Sunday's F1 gossip column.
Darwin Bright
25 July 2010
Button's squeeze recounted the rebirth of their relationship on Twitter Jenson Button put both his qualifying form and love life back on course at the German Grand Prix on Sun. . After out-qualifying McLaren team chum Lewis Hamilton for the 1st time since Apr, Button said he had also replenished his love with Argentine-Japanese undies model girl Jessica Michibata. Lewis Hamilton could outshine Michael Schumacher as the most noteworthy driver Formula one has ever known if he can avoid the pitfalls of celebrity and remain uncorrupted by money and celebrity. That at least is the view of McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh. Red Bull Racing manager Christian Horner has admitted the pressure is mounting on his team to start delivering better performance on race day, after securing one more pole position in the German Grand Prix. This has been an exciting weekend on the track, but there was quite a lot occuring backstage too. The groups are actively engaged on several discussions, but the attention-grabbing story is the one about the Renault team asking Bernie Ecclestone for an advance on money due to it at the end of the season. Full story : James Allen on F1link text here. Renault manager Eric Boullier has played down rumours that his team is in money difficulty. He told French version of Agence France Presse : These are the common games played by folk who attempt to taint your image. I want to spend more as we wish to finish the R30 and begin the R31. Like any ordinary company, I asked the stockholders to help us. This story will be updated during the day. |