On 18/05, 11:58
Alain Prost revealed that plans to organize a French Grand Prix in 2011 are currently affected by political battles within the French government. As Magny-Cours has lost all chances of hosting F1 again in the future due to its aging infrastructure, Prost is working to bring the event to a new site, west of Paris, […] 
On 18/05, 11:32
Bernie Ecclestone stated that the FIA and the FOTA are about to reach an agreement to secure the future of Formula 1 with the teams involved. The Formula 1 boss confirms that the two-tier system will not be implemented. The most important item on the agenda for the Formula 1 teams is the budget cap […] 
On 18/05, 10:00
When Nick Heidfeld finished the Spanish Grand Prix, the fifth round of the 2009 championship, he crossed his 25th consecutive finish line. By doing so, the BMW driver broke the record held by his compatriot, seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. As the cherry on the cake, Heidfeld celebrated his 32nd birthday during this racing weekend. […] 
On 17/05, 10:04
The future of Nico Hülkenberg in Formula 1 is not yet assured, according to Sir Frank Williams. The 21-year-old driver is one of the most promising young drivers, having won the A1GP championship in 2006/7 and the F3 Euroseries title last year. Evolving this season for ART in GP2, he has been integrated into the […] 
On 17/05, 08:26
Jarno Trulli made an emotional visit this week to the Abruzzo region in Italy to continue helping people affected by last month’s earthquake. A native of Abruzzo, having been born and raised in Pescara, Trulli collects money for earthquake victims through his association ‘Abruzzo nel Cuore’ (Abruzzo in the Heart). Wednesday, Trulli visited the small […] 
On 16/05, 14:02
Is the war between the FIA and the Formula 1 teams over the budget cap starting next season reaching its climax? Apparently yes, as following the meeting yesterday between the FIA and FOTA at London’s Heathrow Airport, the President of the Federation Max Mosley explained that there would be no compromise from the FIA side, […] 
On 16/05, 11:11
Following yesterday’s meeting between the governing bodies of F1 and the teams, Max Mosley admitted that the situation is unlikely to be resolved by May 29, the deadline to register for the championship. The idea of two different technical regulations depending on budget management was rejected by the teams, gathered under the FOTA banner, and […] 
On 15/05, 17:43
The meeting that took place today, Friday, in London between the FIA and FOTA did not conclude with a mutual agreement between the two parties, according to Max Mosley. The FIA has refused any compromise on its plans to introduce a budget cap, offering teams more freedom in the rules for the next season. As […] 
On 15/05, 14:48
This is the latest rumor from the Italian media: Sébastien Bourdais might not be racing in Formula 1 for much longer. Although the Frenchman extended his contract with Scuderia Toro Rosso for an additional year in 2009, his disappointing performances in the first five races would probably cost him his seat with the Faenza team. […] 
On 15/05, 14:37
The meeting between the FIA president, Max Mosley, and the F1 teams, with the presence of Bernie Ecclestone, is currently taking place in one of the conference rooms at the hotel’s London’s Heathrow airport. But the man at the center of the debate, Lucas di Montezemolo, is not on site, despite the threats made on […] 
On 15/05, 11:25
The leader of the world championship, Jenson Button, has announced that he will participate in the London triathlon this year. Known as one of the fittest drivers, along with Mark Webber, the Brawn GP driver confirmed that this August event will be part of his 2009 fitness program. Furthermore, Button stated that another motivation for […] 
On 15/05, 11:06
Just a few weeks after expressing its desire to return to Formula 1, the British team Lola is now ready to submit its entry for the 2010 World Championship. Even with today’s meeting regarding a possible modification of the capped budgets, a key argument that motivated its commitment, the team is ready to make its […] 
On 15/05, 07:34
The Litespeed GP team is planning to announce their entry into the Formula One Championship for next year, after the FIA announced budgets of 40 million pounds, as well as greater financial assistance for new entrants starting from 2010. The British Formula 3 team has established ties with the active management group MGI, led by […] 
On 15/05, 07:33
The McLaren team will once again partner with the diamond company, Steinmetz, for the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix, where the drivers will aim to shine even more than usual on the track. The partnership began in 2005, when the winner, Kimi Räikkönen, crossed the finish line for the English team wearing a helmet encrusted with […] 
On 14/05, 14:51
The mayor of Rome, Gianni Alemanno, confirmed the Italian capital’s plan to host a Formula 1 race in the near future. The project for a 4.6-kilometer circuit would be located in the Eur district, southwest of Rome. The area, characterized by its wide avenues, had planned to host the world exposition in 1942, but the […] 
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