Wenger's failed transfer gamble: Why Bischoff has no Arsenal regrets
The midfielder spent the 2008-09 campaign with the Gunners but left having made just one Premier League appearance in north London Amaury Bischoff was described as a “gamble on talent” by Arsene Wenger when he signed for Arsenal in 2008. Ultimately, it was a gamble that did not pay off, with the midfielder making just four appearances…
Rosberg’s trainer: ‘It all happened so suddenly’
For many seasons, Daniel Schlosser was perhaps Nico Rosberg’s closest friend and ally, as his personal trainer and confidant. But when the freshly crowned world champion and Mercedes driver announced his retirement in Vienna, ‘Big Dan’ was just as shocked as everyone. Click Here: thierry mugler angel “For me, everything came very suddenly,” Schlosser told…
Ferrari delivers higher sales and profits to investors for 2016
Sergio Marchionne promised to deliver improved sales and profitability for Ferrari in 2016, and the CEO is making good on that commitment. The iconic automobile manufacturer ramped up production as forecasted in the past year, its first as an independent company. As a result it shipped 8,014 cars, a 5% increase on the previous year.…
Vandoorne hails MCL32 as ‘a proper McLaren’
Stoffel Vandoorne is thrilled that his first full season in Formula One will be behind the wheel of what he calls “a proper McLaren.” The Belgian driver, who takes over from Jenson Button as a full time driver at McLaren in 2017, was talking at the official launch of the team’s 2017 car with its…
Mallya blames Ecclestone for lack of new F1 sponsors!
Force India managing director Vijay Mallya took a dig at Bernie Ecclestone, blaming the former F1 supremo for the team’s lack of new sponsors. The Silverstone-based outfit has proved the most cost-effective for its commercial partners, finishing fourth in the Constructors’ standings despite its limited budget. Click Here: true religion jean short The team can…
A View from Gaza: We Have Lost So Many That We Love
GAZA STRIP – It’s been three days since Israel’s deadly attack on my cousin’s home and I still haven’t been able to go to Khan Younis to mourn with my surviving family. The Israeli bombing is ongoing and it’s difficult and very dangerous to travel 18 miles from where I’m living and working in Gaza…
Warsaw Has Lots of Apples – and Candles
WARSAW — People in Poland are eating apples these days. Lots of apples. Here in Warsaw, they’re pressed into your hands at a street festival, or baked into piles of pies and cakes. You see them everywhere. It’s an act of defiance. Moscow has banned the importing of fruits and vegetables to Russia, in retaliation…
Final lap begins for new Jim Clark Museum campaign
With exactly one week left until its funding deadline, the Jim Clark Trust has urged motorsport fans to donate as soon as possible and help ensure the legacy of the great racing driver is secured for years to come. Six weeks of activity launched at Race Retro has raised over £250,000 so far, with £84,000…
Force India’s Green warns current tyres could bring ‘dull races’
Pirelli’s 2017 current selection of tyre compounds could lead to ‘dull races’, says Force India tech boss Andy Green. The Italian manufacturer’s mandate for this season was to produce more enduring compound all around, in order to enable drivers to push further their higher downforce cars . But Green believes the approach and subsequent longer…
Vandoorne unfazed by McLaren young driver curse
Rookie Stoffel Vandoorne says he isn’t focused on the poor track record in the past associated with young drivers joining McLaren. In the recent years, both Sergio Perez and Kevin Magnussen were hailed as outstanding talents by McLaren, only for both drivers to disappoint and leave the Woking-based outfit after a single year. Given McLaren-Honda’s…