Thursday 26 November 2009

Formula 1 Update

Current gossip surrounding the Formula 1 pit lane:

  • The saga of the seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher’s return took another set back. It emerged yesterday that Ferrari, whom he still remains under contract, have yet to receive any indication that he may consider racing for another team.
  • Qadbak have withdrawn from buying Sauber from BMW, opening the door for American investors.
  • Fernando Alonso has begun his first steps within Ferrari. He spent the last two days at the Ferrari headquarters getting to know the team and engineers working on next year’s car. Before leaving, he was given the chance to drive the new Ferrari 458 and a 599 around the Fiorano test track.
  • Lewis Hamilton spoke to Germany’s Sport Bild magazine saying he is not worried about the abrupt relationship split between McLaren and Mercedes, as McLaren will still be using the Mercedes engine.

And finally…

  • It is expected that Citroen are to announce the signing of Kimi Raikkonen for next season in the WRC.

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