Heidfeld Confirms No KERS for BMW in Turkey
4 Jun 2009, 12:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After announcing that they have prepared a new version of their Kinetic Energy Recovery System for the upcoming Turkish Grand Prix, BMW Sauber seem to have had a change of heart. Nick Heidfeld today...
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...
FIA to Push for Standard Diffuser in 2010
30 Apr 2009, 07:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation (FIA) is soon to announce plans for a standard rear diffuser in 2010. According to German publication Auto Motor und Sport, it seems FIA president Max Mosley ...
Teams Predicting Longer Deadline for Double Diffusers
29 Apr 2009, 09:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The European debut of Formula 1 this year will bring us a heavily revised grid in terms of 2009 machineries. All teams will proceed to modifying their challengers for the European rounds, with new a...
FOTA to Push for KERS Ban Starting 2010
27 Apr 2009, 13:46 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / According to Renault F1 boss Flavio Briatore, the Formula One Teams Association will allegedly push for the discontinuance of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System in Formula 1, starting next season. W...
Webber: Red Bull Still Behind Schedule
21 Apr 2009, 13:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Red Bull Racing drivers dominated the Chinese Grand Prix in style, as they got to the chequered flag half-of-minute before closest rival Brawn GP. That performance came to strengthen the RB5s�...
Full Diffuser Decision Released by FIA
21 Apr 2009, 10:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the decision to clear the controversial double decker diffuser design for the 2009 season, the International Automobile Federation has issued the complete statement - reasons included - co...
FOTA to Discuss Brawn GP Revenues on May 6
21 Apr 2009, 05:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the “diffuser saga” that ended with an unfavorable verdict for the protesting teams last week, Renault's boss Flavio Briatore has officially asked the Formula One Teams As...
Chinese Grand Prix - Friday Press Conference
17 Apr 2009, 13:16 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Team principals present at the Friday press conference at Shanghai International Circuit: Norbert Haug (Mercedes), Mario Theissen (BMW Sauber) and Christian Horner (Red Bull). Q: A question to yo...
Button and Barrichello Hit Back at Briatore's Comments
17 Apr 2009, 10:21 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jenson Button hit back at criticism from Renault boss Flavio Briatore, reminding the Italian boss that he tried to employ him for the 2009 season. Shortly after the International Court of Appeal cle...
Parr Revises Illegal Allegations over Ferrari & Renault
17 Apr 2009, 08:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Williams F1 CEO Adam Parr insisted his comments during the International Court of Appeal hearing on April 14th were misinterpreted by the media & the other teams and said he didn't mean to ...
Briatore Fumes at FIA for Irresponsible Decision
17 Apr 2009, 06:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Flavio Briatore fumed at FIA for legalizing the controversial double-decker rear diffuser design in Formula 1. After the International Court of Appeal decided the aforementioned diffusers are compli...
Button: Testing Ban Helps Brawn
16 Apr 2009, 15:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jenson Button admitted he is happy the entire diffuser controversy has been solved ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend. While enjoying his winning streak in the championship, the British dr...
China GP - Thursday Press Conference
16 Apr 2009, 14:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The drivers present at the Chinese Grand Prix press conference on Thursday – Rubens Barrichello (Brawn GP), Heikki Kovalainen (McLaren Mercedes), Kazuki Nakajima (Williams), Jarno Trulli (Toyo...
Ferrari: Nothing Personal with Ross Brawn
16 Apr 2009, 13:32 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali insisted the rear diffuser row had nothing to do with a personal vendetta against former Ferrari boss Ross Brawn. As far as the Italian official is concerne...
Alonso: New Diffuser Will Change R29 Design Philosophy
16 Apr 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault's Fernando Alonso reckoned it will take some time for his team to catch up with the performance showed by the “diffuser three” in the opening rounds of the 2009 season. Alth...
Red Bull to Debut New Diffuser in Monaco
16 Apr 2009, 07:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull Racing will have their “new car” ready by the Monaco Grand Prix. The announcement was made by team's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko, who revealed that technical director A...
Renault Deny Diffuser Ready by China
15 Apr 2009, 14:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although Renault were believed to have already developed a revised version of the double-decker rear diffuser ready to be implemented by the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend – as announced by R...
BMW: Diffuser Verdict Brings Light into F1
15 Apr 2009, 13:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The teams that have protested the double-decker diffuser designs used by Brawn GP, Williams F1 and Toyota have officially accepted FIA's ruling over the matter. The International Court of Appea...
Ferrari F60 to Undergo "Fundamental" Changes Due to Diffuser
15 Apr 2009, 12:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari revealed they are now forced to fundamentally change the design of their F60 model following FIA's decision to clear the double-decker design for the 2009 season. The Scuderia team prin...