Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has apparently broached the possibility of forming a breakaway series in the wake of the sex scandal involving FIA president Max Mosley.
Just about everyone expected McLaren Mercedes to be better this year with a new, faster car and reigning Formula One champion Fernando Alonso moving from Renault into its number one entry. Alonso was able to fend off seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher and his Ferrari for his second championship last year.