It’s believed that Ferrari are unhappy with Rubens Barrichello’s performance this season and that the Italian team has already made approaches to both Coulthard and Giancarlo Fisichella. Although Coulthard would almost certainly have to play ‘second fiddle’ to Schumacher should he move to Maranello, at least he would received a substantial pay rise, he currently receives £2.8m ($4m) at McLaren, he could get twice that at Ferrari.
Should McLaren lose Coulthard, it’s believed they would make a move for Jenson Button, though it’s not known how this would affect the youngster’s long term contract with Williams. That said, the Grove based outfit already has Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya on its books… an abundance of talent.
David Robertson and Harald Huysman, Button’s managers, have confirmed that two teams have shown interest in their boy but refused to name them.
From http://uk.sports.yah...1/48/bokbn.html
Although the young Finn's manager Steve Robertson has denied he has been approached by Ferrari, he did admit that the team had made enquires about Raikkonen's contract status with Sauber, saying: "I have heard that Ross Brawn has asked to see Kimi's data and asked about his contract."
Raikkonen is currently under a three-year contract with Sauber in a deal that also includes a provisional option for a fourth year, but Ferrari enjoy a privileged relationship with the Swiss team after supplying them with engines since 1997 and could claim first option on him.
Robertson, however, believes Raikkonen is not yet ready to make the step up to a top team. "I would like Kimi to fulfil his contract with Sauber and go to a big team when he knows a lot more about Formula 1," he added.
Hmm, from Button to Kimi to David to Fischi. That sounds pretty definite that Rubens will be booted! Or is it just mid season rumour?