“We have social lives too!”
Mark Webber, Fernando Alonso and even Sebastian Vettel were all busy in Bahrain playing down the “dinner with friends” photo posted on Twitter this week.
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Tag Archive: SID
Apr 19
Webber, Alonso, Vettel scoff at ‘dinner photo’ news
Apr 12
Nice guys don’t win F1 titles – Surer
The big victim of the ‘Multi-21′ affair has been Sebastian Vettel’s image.
Previously the British humour-cracking and Beatles-loving ‘Mr Nice Guy’, the triple world champion’s reputation has come crashing down after ignoring team orders in Malaysia and then declaring Mark Webber didn’t “deserve” to be left in the lead.
Mar 07
Hulkenberg plays down ongoing Ferrari rumours
Nico Hulkenberg has played down continuing suggestions he has merely ‘parked’ at Sauber for a year, before possibly switching to Ferrari in 2014.
Told that the rumours are still abounding in the paddock, the German driver said: “It doesn’t concern me at all. “I don’t talk about the contents of my contracts and, anyway, I haven’t even done a single race for Sauber yet,” said the 25-year-old, who has moved from Force India to Ferrari-aligned Sauber for 2013.
Mar 07
Mercedes’ Lauda to remain German TV pundit
Despite becoming Mercedes’ major shareholder and chairman, triple world champion Niki Lauda will remain an expert commentator in 2013.
RTL, the German free-to-air broadcaster, has announced that the famous cap-wearing 64-year-old Austrian has signed on for another season and beyond. RTL’s sports boss Manfred Loppe said he is confident the dual role as a television pundit and leading Mercedes figure will not alter Lauda’s typically outspoken nature.
Feb 27
Sutil secures F1 return with Force India – report
Adrian Sutil’s manager has denied reports on Wednesday that the 30-year-old has definitely secured his return to formula one.
The German magazine Sport Bild said Sutil, the long-time Force India driver who sat out 2012 in the wake of the Eric Lux assault affair, has beaten hot contender Jules Bianchi to become Paul di Resta’s new teammate.
Feb 24
Zetsche warns ‘no miracles’ for Mercedes in 2013
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche has played down expectations ahead of Mercedes’ fourth-consecutive season as a works formula one team.
The Brackley based team has made big changes for 2013; swapping Michael Schumacher for Lewis Hamilton, ousting Norbert Haug and installing Niki Lauda and Toto Wolff in upper management.
Feb 22
McLaren struggling with 2013 car – Button
Jenson Button has admitted McLaren is grappling with its new car for 2013.
Unlike most other main rivals, notably Red Bull and Ferrari, McLaren – whose British driver Button won the 2012 finale in Brazil – did not simply ‘evolve’ last year’s car for the new season. Red Bull’s outspoken Dr Helmut Marko said this week he didn’t understand why McLaren changed so much between 2013 and 2013.
Jan 31
Nurburgring to host 2013 grand prix – reports
Nurburgring officials have reached an agreement with Bernie Ecclestone to host the German grand prix as scheduled in July.
That is the claim of the German newspapers Allgemeine Zeitung and Rhein Zeitung, following a long-running ‘on again, off again’ saga surrounding the fortunes of the financially beleaguered Nurburgring.
Dec 11
Sutil still ‘negotiating’ with Force India
Adrian Sutil’s manager has admitted the German driver is hoping Force India makes a “quick decision” over its 2012 driver lineup.
A source at the Silverstone based team hinted late last week that, with a decision now imminent, former team driver Sutil is in pole position to restore the 2011 lineup by pairing with Paul di Resta next season.
Nov 28
Nurburgring 2013 not dead yet – chief
There is still a chance the Nurburgring will host the German grand prix as scheduled next year.
With the famous circuit now in an insolvency process, an official said recently there is little chance a formula one race will be held there in 2013. But SID news agency reports that the Nurburgring has in fact been empowered to negotiate with F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.
Nov 21
Haug doubts Schu wants F1 role in 2013
Norbert Haug has played down the possibility Michael Schumacher will return to the paddock next year with a prominent F1 role.
The seven time world champion is returning to retirement after a three-year comeback with Mercedes, but had been tipped for a non-driving role at Mercedes. “There will be talks after the season,” Mercedes’ motor racing vice-president Haug told SID news agency.
