News Details
‘Schumi told Sauber Kimi would be a big one'
Watching Kimi Raikkonen in action at the Mugello circuit in 2000, Michael Schumacher told Peter Sauber to sign the driver as he would be a 'big one'. With just 23 single-seater races under his belt, Raikkonen was handed a Sauber F1 test back in 2000. The Finnish driver took to the Mugello circuit, laying down the laps and catching the attention of Schumacher who was present on the day. According to Blick, he told team owner Sauber to sign the youngster. The Swiss publication claims that ‘Michael Schumacher, who was testing the Ferrari in Mugello on the same day, told Peter Sauber in the evening: 'I don't know who was driving around in your car. But you have to take him, he will be a...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
F1 quiz: Name every driver from the 2000 season
Time to test your knowledge on another Formula 1 season. Can you complete...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
Ex manager Schumacher. "I had to get let go of...
The former manager of Michael Schumacher Willi Weber is struggling with...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Former manager Schumacher: "His return in F1 was...
When Michael Schumacher announced in 2006 that he would stop at Ferrari,...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Schumacher comeback 'the stupidest thing he could do'
Willi Weber, Michael Schumacher's former manager, says the F1 legend's...
4y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marini: Ducati is “destroying the championship”...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin vs Francesco Bagnaia: 2024 MotoGP Season...
The 2024 season finale awaits with Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
KTM sees Moto3 champion David Alonso as medium-term...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Stoner warns Martin: 'I know what Ducati is willing to...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Chip Ganassi Racing announces driver development...
Chip Ganassi Racing has launched a new driver development program, which...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Shwartzman makes IndyCar switch with Prema for 2025
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Robert Shwartzman announced for PREMA’s second...
PREMA has announced that Robert Shwartzman will pilot one of the two cars...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Enzo Fittipaldi to run IndyCar test with McLaren later...
Arrow McLaren has announced that it will place Enzo Fittipaldi in one of...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai's 2025 WRC car will feature "reasonable...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
What Lancia needs to do to transform its rally return...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Manchester United join race to sign 22-year-old...
No description available...
36m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Exclusive: Arsenal set for meeting soon, new sporting...
Arsenal will take their time over appointing a successor to Edu as...
36m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal injury news: Martin Odegaard Norway decision...
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard is travelling to Oslo to be assessed...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal linked with 50m move for Serie A star as Mikel...
No description available...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Oscar Piastri backed to place down F1 2025 marker to McLaren
Ex-F1 Strategist Bernie Collins believes Oscar... Read More »
56m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Sergio Perez set to retain Red Bull F1 seat amid sponsor...
According to a report, Sergio Perez has received... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Aston Martin introduces dedicated F1 simulator: 'It doesn't...
Aston Martin has launched a limited edition... Read More »
36m ago from GPBlog.com
