Catch-up Session – Week No. 45
The world of Formula 1 has just shifted into the 2009/2010 off-season, but that’s no reason to overlook F1 news. casinoenlignefrance.eu.com remains active and offers you a recap session for week 45. A concentrated news roundup in the form of an article. This week’s agenda includes the highly unexpected immediate withdrawal of the Toyota team. […]
The world of Formula 1 has just shifted into the 2009/2010 off-season, but that’s no reason to overlook F1 news. casinoenlignefrance.eu.com remains active and offers you a recap session for week 45. A concentrated news roundup in the form of an article. This week’s agenda includes the highly unexpected immediate withdrawal of the Toyota team. A big surprise, and we’ll look in detail at the specifics and reactions from the main players in the sport. Another withdrawal, but only in a year’s time, is that of the official tire supplier, Bridgestone. This too is a surprise, and it is quite difficult today to imagine a successor. Finally, with these two announced withdrawals, Renault is bucking the trend and confirming its presence in Formula 1. The French manufacturer’s news is rich, including, among other things, Kubica’s initial tests and the engine supply for the Red Bull team.
And one, and two and three teams out!
After Honda and BMW, now it’s Toyota deciding to withdraw from Formula 1 at the end of this 2009 season. This decision is effective immediately and comes directly from Japan. It is a disappointment for the Japanese manufacturer, which never managed to achieve any victory, only podiums. The reasons given by the team are, of course, financial difficulties during these times of crisis. This event reignites the necessity of seeing a more affordable Formula 1. Another reason stated by the Japanese manufacturer is a change in its communication strategy. Toyota truly wishes to focus on ecology and green energy, and Formula 1 does not embody these themes. This decision has, of course, sparked numerous reactions in the small world of the pinnacle of motorsports. Bernie Ecclestone, head of FOM, does not intend to sit idly by on this desire to leave Formula 1. He could take measures against Toyota. The team risks having to pay an astronomical sum because it breaks the contract that linked it to the sport until 2012, the Concorde Agreements. Finally, the FOTA and the new engine supplier, Cosworth, have spoken on the subject. This new withdrawal is certainly sad news. It should be noted that the vice-president of the Formula 1 teams’ association, John Howett, was the sporting director of Toyota. He will retain his position within the FOTA.
The official announcement of Toyota’s withdrawal
Ecclestone’s reaction to Toyota’s withdrawal
The reactions of FOTA and Cosworth on Toyota’s withdrawal
Is it conceivable to imagine Formula 1 cars without tires in 2011? It’s certainly inconceivable to imagine F1 cars without tires, but the supplier Bridgestone has decided to leave Formula 1 at the end of the 2011 season. This surprising news came just days after Toyota’s announcement. The question now is who can replace the official tire supplier for another 12 to 13 months: Is a return of Michelin possible, or the arrival of Dunlop? Bridgestone has been exclusively providing tires in Formula 1 since 2007 but has been present in F1 since 1997.
Announcement of Bridgestone’s withdrawal
In these difficult times, Renault stands out!
In contrast to Toyota and Bridgestone, Renault distinguished itself last week by confirming its presence in the sport for next year. Even though Robert Kubica has been confirmed as the No. 1 driver for Renault, doubts remained after the summer’s crashgate, the withdrawal of certain sponsors, the departure of Briatore and Symonds. But no, the French manufacturer will be on the 2010 grid and the new budget has been approved. News never comes alone, and the Pole Kubica will make his debut at the wheel of a Renault in the coming days, and Red Bull seems set to renew its confidence in engine supply. Good marks for the Diamond team, which needs to restore its image!
The confirmation of Renault’s presence
