On 05/12, 11:24
We announced it on our website already early this morning, the probable withdrawal of the Honda team. This information was officially confirmed in the morning in a press release by the president and executive director of Honda Motor, Takeo Fukui. The main reason for this withdrawal is due to the deterioration of the global economic […] 
On 05/12, 11:21
Following my letter of November 18, we have completed the tender process and are now in exclusive negotiations with Cosworth, Xtrac, and Ricardo Transmissions (XR) to provide a standard F1 engine starting in 2010. The future F1 engine will be a standard engine, while the transmission will be a joint effort by two companies that […] 
On 04/12, 23:23
The world of Formula 1 must prepare for the announcement from Honda Racing, which could likely withdraw from the F1 grid as early as next season. In the midst of the global financial recession and its impact on Honda vehicle sales, it is highly likely that the team’s future is compromised. A meeting of senior […] 
On 04/12, 18:06
On the second day of testing in Jerez, Spain, the Toro Rosso team will test the same drivers as during the Barcelona tests that took place last November. The distribution of the single-seaters will take place in the same way, as Sébastien Buemi will be present during three of the four days while the Japanese […] 
On 04/12, 14:24
Today, in Geneva, the FOTA (Formula One Teams Association) is meeting to discuss the highly controversial measures of the F.I.A in the premier category of motorsport. The most delicate topic will undoubtedly be Bernie Ecclestone’s proposal to impose a single engine for all teams from 2010, with the displacement reduced to 1.8 liters and turbocharged. […] 
On 04/12, 08:12
Takuma Sato, former Super-Aguri and Honda Racing driver, has been recalled for a second test with the Toro Rosso team. The Japanese driver will take a seat in one of the two cars for the Jerez tests in Spain, which will take place from December 8 to 11. Takuma Sato’s management stated: « Obviously, we […] 
On 04/12, 01:16
Giorgio Pantano feels abandoned by the Formula 1 teams who are not looking to include him in the premier category of motorsports. Pantano did, however, win the GP2 series in 2008, just like Hamilton and Rosberg before him. The 29-year-old Italian, who raced in 2004 with the Jordan team, has recently seen Bruno Senna and […] 
On 04/12, 01:12
Geoff Willis, technical director at Red Bull Racing, stated that the introduction of KERS in Formula 1 planned for 2009 will not promote overtaking. He doubts that the recovered energy will spice up the race and believes that it will rather be the new aerodynamic regulations that will increase overtaking. « The teams will soon […] 
On 04/12, 01:07
The Circuit de Catalunya located not far from Barcelona, which hosts a Formula 1 race and a Moto GP race, will undertake renovation work on its paddocks. According to Catalunya Radio, the work is scheduled after the organization of the two 2009 events. The Spanish Grand Prix is set to take place in May and […] On 03/12, 03:00
According to Flavio Briatore, a contract will not be enough to keep Fernando Alonso with the French team beyond 2009 if he decides to leave. After months of rumors, Renault announced last month that the 27-year-old Spaniard has signed a new contract to stay next year but also in 2010. But in the comments published […] 
On 03/12, 02:44
Walter Kafitz, director of the Nurburgring circuit in Germany, refuses the idea of seeing his country removed from the Formula 1 calendar. The Nurburgring and Hockenheim alternately host the German Grand Prix, but it has emerged that without state support, Hockenheim will no longer be able to host a race after 2010. The Nurburgring wishes […] On 03/12, 02:32
Fernando Alonso claims that his goal for the 2009 season is to win his third world championship crown, although he admits that the objective will change depending on the form of Renault and his new car, the R29. The Spanish driver finished in fifth place in 2008 after a very good end to the season, […] 
On 03/12, 02:28
Kazuki Nakajima hopes to climb the steps of a podium in 2009 after a promising start with the Williams team. The Japanese driver scored nine points in 2008 and finished in the top eight five times. His performances earned him a new contract with the Grove team, and this news is pushing him to aim […] 
On 02/12, 10:07
McLaren has confirmed that it will present its 2009 car, the MP4-24, on January 16 at its base: The McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. The team will test a part of the 2009 single-seater during the tests in Jerez and Algarve in Portugal, both of which will take place before the end-of-year holidays. Then, the […] On 02/12, 01:55
Mario Theissen for BMW-Sauber reiterated the team’s goal for the 2009 season: To fight for the championships. However, the team manager is not comfortable with this idea. « I don’t feel comfortable but you have to have clear objectives. Formula 1 is not, absolutely, a relaxing sport, » declared Theissen this weekend during a car […] 
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