Webber about to sign with Jaguar?

[locASH]

I read on F1.on.net that Mark Webber revealed in a radio interview that it was "More likely than not" he would be driving for Jaguar next year, replacing fast Eddie.

It's a step up, albeit a rather small one. I would image the money is significantly more though.

I don't know about Eddie's chances of getting a contract with another team either... he talks way too much.

Also, Villeneuve may be considering a return to CART next year. I really hope this doesn't happen!

[AndyMac]

Mark to Jaguar has been around for a while. Probably go through too.

But an intersting event today is the signing of Panis to Toyota and both McNish and Salo dropped (surprised that Salo was dropped!)

Leaves a seat at Toyota....Webber maybe, Massa has a chance since dropped by Sauber for Heniz..

I'd really really like to see Briscoe get a go in the Toyota....now that would be great.

[locASH]

Formula 1 Online can reveal that Jos Verstappen will be racing for the Toyota team in 2003, alongside Olivier Panis. The Dutchman has been without a drive this season after being dropped by Arrows at the last minute, but is to be named this weekend by the Japanese team as their second driver for the coming season.

The popular Dutchman would bring in sponsorship money, but also a wealth of experience which has been gained over the past 8-years in F1.

Toyota yesterday announced that they were dropping both Allan McNish and Mika Salo, but have so far only announced Olivier Panis' to drive next season.

Verstappen and manager Huub Rothengatter will be present for the Belgian Grand Prix, and current plans are to confirm the deal on Friday.

[Silver-Arrowz]

I hope Webber goes to Toyota. Simply they have a way bigger budget and want the crown. Jaguar/Ford, they have held the crown before so not much in proving anything anymore.

Also, Verstappen may be quick and exprienced, but Panis is also. I reckon you have one expreienced and one young gun. The exprienced will lead the young one and one day, maybe you'll have a F1 champ.