There have even been some calling for Sebastian Vettel to be suspended for a race.
As the ‘Multi-21′ affair races on, the F1 rumour mill is already beginning to churn out potential candidates for Mark Webber’s seat.
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Tag Archive: Der Spiegel
Mar 28
Rumour mill considers Webber’s successor
Jan 27
Ecclestone calls off Nurburgring talks – report
Bernie Ecclestone has called off negotiations with the Nurburgring, according to Germany’s Der Spiegel.
The famous circuit’s financial problems are well known, but F1 chief executive Ecclestone had been in talks with Nurburgring officials about pressing ahead with plans for a scheduled July race date.
Nov 30
Ecclestone, FIA, say Vettel will stay 2012 champion
Bernie Ecclestone has slammed as a “complete joke” Ferrari’s efforts to question the outcome of the 2012 world championship.
The controversy erupted when video footage emerged – and was circulated widely by “Fernando Alonso’s management” according to Sport Bild – of Sebastian Vettel purportedly overtaking illegally under yellow flag conditions at Interlagos. Ferrari confirmed that it asked the governing body for “clarification”, and spokesman Luca Colajanni insists the Maranello team has “until tomorrow (Friday) to file an appeal”.
Sep 25
Germany slams ‘clumsy Schumi’ as contract expires
“The timing is certainly not beneficial” – Marc Surer
Just as the Mercedes board is set to meet on Tuesday, Michael Schumacher is the unhappy subject of an intense round of bad press in his native Germany. Some publications have nicknamed the seven time world champion ‘Schussel-(clumsy) Schumi’ after his latest mistake in Singapore; the crash with Jean-Eric Vergne that has cost him ten places on the Suzuka grid.
Sep 10
Hamilton’s winning mood hints McLaren tenure ending
Lewis Hamilton gave away more clues about his future after winning Sunday’s Italian grand prix.
Although at Monza the Briton matched Mika Hakkinen’s career tally of 20 wins, he looked miserable as he celebrated the Monza victory with his team. Observing the post-race events, Express journalist Bob McKenzie wrote: “Hamilton looked like a man who has the world on his shoulders rather than in front of him”.
Jul 23
Red Bull saga – track spat or high-stakes politics?
Lewis Hamilton questioned world champion Sebastian Vettel’s maturity after the Red Bull driver called him “stupid” at Hockenheim.
German Vettel disliked the way Hamilton overtook him despite being a lap down during the German grand prix. “That was not nice of him,” said Vettel. “It’s a bit stupid to disturb the leaders.” When told about the 25-year-old’s comments, Briton Hamilton responded: “Hmm. Maturity has come through I guess. It shows his maturity.”
Mar 11
Kubica would have replaced Massa – Ecclestone
If not for Robert Kubica’s predicament, Felipe Massa would have lost his Ferrari seat by now.
That is the view of F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. He told Austria’s Der Spiegel that Kubica, still recovering from horror injuries sustained in a rally crash in February last year, would have replace the struggling Brazilian Massa.
Sep 05
Schumacher still as good as Webber – Berger
Michael Schumacher is not as good as Sebastian Vettel or Nico Rosberg, but he’s still up to speed with Mark Webber.
That is the view of former ten time race winner Gerhard Berger, who until 1997 shared the circuits with F1′s only seven time world champion. Der Spiegel quotes the Austrian as saying Schumacher, while once the fastest driver in the sport, no longer holds that mantle.
Aug 29
Emotions run high over tyre blistering saga
Emotions were running high on Sunday between Red Bull and Pirelli, amid the situation at Spa-Francorchamps over blistering tyres.
Pirelli chief Paul Hembery was spotted in a row with Sebastian Vettel, after the German driver and Mark Webber were told they could not start the Belgian race with new tyres. Red Bull argued that the tyre blisters that appeared in Q3 was a safety issue, with F1′s official supplier hitting back that the phenomenon was the team’s own fault.
Aug 22
Schumacher should stay if F1 still ‘fun’ – Tost
Michael Schumacher should stay in formula one for as long as he wants to.
That is the claim of Franz Tost, the Austrian team boss of Red Bull’s second F1 team Toro Rosso. According to Der Spiegel, Tost knows the 42-year-old German well, and so he was asked about widespread speculation that Schumacher should return to retirement rather than race on in 2012 and beyond.
Aug 02
F1 rivals copy Red Bull ‘rake’ – report
After failing to win a race in July, Sebastian Vettel had a keen look around parc ferme at the Hungaroring.
“I can see some very familiar things on the other cars,” the Red Bull driver is quoted by Der Spiegel. The Adrian Newey-inked blown exhaust has been the most obvious example of F1 rival copy-catting in 2011, but journalist Ralf Bach wrote that the RB7′s so-called ‘rake’ is also being emulated.
Jun 14
Vettel still cruising, or dominance set to end?
RB7′s dominance might be affected by the forthcoming restrictions on blown exhausts.
He had a long face on the Montreal podium but Sebastian Vettel might still be cruising to the 2011 title. The Red Bull driver was gutted after handing his Canadian grand prix lead to McLaren’s Jenson Button almost within sight of the chequered flag.
