“We have faith in the FIA” – Montezemolo
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has admitted he wants F1′s governing body to “prosecute” Mercedes for the secret Pirelli tyre test.
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Tag Archive: Eddie Jordan
Jan 22
Wolff plays down Lowe, Brawn, Fry rumours
Toto Wolff on Tuesday played down speculation he has wooed Paddy Lowe to Mercedes to replace team boss Ross Brawn.
Speaking to British reporters, Mercedes’ new executive director and 30 per cent shareholder admitted there was “a lot of speculation” about the plans of McLaren’s technical director Lowe.
Oct 14
Jordan tips Force India lineup to change
Eddie Jordan has predicted Force India will make one driver change ahead of the 2013 season.
The former F1 team owner and boss’s words are carefully listened to these days, after he recently correctly predicted that that Lewis Hamilton would move to Mercedes next year, pushing Michael Schumacher back into retirement.
Oct 01
Prost, Jordan think Sauber move possible for Schu
Alain Prost has admitted he can imagine former rival Michael Schumacher extending his career into a twentieth season in 2013.
When asked about Schumacher’s deliberations now that he has been ousted by Mercedes, Frenchman Prost answered: “I was not particularly positive when he returned (in 2010). I don’t quite understand why.
Sep 23
Alonso’s title lead sheds 8 points in Singapore
Fernando Alonso’s championship lead shed 8 points under the Singapore lights on Sunday night.
Before the two hour-limited race ended, Ferrari’s Spaniard Alonso was leading pole sitter Lewis Hamilton by 37 points. Hamilton controlled the first half of the race but then retired with a gearbox failure, letting Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel win.
Sep 12
Horner doubts Hamilton to leave McLaren
Christian Horner, Red Bull’s team boss, has revealed he thinks Lewis Hamilton will probably stay at McLaren in 2013.
The F1 grapevine is currently alight with speculation the 2008 world champion – who flirted with Red Bull until the energy drink-owned team re-confirmed its existing lineup for next season – is about to jump ship to Mercedes.
Sep 11
McLaren ‘Plan B’ shaping up amid Hamilton saga
Martin Whitmarsh left Monza insisting McLaren has “no plan B” in the event Lewis Hamilton jumps ship for 2013.
But that’s not according to the latest media speculation, which is mentioning Force India’s Paul di Resta and former McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen as potential candidates to replace the 2008 world champion and Monza winner. Plan A, however, is undoubtedly re-signing Hamilton. “I can imagine we’ll have some conversations before Singapore,” team boss Whitmarsh said.
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”.
Sep 08
Mercedes eyes ‘contingencies’ amid Hamilton rumours
So for now, the Hamilton saga is the talk of the Monza paddock.
Norbert Haug has admitted Mercedes is eyeing possible “contingencies”, in the event Michael Schumacher does not race the German team’s 2013 car. “Of course we have to plan for all contingencies,” said Mercedes’ competition vice-president, amid raging speculation Lewis Hamilton might sensationally switch from McLaren to drive in Schumacher’s place next year.
Sep 07
Hamilton rumours dominate in Monza paddock
The Monza paddock is abuzz with rumours, and in the hottest seats are Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher.
Whether Hamilton stays put, and whether Schumacher retires, has many other interested parties on tenterhooks. Eddie Jordan, a former team owner and now British television pundit, lit the touchpaper a couple of days ago by announcing he is sure McLaren’s Hamilton is moving across to replace Schumacher at Mercedes.
Sep 03
Ecclestone says Schumacher ‘leaving’ F1
Bernie Ecclestone on Sunday hinted Michael Schumacher is set to return to retirement.
Asked by Eddie Jordan at Spa-Francorchamps about the seven time world champion’s career spanning a 300 grands prix, the F1 chief executive answered: “I’m sorry that he’s leaving us not being a winner (with Mercedes), because he is a winner.”
Jun 24
Emotional Alonso speeds into clear title lead after winning in Valencia
Bitterly disappointed on Saturday, Luca di Montezemolo chose the wrong moment to return to Italy.
The imperious Ferrari president, on a rare paddock visit, was visibly upset after Fernando Alonso qualified just eleventh at Valencia. 24 hours later, Spaniard Alonso was the darling not only of his team, but also of the rapturous partisan crowd in Spain’s host port city — and the only multiple race winner of 2012 and the new runaway championship leader by a huge 20 points.