Lauda Backs FOTA Threat for Breakaway Series
19 Jun 2009, 10:44 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Former three-time Formula One champion Niki Lauda supports the FOTA in their official threat to form a rival series to F1 starting 2010. And that's not because the Austrian driver is very keen ...
Renault Debut Updated Diffuser, Front Wing at Silverstone
15 Jun 2009, 10:55 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso is still trustful of his team to turn the page on their Formula One campaign this year, despite his point-less performance in Turkey. While doing a “clean race” in Istanb...
Hamilton Admits 2009 Failure Gained Him More Respect
15 Jun 2009, 08:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton might have a hard time scoring some consistent point for McLaren Mercedes this year – although that's hardly his fault – but the reigning world champion might very we...
Alonso Urges Renault to Squeeze 0.5 Secs per Lap
12 Jun 2009, 10:40 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Believe it or not, there are some people who are more interested in their 2009 Formula One campaign rather than keeping a close eye on the FIA vs FOTA dispute. Having already picked his favorites in...
Piquet Smiling Despite Turkey Failure
9 Jun 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although finishing the Turkish Grand Prix in 16th place – and one lap down to winner Jenson Button – Renault's Nelsinho Piquet was all smiles after the Sunday race. The Brazilian fi...
Hamilton Issues F1 Quit Threat
9 Jun 2009, 06:45 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton has joined the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) in issuing a quit threat for the upcoming season. The reigning world champion revealed that his contract with McLaren Mercedes is a...
Alonso Reveals Ferrari Dream
8 Jun 2009, 14:40 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso reiterated his affection towards Italian manufacturer Ferrari soon after scoring a disappointing 11th place during last weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix. The Spaniard revealed, onc...
Kovalainen Wins Second Turkish Practice
5 Jun 2009, 13:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The second practice run at Istanbul Otodrom ended with Heikki Kovalainen finishing first, following a practice sessions which he dominated from beginning to end. The session was a close one, as no l...
Alonso: "I Hope Teams Will Form Breakaway Series"
5 Jun 2009, 10:26 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Two of championship's most respected drivers – one being a two time world champion and the other being regarded as the “next Schumacher” – revealed their skepticism rega...
Villeneuve: "No More Warriors in Formula One!"
5 Jun 2009, 06:52 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jacques Villeneuve revealed the reasons why he doesn't consider Formula One such an exciting sport anymore. The 1997 F1 champion argued that the “warriors era” is gone and that the ...
Alonso: Renault Getting Better and Better
1 Jun 2009, 12:27 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / While previewing the Turkish Grand Prix this weekend, 2-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso boosted his team's morale by suggesting the Renault R29 will surely become a race winner in the...
Briatore May Purchase Renault F1 Team
28 May 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / According to some reports in the Italian and Dutch media, it seems Italian boss Flavio Briatore is considering buying the Renault F1 team from the French manufacturer. The rumor appeared in both the...
Alonso Tired of Mid-Pack Struggle
26 May 2009, 06:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Nobody can deny the fact that two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso has done everything right in order to bring Renault back to the top of the standings. While returning to Enstone to drive a subpar ...
Alonso Closer to Ferrari Move
21 May 2009, 08:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The love story between Ferrari and Fernando Alonso seems to have evolved to the next level these days, as the declarations coming from both parties have been nothing but flattering towards each othe...
Alonso Threatens to Quit F1 If Breakaway Happens
21 May 2009, 06:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The prospect of seeing no less than 7 top teams quit the sport at the end of the year has made plenty of drivers consider the possibility of joining other racing series. The Formula One crisis deepe...
Renault Update R29 for Monaco, Focus on Qualifying
20 May 2009, 10:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / If there's one thing all Formula One drivers can agree upon, it's this: qualifying makes the world go round in the challenging Monaco Grand Prix, as good grid positioning will more than li...
Alonso Urges Renault Not to Scrap 2009 Campaign
20 May 2009, 08:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following Flavio Briatore's comments earlier this week, suggesting Brawn GP will cruise to both drivers and constructors titles this season, 2-time world champion Fernando Alonso urged his team...
Alonso Backs Ferrari in War Against FIA
19 May 2009, 14:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso slammed the policy adopted by the International Automobile Federation in terms of 2010 entries. As argued by the two-time world champion, one cannot leave aside the teams that have p...
Nelson Piquet: My Son Was Better Than Alonso in Spain
14 May 2009, 15:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Nelson Piquet argued that his son's performance during last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix was far better than the one exhibited by former two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. Although t...
Massa Frustrated with Ferrari's Fueling Mistake
11 May 2009, 07:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Felipe Massa did a terrific job on Sunday with his newly-improved Ferrari F60, only to pay tribute to (yet) another mistake from his team. Only this time it wasn't a strategy issue, as confirme...