Some news tidbits involving the world of Formula 1: Barrichello To Decide Possible IndyCar Switch ‘Soon’: The likelihood is rising that Rubens Barrichello will switch from Formula One to IndyCar for the 2012 season. Left without a race seat after 19 consecutive seasons of Grands Prix, the 39-year-old Brazilian has been testing this week in [...]
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Some news tidbits that involve the world of Formula 1: Schumacher Not Eyeing Soccer Club Role – Manager: Michael Schumacher’s manager has rejected reports the seven time world champion could become the president of a premier football club.The Bundesliga team FC Koln (Cologne) is looking for a new president and the news agency DAPD recently [...]
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June 17th, 2010 
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Posted in Formula 1 - News/Rumors, Nuts and Bolts, Other Racing Series - News/Rumors Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Sauber Will Not Use BMW KERS System In 2011: Sauber will not use the technology that already exists at its Hinwil headquarters when KERS systems return to Formula One next year. At a meeting of technical bosses last weekend in Canada, it was reinforced that the [...]
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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Sponsor Insures Alonso’s Thumbs For 10m Euros: During an event for Spanish team sponsor Santander on Monday, it was announced that Fernando Alonso’s thumbs have been insured. The bank said the Ferrari driver’s life as well as his thumbs – presumably to safeguard his ability to [...]
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Some news tidbits from around the world of Formula 1: ‘Schumacher Factor’ Drives Higher Australian GP Ticket Sales: Michael Schumacher’s return to F1 has boosted ticket sales for the 2010 Australian Grand Prix. The Melbourne race has lost its coveted opening calendar slot to Bahrain, but Australian Grand Prix Corporation chief Drew Ward revealed on [...]
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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Online Launch For Virgin Next Wednesday: Virgin Racing, one of four new entrants to the Formula One grid for 2010, will reveal their first car next week according to a report on the official F1 website. The VR-01 will be unveiled online on the morning of [...]
Heidfeld, Mercedes Deal Put On Hold
The launch of the 2010 Mercedes GP team concluded Monday without mention of Nick Heidfeld as reserve driver. Reports over the weekend suggested the 32-year-old German had been signed to the role, but team boss Ross Brawn said a final decision has yet to be taken. But the Briton, together with Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg, [...]
Heidfeld To Be Mercedes Reserve Driver
Nick Heidfeld will be the reserve driver for Mercedes GP in 2010, a report quoted his manager as saying Friday. Auto Bild claims the appointment of the 32-year-old Grand Prix veteran, who would complete an all-German lineup for the former Brawn team, will be announced officially in Stuttgart on Monday. “Nick wants to concentrate fully [...]
