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On 03/04, 16:18
Mike Rockenfeller is the author of the best lap on the last day of testing at Oschersleben. This was the final event for teams preparing for the 2008 season. The official presentation of the teams and their drivers takes place on Sunday, and the first race is on April 13. Rockenfeller achieved a time of […]
On 02/04, 18:11
In a press release published today, the general council of the Burgundy region announced that it has launched a new project to modernize the Nevers Magny-Cours circuit. The project, supported by the Burgundy Region as well as the General Council of Nièvre, plans new infrastructure to host the Formula 1 paddock again in 2009. The […]
On 02/04, 17:33
During the second of the ten events on their 2008 calendar, the Munchi’s Ford team once again scored points. These points still allow them to stay ahead of Suzuki despite having two fewer rallies under their belt. It was the reigning Argentine champion, Federico Villagra, who scored points for the sixth place finish, his best […]
On 02/04, 17:02
The brand Red Bull announced yesterday in a press release that it has finally managed to find its place in the French beverage market. The long and slim energy drink cans will indeed be marketed in France in a few days. Rumors had been circulating for a few months that the company Red Bull was […]
On 02/04, 16:36
Max Mosley apologized to FIA members for any inconvenience caused by recent revelations about his private life. He confirmed that he remains fully committed to his role as president of the organization. In a letter sent Tuesday to all presidents of the national clubs of the FIA, all members of the FIA Senate, the World […]
On 02/04, 16:10
Timo Scheider, in an Audi, continues to string together strong performances as he records the fastest time on the second day of testing at Oschersleben. With a time of 1:21.644, the German is the only driver to have gone below one minute and 22 seconds. Markus Winkelhock finished second, also in an Audi, while Bruno […]
On 02/04, 15:43
The team principal of McLaren, Ron Dennis, welcomes Formula 1’s expansion abroad, which will strengthen even further over the next decade. However, according to him, the official calendar should not contain more than 20 races per season. In his speech at the Motor Sport Business Forum in Bahrain, Dennis applauded the fact that F1 was […]
On 01/04, 17:11
Gigi Galli’s seventh place at the Rally Argentina allows the Italian to retain the fifth position in the drivers’ championship and his team Stobart VK M-Sport to remain in third place in the manufacturers’ standings despite a very modest result this weekend. The rally was not as successful for the Italian’s teammates; Henning Solberg and […]
On 01/04, 16:46
Max Mosley does not intend to resign from his position as FIA president, despite the scandal of his alleged sexual exploits revealed in a British tabloid. The former world champion, Jody Scheckter said to the Guardian on Tuesday: « There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Mosley should resign. » « From a […]
On 01/04, 16:37
The news was released early in the afternoon via a statement from the FIA – Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile. According to it, the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was supposed to take place this weekend as the third round of the 2008 Formula 1 season, will be canceled. According to the press release, fully available in […]
On 01/04, 16:22
After clocking the fastest time on the first day of testing in Oschersleben, Mattias Ekström was involved in a serious accident. The Swede destroyed the rear of his new Audi A4 by crashing head-on into the safety barriers at an approximate speed of 150 km/h. « I’m not feeling very well, I’m going to see […]
On 01/04, 16:19
The director of BP Ford in WRC, Malcolm Wilson, admitted that this weekend in Argentina was the worst experience for his team since the 1999 China Rally, where both of his cars retired in the first stage. « Our team spirit shone after a difficult first day », explains Wilson. « We picked ourselves up […]
On 01/04, 16:07
This week the second round of official tests of the year is taking place in Oschersleben. Audi driver, reigning world champion Mattias Ekström, led the first day of testing with a lap time of 1’22”297. His Audi teammate, Timo Scheider, is second. « These are only tests, but of course, it’s always nice to be […]
On 01/04, 15:46
Lewis Hamilton has just been fined 450 pounds (approximately 550 euros) by a French court for speeding. He was caught last year driving at 122 miles per hour (about 200 km/h) in a Mercedes near Laon in the north of France. The McLaren driver had already been fined and banned from driving in France for […]
On 01/04, 15:32
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo claims that his Brazilian driver Felipe Massa is not under pressure, despite a poor start to the season on his part. Massa abandoned after the first Grand Prix of the season. The latest rumors suggest that Massa’s position within the Scuderia may be in jeopardy even though he still has […]
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