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FIA Confirm Standard-Engine Plans for 2010
FIA Confirm Standard-Engine Plans for 2010

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite most manufacturers inside Formula 1 expressed their disapproval on introducing standard engines into the sport, the International Automobile Federation is very much considering the option fo...

 
Toyota Dismiss Quitting Rumors
Toyota Dismiss Quitting Rumors

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Toyota dismissed rumors that they are to quit F1 should FIA introduce standard engines in 2010. Following the FIA – FOTA meeting in Geneva last week, the team's principal John Howett was ...

 
BMW Vote Against KERS Delay for 2010
BMW Vote Against KERS Delay for 2010

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The fact that BMW redirected their efforts to developing the 2009 car as early as mid-season should be proof enough that the German manufacturer means business next year. The team has begun testing ...

 
FIA Calms Down Ferrari, Insists They Were Misinformed
FIA Calms Down Ferrari, Insists They Were Misinformed

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Shortly after announcing that they will reconsider their participation in Formula One should FIA impose a standard engine rule starting 2010, Ferrari received a brief answer from the International A...

 
FIA Impose S2000 Car in the WRC
FIA Impose S2000 Car in the WRC

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the latest meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Monaco, several important decisions have been made concerning the future format of the World Rally Championship. The most important o...

 
FIA WTCC Adopt New Qualifying Format
FIA WTCC Adopt New Qualifying Format

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Apart from the modifications brought to the Formula 1 and WRC racing series for the upcoming seasons, FIA also brought some changes to the World Touring Car Championship for 2009. The new rules were...

 
Robert Huff Boosted by New Qualifying Format
Robert Huff Boosted by New Qualifying Format

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The new qualifying system implemented by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) inside the WTCC seems to have worked just fine for Chevrolet's Robert Huff. The British driver is very ent...

 
Yvan Muller Blasts Turbo Changes
Yvan Muller Blasts Turbo Changes

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Winning a FIA WTCC title is no easy thing. Retaining the crown, however, is a tougher job. And newly-crowned champion Yvan Muller is the first to realize that, especially with the new modifications ...

 
Frank Williams Raises the Stakes: Bring In Budget Caps!
Frank Williams Raises the Stakes: Bring In Budget Caps!

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It was once believed that introducing a salary cap in Formula 1 could save the sport from going bankrupt in the upcoming years. All that talk – including the FIA proposal on the matter –...

 
Honda Hails Engine Performance Equalization
Honda Hails Engine Performance Equalization

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The latest decision (well, it's yet to be implemented) by the International Automobile Federation concerning engine equalization inside the sport starting 2009 has raised many pros and cons wit...

 
India Set Winning Goals for 2010
India Set Winning Goals for 2010

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Barely has the new deal between Force India and McLaren been signed and Vijay Mallya is already fancying F1 wins in the near future. The Indian billionaire was so enthused with the new contract &nda...

 
Mosley Against the Refueling Ban
Mosley Against the Refueling Ban

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although the World Motor Sport Council announced a new set of rules aimed to dramatically reduce costs inside Formula 1 starting the very next season, that doesn't necessarily mean the presiden...

 
Pirelli Urges WRC Teams to Stay
Pirelli Urges WRC Teams to Stay

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With Subaru pulling out of the World Rally Championship for 2009 and Suzuki also deciding to cease all motorsport activities in the series due to financial reasons, WRC's main tire supplier Pir...

 
BMW Happy with FOTA Formation
BMW Happy with FOTA Formation

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / This has truly been a great year for BMW inside Formula 1. The German team managed to score its first pole position and win in the Great Circle – both through Robert Kubica – and fought ...

 
Sir Jackie Stewart: Ecclestone and Mosley Should Quit
Sir Jackie Stewart: Ecclestone and Mosley Should Quit

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sir Jackie Stewart slammed Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley for bringing the sport on the brink of collapse. The former F1 champion argued that Ecclestone's focus on immediate financial gain an...

 
FIA WTCC Announced the 2009 Calendar
FIA WTCC Announced the 2009 Calendar

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / FIA WTCC's press office recently announced the 2009 calendar for the World Touring Car Championship, which comes with some noteworthy changes. While comprising the same number of races, twelve,...

 
Renault, Toyota and Honda Expect Engine Development Confirmation
Renault, Toyota and Honda Expect Engine Development Confirmation

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After winning back-to-back races this season, Renault can't get enough of the good news. Flavio Briatore's team will apparently benefit from a slight change in engine-freeze regulations an...

 
Ferrari Ask for KERS Delay
Ferrari Ask for KERS Delay

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Luca di Montezemolo has spoken against the introduction of KERS in Formula One this season. Not only that, but the Ferrari CEO argued that such a move would increase costs inside the sport, a path t...

 
Chevrolet Europe Unveils FIA WTCC Cruze
Chevrolet Europe Unveils FIA WTCC Cruze

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Premiered at the Paris Motor Show, the Chevrolet Cruze will replace Lacetti as General Motors' WTCC car starting 2009. The announcement was recently made by Chevrolet Europe who showed the firs...

 
FOTA Set to Change the Face of F1 This Weekend
FOTA Set to Change the Face of F1 This Weekend

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The much-awaited meeting between FOTA (Formula One Team's Association) members will take place later this weekend, with talks being focused mostly on reducing costs and implementing a new set o...