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F1: Grand Prix News Briefs (Update 5)
Michael Schumacher doesn't expect to win a race this season...
Michael Schumacher says he knew it would be a tough year in his return to Formula One. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
Win In 2010 Would Be 'Very Lucky' - Schumacher: Only a "very, very lucky" situation will see Mercedes win a race this year, according to Michael Schumacher. But after his podium at Silverstone, his teammate Nico Rosberg has a different view. "We have made a giant step forwards," the younger German is quoted by Bild newspaper. "I can promise more." Seven time World Champion Schumacher, 54 points behind his younger teammate and ninth across the finish line in Britain, is less optimistic. "We will have to be very, very lucky to get a victory," he said.
Current F1 Leaves Innovators With 'Hands Tied' - Alonso: Fernando Alonso is still confident about his chances of winning the 2010 championship. But in Spanish press reports, the Ferrari driver is apparently concerned the current regulations make it difficult for his Maranello based employer to improve the F10. "The goal is always to win but it's not so easy," Alonso, 28, said. "You cannot invent new things without testing. There is little room for creativity; our technicians have their hands tied," he added. Alonso is expecting a closely-bunched field at Hockenheim in just over a week. "We want to be fighting for pole position in Germany and Hungary," he said, referring to the back-to-back rounds before the August break. "The German track has quite simple corners so I am expecting a grand prix with very close times."
Briatore Back In Paddock Amid Rumors Of Future Role: Rumors continue to mount about Flavio Briatore and a major future role for the Italian in Formula One. At Silverstone last weekend, the former Renault boss - banned for life by the FIA amid the crash-gate scandal last year - was once again spotted in the paddock. It was his third appearance in five races and less than eight weeks, including his famous visit to Monaco and then his stroll on the Valencia grid. Briatore was wearing a VIP paddock pass, which can only be issued by his friend, business partner and F1's chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. British Grand Prix winner Mark Webber, still managed by Briatore, gave the flamboyant Italian a mention in the post-race press conference. "I spoke to Flavio last night and he said 'Mark, just make a good start,'" said the Australian. A deal with the FIA means Briatore, 60, can resume a direct operational role in F1 in 2013, and speculation is hinting at a role alongside Ecclestone in the area of sponsorship. Another bearer of a VIP paddock pass at Silverstone was McLaren chairman Ron Dennis, who is reportedly in trouble with the BBC for jokingly cutting the wire to Eddie Jordan's earpiece live on television after the race.
Coulthard Said No To Being Ferrari No. 2: David Coulthard has revealed he said no to being a Ferrari driver. Weighing in on the teammate histrionics at his former team Red Bull, the Scot said he believes the Milton Keynes based outfit treats its drivers as "an equal partnership." He said the other option is "the Ferrari/(Michael) Schumacher route, with one driver openly backed over the other. ... I once turned down the chance of a move to Ferrari as I would not accept being a signed-up No. 2 to Michael," Coulthard, 39, revealed in his latest column for the Daily Telegraph. He acknowledged that the Schumacher method is "the most effective" in terms of winning championships, "but morally dubious. ... The second (route) is the fairer system but incredibly volatile and difficult to put into practice," added Coulthard. Having driven for Red Bull until the end of 2008, including two seasons as Mark Webber's teammate, Coulthard said he believes the team when it says Sebastian Vettel is not being favored. He is therefore not sure if Australian Webber is doing the right thing by being openly critical in the wake of the front wing saga at Silverstone. "Mark clearly feels he can gain more leverage by going public and trying to shame the team whenever he feels hard done by," said Coulthard. "It is a risky strategy. If it goes wrong, the relationship with the team could sour irreparably. If it comes off, he could consolidate his position, attract public sympathy and be remembered as a steely champion who battled against the odds to win his title."
Current F1 Leaves Innovators With 'Hands Tied' - Alonso: Fernando Alonso is still confident about his chances of winning the 2010 championship. But in Spanish press reports, the Ferrari driver is apparently concerned the current regulations make it difficult for his Maranello based employer to improve the F10. "The goal is always to win but it's not so easy," Alonso, 28, said. "You cannot invent new things without testing. There is little room for creativity; our technicians have their hands tied," he added. Alonso is expecting a closely-bunched field at Hockenheim in just over a week. "We want to be fighting for pole position in Germany and Hungary," he said, referring to the back-to-back rounds before the August break. "The German track has quite simple corners so I am expecting a grand prix with very close times."
Briatore Back In Paddock Amid Rumors Of Future Role: Rumors continue to mount about Flavio Briatore and a major future role for the Italian in Formula One. At Silverstone last weekend, the former Renault boss - banned for life by the FIA amid the crash-gate scandal last year - was once again spotted in the paddock. It was his third appearance in five races and less than eight weeks, including his famous visit to Monaco and then his stroll on the Valencia grid. Briatore was wearing a VIP paddock pass, which can only be issued by his friend, business partner and F1's chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. British Grand Prix winner Mark Webber, still managed by Briatore, gave the flamboyant Italian a mention in the post-race press conference. "I spoke to Flavio last night and he said 'Mark, just make a good start,'" said the Australian. A deal with the FIA means Briatore, 60, can resume a direct operational role in F1 in 2013, and speculation is hinting at a role alongside Ecclestone in the area of sponsorship. Another bearer of a VIP paddock pass at Silverstone was McLaren chairman Ron Dennis, who is reportedly in trouble with the BBC for jokingly cutting the wire to Eddie Jordan's earpiece live on television after the race.
Coulthard Said No To Being Ferrari No. 2: David Coulthard has revealed he said no to being a Ferrari driver. Weighing in on the teammate histrionics at his former team Red Bull, the Scot said he believes the Milton Keynes based outfit treats its drivers as "an equal partnership." He said the other option is "the Ferrari/(Michael) Schumacher route, with one driver openly backed over the other. ... I once turned down the chance of a move to Ferrari as I would not accept being a signed-up No. 2 to Michael," Coulthard, 39, revealed in his latest column for the Daily Telegraph. He acknowledged that the Schumacher method is "the most effective" in terms of winning championships, "but morally dubious. ... The second (route) is the fairer system but incredibly volatile and difficult to put into practice," added Coulthard. Having driven for Red Bull until the end of 2008, including two seasons as Mark Webber's teammate, Coulthard said he believes the team when it says Sebastian Vettel is not being favored. He is therefore not sure if Australian Webber is doing the right thing by being openly critical in the wake of the front wing saga at Silverstone. "Mark clearly feels he can gain more leverage by going public and trying to shame the team whenever he feels hard done by," said Coulthard. "It is a risky strategy. If it goes wrong, the relationship with the team could sour irreparably. If it comes off, he could consolidate his position, attract public sympathy and be remembered as a steely champion who battled against the odds to win his title."
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