Johnson Predicts the Unpredictable in 2009
6 Feb 2009, 09:20 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Hoping to secure a 4th consecutive Sprint Cup title in 2009, Hendrick Motorsports' Jimmie Johnson reckons that nobody knows what to expect from the new season. Following the testing ban imposed...
Mosley Tips Hamilton for Retaining Crown
6 Feb 2009, 08:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although the new season will bring a lot of new coordinates into the sport – introduction of slick tires, Kinetic Energy Recovery System, new aerodynamic package, in-season testing ban, new en...
Innovative Rear Diffusers Cleared by FIA
6 Feb 2009, 07:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In case anybody would want to challenge the clever rear diffuser designs used by Toyota and Williams F1 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, the records have already been straightened by FIA presiden...
FIA Confirms USF1 Bid
6 Feb 2009, 07:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FIA president Max Mosley confirmed rumors linking an American Group entering Formula 1 under the USF1 name. Although no details were disclosed, the Englishman referred to the project as being handle...
Stoner Still in Pain After Wrist Surgery
5 Feb 2009, 15:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although he scored a pretty decent time during the first day of testing at Sepang – only 0.169 seconds behind Suzuki's Loris Capirossi – Casey Stoner revealed that he is still in a ...
Mosley Disagrees with Drivers on Superlicense Fee
5 Feb 2009, 14:26 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FIA president Max Mosley doesn't seem too compassionate of the F1 drivers when it comes to the Superlicense fee they have to pay ahead of the 2009 season. Having already increased the fees by a...
FIA Unable to Keep Historical Venues in F1
5 Feb 2009, 13:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation has no means of counteracting Bernie Ecclestone's policy of switching from old historical circuits to new venues. FIA's president Max Mosley did not...
Capirossi Tops Testing Pack at Sepang
5 Feb 2009, 13:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / There was plenty of MotoGP action at Sepang earlier today, as most riders had tried out their 2009-spec bikes for the new season for the first time this year. Suzuki clinched the first testing sessi...
Indy Engine Package Delayed?
5 Feb 2009, 11:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The IndyCar Series might stick to its current engine package in 2011 as well. Although they were planning to change the engine regulation in 3 years time, the economic regression might cause the ser...
Alonso Expects Renault KERS by Melbourne
5 Feb 2009, 10:48 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although they had some important problems lately with the performances of their 2009 challenger, Renault can rest assured when it comes to their newly-developed Kinetic Energy Recovery System. The F...
Jean Todt to Step Down from FIA World Council Role
5 Feb 2009, 10:21 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jean Todt is set to leave the world of Formula 1 for good. After stepping down from his position as team director of Ferrari at the end of 2007, the Frenchman is also expected to officially retire a...
Mosley to Run for 5th Mandate, Dismisses Goodwin Bid
5 Feb 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Max Mosley is likely to run for a 5th consecutive mandate as president of the International Automobile Federation in late June. In an interview for British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, the 68-year...
Bernd Schneider and Klaus Ludwig Take New Roles with AMG & Mercedes
5 Feb 2009, 09:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bernd Schneider might have retired from the DTM at the end of last season, but his collaboration with Mercedes-Benz will not come to an end very soon. Following the 17 years raced for the German man...
Hulkenberg Aims for F1 Debut in 2010
5 Feb 2009, 08:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / German rising star Nicolas Hulkenberg knows exactly what he wants from the season to come. And that is to convince Frank Williams – or any other team principal for that matter – that he ...
Renault Add New Testing Date to Schedule
4 Feb 2009, 13:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault might be the last team to conclude off-season testing ahead of the Australian Grand Prix in late March. According to Spanish newspaper Diario AS, it seems that the French manufacturer is con...
US Team to Make F1 Debut?
4 Feb 2009, 11:49 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Formula One may not want the USA to be part of their schedule in the near future, but the North Americans are sure planning to be part of the Great Circle next year. As reported by German motorsport...
Complete Budweiser Shootout List Announced
4 Feb 2009, 11:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It's not the season opener, but is sure is important. The Budweiser Shootout at Daytona have announced the complete list of drivers who will try to make a statement ahead of the new Sprint Cup ...
BMW Sauber Confirm Bahrain Test Due to Bad Weather Forecast
4 Feb 2009, 10:02 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / As more bad weather is announced for the upcoming testing session at Jerez, teams are starting to switch from the European track to Bahrain. After Ferrari and Toyota had already announced their pres...
Mitsubishi Pull Out of Dakar Rally
4 Feb 2009, 08:52 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / No more Dakar Rally for Mitsubishi. Following the example of several other manufacturers out there, the Japanese car maker decided to cut their racing programmes down to a minimum due to the economi...
European Car Makers Interested in IndyCar Engine Deal
4 Feb 2009, 08:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In a time when most manufacturers seem to revise their racing programmes in Formula 1 – Honda even withdrew from the series last year – the IndyCar Series confirmed that no less than 5 c...