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
Ferrari to Abandon 2009 Campaign?
21 Apr 2009, 07:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the worst start of an F1 campaign since 1981, Ferrari are allegedly considering writing off this season and focus on the development of their 2010 machinery. The Scuderia is yet to score a point this season, after none of their drivers ma...
Vettel Cut His Finger on Podium, in China
21 Apr 2009, 06:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The race at Shanghai last weekend was as spectacular and event-full on track as it was on the podium. During the Chinese Grand Prix ceremony, there were a number of things that went wrong and added to the particularity of the race itself. One of th...
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 Association to revise the financial revenues for Bra...
Vettel Leads Historical 1-2 for Red Bull in China
19 Apr 2009, 11:33 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastian Vettel did it again! The Red Bull Racing driver clinched his second F1 win from pole in career on Sunday, dominating the Chinese Grand Prix alongside teammate Mark Webber. The RBR duo didn’t leave anybody a chance during the rainy r...
Hamilton Not Disappointed with Ron Dennis' Quit
17 Apr 2009, 15:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Reigning champion Lewis Hamilton revealed he was not disappointed when finding about Ron Dennis' stepping down as McLaren's CEO earlier this week. More, the British driver said he didn't talk to his former team boss about the resigna...
Webber: No Point Developing KERS in 2009
17 Apr 2009, 15:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber argued that Formula 1 could do very well without the much-acclaimed and yet totally-disappointing Kinetic Energy Recovery System. Although it was announced as a revolutionary device whom everyone should consider i...
Bridgestone Explains Super Soft Tire Choice
17 Apr 2009, 14:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bridgestone today explained their strange pick in terms of tire compound for the ongoing Chinese Grand Prix this weekend. The Japanese tire manufacturer allocated the super soft slick compound as the optional tire for the Shanghai race, leading to ...
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 you all. The diffuser saga has come to an end in man...
Ferrari: No-KERS Move Didn't Work Out
17 Apr 2009, 12:41 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali admitted that renouncing the Kinetic Energy Recovery System ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix did not bring the awaited results. Although it was aimed at creating a higher level of downforce through better ba...
Alonso: We'll Show Our True Pace Tomorrow
17 Apr 2009, 12:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although the Renault R29 behaved poorly during the Friday practice sessions at Shanghai, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said he still feels strong heading towards the Saturday qualifying. The Spaniard revealed Renault did not focus on scor...
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 cleared the double-decker design on Wednesday, Briato...
Lewis Hamilton Involved in Car Accident in Geneva
17 Apr 2009, 10:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton's involvement in the lying saga was not the only thing giving the reigning F1 champion headaches following the Malaysian Grand Prix. As reported by Swiss publication Tribune de Geneve, the McLaren driver was involved in a minor ...
Button Clinches Top Spot in Second China Practice
17 Apr 2009, 09:27 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Things got back to normal during the second practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix this Friday, as Brawn GP's Jenson Button topped the timing sheets ahead of usual practice winner Nico Rosberg of Williams F1 Team. The British driver scored...
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 make defamatory remarks on Ferrari and Renault. ...
Brawn GP Signs Sponsorship Deal with MIG
17 Apr 2009, 07:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Brawn GP's winning streak in Formula 1 this season started attracting a considerable amount of sponsors for their racing operations at Brackley. The last one to come on board is Swiss foreign exchange company MIG. The logo on the company was s...
Race of Champions Will Be Held in Beijing
17 Apr 2009, 07:04 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / As announced by the Race of Champions organizers a few months ago, this year's event will not be held at Wembley Stadium any more. The new location will be none other than the very host of the 2008 Olympics, the Bird's Nest stadium in Bei...
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 compliant with the technical regulations of the FIA, the...
Hamilton Tops Practice 1 in China, McLaren Debut Interim Diffuser
17 Apr 2009, 05:21 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Who said Brawn GP can't be touched? McLaren sure didn't, as reigning champion Lewis Hamilton stormed to the top of the first practice session in China, some 0.116 seconds clear of championship favorite and fellow countryman Jenson Button....
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 driver is quite aware his momentum will fade away th...
McLaren Deny Hamilton Departure Reports
16 Apr 2009, 14:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren's CEO and team principal Martin Whitmarsh denied rumors linking reigning champion Lewis Hamilton to a future move from the Woking based team in the near future. Following the controversy in the Australian Grand Prix, several media chan...