On 25/02, 14:49
The new head of the executive team at Honda Motor Company hinted at the Japanese manufacturer’s return to Formula 1. Under the leadership of Takeo Fukui, who is leaving his position as president in June, and due to the global financial crisis, Honda decided to withdraw from the sport after the 2008 season, citing the […] 
On 25/02, 14:08
Gerhard Berger, the former boss of Red Bull’s sister team (Toro Rosso), provides a rather positive analysis regarding the competitiveness of the new RB5! Berger, who closely followed the recent winter tests taking place at the Jerez circuit, sees his friend Mateschitz’s team as the third power of the 2009 championship. « I am very […] 
On 25/02, 14:04
McLaren, which will supply Mercedes engines to the small Indian team starting from the 2009 season, would like to place its young drivers in the two seats of Force India in the future. Following the tests conducted by test driver Pedro de la Rosa at Silverstone, it was assumed that Paul di Resta and Gary […] 
On 25/02, 13:57
The Scuderia Ferrari driver, Kimi Räikkönen, recently stated that his performances from last season are now behind him! Indeed, after a remarkable 2007 season and narrowly winning the title in the final Grand Prix in Brazil against Hamilton and Alonso, Räikkönen was unable to replicate the same scenario the following season. But Kimi, aka “IceMan,” […] 
On 25/02, 00:37
The plans of USF1 have been officially announced by the team, which hopes to be on the starting grid at the beginning of the 2010 season. The team, led by Peter Windsor, former F1 executive, and Ken Anderson, will be based in Charlotte, North Carolina, but will have a base in Europe, likely in Spain. […] 
On 24/02, 14:20
With the arrival of a new American team in F1 named USF1, attention is already turning to the possible occupants of the two racing seats. The IndyCar driver, Danica Patrick has already announced her connection with the team, but other American names have been mentioned in the motorsport world. AJ Allmendinger is one of the […] On 24/02, 13:19
The FIA wishes to refine the 2009 rules regarding the engine so that teams will not be able to change it after the start of the Saturday morning practice. The race director, Charlie Whiting, had already stated that an engine change after qualifying would only be allowed if there was an original issue. This decision […] 
On 24/02, 02:11
Nick Heidfeld believes that overtaking should be easier this year thanks to changes in regulations regarding aerodynamics. In the year 2009, F1 undertook a major overhaul of its regulations, the biggest since 1983. Engineers were invited to create ways to make the races better. And although there was some skepticism about the large number of […] 
On 24/02, 01:48
The Italian authorities have ended the legal action against McLaren regarding the 2007 espionage case. The charges against former McLaren chief designer Mike Coughlan, as well as those against McLaren senior engineers Paddy Lowe, Jonathan Neale, and Rob Taylor, were dropped following an agreement between their representing lawyers and the prosecutor of Modena. In exchange […] 
On 23/02, 17:18
The Force India team announced on Monday that the new 2009 single-seater will make its debut at the Jerez circuit in Spain this weekend. The VJM02 will be on track for the first time on Sunday in Spain before beginning its development program ahead of the official season start in Melbourne. The new car driven […] 
On 23/02, 15:34
The Brazilian oil company Petrobras is eager to remain involved in Formula 1 after deciding not to sponsor Honda this season. But the company says it is still open to future opportunities in F1, as the sport provides valuable assistance to its development. According to an official statement: « Petrobras wishes to clarify that it […] 
On 23/02, 13:21
The organizers of the Melbourne Grand Prix have confirmed the new schedule for practice and qualifying sessions that will apply from this year. The race will start at 17 local time to attract more European viewers, but the organizers have also adjusted the timing of the various practice sessions over the weekend. The Saturday qualifying […] 
On 23/02, 12:51
Honda Racing saw its hope of survival set back a step as Japanese executives stated that, for now, there is no serious buyer for the team. After months of rumors about the team’s future, with the most recent suggesting that Richard Branson would be the buyer with his company Virgin, all hopes vanished on this […] 
On 23/02, 12:34
According to a senior Indian executive who spoke to the Indian news agency PTI, Renault is in talks to replace its current sponsor ING with an Indian multinational. The Dutch bank has decided to withdraw from the sport at the end of the season. A senior Indian official has stated that negotiations are already underway. […] 
On 22/02, 14:31
Bernie Ecclestone claims that Honda Racing rejected his financial offer proposal for the team’s management. According to the News of the World, Ecclestone approached team bosses Nick Fry and Ross Brawn for help, but they declined the offer. The newspaper claims that Ecclestone offered 100 million pounds (more than 111 million euros) to the team, […] 30778 actualités
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