After winning the Italian Grand Prix in his Ferrari Michael Schumacher has announced that he will be retiring from Formula One at the end of the curren season.
While it is unclear what his role will be Schumacher has announced that he will remain with Ferrari despite retiring from Formula One.
After yet another dismal failure beyond his control it’s no wonder that Mark Webber is leaving Williams. Actually reaching the chequered flag has almost become distant memory for him during this Formula 1 season.
Williams would have loved him to stay but there was really very little chance of that happening and finally they were forced to announce the signing of his replacement last week. From then on it was only a matter of time before his next F1 seat was confirmed.
Both Renault and Red Bull were said to be in the running but little was being said until just a few hours ago. It has now been announced that Mark Webber will be driving for Red Bull next year where he will be partnering David Coulthard.
In many ways the move to Red Bull will be a return to an old team because the Red Bull team was originally the Jaguar team that Webber left in 2004.
They say that politics makes for some strange bedfellows but now Formula 1 could be challenging politics as Case IH and Ferrari shre the spotlight at Grand Prix Events in North America.
Ferrari team cars will feature prominent Case IH decals during the Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal, June 25; and the U.S. Grand Prix in Indianapolis, July 2.
“This is a great opportunity for Case IH to share the global stage with world-renowned Ferrari,” says Mario Ferla, president, Case IH. “Both are readily identified by their powerful products and with their signature red color, as well as for setting the standard of excellence in their respective industries.”
“We are elated that Fiat, Ferrari’s majority owner, has for the first time allowed its logo to be replaced on the Prancing Horse’s Formula 1 cars. This sends a strong message about the importance of Case IH, also a member of Fiat Group,” Ferla notes.
The Formula 1 Ferrari team is led by Michael Schumacher, the seven-time world drivers’ champion, and Felipe Massa. The Ferrari Formula 1 team has won a record 14 Constructors’ Championships, including six consecutive titles during 1999-2004.
“Since the Ferrari brand and Formula 1 race team have long traditions of distinction, it’s fitting that Case IH — with its own proud heritage — will be a part of the 2006 racing season,” Ferla says.
After holding down third place for most of the race at Monaco Mark Webber’s Williams burst into flames as he approached the first corner on lap 49. An exhaust failure is said to be the cause of the fire.
You can read a full report of the race here
Aussie Mark Webber is sitting on the front row of the grid at Monaco after Michael Schumacher tried to pull an unbelievable stunt that would have seen all other drivers at least considerably slower than him in qualifying.
Let’s hope that Mark Webber’s car can hold together for the full race because he certainly has the ability to win.
For the full story on Schumacher’s incredible lack of sportsmanship go to the ABC report here
The engine in Jenson Button’s Honda exploded into flames just metres short of the finish line in today’s Melbourne Formule 1 Grand Prix.
The race was no kinder to Australia’s Mark Webber who was leading the race on lap 23 when a gear box failure forced him to withdraw.
The race was ultimately won by Fernando Alonso in a Renault.
The results of the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix are:
2. Alonso/Renault
3. Button/Honda
4. Montoya/McLaren-Mercedes
5. Massa/Ferrari
6. M Schumacher/Ferrari
Australian Mark Webber retired on lap 17 and his Williams-Cosworth team mate, Nico Rosberg retired on lap 8.
Kimi Raikkonen was involved in an accident on the first lap and did not continue.
Mark Webber is now in 8th position in the 2006 Driver’s Championsip with three points
The next Formula 1 Grand Prix will be in Melbourne on April 2
The grid for the Malaysian Formule 1 Grand Prix is:
2. Button/Honda
3. Rosberg/Williams-Cosworth
4. Webber/Williams-Cosworth
Other grid positions are will not be announced till Sunday morning due to the new rules. A number of drivers, including Schumacher/Ferrari have opted for engine changes and this can affect their position on the starting grid by up to 10 places.
Racing begins at 5pm AEDT
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