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On 27/02, 15:18
Honda GP Limited, the name of the company, Honda Racing has officially initiated the process of buying itself out and is expected to confirm it in the coming weeks. Nigel Kerr, director of the company, who appears to be involved in the acquisition of the team led by team principal Ross Brawn, signed a number […]
On 27/02, 14:07
German driver Nico Rosberg cemented his claims to be part of a top Formula 1 team in 2010. Although he prefers to stay with Williams, Rosberg claims that he will need the team to make real progress this year. The 23-year-old driver was designated as a future champion after an impressive start to his F1 […]
On 27/02, 13:58
The International Automobile Federation released these few lines today: « Given the difficult economic conditions that continue to impact the world of Formula 1 as well as the major sponsors of car manufacturers, the FIA is preparing radical proposals for 2010. » « If these proposals are adopted in the future by the world motor […]
On 27/02, 03:41
The former Formula 1 champion, Mario Andretti, hopes to see his grandson Marco in the premier category of motorsport one day. The young driver took advantage of a few days of testing in Spain with Honda and could be a serious candidate to join the line-up of the new USF1 team. Speaking about the possibilities […]
On 27/02, 03:30
The sole tire supplier in Formula 1, Bridgestone, revealed the changes for the 2009 season. Bald tires: Slick tires will be back this season for the first time since 1997, replacing the grooved tires used over the last 11 seasons. The slick tires will be made of a soft rubber providing better grip for drivers. […]
On 27/02, 03:16
Despite rumors targeting an inaugural event in 2011 or 2012, the Formula 1 financial chief, Bernie Ecclestone, told Gianni Alemanno, the mayor of Rome, that a Grand Prix in the Italian capital would be possible by 2013. According to the Spanish news agency EFE, Bernie Ecclestone wrote in a letter that years of preparation would […]
On 27/02, 03:09
Adam Kahn, Renault Roadshow driver, completed his first run at the wheel of the R28 last Sunday during preliminary tests at the Paul Ricard circuit in the South of France. This preparation day allowed the young driver to acclimate to the single-seater he will drive this year during the ING Renault F1 Team Roadshow campaigns. […]
On 26/02, 12:49
According to the local newspaper *The Super Express*, Robert Kubica was reportedly the highest-paid Polish athlete in 2008. Aged 24, Robert Kubica reportedly received a salary reaching three million euros following his magnificent performances with the BMW-Sauber team in 2008, including a victory at the Canadian Grand Prix. A ranking is said to have been […]
On 26/02, 12:42
The Royal Bank of Scotland announced that it would withdraw from Formula 1, but only when its contract with Williams ends at the end of the 2010 season. The financing company, which suffered enormous losses due to the credit crisis, had already decided to end its participation in the Grand Prix. This is part of […]
On 26/02, 12:00
Nico Hülkenberg, test driver for the Williams team aims to secure a race seat with the team for the 2010 season. The German joined the British team last year while simultaneously competing in the GP2 and GP2 Asia championships with ART Grand Prix. The 21-year-old driver thus claims to want a racing seat with the […]
On 26/02, 11:48
According to some speculations, the name of Rubens Barrichello has been mentioned to participate in the upcoming program of the new USF1 team. Even though Peter Windsor would like two American full-time drivers for next season, he also wants to be reasonable and hire at least one already experienced driver to help ensure his team’s […]
On 26/02, 01:52
Force India ran its Mercedes-powered single-seater, the VJM02, for the first time. These tests took place yesterday behind closed doors at the Silverstone circuit, exactly four days before its official launch. The Indian team has decided to publicly unveil its 2009 car on Sunday before the Jerez tests next week. Prior to these, Force India […]
On 26/02, 01:43
Despite the threat of a permanent exit from the sport in 2009, Honda’s boss Ross Brawn remains optimistic about his team’s presence on the starting grid in Melbourne. The rather pessimistic remarks made by the outgoing owner of Honda Motor Company this week regarding the sale of the team do not dampen the spirits of […]
On 26/02, 01:21
The Italian team Toro Rosso is reportedly finalizing plans for the future shakedown of the new single-seater. The STR4 is expected to make its first laps on March 4 at the Adria circuit in northeastern Italy for a verification test. « This looks promising. I am very satisfied with what has been done so far. […]
On 25/02, 15:16
Peter Windsor and Ken Anderson, the two men behind the USF1 project, want to give their future team a serious image. According to them, they already have the approval of Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley, president of the FIA. The duo officially launched USF1 at a live press conference on SpeedTV yesterday, Tuesday. The team […]
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