On 23/01, 16:09
Test and reserve drivers are victims of the new cost-cutting policy in Formula 1. The economic crisis and the new regulations no longer support reserve drivers, and many have been laid off in this new year. This is the case for Lucas Di Grassi and Marko Asmer among others. This year, Formula 1 is experiencing […] 
On 23/01, 16:05
To see Ferrari equipping its cars with the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) at the start of the season seems more and more likely. The chief engineer of the Scuderia claims that the system’s development is progressing in the best possible way. The team from Maranello had openly stated several weeks ago that it was […] 
On 23/01, 16:01
As for the past three years, Renault will organize various trips around the world with a specially assembled team to represent the brand during a multi-day event: The Renault Roadshow. The Roadshow team notably visited the Viry-Chatillon factory in France, as well as in Mexico and India last year. This year, half a dozen dates […] 
On 23/01, 09:31
Ferrari unveiled this week a brand new system installed on the roofs of its engine factory in Maranello. Hundreds of square meters of photovoltaic panels are already in operation, allowing the company to begin its environmental protection program. Solar panels will reduce the amount of electricity Ferrari uses on the Italian grid by more than […] 
On 23/01, 09:17
Sébastien Bourdais and Toro Rosso, the story continues. At least, that’s what the rumors have been indicating lately. Indeed, according to a Swiss newspaper, the Frenchman Sébastien Bourdais might have been offered a contract by Toro Rosso for the 2009 season. Several reasons lead to considering this rumor as true. First, the newspaper that first […] 
On 23/01, 02:03
Bernie Ecclestone spoke yesterday on BBC Asian Network about the future Indian Grand Prix of F1. The Formula 1 boss confirmed the entry of the emerging country into the calendar from 2011, and not before as the local authorities had hoped. The Indian Olympic Association announced in 2007 that the first Formula 1 race in […] 
On 23/01, 01:36
500 people gathered in Flins-sur-Seine and Les Mureaux last week to protest against the construction of a circuit hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the town located in the Paris Region. The aim is to host the 2010 French Grand Prix. The protesters, displaying colorful anti-F1 banners in green to highlight environmental issues, believe […] 
On 22/01, 20:46
No testing could be conducted today at Portimao on the Algarve circuit. The teams present did try to leave their garages very early, but the torrential rains quickly brought everyone back to the pit… The session on this 4th and final day of testing scheduled in Portugal between Renault, Williams, Toro Rosso, Toyota, and McLaren […] 
On 22/01, 20:00
The Scuderia Ferrari completed its first full testing session with the new F60. The team was at Mugello and enjoyed favorable conditions with Felipe Massa for its 4th day of testing. On the private Italian track of the prancing horse, Massa took the wheel of the red single-seater for the third time (after last week’s […] 
On 22/01, 19:56
After an encouraging day yesterday, the team hoped to once again benefit from reasonable track conditions today to successfully carry out its program for this fourth and final day of work this week. But the track remained closed today due to poor weather conditions, forcing the teams to stay in the garage. Fernando Alonso therefore […] 
On 22/01, 19:42
BMW-Sauber continued evaluating their new F1.09 this Thursday in Valencia, Spain. Their tests were disrupted by strong winds. Although the team from Hinwil escaped the torrential rains that hit Italy and Portugal this week, they also had to brave the elements. Robert Kubica succeeded in working on the car’s setup and a start simulation in […] 
On 22/01, 12:15
Breaking news, the fourth day of testing at the Algarve circuit in Portugal has been interrupted. The red flag was deployed due to bad weather conditions. After only 33 minutes of the session, the track had to be closed because the rain made it impossible for the medical helicopter to take off in case of […] 
On 22/01, 11:36
This week, Fernando Alonso participated in a full training session with the team that won the last Tour de France. He reunited with his fellow Spaniard Carlos Sastre, winner of the event in 2008. In parallel with his first tests this week at the wheel of the new R29, Alonso covered 110 kilometers, with an […] 
On 22/01, 11:14
Lewis Hamilton is satisfied with his first test day in 2009 at the wheel of the new McLaren MP4/24. The Briton was back on the track for the first time since he won the World Drivers’ Championship last November. He took the place of test driver Pedro de la Rosa in Portimao yesterday, completing 81 […] 
On 21/01, 20:13
Renault continued its initial tests of the season today, and after Nelson Piquet, it was Fernando Alonso’s turn to drive the R29 for the first time. After two days of rain, the track conditions were more favorable today, and under a clear sky, Fernando Alonso was able to start his program. The goal for the […] 
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