On 18/03, 16:44
Rubens Barrichello has called for a change in the pit signal system. This reaction follows his disqualification from the Australian Grand Prix during which he exited the pits while the light prohibited it as it was red. The Brazilian was fighting for points in Melbourne, but a disastrous pit stop combined with a penalty and […] 
On 17/03, 19:11
Double World Rally Champion Marcus Grönholm stated that since he left the WRC at the end of the 2007 season, he missed the excitement of the competition but not its length. Grönholm, who has an ambassador contract with Ford, has not denied the possibility of a return to competition in the future, certainly in rally, […] 
On 17/03, 18:21
Malcolm Wilson, team principal of BP Ford Abu Dhabi WRT, will participate in a training session for young drivers in the UK to provide them with advice. Wilson will give them an idea of the organization that a top team of the World Rally Championship, such as Ford or Citroen, can have, as well as […] On 17/03, 18:05
Ron Dennis, the director of McLaren F1, stated that he does not want to criticize his driver Heikki Kovalainen for his small mistake during the last lap of the Australian Grand Prix. He was aiming for a podium finish, but the intervention of the safety car combined with a small lapse in attention ejected him […] 
On 17/03, 17:40
The current FIA president, Max Mosley, stated that it was still uncertain whether he would pursue a fifth term at the head of the motorsport organization. Mosley took the helm of the FIA in 1991, and his current contract will expire in 2009. The Briton remains evasive about his future but stated that he would […] 
On 17/03, 17:21
Robert Kubica expressed a hint of frustration after seeing a number of points slip through his fingers following the Australian Grand Prix. He started from the first row, right behind the pole man, Hamilton. He could clearly hope for a podium but a strategy change caused by the safety car, a small mechanical problem, and […] 
On 17/03, 16:58
Honda Racing’s team principal, Ross Brawn, believes that his team can expect to finish regularly in the points after their strong performance at the Australian Grand Prix. The team remained uncertain about its chances of success before this race but has been fully motivated since. Rubens Barrichello could have scored three points but was disqualified […] 
On 17/03, 12:23
Ron Dennis, the head of McLaren, praised the team’s unwavering commitment, suggesting that it played a major role in unifying the McLaren team after last year’s troubles with Fernando Alonso. Hamilton perfectly started the season at the Australian Grand Prix by securing pole position followed by victory at the Melbourne circuit, demonstrating that the team […] 
On 17/03, 12:01
Fernando Alonso remains realistic about Renault’s chances for the world championship, despite a good fourth place in the Australian Grand Prix last Sunday. The Spaniard took advantage of the chaotic race last Sunday to finish fourth (only 7 drivers were in the running at the end of the Grand Prix) after starting from 11th place […] 
On 17/03, 11:37
The Ferrari team admitted today that their car’s reliability issues were their primary concern, as the Italian team suffered a disastrous opening Grand Prix. A series of problems befell both Ferrari drivers during the qualifying sessions that prevented them from qualifying well, leaving the McLarens far ahead. During the race, the engines of both Ferraris […] 
On 16/03, 15:34
Mark Webber, a member of the ‘Grand Prix Drivers Association’ (GPDA), has strongly criticized Hamilton because the latter categorically refuses to join the organization. The Australian stated that he was convinced the young Briton would eventually give in. The leaders of the GPDA have made hiring Hamilton one of their main objectives, but the world […] 
On 16/03, 14:28
Mubadala Development Company, a company based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, announced this Sunday that they have extended their partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. The company, one of the principal investment funds in the Middle East, had initially planned a three-year sponsorship with the Italian team until 2009. It finally renewed the agreement for an […] 
On 16/03, 14:01
Bridgestone concluded its first Grand Prix weekend of the new 2008 season. The sole tire manufacturer and official supplier for the Formula 1 World Championship remains satisfied with the overall performances. The tires available for the teams and drivers this weekend were the softs (white bands on the tire) and the mediums (or harder tires). […] 
On 16/03, 13:13
Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone wants to change the ranking rules to ensure that the driver who wins the most races secures the title at the end of the season. I often wondered last season about the battle between McLaren and Ferrari. If we look past the espionage affair, the top three in the standings […] 
On 16/03, 12:44
The team boss of McLaren, Ron Dennis has warned journalists not to draw unreasonable conclusions about his future after revealing that he will not be traveling to Malaysia next weekend. Crazy rumors had circulated about the Briton suggesting his departure from the Woking team due to poor management during the espionage affair. However, Dennis confirmed […] 
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