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Schumacher would have raced third Ferrari - Gene

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:43:05 +0000

Different rules could have seen Michael Schumacher return to F1 in 2010 with Ferrari. That is the belief of Marc Gene, the famous Italian team's Spanish test driver. He wrote in his column for the El Mundo newspaper that Ferrari pushed hard for a rule-change so that a third car could be entered for Schumacher next year. Instead, the 40-year-old has ended his 14-year Ferrari ... Keep reading

Soucek hints Williams test option for 2010

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:11 +0000

New F2 champion Andy Soucek has hinted he could be installed as Williams' test and reserve driver in 2010. As his prize for winning this year's F2 series, the 24-year-old Spanish-Austrian recently tested for the British team at Jerez. Soucek is hoping to move into a Formula One race cockpit for next season, with vacancies at Campos and USF1 believed most likely. He told the ... Keep reading

Ralf Schumacher not confirming Toro Rosso talks

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:11 +0000

Ralf Schumacher has refused to deny speculation linking him with Toro Rosso's vacant race cockpit for 2010. The 34-year-old German, who races with Mercedes in the DTM series, has this week been back in the headlines, revealing an offer from one of F1's new teams that he turned down. Reports said Toro Rosso, Sauber and Renault remained possibilities for a return to the sport for ... Keep reading

Piquet to complete 2010 Campos lineup - report

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:11 +0000

A Spanish motor racing website is reporting that Nelson Piquet will complete the driver lineup of the new Campos team in 2010. Motor21.com said on Monday that the 24-year-old Brazilian's contract is for three years, ensuring a lineup of famous surnames, after his countryman Bruno Senna also signed for 2010 with the Spanish outfit. The publication said Piquet's seat follows the 15 ... Keep reading

No title sponsor yet for 2010 Australian GP

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:11 +0000

The Australian Grand Prix is yet to sign a title sponsor for its 2010 event. The Melbourne race was previously backed and named after the Dutch bank ING, who early last year announced it would no longer be involved with Formula One beyond 2009. March's Australian GP at Albert Park made a $40m loss, and the local Herald Sun newspaper said the lack of a title sponsor for the 2010 ... Keep reading

Montagny hints no F1 seat for 2010

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:11 +0000

Franck Montagny has hinted strongly that he will not be returning to Formula One in 2010. The 31-year-old Frenchman, a former test driver who contested a handful of races with Super Aguri in 2006, recently confirmed he has been in contact with the Renault and USF1 teams. Montagny turned to endurance sports cars with Peugeot in 2009, and is now expected to return to Le Mans racing ... Keep reading

Alguersuari hopes deal announced next month

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:11 +0000

A further sign that Jaime Alguersuari will retain his Toro Rosso race seat for the 2010 season has emerged. When the 19-year-old rookie's name was left off the provisional entry list for next season, his management expressed surprise and said the young Spaniard was undergoing official Red Bull training. It subsequently emerged that Toro Rosso may be holding off ... Keep reading

Vettel agrees new points system not radical