comment by Norbert Haug might trigger speculation Mercedes is looking to the future of its F1 driver lineup.

The reigning DTM champion at present is Paul di Resta, a Scottish rookie whose strong F1 debut this year has sparked rumours h...

Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011

Haug denies Mercedes set for rally switch

Jun.23 (GMM) Norbert Haug has denied reports Mercedes-Benz could switch from formula one to the world rally championship.

"I like rallying very much and in the glory days of Walter Rohrl and co I was there as a reporter," the German marque's motor ra...

Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Frentzen to reappear as Valencia steward

Jun.22 (GMM) Heinz-Harald Frentzen will reprise his 2010 stewarding duties at this weekend's European grand prix.

The German made his debut in the FIA role at the same Valencia street circuit last season.

Now 44, Frentzen won three grands prix durin...

Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011

Schumacher to discuss future 'at right time'

Jun.16 (GMM) Not long after some were calling time on Michael Schumacher's poor comeback, the seven time world champion raced almost to the podium in the chaotic Canadian grand prix.

"That's sport; the situation changes quickly," said Mercedes' motor...

Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011

Klien pessimistic about stalled F1 career

May 19 (GMM) Christian Klien has admitted he is pessimistic about his formula one career.

After almost 50 races with Jaguar and Red Bull, the now 28-year-old fell into BMW and Honda test duties but last year bounced back onto the grid with a few outi...

Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011

Di Resta would be 'happy' with Mercedes seat

May 13 (GMM) Paul di Resta on Friday admitted he can see himself wearing silver overalls in the near future.

The Force India rookie has impressed so far in 2011 and his existing links with Mercedes have triggered rumours he could replace the struggli...

Posted on Monday, May 2, 2011

Drivers ask for DRS ban in Monaco

May 2 (GMM) Heikki Kovalainen agrees that the moveable rear wing 'DRS' systems should be banned in Monaco later this month.

His Team Lotus teammate Jarno Trulli said the overtaking aid could be "dangerous" and also ineffective on the famously tight b...

Posted on Sunday, May 1, 2011

Di Resta, manager, admit Mercedes interest

May 1 (GMM) Paul di Resta and his manager are not dismissing speculation the rookie Scot could be snapped up by Mercedes on the back of an impressive start to his formula one career in 2011.

Di Resta, the reigning DTM champion for Mercedes, has been ...

Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011

Rosberg to test Mercedes DTM car at Hockenheim

Apr.28 (GMM) Nico Rosberg is set to test a DTM car this weekend.

The event will be a showpiece at Hockenheim as the 2011 German touring car championship kicks off.

According to Bild newspaper, the 25-year-old German will be appearing for Mercedes, f...

Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Mercedes boss Haug says di Resta 'exceptional'

Apr.20 (GMM) The latest admiration of rookie Paul di Resta's stirring early form in formula one is sparking headlines and speculation.

Norbert Haug hailed the Scot as "exceptional" after he outqualified his experienced Force India teammate Adrian Sut...

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011

Sutil eyes 'next step' in stalling F1 career

Apr.18 (GMM) Adrian Sutil is not ruling out a change of teams as his career threatens to stall at Force India.

The German has been at Force India since before the Vijay Mallya takeover, and several times he has been linked with a team switch as he do...