F1 Veterans Slam "Ridiculous" Crisis
15 Jun 2009, 10:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Two former grand prix winners and some of the most respectable drivers in Formula One's recent history, Ricardo Patrese and Olivier Panis, called out to the FIA and the FOTA to bring the politi...
Potential Entries Remain Hopeful for 2010
12 Jun 2009, 12:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although the FIA revealed the official entry list for the 2010 Formula One Championship earlier today, it is yet to be seen whether the 13 teams will remain the same after June 19 or further changes...
FOTA Sends WMSC Letter as Final Attempt to Solve Crisis
12 Jun 2009, 10:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FIA's announcement earlier today, by which 5 Formula One teams have been given until June 19 to drop their conditions for their 2010 entries was immediately given an answer by the Formula One T...
Cosworth Refuse to Confirm F1 Deal
12 Jun 2009, 09:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although it was reported by several publications last month that newcomers USF1 have already signed an agreement with British engine manufacturer Cosworth for the upcoming season of Formula One, the...
FIA Decision "to Shock the World" on Friday
12 Jun 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although FIA president Max Mosley met with the Formula One Teams Association representatives in London on Thursday, it is believed the two parties have not reached a agreement on the unconditional e...
Red Bull Denies Unconditional 2010 Entry
12 Jun 2009, 07:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner dismissed rumors that his team has signed an unconditional agreement with the FIA in order to make the 2010 entry list. The youngest team manager in t...
Howett Confirms FOTA Plans for Breakaway Series
10 Jun 2009, 09:55 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) Vice-Chairman and Toyota boss John Howett admitted, for the first time since the start of the budget cap saga, that the Formula One teams have considered an alte...
Ecclestone Threatens to Sue Breakaway Teams
10 Jun 2009, 08:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With the prospect of the Formula One manufacturers forming a breakaway series getting more serious by the day, Formula One Management boss Bernie Ecclestone made it very clear that he will react qui...
Schumacher Urges FIA to Take One Step at a Time
10 Jun 2009, 07:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Seven time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher reiterated his pro-Ferrari feelings earlier this week, via a video interview on the Italian manufacturer's official website. The German driver...
FOTA Sends Positive Letter to the FIA
10 Jun 2009, 06:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The ongoing dispute between the FIA and the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) seems to be going in the right direction for a change, following the latter's response to Max Mosley' lette...
F1 Manufacturers in Breach of EU Laws?
9 Jun 2009, 13:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The dispute between the FIA and the FOTA (Formula One Teams Association) might become even more complicated following the latest report shown by British magazine AUTOSPORT. It appears the Formula On...
F1 Teams to Accept "Adopted" Entries?
9 Jun 2009, 13:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Formula One Teams Association seems to be considering some really interesting options to counteract the FIA-proposed budget caps inside the sport. As revealed by ex-FOTA member Frank Williams, i...
FOTA to Vote Against KERS for 2010
9 Jun 2009, 08:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The dispute between the FIA and the Formula One Teams Association seems to be getting more irreconcilable by the hour, as the team's body has now expressed their wish to ban the FIA-beloved Kin...
FOTA Turn to Dorna Sports for Breakaway Series
9 Jun 2009, 07:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Rumors about a potential breakaway series set by the eight teams currently part of the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) are starting to make the headlines of most European sports newspapers. Not...
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...
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...
Force India Breaks Away from FOTA, Lodges Unconditional Entry
5 Jun 2009, 06:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Force India are likely to receive a FOTA suspension of their own during the upcoming weeks, as Vijay Mallya's outfit has officially lodged an “unconditional” entry for the 2010 Form...
Mosley Advised Teams to Lodge Conditional Entries
5 Jun 2009, 05:11 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Another piece of information regarding the ongoing dispute between the FIA and the teams' association (FOTA) surfaced late yesterday, when BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen revealed it was...
Mosley Tells Contesting Teams to Start Own Series
4 Jun 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FIA president Max Mosley was very clear on what his stand is on the demands formulated by the Formula One Teams Association regarding the 2010 regulations. And there's really no news in the way...