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Hamilton to Appear Alone before the FIA
10 Apr 2009, 14:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It appears McLaren's former sporting director Dave Ryan will not be obliged to appear before FIA's World Motor Sport Council on April 29th. Ryan parted ways with the Woking based team only...
USF1 to Close Engine Deal with Cosworth
10 Apr 2009, 14:35 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Team USF1 are reportedly considering to apply for FIA's standard Cosworth engines in 2010. The news came via the British magazine Autosport, who reported that part-owner Peter Windsor considers...
Stewart: Vettel's Mistake Greater Than McLaren's
10 Apr 2009, 14:02 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sir Jackie Stewart is definitely on McLaren's side when it comes to the lie-gate saga. Not that he doesn't agree with the obvious fact that Lewis Hamilton and the British team have done a ...
Brawn Insists FOTA Is Still United
10 Apr 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ross Brawn insisted the diffuser saga was not detrimental to the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA), for which he is currently holding technical responsibilities. Although several teams have prote...
Citroen C4 WRC HYbrid4 - Official Test and Photos
10 Apr 2009, 08:11 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Citroen has finally put into action their hybrid version of the C4 WRC car, with rally driver Dani Sordo at the wheel. The Spaniard conducted the first proper test of the Citroen C4 WRC Hybrid4 on a...
FIA Vice-President Crashes Renault R28 during Dubai Roadshow
9 Apr 2009, 15:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault's 2008 challenger did not make it through this year's “roadshow” in Dubai. The event was organized under the French manufacturer patronage and was aimed to boost Formul...
Latvala Didn't Think He'd Survive Portugal Crash
9 Apr 2009, 13:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jari-Matti Latvala admitted he didn't expect to live and tell about the incredible accident he suffered during Rally Portugal last weekend. While leading the gravel-surfaced rally during Day 1,...
Hamilton Denied Letting Trulli Pass Although Confronted with Evidence
9 Apr 2009, 12:41 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton refused to admit he deliberately let Jarno Trulli pass him under Safety Car during the closing laps of the Australian Grand Prix. The news was unveiled by British magazine Autosport a...
Ferrari and Red Bull Sidepods Under FIA Investigation
9 Apr 2009, 11:26 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Both Ferrari and Red Bull Racing are to be subject to an official check by FIA's Technical Working Group following concerns raised by Williams F1 Team regarding their 2009 aerodynamic package. ...
Malaysian Organizers to Change Schedule for 2010
9 Apr 2009, 10:40 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Malaysian Grand Prix officials have revealed they will push for a new time schedule for the upcoming F1 event in 2010. Following this year's chaotic race, rain-shortened and “twilight...
Lada to Debut Priora in the FIA WTCC
9 Apr 2009, 10:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lada are finally ready to introduce their new Priora model in the FIA World Touring Car Championship. According to a press release by the Russian manufacturer, the new car will be ready to debut in ...
Stewart: FIA to Blame for "Lie-Gate"
9 Apr 2009, 09:40 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation (FIA) could have easily prevented the controversial lie-gate following the Australian Grand Prix, argued 3-time F1 champion Jackie Stewart. The Scottish drive...
Jackie Stewart Urges Hamilton to Stay at McLaren
9 Apr 2009, 09:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Triple world champion Jackie Stewart publicly advised McLaren's Lewis Hamilton not to leave the Woking based team in the wake of the lying saga. The Scottish driver insisted a rushed move from ...
Schumacher to Miss Ferrari Pit Wall in China and Bahrain
9 Apr 2009, 09:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Michael Schumacher will not be joining Ferrari during the upcoming 2 grands prix in China and Bahrain. According to a Ferrari spokesman, the 7-time world champion will not be present on the Scuderia...
McLaren Join Diffuser Protest
9 Apr 2009, 07:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren will appear before the FIA two times this month, as the International Court of Appeal have confirmed they will also hear the Woking based team on the diffuser design matter next Wednesday. T...
FOTA Urged to Detach from FIA and Ecclestone
9 Apr 2009, 07:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Formula One would be a more attractive sport in terms of revenues if neither Bernie Ecclestone nor the International Automobile Federation (FIA) handled its business. This is the conclusion reached ...
McLaren Mercedes to Face Race Ban
8 Apr 2009, 20:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren might be sidelined by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) for a race or two this season, if found guilty over the “lie gate”. F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone revealed that...
McLaren Deny KERS Issues
8 Apr 2009, 12:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren have played down rumors that their Kinetic Energy Recovery System is what draws them back on the development of the MP4-24. Test and reserve driver Pedro de la Rosa argued that, if KERS had ...
Ron Dennis to Quit McLaren if Found Guilty
8 Apr 2009, 10:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ron Dennis' role as CEO of McLaren Mercedes might be heavily affected following the lying scandal the team is currently involved in. Although Dennis is not team principal any more – as he...
Lauda Urges Ferrari to Activate Schumacher's Role
8 Apr 2009, 10:09 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Former Ferrari champion Niki Lauda has urged the Scuderia to give Michael Schumacher a more active role in team's decision-making process during the F1 races. The Austrian driver, triple world ...