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'Silver-rari!'
10/11/2005 09:46
In Germany's popular tabloid Bild newspaper, a bold headline exclaimed: 'Silber-rari'.
It's an amalgam of 'silver' and 'Ferrari' - Bild's analysis of what Red Bull might be like in the near future.
With a Ferrari engine and McLaren technical director Adrian Newey at the design table, the team owned by Dietrich Mateschitz is tipped to soon become an F1 force.
If you listen to McLaren-Mercedes, though, the albeit significant loss of Newey is not the end of the world. Mercedes' Norbert Haug reckons the silver camp is set up with 'broad enough a philosophy' to deal with any hit.
"We are well prepared for 2006 and beyond," the German continued to the 'SID' agency.
A Woking based spokeswoman, in addition, explained that Newey has been 'fully involved' in re-structuring the team to cope with his departure.
"This team," she said, "has already worked successfully together on the (2005) MP4-20 and continues to be fully focused on the MP4-21."
Date set for F1 'spy' trial
09/11/2005 14:04
A date has been set for the trial of two former Ferrari employees accused of industrial espionage.
The pair are alleged to have stolen aerodynamic design information from the mega-successful Italian F1 team in 2002, before switching to Toyota.
Modena magistrate Alberto Ziroldi ruled that their trial would begin on 28 April '06.
Toyota, who kicked out both employees, always denied that the stolen information had been used for the 'TF103' car.
Support for radical FIA wing
09/11/2005 14:04
Sir Frank Williams has offered his support for the FIA's novel 'duel rear wing' concept.
Although the Oxfordshire based team principal called the idea 'strange' looking, he admitted that effectively chopping out a middle section of the modern rear wing design might actually aid overtaking.
"Accordingly, Williams is prepared to support this concept," a team document said.
The radical design has been passed to the technical working group for testing, with Williams revealing that teams should know in February or March 'if and how' it works.
Sir Frank rationalised: "When I saw (it), I thought: what is this supposed to be? But if it really helps to make overtaking easier ... then it's good for F1."
Narain has Midland 'offer'
10/11/2005 09:46
F1 team Midland has denied Narain Karthikeyan's claim that the Indian is out of the running for the second race seat in 2006.
Although the 28-year-old rookie said his sponsors could not afford the $9 - $14 million price tag, a spokeswoman at the team originally known as Jordan insisted that Karthikeyan had received 'an offer for 2006-2007'.
"We have announced one driver ... and there is still a slot for a second driver available."
With Christijan Albers all signed up, though, and Tiago Monteiro just awaiting official confirmation, it might be assessed that Midland is indulging in a damage-limiting mission to effectively dump the Indian driver.
The spokeswoman persisted: "No, no, we are very happy with the way he has been driving." She did admit that the hold-up was about money.
"(But) the figure that he mentioned," she continued, "... it's not that. It's less."
Not as directly related but some good news for SA.
F1 legends gear up for SA race
10/11/2005 15:00
The inaugural Altech South African Grand Prix Masters race at Kyalami promises to be a closely fought spectacle.
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Johannesburg - The inaugural Altech South African Grand Prix Masters race at Kyalami on Sunday promises to be a closely fought spectacle, despite the light-hearted nature among the drivers at a gathering in Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton on Thursday.
With the likes of F1 legends such as Nigel Mansell, Alan Jones, Rene Arnoux, Emerson Fittipaldi, Ricardo Patrese, Patrick Tambay, Jacques Lafitte and Murray "The Voice" Walker in attendance, the level of commitment to the first ever Grand Prix Masters cannot be questioned.
These are all stars in their own right. Jones and Mansell each won the Formula 1 World Championship, while Fittipaldi won twice - in 1972 and 1974. The Brazilian then added to his double triumph with two victories (1989 and 1993) in the Indycar Series to further stamp his mark as one of the greatest racing car drivers of all time.
Patrese was an ever-present in Formula 1 in the late 80s and early 90s, finishing third twice (1989 and 1991) and ending runner-up to Britain's Mansell in 1992 for the Driver's Championship.
Mansell, one of the great characters of the sport, was thrilled to be in South Africa for Sunday's race, despite suffering from a stomach bug the last two days.
"These cars are unbelievable - better than anything I raced in my day -especially the immense power," Mansell told reporters and fans on Thursday.
Germany's Hans Stuck perhaps best described the feelings the 50-somethings were having ahead of getting back into the Grand Prix cars and potentially risking their lives.
"When I raced a car last it was at a time when sex was safe and racing was dangerous. Now, it's the other way round," he laughed.
Sunday's race at Kyalami also sees the return of Walker, a crowd favourite with 53 years experience of describing races in the commentary box.
"I feel as if I've died and gone to heaven. I've been out of it awhile now as have many of these venerable gentleman beside me," said Walker, referring to the 14 drivers who will take part in the race.
Walker's famous "Go, Go, Go!" chant at the start of every race is sure to be heard again to the delight of his legions of fans, none more so than Mansell himself.
"This man (Walker) is a living legend and it's great to have him back behind the microphone," said Mansell, who won the South African Grand Prix in 1985 and again in 1992, both at Kyalami.
Whatever the outcome on Sunday, Mansell and Walker agree, "the Grand Prix Masters is here to stay."
Drivers taking part in the South African Gran Prix Masters: Rene Arnoux (France), Eddie Cheever (USA), Christian Danner (Germany), Andrea de Cesaris (Italy), Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil), Alan Jones (Australia), Stefan Johansson (Sweden), Jan Lammers (Netherlands), Jacques Laffite (France), Nigel Mansell (UK), Hans Stuck (Germany), Ricardo Patrese (Italy), Patrick Tambay (France), Derek Warwick (UK).
Looking forward to a few good old classic 'Murray Bloopers'
Source - Wheels24
'Silver-rari!'
10/11/2005 09:46
In Germany's popular tabloid Bild newspaper, a bold headline exclaimed: 'Silber-rari'.
It's an amalgam of 'silver' and 'Ferrari' - Bild's analysis of what Red Bull might be like in the near future.
With a Ferrari engine and McLaren technical director Adrian Newey at the design table, the team owned by Dietrich Mateschitz is tipped to soon become an F1 force.
If you listen to McLaren-Mercedes, though, the albeit significant loss of Newey is not the end of the world. Mercedes' Norbert Haug reckons the silver camp is set up with 'broad enough a philosophy' to deal with any hit.
"We are well prepared for 2006 and beyond," the German continued to the 'SID' agency.
A Woking based spokeswoman, in addition, explained that Newey has been 'fully involved' in re-structuring the team to cope with his departure.
"This team," she said, "has already worked successfully together on the (2005) MP4-20 and continues to be fully focused on the MP4-21."
Date set for F1 'spy' trial
09/11/2005 14:04
A date has been set for the trial of two former Ferrari employees accused of industrial espionage.
The pair are alleged to have stolen aerodynamic design information from the mega-successful Italian F1 team in 2002, before switching to Toyota.
Modena magistrate Alberto Ziroldi ruled that their trial would begin on 28 April '06.
Toyota, who kicked out both employees, always denied that the stolen information had been used for the 'TF103' car.
Support for radical FIA wing
09/11/2005 14:04
Sir Frank Williams has offered his support for the FIA's novel 'duel rear wing' concept.
Although the Oxfordshire based team principal called the idea 'strange' looking, he admitted that effectively chopping out a middle section of the modern rear wing design might actually aid overtaking.
"Accordingly, Williams is prepared to support this concept," a team document said.
The radical design has been passed to the technical working group for testing, with Williams revealing that teams should know in February or March 'if and how' it works.
Sir Frank rationalised: "When I saw (it), I thought: what is this supposed to be? But if it really helps to make overtaking easier ... then it's good for F1."
Narain has Midland 'offer'
10/11/2005 09:46
F1 team Midland has denied Narain Karthikeyan's claim that the Indian is out of the running for the second race seat in 2006.
Although the 28-year-old rookie said his sponsors could not afford the $9 - $14 million price tag, a spokeswoman at the team originally known as Jordan insisted that Karthikeyan had received 'an offer for 2006-2007'.
"We have announced one driver ... and there is still a slot for a second driver available."
With Christijan Albers all signed up, though, and Tiago Monteiro just awaiting official confirmation, it might be assessed that Midland is indulging in a damage-limiting mission to effectively dump the Indian driver.
The spokeswoman persisted: "No, no, we are very happy with the way he has been driving." She did admit that the hold-up was about money.
"(But) the figure that he mentioned," she continued, "... it's not that. It's less."
Not as directly related but some good news for SA.
F1 legends gear up for SA race
10/11/2005 15:00
The inaugural Altech South African Grand Prix Masters race at Kyalami promises to be a closely fought spectacle.
Falk AdSolution
Johannesburg - The inaugural Altech South African Grand Prix Masters race at Kyalami on Sunday promises to be a closely fought spectacle, despite the light-hearted nature among the drivers at a gathering in Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton on Thursday.
With the likes of F1 legends such as Nigel Mansell, Alan Jones, Rene Arnoux, Emerson Fittipaldi, Ricardo Patrese, Patrick Tambay, Jacques Lafitte and Murray "The Voice" Walker in attendance, the level of commitment to the first ever Grand Prix Masters cannot be questioned.
These are all stars in their own right. Jones and Mansell each won the Formula 1 World Championship, while Fittipaldi won twice - in 1972 and 1974. The Brazilian then added to his double triumph with two victories (1989 and 1993) in the Indycar Series to further stamp his mark as one of the greatest racing car drivers of all time.
Patrese was an ever-present in Formula 1 in the late 80s and early 90s, finishing third twice (1989 and 1991) and ending runner-up to Britain's Mansell in 1992 for the Driver's Championship.
Mansell, one of the great characters of the sport, was thrilled to be in South Africa for Sunday's race, despite suffering from a stomach bug the last two days.
"These cars are unbelievable - better than anything I raced in my day -especially the immense power," Mansell told reporters and fans on Thursday.
Germany's Hans Stuck perhaps best described the feelings the 50-somethings were having ahead of getting back into the Grand Prix cars and potentially risking their lives.
"When I raced a car last it was at a time when sex was safe and racing was dangerous. Now, it's the other way round," he laughed.
Sunday's race at Kyalami also sees the return of Walker, a crowd favourite with 53 years experience of describing races in the commentary box.
"I feel as if I've died and gone to heaven. I've been out of it awhile now as have many of these venerable gentleman beside me," said Walker, referring to the 14 drivers who will take part in the race.
Walker's famous "Go, Go, Go!" chant at the start of every race is sure to be heard again to the delight of his legions of fans, none more so than Mansell himself.
"This man (Walker) is a living legend and it's great to have him back behind the microphone," said Mansell, who won the South African Grand Prix in 1985 and again in 1992, both at Kyalami.
Whatever the outcome on Sunday, Mansell and Walker agree, "the Grand Prix Masters is here to stay."
Drivers taking part in the South African Gran Prix Masters: Rene Arnoux (France), Eddie Cheever (USA), Christian Danner (Germany), Andrea de Cesaris (Italy), Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil), Alan Jones (Australia), Stefan Johansson (Sweden), Jan Lammers (Netherlands), Jacques Laffite (France), Nigel Mansell (UK), Hans Stuck (Germany), Ricardo Patrese (Italy), Patrick Tambay (France), Derek Warwick (UK).
Looking forward to a few good old classic 'Murray Bloopers'
Source - Wheels24
: Sureshot, 2 weeks ago that might have qualified as funny
