On 10/01, 04:13
Simon Gillett, director of Donington Park circuit, has taken another step towards hosting the British race in 2010. On Thursday evening, he obtained the authorization he needed to reorganize the circuit with a budget of 100 million pounds (more than 112 million euros). A spokesperson for the circuit confirmed that the local authorities in Leicestershire […] 
On 09/01, 16:43
Red Bull Racing has reshuffled its team of engineers before the official start of the 2009 season. The former race and test director, Paul Monaghan, joins the Milton Keynes factory under the title of Head of Automotive Engineering. « His role will be to integrate the design, performance, and reliability of the car into the […] 
On 09/01, 16:42
The Toyota team, with the aim of reducing its annual budget, has this year decided to unveil its new car, the TF1 09, exclusively on the Internet. For the occasion, a special website has been launched, and it will be equipped with everything necessary as of January 15 at noon. The Japanese team had already […] 
On 09/01, 16:29
Nick Fry, an integral part of Honda Racing, is now in discussions with high-ranking officials of the Japanese manufacturer to choose one of the 12 buyout proposals for the Formula 1 team. According to the latest information, the discussions are progressing hour by hour. A few days ago, there were only a handful of candidates […] 
On 09/01, 16:24
The new Renault failed the mandatory FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) crash tests, Autosport magazine informs us today. The R29 reportedly failed two of the three crash tests conducted. Without requiring the design of a new chassis, a spokesperson for the French brand reassured, confirming that the R29 will be present on the Portimao circuit […] 
On 09/01, 16:00
Scuderia Toro Rosso has confirmed Sébastien Buemi as one of its drivers for the 2009 season. The Swiss was the favorite to secure one of the seats after testing for Toro Rosso for several days during the winter. Now 20 years old, he was part of the Red Bull junior driver program. Last year, he […] 
On 09/01, 01:05
Pedro de la Rosa, test driver for McLaren, has not given up on the possibility of becoming a race driver again in the quite near future. The Spaniard has been the reserve driver for the Woking team since 2003 and participated in half a season of the Formula 1 championship in 2006 when Juan Pablo […] 
On 08/01, 12:40
As usual, Max Mosley made sure to stay in touch with the F1 teams as a new season is about to start. The launch of the new single-seaters begins next week with Ferrari, and the Briton gives an overview of the current situation in a letter addressed to the FOTA. Some general points: « First […] 
On 08/01, 10:36
As motorsport continues to grow in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is preparing to launch F1-X, the first theme park entirely dedicated to Formula 1. The 70-hectare park will feature over 20 rides and attractions, including three custom-built ones modeled after Formula 1 single-seaters. The F1-X concept is to recreate and remix the premier class […] 
On 08/01, 10:25
The McLaren-Mercedes team has surpassed its rival, the Ferrari team, at the top of popularity, according to the results of a global survey conducted among fans. A year after the turmoil of Fernando Alonso and the espionage scandal nicknamed “Stepneygate,” the team, powered by Mercedes, emerged as the most popular in the sport. The survey […] 
On 07/01, 16:46
Ferrari confirmed that it would be able to supply engines to the new Formula 1 team based in Brackley. After Honda’s withdrawal from the sport, the team manager, Ross Brawn, contacted his former colleagues at Ferrari to be equipped with the famous 2.4-liter V8 engines in 2009. Honda Racing F1 still needs to be sold. […] 
On 07/01, 16:12
The equipment manufacturer Bridgestone is confident that the teams will quickly adapt to the challenge of setting up their cars with the new slick tires. Complaints of chronic degradation of the rear tires were made during testing. The rear tires with the new regulations are being severely tested, an increase in oversteer has been noticed. […] 
On 07/01, 14:08
The organizers of the Singapore Grand Prix are in talks with the Formula 1 teams and the FIA for changes to the Marina Bay circuit. The aim is to increase overtaking opportunities for the 2009 race. Although the first Singapore Grand Prix in 2008, won by Fernando Alonso, was described as a huge success, race […] 
On 07/01, 12:56
Australian Mark Webber is still determined to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car at the beginning of February. The Red Bull Racing driver broke his right leg in a biking accident in November. He is continuing his recovery with the aim of testing the new RB5 when it is launched on […] 
On 06/01, 05:53
Ferrari team confirmed that it was about to implement a new pit lane light system during pit stops. It made an adjustment for the Japanese GP by bringing back the traditional ‘lollipop man’. The Scuderia had decided to use a more traditional system for the last three races of 2008 after an electronic system failure […] 
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