Michael Schumacher has revealed he won’t return to Formula One racing at the European Grand Prix later this month. Schumacher had planned to replace the injured Felipe Massa for Ferrari at the Valencia race, but has been forced to cancel his comeback due to pain in his neck, which was caused by a motorcycle accident earlier this year.
“Yesterday evening, I had to inform Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo and team principal Stefano Domenicali that unfortunately I'm not able to step in for Felipe,” explained the seven-time world champion in a statement on his official website. “I really tried everything to make that temporary comeback possible, however, much to my regret it didn't work out.”
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
USF1 Granted entry for 2010 Formula One Season
USF1 is one of three new teams that will line-up on the grid next season and the team is already attracting attention from drivers around the world seeking a move into Formula One.
But with the team adamant that they want American drivers, USF1 is already turning away hopefuls, even those willing to pay a staggering amount to race in F1. Is it possible that USF1 have enough financing to set up their freshman effort, develop a completely new chassis, and be competitive enough to justify a long term commitment?
No, while it should be acknowledged that drivers with pre-existing sponsor cash will be needed, USF1 insists that those drivers be American.
"We've been offered well over three-quarters of our racing budget by two drivers already, neither of whom have raced in Formula One but both have won races in GP2," Windsor told Sports Illustrated.. "Both of them have massive sponsorship they can bring us from their home country. Ken and I have got to be very strong, look one another in the eye and say, 'No, we're not gong to accept that money, we're not going to hire those guys because we're going to remain true to our convictions.'
"This team is about helping young Americans (drivers) as much as it is about anything else." But, those drivers are going to have to adjust to the European tracks, be well know enough to attract team sponsors, and be talented enough help develop the car against an aggressive schedule. There are many names that come to mind, Marco Andretti, Scott Speed, Graham Rahal, Danica Patrick... Jacques Villenenuve. But, Andretti lacks talent, Speed has already been thrown out of F1, Patrick is going to be too costly (and will probably end up making $$$ in Nascar soon) and Villenenuve is, well, Villenenuve. Meaning, my money is he'll drive part of the year and possibly teamed with Rahal. Let's see how this settles out.
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