Wolff Dreams Now Not By Regular F1 Cockpit

Susie Wolff stresses that its F1 test was not just a PR stunt. At the same time she does about their future in F1 no illusions.

Susie Wolff: More than just a PR stunt

Susie Wolff has mastered their first ride in a Formula 1 car well. At Silverstone, the DTM driver reeled on Wednesday from two runs over a 50 km with a year-old car from Williams. But stick with it should not, such as the ambitious DTM driver told afterwards. "Hopefully I can complete more tests," she said. "I hope that I was able to prove at this point that I can help the team." To date, limited work on Wolffs work in the F1 simulator. With the real test drive was a dream come true.

The Scot did their work under pressure - at the start of the test, it was raining - not dismissed as a PR stunt, this was not a simple show run. "Williams would never put someone just because of a show run in the car," she stressed to the Scottish Sun. "The team was very aware that the day had to run well and I knew that I had to do a good job if I want to have a chance at other possibilities." On the edge of Wolffs test debut, the two regular drivers Pastor Maldonado and Bruno Senna were traveling. They presented the assembled press cars from the world champion Keke Rosberg and Damon Hill.

The test was for Wolff an important step in the right direction, but they wanted to offer their use will not give rise to speculation. "I will not say that Im going next year in Formula 1," said the wife of Williams co-owner Toto Wolff. "Im starting now not to dream or to run before I can walk properly." You just hoped to be able to continue to go their way at Williams.

Meanwhile, it is still unclear which driver pairing with Williams going into the next season. Sure is: The decision is expected later this year, after the season. According to Toto Wolff, the team should first of all concentrate on the remaining races. Susie Wolff is likely not an option, but reserve driver Valtteri Bottas could replace Senna. "There are many options that we look at and that is not easy," says Toto Wolff. If it were all about short-term with long-term options to weigh when it comes to driver installation.

"The short-term solution is not always the best solution in the long run," admitted Wolff pointed out. "Good performance always helps and in the last race, it counts, but at the moment we look at the whole thing and the fact we base our decision. Aim is to run through all the possible options and find the best one in terms of the team."

Circuit Paul Ricard Schumi Can Not Help It

During his first time out of the Formula 1 has Michael Schumacher happy rumgetrieben in the two-wheeler and paddocks including some spectacular guest starts lying down in the IDM. The lively bustle seems to go further: Last weekend, Schumacher himself amused in France.

In the event of Monster Energy and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team came to the Paul Ricard circuit in France F1 legend Michael Schumacher and stars in the two-wheel racing, such as John McGuinness, Randy Mamola, Pol Espargaró and Endurance Racer Keith Flint together, in order to compete on the track.

"Driving with Michael was so good. What he achieved on four wheels makes him the Godfather of motorsports, "said McGuinness, who has achieved all 19 TT victories. "I expected no less, but it is fast! You can see his enthusiasm for motorcycles and it was great fun to spend the day with him. "

The compliment was the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher return only: "It makes me so proud to be here with the guys that I really admire, to ride a motorcycle. I can not tell you how much fun it was to ride with John, Randy and Keith on the track and also to observe Pol Espargarós huge talent. "

Keith Flint, singer of British band The Prodigy, was active for several years a member of racing paddocks: "Legends is the word that describes the people with whom I was surrounded, both the four-and from the two-wheeler sector . As I drove out of the pits, I have to pinch myself internally as I followed Randy Mamola, Michael Schumacher and the true gladiator John McGuinness. And this boy, Espargaró is not bad, right? "

Source: motogp.com News and Isle of Man TT News

PS: It remains an open question - with what Schumi driving? A white Panigale? Heres a screenshot ...

Formula 1 Vettel McLaren Is Not Over The Hill

Sebastian Vettel is the strength of McLaren in Abu Dhabi recognizes the chrome arrows looks but not out of reach. It simply is not.

Sebastian Vettel McLaren Intent

Since Friday is clear: In Abu Dhabi, all comes down to a duel between McLaren and Red Bull. On Friday, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel shared the best times in training. Particularly impressed by Vettel the long run-Pace of Britons who have left in the workout, in fact, a strong impression. That McLaren is extremely fast even on the soft tires, Hamilton showed in qualifying with the pole position and three-tenths ahead of Mark Webber. Yet he had the day before still complained about problems getting the soft tires to work properly ans.

Since Friday is clear: In Abu Dhabi, all comes down to a duel between McLaren and Red Bull. On Friday, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel shared the best times in training. Particularly impressed by Vettel the long run-Pace of Britons who have left in the workout, in fact, a strong impression. That McLaren is extremely fast even on the soft tires, Hamilton showed in qualifying with the pole position and three-tenths ahead of Mark Webber. Yet he had the day before still complained about problems getting the soft tires to work properly ans.

At least at the Yas Marina Circuit McLaren plays the first violin, is catching up with Red Bull announced. "McLaren has one of the strongest cars in the field, and Abu Dhabi is against them maybe a little better," said Vettel. "You are here, but not over the hill, but within reach." In the last race Hamilton and team-mate Jenson Button stumbled occasionally, but in time for the final sprint in the F1 seems to have found the team back to its former strength. Possibly in the form of improvement is, however, also be attributed to a large extent of the track, as have changed, according to the cars Hamilton nothing serious.

"McLaren was also fast in the last race, but perhaps they have not brought it here and there, quite to the point," said Vettel. "That has obviously not bothered." Vettels main role is in the final three Grands Prix of the year to keep Alonso behind him and thus to bag the third consecutive title. But Red Bull depends on looking ahead and Vettel has the fifth consecutive victory in his sights. "Id be happy if we would go a bit further forward to the finish", hoping the Heppenheim. "The goal is to attack McLaren. This will be difficult because they are very strong."

To attack pole-sitter Hamilton can, however, Vettel must happen once team-mate Webber. At the end was missing about one tenth of a second to second place and thus the front row. Maybe it would have worked with P2, but Vettel afforded during his last run a small mistake and left some time. "My last lap was not perfect, that annoys me the most," said the 25-year-old. "Id better go, then it would have been enough for second place." On the last flying lap he had been in the traffic between Felipe Massa and Button, but Vettel was award the two not guilty or the like.

Whether Vettel kept his third place at all is allowed, but in the balance. Vettel had to park his car shortly after the end of the track side. The stewards investigating the incident at present.

MotoGP Rossis Ducati Farewell Was Not As Desired For A Great Race It Was Too Dry

Valentino Rossi struggled in vain

Valentino Rossi to Ducati would have liked to leave a wet race on Sunday in Valencia but it was too dry for some.

The marriage between Valentino Rossi and Ducati ended on Sunday in Valencia, not nice, but probably their course accordingly. Tenth place, neither the Italian nor the team be satisfied, especially because it would have been almost perfect conditions. But instead it was all wet and semi-wet mixing these conditions were no help. "Its a shame that my last race with Ducati is assumed. Things were in Warm-up well and in similar circumstances would be a good result have been possible. Instead, these half-half situation was difficult," he said after his ride to tenth place.

Already had the difficult choice of tire for the launch. Ultimately arose out of the slick as the right decision, like many of his colleagues chose Rossi but the wet tires on his machine because he had quite a different vote than the other motorcycle, which is why he did not change. "With the rain tires I felt comfortable at first, but as it was necessary to change, the situation became even more complicated," said the future Yamaha rider.

No sooner had he slicks among themselves, tormented Rossi. There was a thin, dry line, but he could not control the machine to where he wanted it, and when he was next to the dry line, it was very risky for him. "I was just trying to finish the race. I had these years with Ducati gladly finished better. They were two difficult seasons, but Ill still return a lot of people, with whom I have enjoyed working and with whom it was nice racing "operate, Rossi said.