Ferrari Board of Directors to Meet Tomorrow
11 May 2009, 14:43 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari announced that its Board of Directors is to meet tomorrow at the Maranello headquarters to officially discuss the situation of Ferrari within the Formula One Championship. As confirmed b...
Webber Dedicates Spanish Podium to Father in Hospital
11 May 2009, 10:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Mark Webber could not fully enjoy his podium finish in Barcelona, as the celebration wouldn't have been proper given the medical situation of his father Alan. As confirmed by the Red Bull Racin...
Button: "I'm on the Top of the World!"
10 May 2009, 15:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jenson Button revealed he is very happy with how his team managed to regain the advantage over their competitors ahead of the European rounds of the Formula One Championship. As all teams were bring...
Alonso Misses Hamilton as Teammate
8 May 2009, 07:51 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso is the first of the current F1 drivers to issue a public support to former teammate Lewis Hamilton, following the Australian Grand Prix “lie-gate”. The Spaniard stepped i...
Williams Sign Sponsorship Deal with Hell Energy Drinks
7 May 2009, 12:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / AT&T Williams has managed to sign a new sponsorship deal for the ongoing season, ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Team owner Frank Williams announced today that the Grove based t...
Mallya: Team Made Me Walk with My Head Held High
6 May 2009, 13:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Force India's owner Vijay Mallya revealed he can now walk through the F1 paddock with his head held high, following the good development work put in by his outfit during the past few weeks. ...
Nakajima Admits Toyota Help to F1 Entry
5 May 2009, 08:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kazuki Nakajima admitted it was Japanese manufacturer Toyota who paved his way into Formula 1, but insisted it was all him to secure his seat with Williams F1 for a second consecutive season. Althou...
Ecclestone Hails Twilight Racing in 2009
4 May 2009, 12:12 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bernie Ecclestone insisted that “twilight racing” has so far proven a success in Formula 1 and has no plans whatsoever to scrap the concept from the calendar in the years to come. The F1...
Ecclestone Hits Back at Mosley for Ferrari Comments
4 May 2009, 09:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A new episode of the Bernie Ecclestone vs. Max Mosley drama seems to have unfolded recently, following the latter's comments on F1's most faithful competitor, Ferrari. Talking to the Finan...
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...
Mallya Not Troubled by Potential Mercedes Quit
29 Apr 2009, 10:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Force India's part owner Vijay Mallya said he is not worried about a potential F1 quit from German manufacturer Mercedes. The Indian billionaire revealed his contract with the aforementioned ca...
How Does the HANS Device Work?
28 Apr 2009, 15:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The HANS (Head And Neck Support) device is nowadays regarded as a “sine qua non” piece of safety equipment in all major motor racing series worldwide. Everyone from Formula One to Indy C...
Kubica Pesimistic of BMW's European Package
28 Apr 2009, 13:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / If there's one driver entitled to be aggrieved with his team this year, Robert Kubica would definitely fit the description. After BMW Sauber practically “abandoned” him during the l...
Ecclestone Angry with UK Government over British GP Passiveness
24 Apr 2009, 08:43 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone fumed at the British government for not moving a finger to save the likely-soon-to-be-defunct British Grand Prix. The 78-year old Englishman believes the UK politicians ...
British GP in Doubt, Donington Park Operator Sued by Owners
23 Apr 2009, 15:39 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Things just don't seem to be working out for the Donington Park circuit and its track operator, Simon Gillett. We were almost 100% percent that Donington Park would re-enter the F1 circuit in 2...
Schumacher to Decide Over Ferrari Future This Summer
23 Apr 2009, 10:27 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Michael Schumacher confirmed he will make a final decision about continuing as an on-track advisor for Ferrari from 2010 onwards later this summer. The retired seven-time F1 champion's deal wit...
F1 Inspired Sculpture Exhibition Begins Today
23 Apr 2009, 10:16 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / There is something fishy going on these days in Chelsea. Former Honda F1 Chief Mechanic Alastair Gibson combined his passion for Formula 1 racing cars with his love for art into bold sculptures, whi...
Mercedes Confirm F1 Future In Doubt
23 Apr 2009, 09:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In a time when most car makers are planning to join the Formula 1 championship, German manufacturer Mercedes seems to do exactly the opposite. As confirmed by a member of the supervisory board of Da...
Toro Rosso Surprised with Buemi's Performances
23 Apr 2009, 07:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Rookie Sebastien Buemi's impressive start of the season left many F1 observers open-mouthed. Just to be clear on that, Buemi recorded two point finishes in only 3 starts – the chaotical M...
Bridgestone Announces Tire Allocations for Bahrain GP
21 Apr 2009, 14:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bridgestone has announced the tire allocations for the Bahrain Grand Prix, scheduled for the upcoming weekend. As in China, the optional compound provided to the F1 teams will be super soft. However...