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Michael Schumacher Planning to Retire and R26 to Debut

January 10, 2006 by Haas

Michael Schumacher according to a german daily made a comment saying that if Ferrari do not provide him a race competitive or winning car he is very likely to retire at the end of the season. This comment like all F1 related comments published in german newpapers must be treated with specuation as its not … Read more

Alonso Signs up with Mc Laren

December 20, 2005 by Haas

Alonso has shocked the F1 world by announcing that he has officially signed up for Mc Laren. The Youngest World Champ in History will drive the black and silver car in 2007.

The intresting question is now who will partner the Spaniard in 2007. Rumors surrounding Kimi’s move to Ferrari has just gotten stronger. But a quote by Ron Dennis (at the Bottom) shows him inclining for a Fernando and Kimi team. I would love that coz once and for all that would settle the question of who is the better driver.

The following Statement was released by Alonso:

Lets listen to the V10 one last time….

October 19, 2005 by Haas

The Renault F1 team had planned a fitting celebration to bid goodbye to the V10 engine. Alonso after winning the final Grad Prix in China stopped the car and roared the engine for the last time. Unfortunately one of the engine exhausts spit fire and the celebration was cut short.(If you remember this is why … Read more

We Are the Champions

October 16, 2005 by Haas

A jubilant Alonso sang a classic song to proclaim one thing… Success

We Are the Champions

As Alonso crossed the finish line at the Chinese Grand Prix, The Renault F1 team became the Constructor World Champions of 2005. The first time the team has won as a complete team not just as a Engine supplier.

This season has been special for me. I can remember a conversation I had with a friend

2005 Chinese Grand Prix Review – Renault Beat Mc Laren to the Line

October 16, 2005 by Haas

Alonso drove an immaculate race to crown the Renault F1 team the 2005 Constructors Champs in the Chinese Grand Prix. His unbelieveable pace at the start of the race catapulted the Spaniard to his 7th victory of the season. Kimi came in 2nd followed by Ralf who crossed the line fractions of seconds before Gincarlo Fisichella. The Italian was given a drive through penalty towards the end of the race costing him a podium position.