On 30/01, 02:50
Honda has clearly stated that the rumors suggesting the team would remain in the sport thanks to assistance from the British government are completely inaccurate. The Guardian announced yesterday morning that Honda Racing was in talks with the British government to receive a share of 2.3 billion pounds (more than 2.5 billion euros) under automotive […] 
On 29/01, 03:45
BMW-Sauber has decided to join Ferrari and Toyota on the Bahrain circuit for the upcoming winter tests. After the start of the F1.09 in Valencia last week, the Hinwil-based team had initially planned to join the majority of the teams in Jerez for the next event. But after seeing, reading, and hearing about the dreadful […] 
On 29/01, 03:26
According to a clarification from Charlie Whiting, race director for the FIA, Friday’s free practice sessions during a race weekend will see the introduction of a new rule regarding the engine. The 2009 regulations were drafted and the mandatory and consecutive use of engines has evolved. As everyone knows, each engine must now last at […] 
On 29/01, 02:38
Toro Rosso should, according to the latest information, test its new 2009 car a few days after the launch of the RB5 scheduled for February 9th by the Red Bull Racing team. Sébastien Buemi, the only confirmed driver so far within the Scuderia, talks about a date for the first laps of the STR4, which […] 
On 28/01, 16:52
The FIA confirmed on Tuesday that the Malaysian Grand Prix will follow the example of the Australian Grand Prix by moving the start of its race to 5:00 PM local time (11:00 AM in Paris). The directors of the Sepang circuit were under pressure from Bernie Ecclestone, who wanted a nighttime race in the country. […] 
On 28/01, 15:49
Charlie Whiting, a prominent member of the FIA, sought to reassure drivers and teams that there will not be a significant difference between the two Bridgestone tire compounds used this year. As was the case in 2008, drivers will be required to use two compounds during a race. This winter, concerns have arisen about the […] 
On 28/01, 14:52
The FIA has confirmed a change in the regulations regarding the safety car for the 2009 season following the success of new software tests in 2008. The F1 teams and drivers worked hard in 2008 to try to find a solution to avoid closing the pitlane during the first minutes of the safety car intervention. […] 
On 28/01, 03:53
During an event evening on the Champs-Elysées, Renault announced the arrival of a major new partner in its ranks: Hewlett-Packard, better known as HP. The American brand will provide its computing instruments throughout the 2009 season with the aim of improving on-track performance. « We are very happy to welcome HP among our technical partners […] 
On 28/01, 03:40
Rumors had intensified at the beginning of the week: Bourdais had reportedly signed a two-year contract with Toro Rosso for the 2009 season, and yesterday (Tuesday) everything pointed to the rumor becoming a reality, filling the hearts of millions of fans with joy. Unfortunately, we will still have to wait. Guest of a special F1 […] 
On 28/01, 03:20
Adrian Sutil has been under contract with Force India for more than two years now. The German driver experienced a mediocre car last year, which did not allow him to score points, despite having Ferrari engines under the hood. This year, 2009, Force India switches sides and will have Mercedes engines and complete technical assistance […] 
On 27/01, 17:21
Four senators voted on Friday evening for an amendment to quickly create a circuit in Yvelines. The goal is to organize a French Formula 1 Grand Prix again as early as 2011. This Senate amendment is part of the major project policy launched by Nicolas Sarkozy in the economic recovery plan. It particularly allocates a […] 
On 27/01, 17:20
Prodrive director David Richards hopes that Honda Racing will find a buyer to ensure its place on the Melbourne grid, even though it is no longer in the running for a takeover. Following the announcement by Honda Motor Company to withdraw from Formula 1 with immediate effect, Richards has been in talks with the Brackley-based […] 
On 27/01, 16:25
The president of Toyota Motorsport, John Howett, expressed disappointment at Marmorini’s recent announcement to leave the Japanese F1 team before the 2009 season. Luca Marmorini had been working at Toyota F1 Racing since the 1999 season. He led the engine department of the Japanese team. The Italian decided to leave Formula 1 following the recent […] 
On 27/01, 15:52
Bernie Ecclestone, the co-owner of Formula 1, aims to be more flexible in his recent reactions. He would be willing to grant more freedom to the teams in the championship in exchange for a long-term commitment to Formula 1. For several months now, the English director’s policy has been clear: reduce the operating costs of […] 
On 27/01, 15:27
The Renault and Red Bull Racing teams have confirmed that they will use the same KERS this year. Red Bull Racing initially tried to develop its own system, but the results are far from conclusive. The fire at its factory in the middle of last year when the batteries overheated did not help matters. The […] 
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