On 20/01, 11:47
Kimi Räikkönen stated this week in Jerez that the F2008 car is more performant and reliable than last year’s, the F2007. It is the Spanish sports newspaper Marca that reports Räikkönen’s remarks about the initial results of Scuderia’s new car. « The car has improved in many areas, particularly in terms of its handling in […] 
On 19/01, 18:49
In 2008, a new team could appear in the WTCC – World Touring Car Championship. The team, of Brazilian origin, would be named ARCA Racing Team and would use Seat Leon cars from the 2007 season. To do this, the managers would like to purchase two Seat Leon cars that ran on gasoline last year. […] 
On 19/01, 18:20
The former DTM champion Gary Paffett sees his chances of securing a place in a brand new Mercedes C-Class for 2008 diminishing week by week. The reason being, the increased number of Formula 1 tests he will have to conduct for McLaren could harm his DTM racing career. « We are currently trying to finalize […] On 19/01, 17:53
Now propelled to leader of the official BP Ford Abu Dhabi team after the retirement of Marcus Grönholm, who has ended his career, Mikko Hirvonen wants to prove to everyone that he is capable of competing with Sébastien Loeb for the title. Crowned with three victories last year, the Finn approaches this new season full […] On 19/01, 17:08
Lewis Hamilton downplays the impact that his former McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso could have on Renault in 2008. The Spaniard and McLaren-Mercedes decided at the end of last season not to continue their collaboration. The reason, most likely, was due to a poor relationship between the two former teammates compounded by a poor relationship between […] 
On 19/01, 16:52
Bernie Ecclestone could be the next Briton from the F1 world to be knighted by the Queen. The F1 chief executive, who is 77 years old, could follow in the footsteps of Sir Frank Williams, Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Stirling Moss, and Sir Jackie Stewart, if the prediction from the Swiss newspaper Blick proves accurate. […] 
On 19/01, 12:37
For the 5th round of the season, New Zealander Johnny Reid and Frenchman Loic Duval secured the pole positions for the Sprint and Endurance races, respectively. The weather conditions have not changed much since this morning. The wind is still very present, leaving slippery traces of dust on the track, causing a few exits. Reminder: […] On 19/01, 11:56
Max Mosley, president of the FIA, confirmed that a budget cap will be in effect for all Formula 1 teams in 2009. All team directors have received the letter from the governing body outlining what will be on the list of restrictions and the areas that will not be affected by this cap. This newsletter […] 
On 19/01, 11:34
For the third and final practice session of the New Zealand weekend, it was A1 Team France and Loic Duval who set the fastest time. On the Taupo circuit, in dry weather conditions made difficult by wind and dust, Loic Duval improved his previous day’s time by three-tenths of a second. He is ahead by […] On 19/01, 08:45
The FIA will increase the cost of the super licence, which allows access to F1, starting from 2008, as revealed by Autosport magazine this week. A super license is mandatory for a driver if they want to be part of the F1 world. Last season, it only cost 1690 euros, plus 447 euros per point […] 
On 18/01, 20:07
The first event of the World Rally Championship returned to Drôme – Ardèche last year, with Valence as the hub. From January 24 to 27, 2008, the rally’s battleground will be the roads of Ardèche and Vercors, which built its legend, and it will return to the Turini for a final day full of thrills. […] On 18/01, 18:29
The owner of Red Bull Racing, Dietrich Mateschitz, is convinced that Sebastian Vettel from Toro Rosso will be one of the key players of the 2008 season, at the start of his first full year in F1. Vettel joined Toro Rosso midway through 2007, and his best performance turned out to be a fourth place […] 
On 18/01, 18:18
The BMW team concluded, alone, its first week of private testing with the F1.08 in Valencia, Spain. The German team, which had the latest version, the F1.08, as well as a second car from last season, expressed satisfaction as the program was completed as planned. Nick Heidfeld, as yesterday, was behind the wheel of the […] 
On 18/01, 18:05
The International Automobile Federation – FIA, announced today that it has revised the regulations in the WTCC Touring Championship regarding Diesel engines. Starting in 2008, diesel engines will thus be more regulated and almost restricted to compete equally with gasoline engines. In 2007, Seat was the first team to introduce a TDi engine on the […] On 18/01, 17:58
McLaren boss Ron Dennis firmly believes that Lewis Hamilton’s contract extension was well deserved. The reasons are simply based on the fact that his 2007 season was his first in F1 and the financial consequences that have been generated by this rapid rise are well worth a small extension of his contract! And a salary […] 
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