Brian Sullivan: Auto RacingF1, CART, etc.Why is Microsoft not in F1- December 31, 2005 I noticed this article about the upcoming announcement of Intel sponsorship of BMW in F1. More interesting though is why is Microsoft not sponsoring F1 It would seem like a perfect fit -- a world wide brand that is fraying a little around the edges in Europe and Asia where F1 has a very strong following. Of course the cost of F1 sponsorship is high but Microsoft shouldn't have a problem with cost.http://radio.weblogs.com/0127028/categories/autoRacing/2005/12/31.html#a390 The Byzantine ways of F1- December 19, 2005 This morning comes a confirmation that Fernando Alonso, the F1 champion for 2005 has signed a contract for 2007 with McLaren. This means that either Kimi Raikkonen or Juan Pablo Montoya or both will not be there in 2007. Which one is likely to go If it's a push I would guess Montoya might be the odd man out. But what is also possible is that Raikkonen has already signed with another team (Ferrari) -- meaning someone there is on the way out. My guess would be Schumacher is retiring. Even more...http://radio.weblogs.com/0127028/categories/autoRacing/2005/12/19.html#a389 |