On 15/03, 07:18
As the initial trials suggested, the competition was very fierce within the pack, and the battle for the final qualifying phase was very tough for the Renault F1 team. Fernando Alonso seemed to have his place in the Top 10 but ultimately failed to qualify for the super pole due to a technical problem with […] 
On 15/03, 07:17
Honda Racing enjoyed a positive first qualifying session at Albert Park. Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button were only 0.2 seconds off the top 10 threshold. They will start tomorrow's race in 11th and 13th positions, respectively.
On 15/03, 07:07
Super Aguri did not conduct any private testing this winter due to a lack of financial resources. The team found funding from Honda, its parent company, to participate in this 2008 season, but the performances are being affected today during the qualifications. The team occupies the back of the grid, whether in free practice or […] 
On 15/03, 06:47
Williams demonstrated today their good form in the 2008 season by placing an FW30 in 7th on the starting grid, while the other will be in 14th position. Both drivers managed to reach Q2, but a red flag during this session required a strategy revision for Nakajima, who couldn’t reach Q3. Nevertheless, both drivers will […] 
On 15/03, 06:44
A single observation for the Bavarian team; BMW is in the game. The team has never shown extraordinary performances during winter testing. But today, for both sessions, free practice and qualifying, the F1.08 managed to position itself as a challenger. The team secured a one-two in the third free practice session but narrowly missed the […] 
On 15/03, 06:24
The Toyota team woke up at the right time this weekend. For the first Grand Prix of the 2008 season and after relatively standard testing this winter, the Japanese team seems to be in good shape. The team is one of the few to have placed both of its drivers in the top 10 of […] 
On 15/03, 05:50
Timo Glock has been penalized five places on the Australian starting grid tomorrow, announced the FIA – Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile. The Toyota driver had qualified in the top 10 in ninth position, but had to change the gearbox in the morning during free practice 3. Under the new regulation, gearboxes must last four complete […] 
On 15/03, 04:36
Lewis Hamilton secured the first pole position of the 2008 Formula 1 season in the McLaren MP4/24. The British vice-world champion snatched pole from Robert Kubica, in the BMW, in the very last seconds of Q3, therefore marking a strong performance on the front row. Heikki Kovalainen in the second McLaren took third place in […] 
On 15/03, 04:09
The BMW team impressed on Saturday morning in Australia during the third free practice session of the 2008 season. On the Albert Park circuit, the German brand placed its two drivers at the top, with Robert Kubica more than three-tenths ahead of Nick Heidfeld. Fernando Alonso is third in the Renault R28. A good sign […] 
On 14/03, 22:08
The tires had their first official meeting today on this first Friday of the 2008 season, well and truly underway! After several laps at the Australian Albert Park circuit, the teams are certain. The track lacks grip, particularly due to the dust. This effect will fade hour by hour according to Bridgestone, the sole tire […] 
On 14/03, 21:11
Formula 1 drivers support the Australian Grand Prix to ensure it remains on the official calendar. The head of the discipline, Bernie Ecclestone, threatened to make the race disappear after the end of its contract in 2010, unless the organizers agreed to transform the event into a night race to be in harmony with European […] 
On 14/03, 21:07
The Japanese team Toyota showed alertness today for the first official day of the 2008 season. With its drivers, Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, the team managed to position itself in the top 10 during both practice sessions, something few teams were able to do this Friday, except for Red Bull. The Red Bull is, […] 
On 14/03, 20:35
Christijan Albers tested an Audi A4 DTM for the second time this year with the Futurecom TME-racing team. According to the latest rumors, the Dutchman is on track to become a driver for the team this year. The ex-Formula 1 driver has not been very active in recent years, and a full DTM season would […] 
On 14/03, 20:24
Mike Coughlan, the chief designer who was with McLaren-Mercedes last year when the espionage affair broke out, has had his contract terminated by the British team. Coughlan had been suspended from his duties by the Woking team since documents belonging to Ferrari were found at his home last July. Although McLaren had to pay, among […] 
On 14/03, 18:51
The BMW Sauber team, last year’s vice-world champion, showcased all its talents today for the start of the 2008 season. The German-Swiss team kept a low profile, completing few laps and not displaying impressive performances. Kubica was the fastest of the two drivers. He focused on studying the tires available on the Australian circuit and […] 
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