On 03/02, 02:57
He finished nearly forty points behind Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa in the last championship, but Fernando Alonso was voted (again) the best driver in 2008! Such is the conviction of David Coulthard, who made this remark during a visit to Spain at the Zaragoza Auto Show. « Alonso with Renault, his team, was not […] 
On 02/02, 08:20
The CEO of McLaren Group, Ron Dennis, wanted to pay a final tribute to Teddy Mayer, who passed away last Friday. Teddy Mayer was one of the founders of the McLaren Formula 1 team and led the team after Bruce McLaren’s death in 1970 until 1980 when Ron Dennis took over at the head of […] 
On 02/02, 08:09
The Monaco Grand Prix has been voted the First Wonder of the Sport World. This poll, conducted by Barclays Bank in the United Kingdom, favors F1 over Football. The survey, conducted over three weeks and questioning more than 3,500 Britons, aimed to elect the 7 wonders of the sports world. The Principality of Monaco was […] On 02/02, 08:01
Dietrich Mateschitz, now the director of the Red Bull and Toro Rosso teams in Formula 1, provided details on his intention to sell the Toro Rosso team. He will sell the small Scuderia to a buyer who, in his opinion, is capable of ensuring a long-term future for the team. He admits, therefore, that he […] 
On 02/02, 01:13
Fernando Alonso is in mourning. He went yesterday to Bellcaire d’Empordà, Spain, to bid a final farewell to his lifelong mentor Josep Marco. The man, only 57 years old, died last Monday. He was the first to believe in Fernando Alonso. He provided him with the equipment to participate in KART competitions and has since […] 
On 01/02, 17:48
Teddy Mayer, one of the leaders of the McLaren team, has passed away at the age of 73. The American, whose full name was Edward Everett Mayer, led McLaren in the 1970s, following the death of founder Bruce McLaren and the arrival of Ron Dennis. Mayer’s first participation in motorsport dates back to the creation […] 
On 31/01, 14:56
Force India maintains the goal of having its new Mercedes-Benz-powered single-seater ready for the first test session in March. The team based in Silverstone has been working tirelessly since the end of last season to design its new car, the VJM02, adapted to its new engine supplier and its new McLaren-made gearboxes. The new late […] 
On 31/01, 14:22
Ron Dennis, who resigned from his position as McLaren director about two weeks ago, will attend most, if not all, of the Grand Prix this new season. Dennis announced during the launch of the 2009 McLaren version that he would step down from his role as team principal on March 1st, leaving his position to […] On 31/01, 02:21
The former Technical Director of Force India, Mike Gascoyne, filed a lawsuit against his former team on Thursday. The man is claiming damages following his dismissal at the end of November 2008. The Briton was supposed to serve one more year with the team to honor his contract. The document filed with the High Court […] 
On 31/01, 02:14
Formula 1 is currently experiencing a turning point in its history, whether it is from a monetary, technical, or even security standpoint; F1 is changing and all enthusiasts have a different view of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) which dictates the changes. Alain Prost, one of the biggest names in the sport, more or […] On 30/01, 17:34
The Renault F1 Team does not seem to be satisfied with its performance with the new R29 single-seater. The French team unveiled its new car more than two weeks ago and participated in its first private tests of 2009 in Portimao, Portugal. The week of testing was deemed very poor from all perspectives by Pat […] 
On 30/01, 16:14
The French Grand Prix 2011 projects returned to a standstill last Wednesday after the Senate annulled the amendment facilitating the express construction of a circuit in the Paris region. Since the removal of the 2009 French Grand Prix from the calendar, a first in fifty years since the creation of Formula 1, several projects are […] 
On 30/01, 16:06
The FIA has released the results of a study that evaluated the possibility of introducing a medal system in Formula 1. This system, which obviously recalls that of the Olympic Games, was proposed by the F1’s grand money man, Bernie Ecclestone. The top three drivers in a race would win gold, silver, and bronze, respectively. […] 
On 30/01, 15:07
The president of the Italian Automobile Club, Enrico Gelpi, fears that the Rome Grand Prix project could threaten the Monza race. The deputy mayor of the Italian capital said earlier this week that the local government has reviewed a proposal for an urban race in the near future. However, Gelpi has clearly stated that the […] 
On 30/01, 03:05
The former McLaren director, Ron Dennis, believes that the successor to Max Mosley as head of the FIA should have no ties to any of the teams on the F1 grid. Mosley will make a decision next June regarding the future of his career. That is, either a campaign for a 5th term or retirement. […] 
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