Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn today boldly predicted his team’s latest car will achieve the results long demanded by the manufacturing giant.

JEAN TODT is to be replaced as boss of the Ferrari Formula One team by Stefano Domenicali from January.

JEAN TODT has warned Formula One to expect a Ferrari backlash as the former world champions look to avenge last year’s embarrassment.

Ferrari launched their 2006 car at Mugello today hoping to benefit from a head start on their rivals.