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 »
5y 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...
5y 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...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Former manager Schumacher: "His return in F1 was...
When Michael Schumacher announced in 2006 that he would stop at Ferrari,...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Schumacher comeback 'the stupidest thing he could do'
Willi Weber, Michael Schumacher's former manager, says the F1 legend's...
5y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ai Ogura: Fifth on MotoGP debut “kills me” after...
No description available...
48m ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales “mentally stronger” than ever...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu reveals ‘biggest difference’...
Toprak Razgatlioglu has revealed how “different” MotoGP is to...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Francesco Bagnaia’s slump “all in his head” amid...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Sunoco makes full-time IndyCar return as primary...
No description available...
58m ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar announces independent officiating system
The NTT IndyCar Series announced on Thursday that it will implement a new...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar to introduce independent officiating system
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Tony Kanaan praises FIA for revising IndyCar...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Lancia reveals driver line-up for 2026 WRC return
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
FIA reveals final details of WRC 2027 regulations
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
What Adrien Fourmaux and Oliver Solberg learned from...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Hayden Paddon, Esapekka Lappi and Dani Sordo join...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Mikel Arteta makes stance clear on Arsenal selling...
Mikel Arteta has said that Gabriel Jesus will stay at Arsenal for the...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Manchester United hold talks to sign midfielder who...
Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Arda Guler, as they look to...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Sources: PL club eyeing Chelsea transfer target in...
Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in a transfer move for Sporting...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Really smart signing' – Arsenal praised for...
Arsenal have been praised for their transfer deal for Noni Madueke, who...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Max Verstappen signs blockbuster new deal…but not with...
Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen has signed a... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Marko lifts the veil: Why he walked away from Red Bull
Helmut Marko has never been one to shy away from... Read More »
48m ago from F1i.com
Honda drops teaser ahead of F1 partnership with Aston Martin
Honda has teased its forthcoming full return to... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
