Tag Archive: Sir Jackie Stewart

May 07

Hamilton – I could handle Vettel, Alonso as teammate

“I think I’m much better at nurturing relationships between teammates now.”

Sebastian Vettel - Lewis Hamilton - photo Getty ImagesSeven years into his F1 career, Lewis Hamilton thinks he is now mature enough to handle any teammate. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 26

Webber will race in China – father

“I think it will take a while (for Vettel) to earn the respect and trust again”

Webber-Vettel-podium MalaisieMark Webber’s father insists the 36-year-old Australian driver is not quitting Red Bull or formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 24

Whitmarsh fails to ‘kill’ 2012 car comeback rumours

“We have made great progress in five days”

2013-03-17 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Australia - Martin Whitmarsh 01Martin Whitmarsh has failed yet again to “kill off” suggestions McLaren will ultimately scrap the 2013 car and revert to the winning model of last season. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 21

New season will be as close as 2012 – Domenicali

Ferrari is expecting another closely-fought world championship contest in 2013.

2012-10-14 - Ferrari - Korea - Felipe Massa - Stefano Domenicali2012-02-03 - Scuderia Ferrari - F2012 launch Stefano DomenicaliLast year, no fewer than six separate teams won grands prix – a rarity in formula one – and for 2013 the regulations are not changing significantly. “The stability of the regulations is always a condition that favours greater similarity in the performance of the competitors,” team boss Stefano Domenicali is quoted by Brazil’s O Estado de S.Paulo newspaper. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 14

F1 experts say Button new McLaren ‘number 1′

Jenson Button has de-facto ‘number 1′ status at McLaren this year.

2012-11-15_00112012-11-03 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Abu Dhabi - Jenson Button 00That is the view of F1 experts and former drivers Martin Brundle and Sir Jackie Stewart, despite team boss Martin Whitmarsh’s claim that Sergio Perez will enjoy full equality at the British team as he replaces Lewis Hamilton from 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 08

Stewart wrong to say F1 poorly managed – FIA

An FIA spokesman has rejected F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart’s claim that the sport is disorganised and poorly managed.

2012-05-12 - Spanish Grand Prix a 0013Flagworld - FIATriple world champion Stewart, 73, said the post-season controversy over yellow flags in Brazil that for several days questioned Sebastian Vettel’s latest title, was proof of the FIA’s shortcomings. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 02

Magazine leaves Alonso off top-ten driver ranking

A list of the best formula one drivers of all time has overlooked Ayrton Senna for a top-three spot, and left out Fernando Alonso completely.

2012-11-25 - Scuderia Ferrari - Brazil - Fernando Alonso 022012-11-16_0025Italy’s Autosprint said Juan Manuel Fangio, the five-time world champion of the 50s, deserves the number one spot. He is listed ahead of runner-up Michael Schumacher, with triple world champion Sir Jackie Stewart also finishing ahead of the late and revered Senna. Jim Clark, Alain Prost, Sir Stirling Moss, Alberto Ascari and Niki Lauda are ranked fifth to ninth respectively, with reigning triple world champion Sebastian Vettel completing the top ten. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 14

Button warns Rosberg to fear Hamilton’s speed

Jenson Button has warned Nico Rosberg to be ready for Lewis Hamilton’s speed.

2012-11-15_00112012-11-03 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Abu Dhabi - Nico Rosberg 03After Button was paired with his younger countryman at McLaren between 2010 and 2012, the Briton and 2008 world champion Hamilton is now heading to Mercedes. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 10

Stewart renews offer to coach struggling Grosjean

Sir Jackie Stewart has once again offered to become struggling Romain Grosjean’s coach.

2012-02-05 - Lotus F1 Team - Romain Grosjean -  012012-05-12 - Spanish Grand Prix a 0013Earlier this year, when Lotus’ French driver was first labelled a ‘crash king’ of the 2012 season, triple world champion Stewart offered to help the 26-year-old get to grips with the sport’s psychological pressures. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 11

‘Stealthy’ Raikkonen keeps title tilt at full speed

Stefano Domenicali has identified former Ferrari champion Kimi Raikkonen as a real threat for the 2012 title.

2012-09-02 - Lotus F1 Team - Belgium - Kimi Raikkonen 012012-09-02 - Lotus F1 Team - Belgium - Kimi Raikkonen 05It is Ferrari’s new number 1, Fernando Alonso, who is comfortably leading the drivers’ standings by 37 points after Monza. The Spaniard has been on the podium 7 times this year so far, including 3 wins. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 09

Hamilton denies ‘learning’ from teammate Button

Lewis Hamilton has denied he has learned anything from Jenson Button during their three seasons together at McLaren.

Jenson Button -Lewis Hamilton 2012-07-312012-05-11 - Spanish Grand Prix 458With the British team locked in negotiations over a new contract with 2008 world champion Hamilton, boss Martin Whitmarsh reportedly said the duo are a good pairing because they “learn” from each other. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 25

World champions admire 2012 favourite Alonso

A swathe of world champions have backed Fernando Alonso to collect his third drivers’ title in 2012.

2012-07-06 - Ferrari - Fernando Alonso 00112012-06-24 - Ferrari - Fernando Alonso 0009Writing in Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport, veteran correspondent Pino Allievi referred to the Spaniard, runaway championship leader and Hockenheim winner as “a perfect driver”. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 21

Stewart, Coulthard, advise Hamilton to stay

F1 legends Sir Jackie Stewart and David Coulthard have advised Lewis Hamilton to stay with McLaren beyond 2012.

2012-06-09_00502012-05-12 - Spanish Grand Prix a 0013But 1996 world champion Damon Hill thinks it could be time for him to move on. Celebrating his 100th race at Hockenheim this weekend, 2008 world champion Hamilton is reportedly considering leaving the famous British team that gave him his grand prix debut back in 2007.

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Jul 20

Grosjean turns down Stewart ‘coach’ offer

Romain Grosjean flashed his usual grin at Hockenheim as he jokingly dismissed F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart’s offer.

2012-06-10_16082012-06-09_0941After the Lotus driver was crowned in the media as one of F1′s ‘crash kings’ of 2012, 73-year-old triple world champion Stewart reportedly offered to coach and mentor him.

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Jul 08

Webber bites chunk out of Alonso’s title lead

Mark Webber took a seven-point bite out of Fernando Alonso’s title lead on Sunday by winning at Silverstone.

2012-06-09_12792012-06-09_0470Red Bull’s speed over the rest of the field was not as stark as two weeks ago at Valencia, but in the closing laps Spaniard Alonso could not hold his lead of the race to the charging Australian.

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May 26

Stewart urges Hamilton to stay with McLaren

Sir Jackie Stewart clearly believes Lewis Hamilton should accept McLaren’s offer.

2012-05-12 - Spanish Grand Prix b 01432012-03-18 - Australian Grand Prix 2012 Sunday #1 655It emerged in Monaco that the famous British team is offering the 2008 world champion a more than $150 million, new five-year contract, that would extend his McLaren tenure beyond a decade and his 33rd birthday. Read the rest of this entry »

May 15

Vettel shrugs at F1′s ‘crazy’ pecking order

Five races in, F1′s cleverest brains are still yet to decode the mystery of the bizarre and fascinating 2012 season.

2012-05-12 - Spanish Grand Prix a 01412012-05-11 - Spanish Grand Prix 449As was the case when he utterly dominated last year, Sebastian Vettel is still leading the drivers’ points chase. But, before last weekend, if he had been told that Williams’ Pastor Maldonado would be the winner of the Spanish grand prix, the German admitted: “Well, I would have put a lot of money on them!

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May 15

Alonso ‘stands out’ amid 2012 chaos – Klien

Even amid the chaos of the 2012 pecking order, the star performer is obvious.

2012-05-12 - Spanish Grand Prix a 02982012-05-10 - Spanish Grand Prix 156That is the view of former F1 driver Christian Klien, who confirmed to the Austrian news agency APA that one of his current roles is a simulator driver for the sport’s latest winning team, Williams. Read the rest of this entry »

May 10

Now di Resta linked with Massa’s Ferrari seat

Paul di Resta has emerged as the latest candidate to possibly succeed struggling Felipe Massa at Ferrari.

2012-04-15 - Sahara Force India F1 Team - Chinese Grand Prix - Paul di Resta 042012-03-24 - Sahara Force India F1 Team - Malaysian Grand Prix - Paul di Resta 01Britain’s Mirror newspaper said the famous Maranello based team has “made enquiries” about the 26-year-old Scot’s current contract with Force India. Read the rest of this entry »

May 08

Schumacher world’s second-richest sportsman

Michael Schumacher has been pipped at the post in the race to be the world’s richest sportsman.

2012-04-22 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Bahrain Grand Prix - Michael Schumacher 022012-04-15 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Chinese Grand Prix - Michael Schumacher 05According to the Sunday Times’ annual listings, the seven time world champion’s (US) $823 million in career earnings is beaten only by golf legend Tiger Woods. Read the rest of this entry »

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