FELIPE MASSA and VALTTERI BOTTAS "will pair for a third consecutive season" as Williams F1 drivers. There had been speculation Ferrari was interested in Bottas but that ended two weeks ago when KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN "renewed his contract with the Italian team" (AP, 9/3). ... A car that effectively represents the pinnacle of automotive racing technology "has been listed on the infamous" U.S. classifieds website Craigslist.
The car in question is an "authentic" Lotus T128, as used by HEIKKI KOVALAINEN, JARNO TRULLI and, for one race, KARUN CHANDHOK during the '11 season (FOX SPORTS, 9/3). ... A former Scottish Championship club Rangers administrator "appeared in court over the alleged fraudulent acquisition of the clubs’ assets" in '12.
PAUL CLARK, 51, "was charged with conspiracy and involvement in serious organised crime." He "made no plea or declaration and was released on bail."
Former Rangers Owner CRAIG WHYTE, ex-CEO CHARLES GREEN and DAVID WHITEHOUSE, a joint administrator with Clark, "faced similar charges."
They were "also released on bail" at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday (SCOTSMAN, 9/3). ... Professional Footballers' Association CEO GORDON TAYLOR "has advised" West Bromwich Albion's SAIDO BERAHINO "not to go on strike after missing out on a move to Tottenham Hotspur during the transfer window." The PFA "has offered to mediate between West Brom and Berahino after the 22-year-old suggested on Twitter that he would not play for the Baggies again" under Chair JEREMY PEACE, who reportedly "rejected four bids from Spurs for the player, including two on deadline day" (REUTERS, 9/3). ... Multiple Classic-winning trainer CLIVE BRITTAIN "has announced his intention to retire at the end of the season."
The veteran Newmarket handler, 81, "has enjoyed a 43-year career, winning every British Classic at least once apart from the Epsom Derby" (BBC, 9/3).
