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Comment: Auf wiedersehen, Schumi

Editor Mike Fourie revisits some of the high- and low points of Michael Schumacher’s long and succesful career and considers whether F1 will ever produce another superstar of the German’s calibre.

Posted by CAR magazine - 23 October 2006

Could Rubens be Button’s undoing?

Much is expected of Honda Racing and its dream-team lineup of the ever-consistent Jenson Button, and proven race-winner Rubens Barrichello, in 2006. However, some believe Button will be comprehensively eclipsed by his Brazilian team-mate – and that this year could herald the decline of the Briton’s F1 career.

By CAR magazine - 5 January 2006

Rubens bails to BAR – a good move?

BAR Honda has confirmed a “multi-year” deal with Rubens Barrichello. The Ferrari driver will join the Brackley-based team from next year, but does the move herald the beginning of the end of Rubinho’s F1 tenure – or a renaissance in his career?

By CAR magazine - 16 August 2005

‘Alonso king, Schumi spent’

Eddie Irvine, who failed to win the F1 driver’s championship for Ferrari in 1999, has slammed former team-mate Michael Schumacher as “the most boring world champion ever”.

By CAR magazine - 11 May 2005

Imola: Wurz is back in black

McLaren-Mercedes test driver Alexander Wurz will compete in his first grand prix for four years when he substitutes Juan-Pablo Montoya at Imola this weekend. The San Marino Grand Prix will arguably be the biggest opportunity of the lanky Austrian’s career.

By CAR magazine - 20 April 2005

Jordan’s F1 dream soon over

Since 1991, Eddie Jordan’s F1 team has overcome financial hardship and achieved moderate success, but soon the Toyota-powered F1 cars will be linked to the Irishman in name only.

By CAR magazine - 28 January 2005

Rubens stays with Ferrari

Rubens Barrichello will stay on at Maranello until the end of the 2006 season, by which time the eternally optimistic Brazilian hopes to have won at least one world championship.

By CAR magazine - 15 January 2004

Preview: Malaysian GP

High humidity, sudden monsoon storms and plenty of long straights – these are but some of the things F1 drivers can expect at this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix.

By CAR magazine - 20 March 2003

Ferrari keen to keep Schumi

Ferrari is offering Michael Schumacher a R254-million-per-season deal to extend his tenure at the Scuderia beyond 2004.

By CAR magazine - 12 March 2003

Comment: Max effort

The Australian Grand Prix was the most exciting world championship round for some time, comments CAR deputy editor John Bentley.

By CAR magazine - 10 March 2003

Young Briton signs for Jordan

Former British Formula 3 and current Formula Nippon champion Ralph Firman will drive for Jordan Ford this season.

By CAR magazine - 5 February 2003

‘That Irvine is a small bloke’

A British man was jumping for joy when he won Eddie Irvine’s F1 car from last season, but it was dismay when the 127-kg man could not fit into the Jaguar. More in our motoring tales.

By CAR magazine - 24 January 2003

New twist to Jordan puzzle

Eddie Irvine’s announcement that he will not compete in F1 this year has added a new twist to the biggest remaining mystery in the sport – who will fill the remaining Jordan seat?

By CAR magazine - 24 January 2003

Massa at Minardi, Jos at Jordan?

Former Sauber driver Felipe Massa is reportedly close to securing his seat next to Justin Wilson at Minardi, while Jos Verstappen has hinted that he may be moving to Jordan.

By CAR magazine - 3 January 2003

Sato to return to BAR

Takuma Sato has joined BAR Honda as its reserve/test driver. Will Eddie Irvine now replace Sato at Jordan?

By CAR magazine - 19 December 2002

‘F1 needs a personality transplant’

F1 needs more characters like Jean Alesi and Eddie Irvine and fewer “corporate robots” such as Mark Webber or Antonia Pizzonia, says 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve.

By CAR magazine - 12 December 2002

Jos on comeback trail

Dutch driver Jos Verstappen appears set to make his F1 comeback with Minardi next year following the announcement that Cosworth will power the Faenza-based team next year.

By CAR magazine - 3 December 2002

Arrows struck off FIA list

FIA has rejected Arrows’ entry for the 2003 F1 season, fuelling rumours that Enrique Bernoldi could be on his way to Jordan.

By CAR magazine - 2 December 2002

Massa on Jordan’s shortlist

Former Sauber driver Felipe Massa this week said that team boss Eddie Jordan was keen to sign him for the 2003 season.

By CAR magazine - 22 November 2002

Second Jordan seat still vacant

Takuma Sato, Eddie Irvine, Felipe Massa and Enrique Bernoldi are all rumoured to be in line to join Giancarlo Fisichella at Jordan next year. But who has the best chance of success?

By CAR magazine - 20 November 2002

How bright is Webber’s future?

The legendary Sir Jack Brabham is expecting Mark Webber to make a big impact with Jaguar Racing next year. But will the Aussie buckle under the pressure?

By CAR magazine - 19 November 2002

A body blow for Jordan

The cash-strapped Jordan F1 team, which saw its profits halved in 2001, has lost major sponsor Deutsche Post for next year.

By CAR magazine - 12 November 2002

F1 teams raring to go

What are the F1 teams planning for next season – and are they making progress? We bring you updates from the major teams.

By CAR magazine - 11 November 2002

Why Irvine had to go

Jaguar Racing boss Niki Lauda speaks about the team’s new driver line-up and why he had to ditch the “insensitive” Eddie Irvine.

By CAR magazine - 8 November 2002

Rising stars sign for Jag

The Jaguar Racing team has been revitalised by the recruitment of rising stars Mark Webber and Antonio Pizzonia.

By CAR magazine - 4 November 2002