Stories about: Formula 1

Ron Dennis Slams Engine-Unfreeze Policy

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only days after FIA announced that it will allow certain teams in Formula 1 to get an increase in engine performance in order to equalize power units inside the sport, leading teams like McLaren and...

Bernd Schneider Retires from DTM

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / German touring car driver Bernd Schneider announced earlier today that he will retire from DTM after season's finale at Hockenheim. The 44-year old driver was rumored to leave the sport ever si...

FIA and FOTA Reach Agreement

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following their meeting in Geneva yesterday, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) agreed on a drastic plan to reduce costs for the upcoming Fo...

Canada Comes to Europe to Rescue GP

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / All is not lost for the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite the recent controversy around axing the Montreal race from the F1 calendar in 2009, Canadian officials are determined to do whatever it takes to ...

480 HP Lexus LF-A Still on Track

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though the current financial situation encourages automakers to concentrate on fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly models, obviously detrimental to high-performance engines, it may seem...

Buemi: I'd Prefer Button as Teammate

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastien Buemi seems to have already gotten used to breathing Formula 1 air. Although he is still waiting confirmation of his racing seat with Toro Rosso for the upcoming season, the Swiss driver h...

Brabham Back in Business, Shows Off Customized BMWs

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some people say that most BMW models share the same aggressive yet stylish look that has helped these cars become some of the most popular vehicles in the world. However, Brabham Racing (that's...

Honda Withdraw from F1

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Economic regression has made its first victim inside Formula 1. Honda' president and CEO Takeo Fukui has confirmed that the Japanese manufacturer will immediately withdraw from the competition ...

Berger Doesn't Rule Out F1 Comeback

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Gerhard Berger admitted earlier this week that he is still considering a return to Formula 1 should the right conditions arise. The former Ferrari-an has been co-owning the Scuderia Toro Rosso for t...

Richards Considers F1 Return

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Prodrive's David Richards confirmed interest to make F1 return starting next year. With Subaru deciding to immediately withdraw from the WRC due to financial problems, Richards' company is...

No Renault Perspective for Bourdais

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / There are few drivers in the current F1 formation that have not been confirmed for the upcoming season. And there's no secret that Sebastien Bourdais is one of them. While teammate Sebastian Ve...

Global Race Car Auction to Be Held in Manchester in February

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Affluent race lovers will soon have the chance to purchase the most wanted Formula racing vehicles and motor-homes from the world of rallying at the first race and rally car auction of 2009, which w...

Honda Tests New Traffic-Light Pitstop System for 2009

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / You would think that F1 teams have put to sleep all plans regarding a new traffic light pit-stop system after what happened to Ferrari's Felipe Massa in Singapore. Well, think again! As soon as...

Bernie Blaims Lack of Canadian GP on Private Financing

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A few days after FIA announced the Formula 1 schedule for 2009, Bernie Ecclestone spoke out as to why he chose to axe the Canadian Grand Prix from next year's championship and leave North Ameri...

Freescale, McLaren Promise Next-Gen KERS

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / McLaren Electronic Systems today announced a partnership with Freescale Semiconductor for improving the existing KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) and to develop new solution for monitoring and ...

Bernie Disappointed with Kimi in 2008

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bernie Ecclestone admitted that he was very surprised with Raikkonen's poor form this season especially since it came after winning the title last year. Kimi's last visit on the podium hap...

Coulthard Disappointed with Early Crash in Career-Ending GP

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / There were a few things we were certain of before the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday and one of those things was certainly David Coulthard's waving Formula 1 good-bye after the sea...

Luca di Montezemolo Congratulates Hamilton

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari might have won the constructors' title this season, but it was McLaren's Lewis Hamilton who got all the praises after the Brazilian Grand Prix last Sunday. The Brit became not only...

Hamilton: F1 Title, a Dream Come True

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After a very busy schedule on Sunday and an after-race full of intense emotions and celebrating, newly-crowned champion of Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton revealed his feelings on the Brazilian Grand Prix ...