The Schumacher effect…in numbers

There is no doubt that the return of the 7-time world champion Michael Schumacher was a big talking point heading into the 2010 season. His return to Mercedes GP Petronas was big news and the expectations were on the high side but within reason for most who knew what task he was facing.
Nothing encapsulates [...]

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Schumacher sums up his day: ‘I feel rusty’

Apparently all of the “Michael Schumacher has got himself a win-win situation” talk was… well, in a word, wrong.
Because the aftermath of the first practice session of the 2010 Formula 1 season seems to be all about Schumacher not performing up to par.
Among those bashing Schumacher for finishing third in the second practice — but [...]

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Heidfeld joins Mercedes as reserve driver

Mercedes GP Petronas has announced the signing of veteran F1 driver Nick Heidfeld as their reserve driver and tester for 2010. Heidfeld’s recent position was with the exiting BMW Sauber team in 2009 and is a 10-year veteran of the sport. The appointment is a positive move for Heidfeld:
“I am very pleased to [...]

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Rosberg unfazed by Barrichello warning

In podcast #144 I had to give props to AUTOSPORT’s Mr. Noble for actually running the title that Williams F1 driver Rubens Barrichello said would run in the media. Barrichello warns Rosberg to get out! Very cheeky and terrific fun.
Today, AUTOSPORT followed with Mr. Edd Straw filing his report concerning Nico Rosberg’s reaction [...]

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Op-Ed: Is Rubens right? Should Nico ‘get out’ of Merc?

Without a doubt, the juiciest story from the first day of testing is Rubens Barrichello’s statements about Michael Schumacher.
Rubens’ telling Nico Rosberg to “get out” from under Schumacher might not be the most important story — probably Felipe Massa’s solid comeback and Schumacher’s own strong return are the “real” stories of the day.
But as much [...]

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