Ovidiu Panzariu
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Favorite quote: “Winning is everything. The only ones who remember you when you come second are your wife and your dog”, Damon Hill, 1996 F1 champion
Formula One Budget Caps Explained
30 Apr 2009, 12:26 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Paris, on April 29, the international body has issued a complete statement confirming the introduction of a voluntary £40m budget cap, while also explaining the reason why the measure was int...
FIA Confirm £40m Budget Cap for 2010
30 Apr 2009, 11:04 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / From 2010, all teams will have the option to compete with cars built and operated within a stringent cost cap. The cost cap for 2010 will be £40m per annum. This figure will cover all team expenditure except: * Marketing and hospital...
Ducati Praying for Good Weather in Spain
30 Apr 2009, 10:51 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / There's something about the rain that makes the two Ducati riders – Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden – uncertain of their on-track results this year. After a rainy first event in Qatar, the weather continued to play tricks on the Moto...
Williams Unsure of KERS Debut
30 Apr 2009, 10:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although Williams F1 Team was expected to debut their mechanic flywheel-based Kinetic Energy Recovery System from as early as the Spanish Grand Prix, team's technical head Sam Michael said he does not know when the unit will be incorporated in...
FIA Showed Mercy to McLaren Thanks to Dennis' Quit
30 Apr 2009, 10:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / No doubt about it, the fact that McLaren Mercedes did not “benefit” from the presence of former team principal Ron Dennis during this week's World Motor Sport Council hearing in Paris was the main reason why FIA handed the Woking b...
Webber: Schumacher Should Quit Motorcycle Racing
30 Apr 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Mark Webber advised former 7-time world champion Michael Schumacher to put an end to his motorcycle racing career following his serious injury in February this year. The Australian admitted he's quite into motorcycles, but he'd never ride...
Spanish GP Hits Back at Swine Flu Worries
30 Apr 2009, 08:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Spanish Grand Prix organizers have hit back at rumors that the Barcelona race could be affected by the deadly swine flu virus. Although the World Health Organisation (WHO) have raised the alert level to 4 in the Catalonia region, the Spanish of...
Ecclestone: F1 Needs a Beckham!
30 Apr 2009, 08:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bernie Ecclestone criticized the F1 drivers once again for not doing a better job promoting the sport worldwide. As the 78-year old Englishman is also co-owning London football club Queens Park Rangers alongside Renault boss Flavio Briatore, he mad...
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 will soon announce his plans to introduce such a s...
Red Bull: Vettel Not Going to BMW!
30 Apr 2009, 07:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastian Vettel is certainly not going to BMW Sauber. Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner revealed that the German team's option to sign the 2-time race winner expired mid-way through 2007, which means Vettel is no more contractually t...
Mosley Hails "Fair" Verdict in the "Lie-Gate"
30 Apr 2009, 06:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FIA president Max Mosley commented on the decision of the World Motor Sport Council to hand McLaren Mercedes a suspended 3-race ban for the upcoming 12 months, arguing that it was the perfect way put things behind. The 78-year old Englishman reveal...
Luca di Montezemolo Will Start the 24 Hours of Le Mans
30 Apr 2009, 05:26 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / This year's 24 Hours of Le Mans will have a surprise high-profile starter. Ferrari's CEO Luca di Montezemolo was confirmed to wave the starting flag for most important endurance race in history, reaching its 77th edition in mid-June this ...
McLaren Grateful for "Lie-Gate" Verdict
29 Apr 2009, 12:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team principal Martin Whitmarsh wanted to express his gratitude towards FIA's World Motor Sport Council for the suspended sentence following the Paris meeting earlier today. As he had to appear before the council in o...
UK Government Begin Talks to Save British GP
29 Apr 2009, 12:09 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The UK government has reportedly initiated talks with Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone for the saving of the British Grand Prix. The news came via the British newspaper The Guardian, which reported that Business Secretary Peter Mandelson personal...
McLaren Gets Suspended 3-Race Ban from the FIA
29 Apr 2009, 11:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation have issued a quick statement earlier today, announcing the penalties for team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes. As team principal Martin Whitmarsh pleaded guilty to all 5 charges issued by the World Motor Sport Cou...
Mallya Not Troubled by Potential Mercedes Quit
29 Apr 2009, 10:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Force India's part owner Vijay Mallya said he is not worried about a potential F1 quit from German manufacturer Mercedes. The Indian billionaire revealed his contract with the aforementioned car maker is to expire at the end of 2013 and he see...
Renault Confirm Non-KERS for Barcelona & Monaco
29 Apr 2009, 09:49 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / While announcing a revised package for the Spanish Grand Prix, Renault have confirmed they will not use the Kinetic Energy Recovery System during the upcoming two races. The move seems quite logical, given the characteristics of the next 2 circuits...
A1GP Mexico City Cancelled Due to Swine Flu
29 Apr 2009, 09:12 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Mexico round of the A1 GP World Cup of Motorsport, initially scheduled on May 22, was scrapped from the series' schedule this year due to the recent outbreaks of swine flu. In addition, the UK Foreign Office have advised every citizen to l...
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 aero kits to be implemented at Barcelona. But t...
Brawn GP Price Gone Up, Branson Still Interested
29 Apr 2009, 08:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Becoming the number one team in Formula 1 and having the two drivers contesting for you in the top two positions after the first 4 races have certainly boosted Brawn GP's sponsorship rates ahead of the team's European debut. Team CEO Nick...