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The BMW-Sauber team and its team boss Mario Theissen is pleased with its driver couple Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica. They are also please to continue with 19-year-old Sebastian Vettel.
Team boss reflects on a positive 2006 F1 campaign.
It was a fitting end to his career. Michael Schumacher, though he lost the chance to win the race, as he would have been able to had his early puncture not forced him into the pits, he still made an incredible comeback. Schumacher climbed from last spot to fourth. He also set the fastest lap in the race. Unfortunately, this was not enough to see him make a podium place before the chequered flag was shown.
The sjeik Mohammed bin Raschid Al Maktoum has given Michael Schumacher an island in Dubai. It is one of the three hundred Islands near the coast of Dubai. Every island has a value of around 4.5 million euro.
The Renault F1 Team demonstrations, always one of the highlights at a World Series by Renault meeting, will bring someone special to Barcelona. The two-time World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz will drive the Renault R25 this weekend at Circuit de Catalunya during the World Series by Renault finals.
Turkish motorsport authority TOSFED have submitted a request to withdraw their appeal against their 5 million dollar fine the FIA announced today.
TOSFED to withdraw appeal
The Spyker Formula 1 team can't wait to start the new season. The 2006 Formula One championship has only just ended it race on Sunday, but F1 team boss Colin Kolles is already looking forward to race in 2007.
Real Madrid club President Ramon Calderon said the club will sponsor a Formula One car at the Spanish F1 Grand Prix next season. "It's a fantastic project. The design work has been done with cars painted white and carrying the club's logo," Calderon told the Spanish media.
Sunday at Interlagos was a time to say goodbye to a lot. Michael Schumacher was departing but there was more beside as Marlboro, Mild Seven, Lucky Strike, Michelin and Cosworth - some of the strongest supporters that the sport has had - are also departing.
Double world champion Fernando Alonso says he would be happy to retire after winning a third Formula One title.
Michael Schumacher is looking forward to taking it easy after his retirement as a Formula One driver.
