France Could Miss Out on the 2009 F1 Season
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / France is currently on the verge of losing its position inside the 2009 race calendar due to financial problems regarding the Magny Cours circuit. The Federation Francaise du Sport Automobile (FFSA)...
FIA Revise Steward System for 2009
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following several complaints about the steward system in Formula 1 this year, the World Motor Sport Council has decided to implement a few modifications in next year’s rulebook that would sati...
Ron Dennis Slams Engine-Unfreeze Policy
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only days after FIA announced that it will allow certain teams in Formula 1 to get an increase in engine performance in order to equalize power units inside the sport, leading teams like McLaren and...
Domenicali Confident in FOTA Conclusions
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA) discussed the future plans for cutting costs in F1 over the weekend and they’re ready to meed with FIA President Max Mosley to see which of thos...
Rossi Blames Electronics for Lack of Show
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite winning the title in style last season – 2008 that is – Italian ace Valentino Rossi is far from enjoying it too much. The Yamaha rider admitted that he's very happy with his...
FIA Released Mosley's Letter to F1 Teams
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / One day before Max Mosley meets manufacturer representatives Luca di Montezemolo and John Howett at Geneva concerning cutting costs in Formula 1, the International Automobile Federation has released...
Gene Thinks Less of In-Race Refuel Ban
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Not everyone in the F1 paddock thinks much of the latest proposal regarding a refueling ban for the upcoming years. Despite helping to decrease costs within Formula 1 – bringing the fuel prici...
Citroen Introduces First Hybrid Rally Car Concept
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Dragos Rusu / Many projects and concepts have been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and French automaker Peugeot didn't want to be left behind. So, they recently pulled from under wraps the C4 WRC Hymotion4 ...
FIA Condemns Anti-Hamilton Site
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton is certainly not a very beloved F1 driver in Spain. And it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure why. However, with the Brit so close to securing his maiden title in the Grea...
Singapore to Host MotoGP in 2011
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It has become an universally-accepted truth that Asia is a great place for marketing as far as motorsport competitions are concerned (sports in general, we might add). After Formula 1 racing, MotoGP...
Proteam and D'Aste Part Ways
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Proteam Motorsport might have considered Stefano D'Aste for their 2009 campaign in the FIA WTCC, but the Italian seemed to have other plans. Less than 24 hours after the team officially announc...
Dennis Pleads for F1 Return in North America
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ron Dennis revealed that McLaren and Formula One are eager to make a return to the North American continent in the years to come. The McLaren boss insisted that the international body and F1 teams a...
FIA to Discuss New Cost-Cutting Proposals in Brazil
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation will meet with FOTA representatives shortly after the Brazilian Grand Prix to further discuss plans for cutting costs inside Formula One for the upcoming seas...
FIM, Urged to Reduce Costs in the MotoGP
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Several voices within the MotoGP paddock have urged the International Motorcycle Federation to follow FIA's example and introduce a new set of cost-cutting measures for the upcoming seasons. Ac...
Honda Confident of Quick Buyout
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ross Brown & Co. are starting to regroup following Honda's decision to leave Formula 1 racing. Both Nick Fry and team principal Brawn are hoping to find a buyer as soon as possible so they ...
Horner: Team Will Improve Despite Cutting Costs
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull Racing's Christian Horner doesn't seem too troubled by the new cost-cutting line within the Formula 1 paddock. Despite making its first victim – Honda withdrew immediately f...
Briatore Might Sign Up for Cosworth Unit
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With only a day before FIA closes the subscription door on the Cosworth standard power trains, teams inside the F1 paddock are fighting against the clock to make o decision on what engines to use in...
FOTA Pleads for Higher Revenues
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The latest cost-cutting measures introduced by the FIA last week will not only help the teams within the F1 paddock survive the financial difficulties but will also set a new base for further negoti...
Renault Deny Standard Engine Rumors
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the latest rumors regarding the possibility of Renault considering the Cosworth units for their 2010 F1 programme, the French manufacturer issued a quick statement earlier today, dismissin...
Mosley: Standard Engine Is the Right Path
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only hours before meeting the FOTA (Formula One Teams Association) representatives in Monaco later today, FIA president Max Mosley insisted that introducing a standard engine in Formula 1 is the fir...