From GMM
A furious storm, with Fernando Alonso right in the middle, is brewing at Ferrari.
Earlier at Monza, even though the Red Bull switch rumours have ended, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone let slip he thinks the Spaniard is "not happy" at Ferrari.
The Italian team has been playing down reports of tension between Alonso and Luca di Montezemolo, but the Ferrari president was visibly furious after qualifying at Monza -- and refusing to give interviews.
Alonso qualified fifth, behind Massa, and reportedly slammed the team on the radio afterwards. According to former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi, the Spaniard told his team members they are "stupid".
Earlier on Saturday, McLaren's Jenson Button was quoted by Brazil's Totalrace: "I heard an interesting rumour today.
"Someone told me about Fernando going to McLaren.
"I don't know if it will happen -- he didn't exactly leave McLaren in a good way (in 2007)," he added. "Let's wait and see."
After Saturday's events, Eddie Jordan also smells a rat.
"Fernando's not a happy boy," the former F1 team owner said on British television BBC.
"We could be watching something unfold here that we were not expecting."
Although he put on a brave face when speaking to reporters, insisting it had been "a good qualifying", it is possible Alonso's dream relationship with Ferrari is over.
From GMM
Jean Todt has finally indicated he intends to fight for his role as FIA president.
Challenger David Ward has already published his manifesto as he seeks election in December, while incumbent Todt had yet to even say he will push for a second term.
"I guess to have an election you've got to have more than one candidate," said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner at Monza.
Finally on Saturday, on a visit to the Italian grand prix, Frenchman Todt told Auto Motor und Sport: "Why should I not want to finish what I have started?"
Also on Saturday, former Ferrari driver and ex Toro Rosso co-owner Gerhard Berger backtracked on earlier comments in which he suggested Todt's reign had not been good for F1.
"Jean Todt is 25 years a friend of mine and the reason why I do certain things in the FIA," the Austrian, also at Monza, told Reuters.
"And I support the FIA and Jean, just to clarify this.
"I would be very surprised if Jean does not stay long term in this role," added Berger.
From GMM
Pirelli has signed supply contracts with all eleven formula one teams, motor sport director Paul Hembery told reporters at Monza.
The Italian marque also has a new deal in place with F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, giving the impression Pirelli is surely staying in the sport beyond its 2013 tenure.
"Yes, we now have an agreement with all the teams, and the promoter of the championship," Hembery is quoted by Russia f1news.ru.
But the final signature, that of F1's governing FIA, is still conspicuously missing.
Amid speculation Jean Todt favours the return of French supplier Michelin, Hembery said recently that a change now for 2014 would be "farcical".
Hembery said at Monza: "In two weeks we need to clearly define the programme for next year and give the teams the information they need.
"We have been preparing for next season for the past four months."
From GMM
Jean Todt has finally indicated he intends to fight for his role as FIA president.
Challenger David Ward has already published his manifesto as he seeks election in December, while incumbent Todt had yet to even say he will push for a second term.
"I guess to have an election you've got to have more than one candidate," said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner at Monza.
Finally on Saturday, on a visit to the Italian grand prix, Frenchman Todt told Auto Motor und Sport: "Why should I not want to finish what I have started?"
Also on Saturday, former Ferrari driver and ex Toro Rosso co-owner Gerhard Berger backtracked on earlier comments in which he suggested Todt's reign had not been good for F1.
"Jean Todt is 25 years a friend of mine and the reason why I do certain things in the FIA," the Austrian, also at Monza, told Reuters.
"And I support the FIA and Jean, just to clarify this.
"I would be very surprised if Jean does not stay long term in this role," added Berger.
On September 6th and 7th 1914, over 650 Parisian cabs, Renault AG1's, were requisitioned in order to carry troops from the front to stem the German advance on Paris. 3,000 soldiers from the 7th Division boarded these vehicles (1 on the running board, 3 in the rear and 1 by the driver). Called Marne Taxis, these vehicles made history.
The Renault AG1 ran on wooden wheels and was powered by a 2-cylinder engine. Lighting consisted of a petrol-soaked wick lamp. They needed to stick close together at night so as not to lose sight of each other. This initiative can be considered as the first ‘'mechanized unit'', which proved to be so successful in WWII.
This operation constituted the first mechanized unit. For the record, the requisitioned vehicles cost the pubic treasury some 70,000 francs, as the drivers were paid the regular fees for their services...
Source : Musée Automobile Reims Champagne
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| Taxi de la Marne © musée de l'Armée (Dist. RMN-Grand Palais) Photo: Pascal Segrette |
Volvo is recalling 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 models that are equipped with keyless ignition to fix a software glitch. The company said the central electronic module in the cars and crossovers is not performing as intended.
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As much as we love the first-generation Ford Mustang, if we had a dime for every classic show we've attended where they made up half the field ... we'd probably have a lot of dimes.
As much as we love the first-generation Ford Mustang, if we had a dime for every classic show we've attended where they made up half the field ... we'd probably have a lot of dimes.
As much as we love the first-generation Ford Mustang, if we had a dime for every classic show we've attended where they made up half the field ... we'd probably have a lot of dimes.
As much as we love the first-generation Ford Mustang, if we had a dime for every classic show we've attended where they made up half the field ... we'd probably have a lot of dimes.
As much as we love the first-generation Ford Mustang, if we had a dime for every classic show we've attended where they made up half the field ... we'd probably have a lot of dimes.
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