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Posted on Thursday, June 9, 2011

Vettel's rivals need 'very good luck' - Ecclestone

Jun.9 (GMM) If Bernie Ecclestone were to bet a few dollars of his fortune on the outcome of the 2011 title, he would safely back his young friend Sebastian Vettel.

The F1 chief executive is famously friendly with the 23-year-old German who last year ...

Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Schumacher denies blocking Hamilton to help Vettel

May 25 (GMM) Michael Schumacher has denied blocking Lewis Hamilton in Spain last weekend to help his friend, countryman and championship leader Sebastian Vettel win the Barcelona race.

British media said McLaren's Hamilton alleged the seven time worl...

Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011

Schumacher hits back at comeback criticism

May 20 (GMM) Michael Schumacher arrived in Barcelona on Thursday insisting he is not about to hit reverse on his formula one comeback.

A barrage of criticism has been thrown at the 42-year-old German after a fraught race in Turkey, where he said "the...

Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011

New Alonso deal not Ferrari lock-out - Vettel

May 19 (GMM) Fernando Alonso's new long-term deal with Ferrari does not mean Sebastian Vettel is locked out of the famous Italian marque.

The reigning world champion has said many times that he would like to join Ferrari one day, but the presence of ...

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Schumacher 'a fighter' not a quitter - manager Kehm

May 11 (GMM) Michael Schumacher's reaction to his poor race in Turkey last weekend showed he is a fighter, not a quitter, his manager Sabine Kehm has insisted.

Following the 42-year-old's admission that "the big joy is not there right now" after a fr...

Posted on Saturday, May 7, 2011

Boullier not sure Kubica can return to F1

May 7 (GMM) Eric Boullier insists it is too early to say when or even if Robert Kubica will return to formula one.

The injured Pole is now out of hospital and reportedly spending up to seven hours per day on his rehabilitation, particularly to restor...

Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Crash investigators clear Kubica, rally team

May 4 (GMM) Italian investigators have finally cleared both the Polish driver and his team in the wake of Robert Kubica's horror rally crash in February.

The 26-year-old spent 76 days in an Italian hospital after Armco barriers pierced through the Sk...

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 Saturday, April 16, 2011

Webber wants to end career with Red Bull - Horner

Apr.16 (GMM) Mark Webber wants a new contract with Red Bull Racing, team boss Christian Horner has revealed.

The Australian's current deal runs out this season, and several names including Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Jaime Alguersuari have been ...

Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Kubica to attend late Pope beatification on May 1

Apr.12 (GMM) Robert Kubica is recovering so well he is reportedly planning to attend the beatification of his late Polish countryman and former Pope John Paul II on May 1.

The Renault driver, recovering from horrific rally crash injuries in an Italia...

Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Haug joking about cut-price new deal for Schumacher

Mar.15 (GMM) Norbert Haug has played down claims Mercedes would only retain Michael Schumacher beyond 2012 with a cut-price deal.

Haug was quoted in Germany last weekend that the marque will ink a new deal for 2013 "with pleasure" but only if the pri...

Posted on Monday, March 14, 2011

Schumacher open to new contract beyond 2012

Mar.14 (GMM) Michael Schumacher is not ruling out staying in formula one beyond the end of his current contract.

Mercedes' Norbert Haug at the weekend said he can imagine teaming up with the famous seven time world champion in 2013 "If Michael wants ...