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Feb 27
Unable to find a race seat for his F1 return, Jaime Alguersuari has signed up for a season of kart racing.
Spain’s El Confidencial reports that the former Toro Rosso driver will combine his continuing role as Pirelli test driver with a seat in the powerful KZ kart category of the European championship.
Dec 23
Jos Verstappen has tipped F1 to race on unhindered when a list of midfield drivers does not return in 2012.
Writing in his column for De Telegraaf newspaper, the Dutchman admitted that with so many drivers bustling for as little as two unconfirmed race seats, it is “an exciting time” on the newswire.
Jul 28
F1′s last-start race winner Lewis Hamilton thinks winning the 2011 world championship remains a long shot
He said that although his McLaren raced to victory at cold Nurburgring last weekend, runaway championship leaders Red Bull were “light years ahead” a year ago at the scene of the Hungarian grand prix.
Apr 22
” I find it really annoying that he arrogantly waves his finger after each triumph.”
Sebastian Vettel’s victory routine is annoying and arrogant, according to former grand prix driver Jos Verstappen. When the German started winning poles and races, observers noticed that he always showed a solitary index finger to spectators and cameras.
Feb 11
Unlikely Grosjean ‘ready’ to race Kubica’s car
Eric Boullier has for the first time named Pedro de la Rosa as a potential replacement for Renault’s injured regular Robert Kubica. Another 2010 Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld, however, is in pole position for the R31 seat and will test the black and gold car this weekend.
Jan 28
Schumacher will be testing Mercedes’ new car, the W02, at Valencia next week.
Michael Schumacher has vowed to try yet again in 2012 if he fails to win an eighth world championship this season. Some have questioned whether the 42-year-old will ever be fully competitive after taking a three-year sabbatical, but some insiders are still convinced of his skills.
Dec 31
Jos Verstappen has backed Ferrari’s push to allow top teams to enter third cars in formula one.
“For the teams it’s not expensive as the parts are already there,” said Dutchman Verstappen, who usually drove for the kind of small constructors that Ferrari president Luca di Montezeolo is now so critical of.
Nov 02
Lauda said Red Bull’s policy is a road to failure
Sebastian Vettel needs to accept the reality of a number 2 role for the good of Red Bull’s 2010 title chances. That is the claim of former triple world champion and outspoken commentator Niki Lauda, following reports the young German is reluctant to give up the chase for his first title in deference to the team’s points leader Mark Webber.
Aug 06
“Be a man immediately after the race and apologise then”
photo: verstappen.nl
Jos Verstappen was not impressed with Michael Schumacher’s next-day apology for his defensive driving in Hungary. After initially suggesting that Rubens Barrichello’s complaint was connected with his six years alongside him at Ferrari, the seven time world champion apologised on Monday with a statement on his website.
According to Jos Verstappen, Red Bull Racing escaped mildly with Mark Webber’s reaction to the front wing saga at Silverstone. 
