On 24/12, 09:46
The current FIA president, Max Mosley, has warned his successors to think carefully before entering the race for presidency. The Briton will wait until June 2009 to make a decision on a possible new term. Mosley stated for several months that he was considering not running for a fifth consecutive term that would begin in […] 
On 23/12, 17:11
Scuderia Toro Rosso has confirmed that Gianfranco Fantuzzi will be the new team leader, replacing Massimo Rivola who has joined Ferrari. Previously, Fantuzzi worked, among other things, in the field of logistics at Toyota. This small reshuffle coincides with a desire to continue working hard to prepare for 2009. The goal for the Italian team […] 
On 23/12, 10:25
From Japan, the top executives of automaker Toyota have committed to keeping their Formula 1 team despite the automotive giant forecasting a record operating loss at the beginning of the year. Indeed, the deficit would be 1.7 billion dollars (more than 1.2 billion euros) in the first quarter of 2009. Inevitably, doubts about the future […] 
On 23/12, 09:51
The reigning world champion, Lewis Hamilton, believes that the pressure will ease a notch in 2009 now that he has secured his first title. The Briton became the youngest driver in history to win the F1 championship, beating Felipe Massa by one point in an epic final Brazilian Grand Prix. And although his success has […] 
On 23/12, 09:39
As everyone knows, Honda Motor Company is looking for a buyer. A list of potential buyers for the team based in Brackley is becoming clearer. The latest one is David Richards, boss of Prodrive who has led Benetton and BAR in the past. He is currently in the Middle East for talks with investors. Read […] 
On 22/12, 17:40
Ferrari has just confirmed a reshuffling of its staff for the 2009 season. Despite its victory in the Constructors’ World Championship this year, the team did not hesitate to make a number of changes that it hopes will be beneficial in the quest for new success in 2009. Thus, the Italian team recruited the team […] 
On 22/12, 14:04
The grand financier of Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone, responded to the words of Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo on the thorny issue of the revenues that the sport generates. The Italian, who is also president of the Formula 1 Teams Association (FOTA), stated in several media outlets that the time has come for Ecclestone to […] 
On 22/12, 12:51
The legal action regarding the 2007 espionage case with McLaren as the main player is about to conclude thanks to the latest developments in Italy. The accusations against former McLaren chief designer Mike Coughlan, and senior engineers Paddy Lowe, Jonathan Neale, and Rob Taylor have now been dropped. In exchange for not contesting the copyright […] 
On 22/12, 12:37
Michael Schumacher is on the list of donors to the humanitarian foundation led by former American President Bill Clinton. Last week, he made this list public to avoid any notion of a conflict of interest as his wife Hillary will become the Secretary of State in Barack Obama’s new government next January. The seven-time F1 […] 
On 21/12, 17:17
Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull Racing admitted that he was concerned about the safety aspects of the KERS, which will be in effect from next year. Only a few months before the start of the new season, which will be accompanied by the arrival of KERS, several teams have not yet begun testing it on […] 
On 21/12, 17:04
David Richards, the head of Prodrive, has flown to the Middle East for discussions regarding a potential acquisition of Honda Racing, the former Formula 1 team. The opportunity came to him after the withdrawal of the Japanese team a few weeks ago, a consequence of the financial crisis affecting the entire world. Richards wanted, not […] 
On 20/12, 12:07
Adrian Sutil believes that his team Force India will move up to the middle of the grid in 2009 thanks in particular to its new partnership with McLaren-Mercedes. The team based in Silverstone, which used Ferrari engines in 2008, will therefore be equipped with Mercedes engines next year and will receive technical assistance from McLaren. […] 
On 20/12, 12:03
Toyota’s team principal, Tadashi Yamashina, states that his team’s objective for 2009 is perfect reliability of its cars despite the new regulations expected at the start of the season. Toyota can rely on a very good 2008 season where it finished in fifth place in the World Constructors’ Championship. This year also saw its return […] On 19/12, 13:22
The officials of Donington Park circuit wish to partly stop air traffic from East Midlands Airport during the British Grand Prix in 2010. « We are working with the airport to minimize traffic, » said Donington director, Simon Gillett to the Loughborough Echo. « We do not want to close it completely, but we are […] 
On 19/12, 11:18
Sébastien Bourdais revealed exclusively for Autosport magazine this week that he is considering a return to racing in North America if Toro Rosso decides not to keep him in Formula 1 next season. The four-time Champ Car champion is still in the running for a race seat with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2009, with Sébastien […] 
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