On 13/03, 19:03
While Mercedes powers the new Brawn GP team and they have performed remarkable tests in Barcelona, the same cannot be said for the other team powered by the German manufacturer; McLaren. Inter-season tests have often been a reliable reference for the upcoming championship. The former McLaren driver, Fernando Alonso, who has returned today to his […] 
On 13/03, 12:36
Just like for Nick Heidfeld a few weeks ago, BMW has provided us with an interview of their Polish driver Robert Kubica. Last year’s challenger discusses his winter experience with the German team and comments on the changes in the regulations. BMW indeed finished its winter testing in Barcelona yesterday and is now focusing on […] 
On 13/03, 09:14
After the week of testing at the Barcelona circuit, Ross Brawn insisted that the BGP 001, Brawn GP’s 2009 single-seater, was performing as expected. The team unveiled its car last weekend and started publicly testing it this week. Even though these were their first tests, the team recorded good results throughout the week, with a […] 
On 13/03, 08:52
The prospect of the French Grand Prix returning to the Formula 1 calendar took another step forward yesterday when plans for a new circuit were unveiled. After months of discussions to find a suitable location for the race, a new circuit could be built in Flins-Les Mureaux, northwest of Paris. As of now, this would […] 
On 12/03, 19:42
Renault concluded its test session in Barcelona today. Fernando Alonso, at the wheel of the R29 for this final day of testing, has worked solidly with the team over the past three days. A thick fog, causing poor visibility and wet conditions, slowed the team down this morning. They were able to continue their technical […] 
On 12/03, 19:11
The last day of testing in Barcelona at the Circuit de Catalunya was briefly delayed this morning due to fog. However, the ten drivers quickly took to the track, and once again, Brawn GP finished the day at the top of the timesheet. Rubens Barrichello was behind the wheel of the new BGP001. He proved […] 
On 12/03, 10:02
Fernando Alonso wanted to respond to the rumors about the form of his team, the French manufacturer Renault, at the start of the 2009 season. After a fairly modest start to the year in Portugal in terms of performance and a rebound in energy last week in Jerez, the 2005 and 2006 world champion wanted […] 
On 11/03, 19:34
Ron Dennis, the head of the McLaren-Mercedes team, says there is no need to worry about the lack of performance of his team during the recent off-season tests and is confident that they will be among the contenders for the title. The new MP4-24 often occupied the bottom of the timesheet during testing, but Dennis […] 
On 11/03, 18:46
Flavio Briatore wanted to express his frustration this afternoon during his visit to Barcelona, Spain, to attend Renault’s private tests, as he is still the director. The Italian does not understand the 2009 regulations regarding the diffusers and considers Williams and other Toyota cars illegal. The diffusers, or the last flat elements at the rear […] 
On 11/03, 18:23
Renault was on track for its third day of testing in Barcelona. Fernando Alonso, behind the wheel of the R29, completed 107 laps of the Circuit de Catalunya and recorded the fifth fastest time. The team once again benefited from good weather conditions today. Indeed, the fine weather allowed Renault to make good progress and […] 
On 11/03, 17:13
Jenson Button was able to test more functions today on the new Mercedes-powered BGP001. The Briton took the place of his teammate Rubens Barrichello to achieve the best time in this third practice session of the week in Spain. He completed 130 laps, with the best time on the 93rd lap at 1:19.127. Testing is […] 
On 11/03, 12:14
Alex Wurz remains under contract with the Brawn GP team, formerly known as Honda, but the Austrian admits he does not see how and when he could find himself in a driving position in 2009. Brawn GP finally began its testing program this week in Barcelona, but race drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello will […] 
On 11/03, 11:37
Ross Brawn wanted to clarify that Nick Fry would retain his role as CEO of the team formerly known as Honda for the 2009 season. Brawn therefore purchased 100% of the shares of the Japanese team and renamed it Brawn GP. Following this operation, intense rumors circulated about Fry regarding his role in this takeover. […] 
On 11/03, 08:23
Although all his attention is now focused on his 2009 campaign, Lewis Hamilton, a driver for McLaren, took the time to make a short trip to Britain to receive his MBE (equivalent to the Légion d’Honneur in France) from Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace in London yesterday, Tuesday. The world champion was part […] 
On 11/03, 08:03
Despite a minor impact, the driver’s weight plays a role in the weight distribution of the 2009 single-seaters. Nick Heidfeld was already one of the two lightest men on the F1 grid, but 2.5 kg still need to be shed from his total weight at the dawn of this 2009 season. The BMW-Sauber driver, who […] 
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