Auto Motorsport
Bahrain Practice - Seven Cars to Test KERS
24 Apr 2009, 05:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kimi Raikkonen will likely be the only driver not using the Kinetic Energy Recover System – from the teams that already benefit from the technology – during the Friday practice at Sakhir...
Bahrain GP - Thursday Press Conference
24 Apr 2009, 05:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Timo Glock (Toyota), Robert Kubica (BMW Sauber), Nelson Piquet (Renault) and Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) were present at the Thursday press conference at Sakhir. Here's what they had to say about ...
British GP in Doubt, Donington Park Operator Sued by Owners
23 Apr 2009, 15:39 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Things just don't seem to be working out for the Donington Park circuit and its track operator, Simon Gillett. We were almost 100% percent that Donington Park would re-enter the F1 circuit in 2...
No KERS for Raikkonen in Bahrain
23 Apr 2009, 13:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kimi Raikkonen has confirmed that his car will not use the Kinetic Energy Recovery System in Bahrain during the Friday practice sessions. However, this doesn't mean Ferrari will abandon the uni...
Prodrive Confirm Plans for 2010 F1 Entry
23 Apr 2009, 13:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / We know there have been plenty of rumors regarding a potential Formula One entry for Prodrive, only this time it has been officially confirmed by the company's boss David Richards. The team tha...
Ferrari Predict Tough Race in Bahrain
23 Apr 2009, 11:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari's Stefano Domenicali revealed his team is expecting another struggling weekend in Bahrain, following the disappointing performances in China. The Italian official admitted Ferrari are e...
Schumacher to Decide Over Ferrari Future This Summer
23 Apr 2009, 10:27 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Michael Schumacher confirmed he will make a final decision about continuing as an on-track advisor for Ferrari from 2010 onwards later this summer. The retired seven-time F1 champion's deal wit...
Valentino Rossi Rules Out F1 Future
23 Apr 2009, 10:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi admitted he is now ruling out a potential move to Formula 1 after he'll have ended his motorcycle career. The Italian, a living legend in the worl...
Berger Reveals Alonso Will Drive for Ferrari in 2010
23 Apr 2009, 09:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Former Toro Rosso part-owner Gerhard Berger revealed Alonso will surely drive for Ferrari in 2010. The Austrian admitted that he tried to convince the Spaniard to leave his place at Renault for the ...
Mercedes Confirm F1 Future In Doubt
23 Apr 2009, 09:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In a time when most car makers are planning to join the Formula 1 championship, German manufacturer Mercedes seems to do exactly the opposite. As confirmed by a member of the supervisory board of Da...
Aston Martin to Make F1 Debut?
23 Apr 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The cost-cutting policy introduced by the International Automobile Federation for the Formula 1 championship from 2010 onwards has certainly proved a success so far. Nothing is official, of course, ...
Ferrari to Test Italian F3 Graduates at Fiorano
23 Apr 2009, 08:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari are once again turning their heads towards the Italian Formula 3 Championship in search for their next F1 talent. As announced by the Scuderia earlier this week, the Top 3 finishers of this ...
Toro Rosso Surprised with Buemi's Performances
23 Apr 2009, 07:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Rookie Sebastien Buemi's impressive start of the season left many F1 observers open-mouthed. Just to be clear on that, Buemi recorded two point finishes in only 3 starts – the chaotical M...
Red Bull Considering Mercedes Engine Deal
23 Apr 2009, 07:11 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Mercedes engines seem to have become a big hit in Formula One, as it seems yet another team is negotiating the terms of a new engine deal with the German manufacturer. As revealed by British magazin...
Force India to Debut Double Diffuser in Bahrain
22 Apr 2009, 15:07 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Force India are expected to become the third team – apart from the “diffuser three”, of course – to introduce a first version of a double diffuser during this weekend's ...
Lola Evaluates F1 Return in 2010
22 Apr 2009, 14:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / British racing car manufacturer Lola Group announced they have committed to the full technical, operational and financial evaluation concerning the development of an F1 car for the upcoming 2010 sea...
Liuzzi Hopes for F1 Return in 2010
22 Apr 2009, 13:49 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Vitantonio Liuzzi has unfinished business in Formula 1 and plans to make his return in the series from as early as next year. Currently test and reserve driver for Force India, the Italian is trustf...
GPDA Worried About Potential Rain at Singapore
22 Apr 2009, 13:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the postponement of the Qatar race in the MotoGP – ran under artificial light – due to the heavy rain, the Grand Prix Drivers Association are expected to consult with the MotoG...
Alonso: Title Hopes Still Alive
22 Apr 2009, 12:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso will not count himself out of the title race just yet. Although he is no less than 17 points behind championship leader Jenson Button, Alonso reckoned the improvements brought to the...
Red Bull: Vettel is Not For Sale!
22 Apr 2009, 12:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull Racing owner Dietrich Mateschitz insisted Sebastian Vettel is currently “not for sale”. Following rumors that McLaren Mercedes are eyeing to sign the 21-year old German for the ...