Catch-up Session – Week No. 12

As the first race of the season in Australia is just a few days away, the F1 world is buzzing. As proof, there was plenty of information last week and casinoenligne.uk.com allows you to complete your knowledge with this article, a summary of the twelfth week of the year.

The Uproar of the 2009 Champion over the ‘Number of Wins’

A standoff has begun this week between the FIA and the FOTA (association of F1 teams) over the method of designating the drivers’ champion. The FOTA had recommended a new points system which the FIA rejected, preferring a revised version of Bernie Ecclestone’s medals. The teams are crying scandal and the FIA is logically expected to relent and backtrack. An official confirmation is expected within the week.

> Read the article summarizing the FIA/FOTA standoff

The budget revolution of Formula 1

The World Motor Sport Council met early last week to vote on new regulations aimed at further reducing costs. The key measure revealed on Tuesday by Max Mosley is a development and operational cap of 33 million euros.

> **Read the article about the budget cap instituted by the FIA**

> **Read the article on the measures taking effect in 2009 or 2010**

Jerez Tests, the Last Tests of the 2009 Season

From Sunday, March 15 to Thursday, March 18, four teams decided to extend their testing program in southern Spain. McLaren, Brawn GP, Williams, and Renault crossed paths for 5 days. The Grove team clocked the fastest time of the week, Brawn GP confirmed its good form, as did Renault. The Woking team was somewhat reassured, but without flair…

> **Access the full Live of the Jerez tests**

Renault and Ferrari on track in Melbourne with KERS

This week was also an opportunity for two leading teams to reveal their presence in the race in Australia with KERS. These are Renault and Ferrari. Responses from McLaren and BMW are still awaited.

> **Read the article about Renault’s confirmation on the use of its KERS**

> **Read the article about Ferrari’s confirmation on the use of their KERS**

The Farewell of Jean Todt to Ferrari

The announcement was made official by Luca di Montezemolo, the Frenchman is leaving the Scuderia and thus no longer holds any position within the team. Todt can now focus all his attention on another role, such as that of head of the FIA…

> **Read the article on the official announcement of Jean Todt’s departure**

Broadcasters might well darken the Australian GP…

Friday will see the first free practice sessions in Melbourne, but some diffusers that may not comply with the regulations could spoil the party. Williams, Toyota, and Brawn GP are in the spotlight, to be watched this week…

> Read the article on the potential upcoming controversy regarding broadcasters