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Renault - New Rear Wing, Wheel Fairings for Spanish GP
5 May 2009, 10:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault have made no secret from the fact that they were expecting a much more competitive package for their non-European rounds of the 2009 season. Ending last season on a high note – with Fe...
Ford Fiesta R2 - Already a Big Hit Worldwide
5 May 2009, 10:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Malcolm Wilson, currently running Ford's operations in the World Rally Championship, revealed that a potential Fiesta-based S2000 car for the upcoming season has set up a huge amount of inquiri...
BMW Will Not Run KERS in Barcelona
5 May 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / For the first time this season, BMW Sauber will not use their Kinetic Energy Recovery System during a grand prix weekend. Mario Theissen, motorsport director of BMW, today confirmed that neither Nic...
Richards Plans Middle East Team in F1
5 May 2009, 08:56 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / David Richards' plans for the future are well connected to Formula One. Although several media reports have so far linked Richards' interest in rejoining the series with a potential entry ...
Nakajima Admits Toyota Help to F1 Entry
5 May 2009, 08:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kazuki Nakajima admitted it was Japanese manufacturer Toyota who paved his way into Formula 1, but insisted it was all him to secure his seat with Williams F1 for a second consecutive season. Althou...
British GP Not Secured by the FIA
5 May 2009, 08:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FIA president Max Mosley insisted the international body can do nothing about the potential scrap of the “traditional races” from the F1 calendar. While confirming the FIA and F1 boss Be...
Haug Receives 30 Percent Pay Cut from Mercedes
5 May 2009, 07:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Mercedes' motorsport director Norbert Haug revealed that he has a 30 percent lower salary compared to the 2008 season. Earlier this year, Renault boss Flavio Briatore announced a similar move o...
Force India to Debut KERS at Nurburgring
4 May 2009, 15:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After lining up with the other F1 teams in terms of double diffuser development – as they've launched an interim version of the new diffuser during the Bahrain Grand Prix two weekends ago...
Toyota Revise Aero Package for Barcelona
4 May 2009, 15:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / As all teams are preparing plenty of new aerodynamic features for their European debut next weekend, Toyota are certainly no exception from that rule. Having previously tested at Barcelona during th...
FIA Confirm "Winner Takes All System" for 2010
4 May 2009, 13:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has finally ruled the new “winner takes all” format for the Formula 1 championship starting 2010. When did that happen? Well, the new rule w...
Piquet: I'm in No Pressure from Renault
4 May 2009, 13:12 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Nelson Piquet Jr insisted he is not under pressure from the Renault F1 Team, despite his poor run in the championship so far. According to the Brazilian sophomore, the only pressure for scoring good...
Donington to Receive Racing License This Week
4 May 2009, 13:09 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Having lost the right to host grand prix racing earlier this year, Donington Park is to undergo several track revisions during the course of this month in order to get their license back for the rem...
Ecclestone Hails Twilight Racing in 2009
4 May 2009, 12:12 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bernie Ecclestone insisted that “twilight racing” has so far proven a success in Formula 1 and has no plans whatsoever to scrap the concept from the calendar in the years to come. The F1...
Spanish GP to Honor Lewis Hamilton on Friday
4 May 2009, 10:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Spanish Grand Prix officials have announced they are waiting for the confirmation signal from team McLaren Mercedes in order to proceed with a ceremony to honor reigning F1 champion Lewis Hamilt...
BMW F1.09 May Lack Double Diffuser in Barcelona
4 May 2009, 10:12 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / BMW Sauber are not yet certain about a potential debut of their double diffuser at Barcelona next weekend. While confirming they are working on the new feature flat-out, BMW's motorsport direct...
Ecclestone Hits Back at Mosley for Ferrari Comments
4 May 2009, 09:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A new episode of the Bernie Ecclestone vs. Max Mosley drama seems to have unfolded recently, following the latter's comments on F1's most faithful competitor, Ferrari. Talking to the Finan...
Jacques Villeneuve Starts Own Driver Racing School
4 May 2009, 09:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Former Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has initiated plans to start his own racing driver school back in Montreal. The Canadian ace is determined to find new racing talents within the North Am...
Kyle Busch Wins Richmond Cup Race on His 24th Birthday
4 May 2009, 08:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kyle Busch became only the second driver in the history of NASCAR to win a race on his very birthday. Not only did the newly 24-year old clinch his 3rd Cup win of the season when crossing the finish...
Adam Carroll Brings A1 Team Ireland Maiden Title
4 May 2009, 07:56 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Adam Carroll came to Brands Hatch with the sole thought of securing A1 Team Ireland a place in the A1 GP hall of fame. Trailing A1 Team Switzerland for the championship lead before the British weeke...
Brawn GP Will Not Receive Commercial Revenues for 2009
4 May 2009, 07:12 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone revealed Brawn GP will not receive the commercial revenues formerly owed to Honda for the 2009 season. Therefore, the Brackley based team will be considered a bran...