On 30/01, 16:06
The FIA has released the results of a study that evaluated the possibility of introducing a medal system in Formula 1. This system, which obviously recalls that of the Olympic Games, was proposed by the F1’s grand money man, Bernie Ecclestone. The top three drivers in a race would win gold, silver, and bronze, respectively. […] 
On 30/01, 15:07
The president of the Italian Automobile Club, Enrico Gelpi, fears that the Rome Grand Prix project could threaten the Monza race. The deputy mayor of the Italian capital said earlier this week that the local government has reviewed a proposal for an urban race in the near future. However, Gelpi has clearly stated that the […] 
On 30/01, 03:05
The former McLaren director, Ron Dennis, believes that the successor to Max Mosley as head of the FIA should have no ties to any of the teams on the F1 grid. Mosley will make a decision next June regarding the future of his career. That is, either a campaign for a 5th term or retirement. […] 
On 30/01, 02:50
Honda has clearly stated that the rumors suggesting the team would remain in the sport thanks to assistance from the British government are completely inaccurate. The Guardian announced yesterday morning that Honda Racing was in talks with the British government to receive a share of 2.3 billion pounds (more than 2.5 billion euros) under automotive […] 
On 29/01, 03:45
BMW-Sauber has decided to join Ferrari and Toyota on the Bahrain circuit for the upcoming winter tests. After the start of the F1.09 in Valencia last week, the Hinwil-based team had initially planned to join the majority of the teams in Jerez for the next event. But after seeing, reading, and hearing about the dreadful […] On 29/01, 03:26
According to a clarification from Charlie Whiting, race director for the FIA, Friday’s free practice sessions during a race weekend will see the introduction of a new rule regarding the engine. The 2009 regulations were drafted and the mandatory and consecutive use of engines has evolved. As everyone knows, each engine must now last at […] 
On 29/01, 02:38
Toro Rosso should, according to the latest information, test its new 2009 car a few days after the launch of the RB5 scheduled for February 9th by the Red Bull Racing team. Sébastien Buemi, the only confirmed driver so far within the Scuderia, talks about a date for the first laps of the STR4, which […] 
On 28/01, 16:52
The FIA confirmed on Tuesday that the Malaysian Grand Prix will follow the example of the Australian Grand Prix by moving the start of its race to 5:00 PM local time (11:00 AM in Paris). The directors of the Sepang circuit were under pressure from Bernie Ecclestone, who wanted a nighttime race in the country. […] 
On 28/01, 15:49
Charlie Whiting, a prominent member of the FIA, sought to reassure drivers and teams that there will not be a significant difference between the two Bridgestone tire compounds used this year. As was the case in 2008, drivers will be required to use two compounds during a race. This winter, concerns have arisen about the […] 
On 28/01, 14:52
The FIA has confirmed a change in the regulations regarding the safety car for the 2009 season following the success of new software tests in 2008. The F1 teams and drivers worked hard in 2008 to try to find a solution to avoid closing the pitlane during the first minutes of the safety car intervention. […] 
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