-The Hearings-
Refer to the post before this for the dish.
-Nico Signs 2 Daddy Approved (I guess) Extra Years With Williams-
Well what can I say, for the son of a champ, he sure is impressing me more than Nelsinho is. This guy has a brain for starters and unlike our in house favorite to rip apart Lew, he actually doesn't talk with his foot in his mouth. It's nice to see that for once.
"I'm delighted about having two more years with Williams. Williams made me a much improved offer and I decided to accept it. I'm now the number one driver in a very good team. Of course I could have imagined myself at McLaren (in 2008), just as I could have imagined being at Ferrari. Every young driver wants to be a in a winning car and to win races. I'm no different. I race for success. But I feel I have to be patient, like most people. There are only a few exceptions like Lewis (Hamilton) who can have immediate success. Mika Hakkinen had to wait six years for a first win."
-War of Words 2: Brundle vs. the FIA-
A while ago, Marty here accused the FIA of a witch hunt against McLaren. So how does the FIA hit back? They plan on filing a law suit against the Sunday Times and Marty hits back at that too. So let me get my rant out. First, what took you so long to file a damn lawsuit, it's been like what 2-3 months already since that article went out?! Secondly as much as I have slugged Brundle in the past, I still have to say he has a right to express what he thinks. So for the FIA to sue, come on that's beyond childish. Just because Cackie's gonna sue Max for calling him a certified half wit, doesn't mean you have to follow in his foot steps. Thirdly, Gosh Martin! Pull your pants up! Don't need to show everyone your anti-Ferrari/FIA thong. If you wanna insult them, do it with smart/mild words/term. Good enough to send the message but not get them on your back for it. You wanna be biased, fine, just don't show the thong.
Just in, the FIA's response to Brundle's hit back:
"It is regrettable that instead of applauding the achievements of motor sport's international champions, who were recognised this weekend in a Gala prize giving ceremony in Monaco, Martin Brundle chose to continue his campaign against motor sport's governing body. Instead of celebrating the results of the closest F1, WRC and WTCC championships for years, Martin has again sought to call into question the integrity of the FIA World Council. Of course Martin is perfectly entitled to his opinion but he should try to understand that to accuse the regulator of a worldwide sport of conducting a witch-hunt against one of its licensed competitors is a very serious charge. The FIA World Council unanimously decided that this could not be left unchallenged. He will now be given the opportunity to try to substantiate his claims in front of the courts."
-Alonso Set To Rejoin Renault With a Hefty Paycheck (Darn you and your money!)-Yes folks, the expected has finally happened. Alonso's return to Renault is expected to be confirmed in 48 hours with a paycheck of 70 million pounds for three years with an opt-out clause (no wonder he was all smiles at the gala). But as for his team-mate, it still remains uncertain, but with his signing, I'm pretty sure it will be decided soon. Boy I hope they sign Heikki, it'd be a shame if he doesn't get a ride next season.
-Pedal To Be Lew's Team-Mate-
According to the Daily Mail, Pedal's to fill that recently #2 vacated McLaren seat. After what he did, I am surprised that he still has a job. Even more surprised now that I heard he got the second seat. But after a second thought, makes sense really. Their Spanish sponsors, someone has to keep them happy... And they probably need someone slow enough to be Lew's fiddle, so it's a two for one. But for how long could he partner Lew? He's no spring chicken at 36 you know...
May I say, that just about buried the very silly rumor of Lonzo returning to Macca (no way in hell buddy, find some other article to bemuse yourself with).
-Ralf, Take a Sabbatical, Love Your Big Bro-So basically big bro Michael says Ralfie is "young enough to take a year out to do some great things outside F1"on the heels of him saying he is not interested in joining Force India, hopefully as a move to save some dignity. So now he has no seat, the available ones slowly narrowing to only a few, and it doesn't look like he'd be in F1 next season. If he did what Schu said and leave F1 for a year, chances are, he won't be on the grid the year after. Who'd pick him up? Heck chances are, he would barely be remembered much by then... But nonetheless this coming from somebody else already hurts. Coming from your own brother, now that's OUCH OUCH OUCH!
-Jerez Testing Results-
Tuesday's Times
01. Heidfeld BMW-Sauber 1:19.042 73 laps
02. Button Honda 1:19.155 65 laps
03. de la Rosa McLaren-Mercedes 1:19.712 48 laps
04. Raikkonen Ferrari 1:20.083 73 laps
05. Piquet Renault 1:20.366 66 laps
06. Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:20.615 97 laps
07. Paffett McLaren-Mercedes 1:20.638 50 laps
08. Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:20.682 65 laps
09. Gene Ferrari 1:20.832 67 laps
10. Conway Super Aguri-Honda 1:20.927 87 laps
11. Vettel Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:21.086 45 laps
12. Rossiter Super Aguri-Honda 1:21.246 71 laps
13. Glock Toyota 1:21.336 69 laps
14. Fisichella Force India-Ferrari 1:21.424 41 laps
15. Hulkenberg Williams-Toyota 1:21.556 28 laps
16. Montagny Force India-Ferrari 1:21.559 65 laps
17. Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:21.586 33 laps
18. Asmer BMW-Sauber 1:21.962 57 laps
19. Kobayashi Toyota 1:22.186 111 laps
20. Villa BMW-Sauber 1:23.583 53 laps
Wednesday's Times
1.Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:19.371 73 laps
2.Coulthard Red Bull-Renault 1:19.421 80 laps
3.Massa Ferrari 1:19.761 97 laps
4.Raikkonen Ferrari 1:19.779 87 laps
5.de la Rosa McLaren-Mercedes 1:19.887 62 laps
6.Piquet Renault 1:19.982 71 laps
7.Klien Force India-Ferrari 1:20.187 86 laps
8.Vettel Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:20.398 57 laps
9.Fisichella Force India-Ferrari 1:20.470 102 laps
10.Kubica BMW-Sauber 1:20.487 118 laps
11.Glock Toyota 1:20.523 54 laps12.Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:20.533 75 laps
13.Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:20.671 66 laps
14.Zuber Super Aguri-Honda 1:20.897 109 laps
15.Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:20.944 41 laps
16.Hulkenberg Williams-Toyota 1:21:068 67 laps
17.Davidson Super Aguri-Honda 1:21:076 74 laps
18.Barrichello Honda 1:21:184 103 laps
19.Kobayashi Toyota 1:21:699 118 laps
20.Heidfeld BMW-Sauber 1:22.875 93 laps
Thursday's Times
1. Kubica BMW-Sauber 1:19.157 87 laps
2. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:19.331 64 laps
3. Massa Ferrari 1:19.333 68 laps
4. Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:19.605 63 laps
5. Glock Toyota 1:19.687 40 laps
6. de la Rosa McLaren-Mercedes 1:19.787 75 laps
7. Piquet Renault 1:19.834 90 laps
8. M.Schumacher Ferrari 1:19.885 67 laps
9. Barrichello Honda 1:19.905 89 laps
10. Heidfeld BMW-Sauber 1:20.125 87 laps
11. Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:20.301 65 laps
12. Vettel Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:20.339 56 laps
13. Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:20.507 55 laps
14. Trulli Toyota 1:20.775 99 laps
15. Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:20.802 39 laps
16. Filippi Super Aguri-Honda 1:20.915 83 laps
17. Coulthard Red Bull-Renault 1:21.055 62 laps
18. Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:21.093 79 laps
19. Liuzzi Force India-Ferrari 1:21.194 76 laps
20. R.Schumacher Force India-Ferrari 1:21.853 71 laps
Friday's Times
1. Vettel Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:18.213 100 laps
2. Kubica BMW-Sauber 1:18.410 119 laps
3. Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:18.796 97 laps
4. M.Schumacher Ferrari 1:19.136 58 laps
5. Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:19.611 76 laps
6. Glock Toyota 1:19.961 58 laps
7. Massa Ferrari 1:20.000 45 laps
8. Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1:20.033 87 laps
9. Trulli Toyota 1:20.229 69 laps
10. Coulthard Red Bull-Renault 1:20.657 72 laps
11. Davidson Super Aguri-Honda 1:20.821 102 laps
12. Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:21.092 84 laps
13. Asmer BMW-Sauber 1:21.333 80 laps
14. Van der Garde Force India-Ferrari 1:22.321 81 laps
15. Rodriguez Force India-Ferrari 1:22.508 82 laps
-2007 FIA Gala-At Friday's prize giving ceremony the driver's championship's third, second and champion were awarded along with the constructors of F1, WRC and WTCC among many of the other awards. Also the recipient of the FIA Gold Medal this year was Mario Andretti. One of the four to ever receive it since the award was launched back at 04.
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