Last year’s constructors’ champions enjoyed a largely failure-free 2009 – but Michael Schumacher’s race was ended by an unusual failure in Sepang. Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg Qualifying position 8 2 Qualifying time comparison (Q3) 1’51.717 (+1.044) 1’50.673 Race position 3 Average race lap 1’43.576 (+2.828) 1’40.749 Laps 9/56 56/56 Pit stops 0 1 Michael Schumacher … Continue reading Malaysian GP team-by-team: Mercedes
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Schumacher and Rosberg meet Mercedes fans in Malaysia (pictures)
Posted onMercedes drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg made an appearance in Kuala Lumpur today on behalf of the team’s title sponsor Petronas. Along with third driver Nick Heidfeld the drivers entertained fans in Kuala Lumpur with a current-generation F1 car as well as a classic Mercedes W196. See below for pictures.
Schumacher’s return: what’s changed?
Posted onOctober 22nd, 2006: Michael Schumacher makes his last F1 start. There are 22 cars on the grid, each with traction control, grooved Bridgestone or Michelin tyres, and a fraction of the fuel needed to complete the race. F1’s changed a lot since the last time Schumacher raced. How will he cope on his return?
Schumacher: “We want to win the titles”
Posted onMichael Schumacher says he and the Mercedes Grand Prix team are aiming to win both championships this year. In an interview on his official website Schumacher said: The constellation we have here is pretty unique – with Ross and his world championship winning team, with the know-how of Mercedes, with the best engine at the … Continue reading Schumacher: “We want to win the titles”
Who should get the second Mercedes?
Posted onMercedes Grand Prix announced their first driver yesterday and few were su[prised to discover it was Nico Rosberg. Who will end up in the second car run by the championship-winners is a much more interesting question as it’s probably the most coveted vacant seat in F1. Who do you think should get it?
Nico Rosberg joins Mercedes for 2010
Posted onMercedes has confirmed Nico Rosberg will drive for them in 2010. It’s a massive opportunity for Rosberg, who joins the team which were the championship winners this year as Brawn, despite not yet having won a Grand Prix.
Michael Schumacher: the Mercedes years 1990-1991
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Posted onMichael Schumache could be about to make a dream return to F1 with Mercedes’ new team in 2010. But it wouldn’t be the first time he’s driven for the three-pointed star.
McLaren confirm Jenson Button will join Lewis Hamilton for 2010
2010 F1 season
Posted onJenson Button has been confirmed as a McLaren driver for 2010. He will partner Lewis Hamilton at the team.
Mercedes or McLaren? Button’s decision
Posted onDepending on who you believe, Jenson Button may already have signed for McLaren. But many people thought the same about Kimi Raikkonen a few weeks ago. And it’s hard to believe Button would voluntarily leave the team that made him champion after sticking by them for so long. Which team will he pick for 2010?