|
Brawn: Rosberg ‘closer to car’s limit’ in qualifyingComments Off Nico Rosberg is regularly able to qualify a car beyond its abilities, according to his Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn. “In qualifying, he really can get the most out of the car. Nico comes closer to its limits,” he is quoted by Germany’s Sport Bild. “I think we’ve often seen him in a better qualifying position than where I would expect the car to be. “Nico might think this is normal, but it’s not. For me, he is definitely among the best drivers in formula one.” But Brawn thinks a few cards could fall in seven time world champion Schumacher’s favour in 2012. “It could be that the new Pirelli tyres help him because you don’t have to be quite as gentle with them as you did with the 2011 generation,” said the Briton. |
![]() |
The Most Effective On line Black jack Hint – See The Online gameComments Off You are able to look in a number of places on the web and obtain numerous types of twenty-one Online Blackjack tips, which are meant to assist you boost your online game, your tactic, and inevitably, your payout. Nonetheless, the best on the net twenty-one tip Online Blackjack we can provide will be to know the online game. The more you comprehend the game, greater it is possible to organize your practices and work on complete fretting hand. On line twenty-one continues to grow in attractiveness. It really is turning out to be many individuals favored strategy for driving the time if they are bored to death looking for a thing to do. Our initial on the net twenty-one tip will be to remember we have a point out the game. Convinced 21 compensate much more, although the actual subject of twenty-one, if you need to win, will be to beat your seller. The object seriously isn’t to check out how nearby you will get to 21 with no talking about, it is definitely to beat your seller and win some dough. |
|
Red Bull admits to ‘hidden secrets’ in RB8 carComments Off Christian Horner has admitted Red Bull is keeping its cards close to its chest ahead of the 2012 season. But when the Adrian Newey-penned car was officially launched, the team refused to host a traditional unveiling ceremony, instead releasing a short animated video. “We didn’t want it photographed at the first opportunity from every side by our competition,” admitted team boss Horner to Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport. Amid Red Bull’s meteoric recent success, rival teams have copied the blown diffuser and flexible wing concepts, and this year’s ‘step’ noses are all the result of yet another Newey design philosophy beneath the chassis. “At last year’s launch at Valencia there were 100 photographers all doing their shots from the roof of the pits,” Briton Horner exclaimed. “In no time at all, everyone knew every dimension of our car.” So, in 2012, some mysteries about the RB8 continue to exist — one is the real or secondary function of the letterbox-style nose slot, and another is an unlaunched development of the exhaust layout. “Last year we had to have the blown diffuser out early,” explained Horner, “because we had to find out how the exhaust gases affected the tyres. “This time, the secret is in the detail, and you don’t want to give your competition too much of a helping hand,” he smiled. |
|
Ecclestone: BBC ‘held the cards’ in split Sky dealComments Off Bernie Ecclestone claims the BBC’s ongoing contract meant he could not keep formula one on free-to-air television in Britain. The move has enraged many British fans, particularly amid reports Channel 4 and ITV were open to negotiating to broadcast formula one live. “They (BBC) got to grips with Sky themselves,” F1 chief executive Ecclestone told the Mirror. “I spoke with ITV too, and came up with the same problem as Channel 4 had. We had a contract with the BBC which didn’t run out until 2014.” Asked if the BBC “held all the cards” when it came to selecting a co-broadcaster, Ecclestone insisted: “Yes, absolutely. “If they (Channel 4) had said they wanted to sign a contract today to start broadcasting for 45 million pounds a year, then we would have probably done it. “But that’s the problem. We couldn’t deal with them, even if they had wanted to.” Ecclestone denied that the loss of full free-to-air coverage for F1 in the crucial British market will affect the popularity of the sport. “In the short-term, I think that collectively taking in the amount of broadcasting that’s going to be scheduled between the two of them next year, there will be more eyeballs watching than we have now. “That’s good for us, good for the teams and good for the fans,” he said. |
|
No early track debut for Williams-Renault reunionComments Off Williams will not be getting an early taste of its 2012 power plant. The British team, currently Cosworth powered, will reunite the famous title-winning Williams-Renault alliance next year. But Renault Sport F1 chief Jean-Francois Caubet played down speculation the new combination will get a head-start on the test track. “Our philosophy is staying the same,” he is quoted by France’s autohebdo.fr. “We will probably not test before the end of the year, but early next year instead.” Caubet also revealed that the Williams deal has been on the cards for some time. “We were in discussion since last season but it was impossible to complete the agreement until now. We were about to sign before the arrival of the V6 (regulations), which delayed us a bit more,” he added. |
|
No Mercedes engineers leaving teamComments Off Ross Brawn has denied claims a wave of layoffs is on the cards for the Mercedes GP staff. At the end of a disappointing 2010 season, it is expected that – for example – chief driver engineers Andy Shovlin (Michael Schumacher) and Jock Clear (Nico Rosberg) are set to be replaced ahead of next season. But team boss Ross Brawn insisted: “We are not letting anyone go, but some engineers will have new responsibilities. “There are a few new people too,” he told Auto Motor und Sport. Schumacher’s new engineer is believed to be Mark Slade, who arrives from Renault having worked alongside Vitaly Petrov in 2010. And Rosberg’s new engineer will be Tony Ross, who worked with the German driver for years at Williams. |
|
Changes looming for struggling Mercedes GPComments Off According to speculation in Korea on Thursday, definite changes on the personnel front are on the cards for Mercedes GP in 2011. Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg are staying put as drivers, but a significant shake-up in other areas is expected, following the Brackley-based team’s difficult transition from the title-winning Brawn outfit. When asked about the prospect of changes for 2011 on Thursday, Rosberg acknowledged the need for action. “I wanted to be winning races and currently we are far away from that,” said the German. Asked what the personnel changes could be, including whether Jock Clear will still be his race engineer in 2011, he answered: “Exactly what the changes will be, I cannot say. “A lot will come from Ross Brawn. There are procedures he has analysed in order to get more from people in certain areas,” added Rosberg. |
|
Williams’ Hulkenberg decision not imminentComments Off
Williams’ decision about whether to retain Nico Hulkenberg for next season is not imminent.While Rubens Barrichello is believed to have agreed terms for a second season with the British team, German rookie Hulkenberg’s future is less secure. It is rumoured Williams is looking into replacing him for 2011 with Pastor Maldonado, Hulkenberg’s new successor as GP2 champion and substantially backed within Venezuela. Barrichello admitted last month that the team was “analysing the Nico Hulkenberg situation” before scheduling an announcement about 2011. Asked if Hulkenberg is still in favour at the Grove based team, chief executive Adam Parr answered: “Absolutely.” But asked for details about the delayed confirmation of the team’s next lineup, he answered: “I cannot go into that,” adding that he doesn’t know when an announcement will be made. Asked if the ‘cards are in the air’ regarding Williams’ driver lineup at present, he admitted: “I am afraid they are at the moment.” |
|
Rome to be second Italian race in 2012, 2013Comments Off Rome is still on track to host a round of the world championship in 2012 or 2013, the Italian capital’s mayor revealed on Wednesday. A possible street race in the famous city has been on the cards for some time, but it had been thought that political obstacles had thwarted the plans. But mayor Gianni Alemanno told a morning television programme on Rai 1 television on Wednesday: “From 2012 or no later than 2013, a grand prix will take place in Rome. “This will be the second race for Italy, because the race at Monza is guaranteed,” he added. It is believed the city’s EUR district has been selected by Hermann Tilke as the site for the race, where the roads are wider than in the inner city. Alemanno continued: “There are problems because we have to reach full agreement with the inhabitants of EUR. We have an agreement at the international level. “There are no certainties, but our promise is very solid,” he added. |
Contacts and information
|
Social networks |
Most popular categories |