The game of musical chairs is winding to a close, with most of the race seats for the 2008 Formula 1 season locked up. One of the few drivers left without a seat is Ralf Schumacher, who left Toyota at the end of the 2007 season.
Ralf, who has won less grands prix than his brother Michael has world titles, tested for Force India, the team that took over from Spyker, but performed poorly, forcing the German driver to admit he might have to take his brother's advice and sit the next season out.
With his 2008 prospects looking bleak, Ralf has fired his manager Hans Mahr. In 2006 Ralf parted company with his previous agent Willi Weber, who continues to manage Michael to great success even in his retirement. Mahr, a media expert with political and entertainment experience, is reportedly shifting his focus on a new media enterprise.
[Source: F1-Live]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JayP @ Dec 27th 2007 9:04AM
I'll say it---
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geo.stewart @ Dec 27th 2007 9:06AM
would this be a story if Ralphie wasnt Michael's brother?
It has been shown time and time again that the skills of one brother doesnt convey automatic skill to the sibling: see Mannings, Vicks, Baldwins,Shumachers,...
I'm not knocking the others (Eli, Marcus, stephen/daniel/..,Ralf) but its unfair to them to expect the same abilities of them.
Let them either make a name for themselves or let them go quietly into that good night.
Galley @ Dec 27th 2007 9:23AM
I'd like to see Michael hit a concrete barrier dead-on at 198 mph and walk away.
Ian @ Dec 27th 2007 10:17AM
Ralf clearly lost his desire at Toyota, for one reason or another. A shame because he's basically a talented driver. He's made a bucket of money so now I would like him to choose a series in which he can show his talent and race largely for fun and to regain his reputation. Champcar would be ideal IMHO. He's also quite an eloquent speaker.
Paul H @ Dec 27th 2007 10:57AM
Ralf's face here reminds me of the episode where Sylvester tries to eat Tweety through a straw and ends up with his face all puckered up.
RIFRAF @ Dec 27th 2007 12:04PM
Yeah, they coulda picked a better pic. That one's scary.
Jason Bird @ Dec 27th 2007 1:35PM
WHO CARES?!?!?