Mosley: Formula 1 Could Survive Without Ferrari!
3 May 2009, 11:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FIA president Max Mosley made it very clear that the international body will not renounce their newly-confirmed budget cap for 2010 on the wishes of Formula One’s “big guns” Ferrar...
FIA Confirm Refueling, Tire Warmers Ban
30 Apr 2009, 13:20 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation (FIA) have confirmed that refueling and tire blankets will be banned for the upcoming season. As argued by the international body in a complete statement earl...
Formula One Budget Caps Explained
30 Apr 2009, 12:26 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Paris, on April 29, the international body has issued a complete statement confirming the introduction of a voluntary £40m budget cap, while ...
FIA Confirm £40m Budget Cap for 2010
30 Apr 2009, 11:04 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / From 2010, all teams will have the option to compete with cars built and operated within a stringent cost cap. The cost cap for 2010 will be £40m per annum. This figure will cover all tea...
FIA Showed Mercy to McLaren Thanks to Dennis' Quit
30 Apr 2009, 10:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / No doubt about it, the fact that McLaren Mercedes did not “benefit” from the presence of former team principal Ron Dennis during this week's World Motor Sport Council hearing in Par...
Spanish GP Hits Back at Swine Flu Worries
30 Apr 2009, 08:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Spanish Grand Prix organizers have hit back at rumors that the Barcelona race could be affected by the deadly swine flu virus. Although the World Health Organisation (WHO) have raised the alert ...
FIA to Push for Standard Diffuser in 2010
30 Apr 2009, 07:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation (FIA) is soon to announce plans for a standard rear diffuser in 2010. According to German publication Auto Motor und Sport, it seems FIA president Max Mosley ...
Mosley Hails "Fair" Verdict in the "Lie-Gate"
30 Apr 2009, 06:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FIA president Max Mosley commented on the decision of the World Motor Sport Council to hand McLaren Mercedes a suspended 3-race ban for the upcoming 12 months, arguing that it was the perfect way pu...
McLaren Grateful for "Lie-Gate" Verdict
29 Apr 2009, 12:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team principal Martin Whitmarsh wanted to express his gratitude towards FIA's World Motor Sport Council for the suspended sentence following the Paris meeting earlier ...
Ecclestone: McLaren Should Receive Fair Verdict
28 Apr 2009, 10:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone expressed his hope that the World Motor Sport Council will hand McLaren Mercedes a well-deserved penalty for their actions following the Australian Grand Prix. The...
Red Bull: No KERS Planned... for Now
28 Apr 2009, 08:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After Toyota, Red Bull Racing is the second team that is looking into the idea of not using the Kinetic Energy Recovery System at all throughout the 2009 season. Team principal Christian Horner poin...
Mercedes and BMW Will Not Support KERS Ban
28 Apr 2009, 06:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Mercedes and BMW are reportedly having second thoughts when it comes to banning the Kinetic Energy Recovery System from 2010 onwards. The two German constructors did not agree with Renault boss Flav...
McLaren to Plead Guilty to All Charges
27 Apr 2009, 09:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / There are only 2 days remaining to the FIA hearing in Paris, where McLaren are to explain themselves for their actions during the post-race investigation at the Australian Grand Prix. As confirmed b...
McLaren Send Apology Letter to the FIA
24 Apr 2009, 13:04 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren Mercedes boss Martin Whitmarsh revealed he and his team have sent FIA president Max Mosley a written apology over the controversial incidents following the Australian Grand Prix earlier this...
Bahrain's Crown Prince Welcomes Max Mosley
24 Apr 2009, 08:46 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FIA president Max Mosley is now at liberty to join the Formula 1 caravan at Sakhir for this year's Bahrain Grand Prix. The 78-year old Englishman was prohibited to come to the Kingdom of Bahrai...
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...
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...
Full Diffuser Decision Released by FIA
21 Apr 2009, 10:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the decision to clear the controversial double decker diffuser design for the 2009 season, the International Automobile Federation has issued the complete statement - reasons included - co...
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...
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 re...