ahaha.. agreedQuote:
Originally Posted by nEUROtic
esp when there've been quite a few back to back rounds... u get use to it being on every week....
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ahaha.. agreedQuote:
Originally Posted by nEUROtic
esp when there've been quite a few back to back rounds... u get use to it being on every week....
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Fisichella and Webber to swap teams?
More rumours as the silly-season hots up
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Will these two racers remain put in 2006?
Giancarlo Fisichella started the season in style by winning the opening round of the 2005 Championship in Melbourne, but since then the Italian has been overshadowed by team-mate Fernando Alonso. Speculation now has it that Fisichella could be on his way from Renault to make room for Mark Webber according to Speed.
Webber, like Fisichella, has had something of a trying season to date. Joining BMW Williams at the start of the season many pundits were predicting that the Australian racer would be challenging for race wins and even the title this year. However, after 13 rounds of the championship Webber has just one podium position to his credit.
Webber of course is still managed by Flavio Briatore and the management of Williams are reportedly unhappy with Webber’s race performances in the troublesome FW27 this year compared to those of team-mate Nick Heidfeld.
This time last year it was mooted that Fisichella would be on his way to Williams for the 2005 season, but Renault signed the Italian to partner Alonso after they dropped Jarno Trulli mid-season. Anything is possible in Formula One and certainly Fisichella and Webber have had a disappointing season as attention now switches from the current campaign to the 2006 programme.
With the Jenson Button Williams/BAR saga seemingly set to drag on for some time, the 2006 driver lineup at Williams remains one of rumour and speculation.
Earl ALEXANDER
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now theres something to gossip about! Christ would they swap so soon?
I British guy at work told me Fisichella is on his way, about 2-3 weeks ago I thought he was crazy!
I couldn't see Mark going there, I know he had the chance when joined Williams but I think he'll stay there.
There has been some unfair calls about Mark too, partly to blame is bmw and williams, however Webber's taken a bit of a bashing too
One overated driver swapping for another, and the lesser of 2 team mates. I don't see either teams motivation for this move.
Highly unlikely is my judgement.
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Ferrari tested their 2006 V8 engine for the first time at Fiorano on Tuesday.
Test driver Marc Gene was given the honour of driving the modified F2004, which was equipped with the new engine.
He completed 38 laps, eight of them on the short version of the track, setting a best time of 59.966 seconds.
The reigning F1 Champions are the latest team to test a 2.4 litre V8 engine, which will replace the 3.0 litre V10 format at the end of this season.
Honda, Toyota and BMW were the first, running their engines during the Jerez test in July.
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Former World Champion Mika Hakkinen doesn’t think Fernando Alonso or Kimi Raikkonen will ever be able to dominate Formula One the way Michael Schumacher has done.
Michael Schumacher may not be having a great season thus far but his former rival, Mika Hakkinen, still believes he is the greatest Formula One driver ever.
While Hakkinen was often involved in heated battles with Schumacher on the race track the Finn has always got on well with Schumacher and has great respect for the seven time World Champion.
Schumacher’s achievements in Formula One are unrivalled and the 1998 and 1999 F1 Champions doesn’t believe there will ever be somebody with a record that comes close to it.
“I don’t think anyone will be able to do what Michael has.” said Hakkinen to Autosport
“Michael has made his mark in F1 for so long.”
Despite the fact that Fernando Alonso and Kimi Räikkönen are challenging for the title this year Hakkinen doesn’t see either of them being able to challenge the German drivers record at the end of their careers.
“When I retired he started winning non-stop. I doubt anyone will be able to repeat what he has done - neither Alonso nor Räikkönen can come close.”
thank you Mika, thank YOU MIKA, THANK YOU MIKA!!!!!!
ah that is nice to no lol. What sort of times roughly were they punching out at Fiorano before jase?
He would say that, he is a loser lol.
I like this
“When I retired he started winning non-stop."
like HE was the only one that could beat him.
I dont reckon its possible to see a domination like that again either, mainly becoz of the "more competitive" formula one mindset and rules implementations. Alonso, definately cant hold a candle to the guy. But kimi will be his successor. He mighten win seven, but definately a few.
i guess BAR r the team to be with next season... so many rumours concerning the team for next season...
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German to switch British squads
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(GMM) Speculation is rife that Nick Heidfeld, a revelation of 2005, will soon set a course for Brackley to sign a provisional 2006 contract for BAR.
Williams' current star, easily a match - if not Grove team leader - for highly rated teammate Mark Webber, will reportedly switch to take the seat alongside the also-unconfirmed Rubens Barrichello, despite equally strong gossip of a BMW-Sauber move.
Williams-contracted Jenson Button's move, although he doesn't want to go, makes room, to the detriment of '05 BAR teammate, Japan's Takuma Sato.
The little German's switch, though - like Button - could be scuppered by Sir Frank Williams, who is believed to own a watertight 'option' on Heidfeld's service for next year.
'Quick Nick', however, can probably rest easy. It appears that disappointing Renault driver Giancarlo Fisichella is en route to Grove, in a swap that could see Webber fill his blue boots.
Williams' Heidfeld option reportedly runs out next month.
Written: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 06:14:30
I was speaking to a friend of mine, who works with a damm good friend of Mark Webbers. Now he was saying that Fablio isn't happy with Fisichella at all, and Fisichella is sick of the one sided Renault team and that Webber and Frank Williams aren't seeing eye to eye.
Thats how the rumor of the "switch" came about.
Now, what I was told is that Fablio likes Webber attitude and Frank would like Fisichella.
He just said this to me "Don't be to shocked if they swap in the near to distant future"
Now, don't take to much away from this, as I said its a friend of a friend so you never know.
But Webber did live behind my cousin for over 10 years :)
Oh that and he said "Williams sold within a few years"
Can't say I believe it all, thought I'd shareit with you!
Heinfeld to BAR
Good idea I think, I just hope BMW hammer Williams and Toyota.
too many rumours for brain to handle! So a swap in the not to distant future, your referring to before seasons end?