Kimi Raikkonen for Ferrari in 2007

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More rumours of a McLaren switch

F1 Central said:
Denials and dismissals aside, speculation linking Michael Schumacher with a switch to McLaren is continuing to bubble in the German tabloid press.

'Bild' - the newspaper that lifted the lid on the Ferrari driver's meetings with Mercedes' Norbert Haug - now says 36-year-old Schumacher has a 'standing' offer on the table to stay at Maranello based Ferrari beyond 2007 on the same terms as his current deal.

''But we will not sign it for the moment,'' manager Willi Weber said. ''We're in no hurry.''

Certainly, the German duo are in no hurry given the newspaper's next revelation -- that Weber is seeking a $6.1 million per-year pay rise for Schumacher, taking his annual Ferrari salary (minus endorsements) to a huge $48.8m.

The McLaren 'negotiations', then, might merely be a Weber-ploy to convince Ferrari that another team is indeed willing to stump up with that sort of whopping cash.

Certainly, former driver and ex-BMW director Gerhard Berger doubts that Schumacher is actually considering a switch.

The Austrian said driving for a rival carmaker would be a 'contradiction' for Michael after so many years with Ferrari.

Moreover, Berger continues, Mercedes-Benz would probably even be loathe to see the red helmet bobbling about in a silver car. ''He is too associated (with Ferrari), from an image perspective,'' Gerhard - who drove for both Ferrari and McLaren - remarked.
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well..rumours or truth..only time will tell :eek:hyeah:
 
This should be in the joker's club!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: OMG!!!! I am really laughing my head off!!! Damn funny.....
 
well the rumours about v8 engines next year will change the F1 scenario once again after the tyre and engine change rule.

btw Shumacher is tooooOOooo Arrogant to switch to McLaren, it would be just like Bill Gates gettin pie on his face , but for shcumi with More cream !!
Buaahaha!
 
Ahhh...crap!!! Schumi would never leave Ferrari till he is in Formula 1. And he won't retire just because this season Ferrari isn't performing. He ain't a Mika Hakkinen!!!
Schumi once said "He will only drive for Ferrari"
 
SO....here you go again..
According to reports, Kimi signed a preliminary agreement to drive for ferrari in 2007. :S
Actually, there are rumours of a Kimi-Schumi swap with Schumi moving to Mclaren in hunt for higher pay packet...mite just be true....;)
 
I deny that Michael will shioft to McLaren...... but Kimi coming to Ferrari will be awesome.... but Schumi shifting to McLaren is bull$hit....
 
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