Playboy Playmate finds happiness with IndyCar legend

CART and IRL driver Michael Andretti may have only managed one podium finish during his only Formula One season, yet Mario’s son has had a great deal more success on the lady front. Andretti’s second wife is Jodi Ann Paterson, a lady who was awarded the Playboy Playmate of the Year title (and a congratulatory red Corvette) in 1999.

Lady driver speaks to the press after winning “fair and square”

Yeah, it’s just like Serena Williams beating Roger Federer (rolls eyes).

Brazilian veteran may trade places with 21-year-old American

German newspaper Bild claims that Rubens Barrichello is being courted by the Andretti Green IndyCar team, with a view to racing for them in 2009. The Brazilian’s current contract with Honda (who also equip Andretti Green with engines) runs out at the end of this season.

Barrichello would go to IRL in exchange for Marco Andretti (pictured above), the 21-year-old son of former McLaren driver Michael Andretti. Michael had a terrible time in F1, but Marco is reportedly a more talented driver than his old man – he has already tested in a Honda F1 car, in December 2006 and then in February 2007. His lap times were not that far behind those set by Jenson Button.