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Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2011

Haug laughs off Rosberg-to-Ferrari reports

May 5 (GMM) Mercedes' Norbert Haug has laughed off reports that Nico Rosberg could be set to switch to Ferrari.

Italian magazine Autosprint reported that Ferrari made initial "contact" with German Rosberg recently about racing alongside Fernando Alon...

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 Friday, April 29, 2011

Mercedes GP: Turkey preview quotes

Michael Schumacher: "It is always exciting when the calendar returns to Europe and the racing schedule becomes more intense. After returning from the first three races, I have enjoyed spending some time with my family in the short break, and I am now really looking forward to the action getting underway again. The venue for our next race, Istanbul Park, is a great track and provides a good challenge for the drivers. It's anti-clockwise, has a lot of gradient changes and different corner layouts, so […]

Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Haug happy with power over efficiency

Apr.27 (GMM) The Renault might be more efficient but Norbert Haug says he is happy with the perception that Mercedes' is the most powerful engine in F1.

Renault Sport F1, powering the Renault team as well as Red Bull and Team Lotus, claimed recently ...

Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011

Rosberg to ease disappointment with Easter triathlon

Apr.21 (GMM) Nico Rosberg will put the disappointment of his missed Chinese grand prix podium behind him by taking part in a triathlon.

The Mercedes driver was reportedly angry after the Shanghai race when, in a strong position at the wheel of a resu...

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

Rosberg angry after missed chance in China - reports

Apr.18 (GMM) Nico Rosberg was angry after Sunday's Chinese grand prix, according to German media reports.

The 25-year-old hailed such a "big step" for the W02 car in Shanghai that he spent time leading the race.

But he was then told on the radio to ...

Posted on Saturday, April 16, 2011

Mercedes board still committed to F1 - Haug

Apr.16 (GMM) There are no discussions about Mercedes' commitment to formula one in the German marque's boardroom.

That is the claim of motor sport director Norbert Haug, who said that despite struggling with the W02 car, Mercedes remains happy with i...

Posted on Saturday, April 16, 2011

Rivals expect Red Bull to keep racing ahead

Apr.16 (GMM) Jenson Button sounds less than confident about challenging Red Bull for pole in China.

Before back-to-back polesitter and winner Sebastian Vettel again went fastest in the last practice session before qualifying, Button was asked if McLa...

Posted on Friday, April 15, 2011

Haug rules out losing Rosberg or Schumacher

Apr.15 (GMM) Norbert Haug has ruled out suggestions Nico Rosberg or Michael Schumacher could tire of Mercedes' push for pace and quit the German team.

The Brackley based outfit expected a better season in 2011 but is instead working to make the W02 c...

Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2011

Mercedes 'my dream car' in F1 - Rosberg

Apr.14 (GMM) Nico Rosberg on Thursday played down rumours he is destined to be Sebastian Vettel's next teammate at Red Bull.

The energy drink-owned team's driver manager Helmut Marko told the widely-circulated German newspaper Bild this week that Ros...