Nico Rosberg has hinted strongly that he intends to stay at Mercedes GP beyond the expiry of his current contract. The German's current deal reportedly runs to the end of next season, but boss Norbert Haug has revealed he intends to keep the current team together beyond 2012. Asked if the talks are already taking place, Rosberg told Germany's T-Online: "Yes, they are. "We have talked about a long-term commitment as I feel very comfortable in the team. It is a great project. I don't […]

Mercedes regards Michael Schumacher as an integral part of its push for success in formula one, boss Norbert Haug said this week. Currently, the seven time world champion is committed to the German marque - and his return to F1 - only until the end of next season. 2012 will be the third year since Mercedes took over Brawn GP, with motor sport director Haug insisting that a push to the top of the sport takes longer than that. "We are going to keep establishing […]

The inter-team agreement to curb costs in formula one is at a crossroads as the latest rumours sweep across the paddock. First it was Red Bull, but now Mercedes is the subject of the latest speculation about teams breaking the gentleman's agreement known as the FOTA-sponsored resource restriction agreement (RRA). The Mercedes rumours have gained strength since Mercedes signed Geoff Willis and Aldo Costa to join Mercedes' existing technical bosses Ross Brawn and Bob Bell. "Each of the teams and team principals continue to assure […]

As the F1 field moves on to the Korean Grand Prix, here are some congratulatory comments for the new double world champion Michael Schumacher (Mercedes): "I would like to congratulate Sebastian and his team who have been exceptional the whole year. It is extremely emotional to see him win the Championship again - I am very happy for him and even a little bit proud." Ross Brawn (Mercedes): "Congratulations to Sebastian and Red Bull Racing on his second World Championship - he has driven impeccably […]

is reluctant to commit to Mercedes beyond his current contract, according to a Spanish sports newspaper. The 26-year-old has consistently outperformed seven time world champion Michael Schumacher in the last two seasons, but is yet to record a single grand prix win. The Marca daily said Mercedes is desperate to re-sign him for 2013 and beyond, but claims the young German is stalling for now as he watches the driver market. With Jenson Button now committed to McLaren beyond next season, Rosberg could emerge as […]

Rumours are once again swirling in the F1 paddock about the alleged illegality of Red Bull's dominant single seater. The latest speculation is about the apparent flexibility of the Adrian Newey-inked RB7's floor. "I've heard about it but I certainly do not participate in the rumours," Mercedes' Norbert Haug admitted on German Sky television. "There are enough people who do that -- spending a lot of time writing all sorts of those kinds of stories," he added. "Of course, everybody looks around, which is perfectly […]

Nico Rosberg has revealed he would be happy to have Michael Schumacher as his teammate beyond the 2012 season. The German's comments are a clear indication that he intends to sign a new deal beyond the expiry of his own contract. And Rosberg thinks seven time world champion should do the same. "Definitely," he is quoted by the German news agency SID. "Of course it's up to him to decide if he's still enjoying it but for the team it would be a good thing." […]

Sep.24 (GMM) F1's major engine manufacturers want the FIA to drop regulations that guarantee customers for their rivals.

Currently, there are four engine makers on the grid -- Ferrari, Mercedes, Renault and Cosworth.

The latter independent supplier,...

Nico Rosberg has hinted he will stay at Mercedes beyond his current contract. Recent reports said the German has been offered a new deal to keep him at the team for at least four more years. "Nico and Mercedes are interested in a very long term cooperation," admitted Norbert Haug. The 26-year-old driver told FAZ newspaper in Singapore: "We are currently discussing that." Also on the cards is a new contract for Rosberg's current teammate Michael Schumacher, whose current deal is also set to expire […]

Sep.11 (GMM) Nico Rosberg has been offered a new contract to keep him at Mercedes GP for at least four more years.

That is the claim on Sunday of the German Bild am Sonntag newspaper, adding that negotiations between the Brackley based team and the 2...

Mercedes GP drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg will unveil the new DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé during the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) at 12.00 CET, on Tuesday 13 September. Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management at Daimler AG, and Norbert Haug, Vice-President, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, will also be present at the Mercedes-Benz stand in the Frankfurt Motor Show’s Festival Hall. Michael Schumacher: “The IAA, the world’s most important show for the automotive industry, is the perfect setting for the première of our new […]

Sep.5 (GMM) Michael Schumacher is not as good as Sebastian Vettel or Nico Rosberg, but he's still up to speed with Mark Webber.

That is the view of former ten time race winner Gerhard Berger, who until 1997 shared the circuits with F1's only seven ti...