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  • Brawn looking forward to Senna debut

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm
    Ross Brawn is excited about seeing Bruno Senna make his Formula One debut at Sakhir in March. The Brazilian, 2008 GP2 runner-up and nephew of the late Ayrton, will join Nico Rosberg in being an F1 driver and having a World Champion relative.

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  • Wind tunnel operator sues Force India

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:21 am
    Aerolab, the Italian operator of the wind tunnel which the Force India team uses, has announced that it is to take legal action against the Silverstone-based team for what it has described as 'serious and persistent' breaches of contract.

  • Toyota-assisted Kobayashi eyeing Lotus seat

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:08 am
    Having looked a favourite for a 2010 Toyota drive due to his superb performances in the last two races of the 2009 season, Kamui Kobayashi has been left out in the open after the Japanese marque announced its exit from Formula One on Wednesday. The 23-year-old is hoping for a seat with one of the sport's new teams, though, with Lotus being especially attractive.

  • Sutil: Abu Dhabi 'a shame' for Force India

    6 Nov 2009 | 2:40 am
    Adrian Sutil was disappointed to have rounded off a strong season for Force India in disappointing fashion at Yas Marina on Sunday. Dogged by brake problems for much of practice, the German dropped back one place from his grid position to finish last of the runners in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
 
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  • Raikkonen hoping to race on - with the right team

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:25 am
    It's not often that a recent race winner and world champion ends a season without a confirmed seat for the following year, but that is just the situation that 2009 Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen is facing. With Fernando Alonso joining the Italian team to partner Felipe Massa in 2010, Raikkonen is still to find a new cockpit in which to ply his trade...

  • The 2009 Season Review - Part Three

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:42 am
    Raikkonen did give Ferrari a win, at Spa, after fending off…Fisichella! On that occasion, however, the Italian was still with Force India, whose Mercedes-powered car showed remarkable form on circuits where low downforce was required. Adrian Sutil proved very fast but wild and accident prone in the other car, but only Raikkonen's KERS prevented Fisichella from staging a huge upset victory in Belgium. Fisi's replacement, the underrated Vitantonio Liuzzi, was headed for a podium finish behind the Brawns at Monza when his car broke a driveshaft...

  • The 2009 Season Review - Part Two

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:32 am
    The British Grand Prix at Silverstone in June marked the start of the spiral that threatened Button's title aspirations. Another update put the Red Bulls far ahead there as Vettel led home Webber, and with third place Rubens Barrichello began the second half of season form that made him the contender he had always claimed to be...

  • The 2009 Season Review - Button a natural Brawn winner

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am
    Well, that was some season! Yet another stunning FIA Formula One World Championship that created a fresh and unexpected chapter of history. Brawn GP, the Phoenix that rose from the ashes of Honda, became the first 'new' team ever to win their first two races and go on to win both the drivers' and constructors' titles. They won eight races, took four one-twos and 15 podiums, though they didn' t have it all their own way...

  • Fastest but not first - Horner reviews Red Bull's '09 season

    5 Nov 2009 | 7:55 am
    When race fans look back on 2009, they will describe it as the year of the underdog. While the usual frontrunners took a back seat, newcomers Brawn GP won both championships with fellow upstarts Red Bull hard on their heels all the way. For Red Bull's Christian Horner, the season's end brings mixed feelings. Yes, they achieved more than they'd hoped for, but they also lost out on both titles. For Horner the only response is to look ahead to 2010, so listen up Red Bull's rivals and watch out…
 
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  • The 2009 Season Review - Part Three

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:42 am
    Raikkonen did give Ferrari a win, at Spa, after fending off…Fisichella! On that occasion, however, the Italian was still with Force India, whose Mercedes-powered car showed remarkable form on circuits where low downforce was required. Adrian Sutil proved very fast but wild and accident prone in the other car, but only Raikkonen's KERS prevented Fisichella from staging a huge upset victory in Belgium. Fisi's replacement, the underrated Vitantonio Liuzzi, was headed for a podium finish behind the Brawns at Monza when his car broke a driveshaft...

  • The 2009 Season Review - Part Two

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:32 am
    The British Grand Prix at Silverstone in June marked the start of the spiral that threatened Button's title aspirations. Another update put the Red Bulls far ahead there as Vettel led home Webber, and with third place Rubens Barrichello began the second half of season form that made him the contender he had always claimed to be...

  • The 2009 Season Review - Button a natural Brawn winner

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am
    Well, that was some season! Yet another stunning FIA Formula One World Championship that created a fresh and unexpected chapter of history. Brawn GP, the Phoenix that rose from the ashes of Honda, became the first 'new' team ever to win their first two races and go on to win both the drivers' and constructors' titles. They won eight races, took four one-twos and 15 podiums, though they didn' t have it all their own way...

  • Nico Hulkenberg's road to Formula One racing

    5 Nov 2009 | 1:31 am
    Following the well-trodden path of most great drivers, Nico Hulkenberg began his career on the kart track. After starting at the tender age of ten back in 1997, within five years Hulkenberg was already making waves. In 2002 he was named German junior karting champion and the following year, after progressing up the ranks, won the German karting championship proper. Sixteen years earlier, a young Michael Schumacher had clinched the very same title. It was a fact not lost on Schumacher's legendary manager Willi Weber, who promptly signed up the young lad from Emmerich. By 2004 Hulkenberg had…

  • Abu Dhabi race analysis - Red Bull finish 2009 season on a high

    2 Nov 2009 | 2:42 am
    They may not have won either championship, but they did dominate the latter part of the 2009 season. Sebastian Vettel's imperious performance at Yas Marina gave Red Bull Racing their third win on the trot, with Mark Webber's second place securing their fourth one-two of the year. But it wasn't only Red Bull celebrating on Sunday night. The inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - F1 racing's first twilight event - was deemed a huge success by all concerned and threw up some thrilling action...
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  • Fastest but not first - Horner reviews Red Bull's '09 season

    5 Nov 2009 | 7:55 am
    When race fans look back on 2009, they will describe it as the year of the underdog. While the usual frontrunners took a back seat, newcomers Brawn GP won both championships with fellow upstarts Red Bull hard on their heels all the way. For Red Bull's Christian Horner, the season's end brings mixed feelings. Yes, they achieved more than they'd hoped for, but they also lost out on both titles. For Horner the only response is to look ahead to 2010, so listen up Red Bull's rivals and watch out…

  • Nico Hulkenberg Q&A - the next Michael Schumacher?

    5 Nov 2009 | 6:01 am
    When the news broke that Williams had signed reigning GP2 champion Nico Hulkenberg to partner Rubens Barrichello in 2010, it didn't surprise many paddock insiders. After the departure of his namesake Rosberg, it's not simply a case of the team favouring drivers called Nico. Hulkenberg tested for them last winter and has been busy in various roles in their UK factory since March. More importantly perhaps, the 22 year-old German is the latest protege of Michael Schumacher's manager Willi Weber...

  • In Conversation - Bernie Ecclestone and Jenson Button

    4 Nov 2009 | 3:50 am
    After being hailed as a future champion on his F1 debut in 2000, it took ten attempts before Jenson Button finally won his maiden title at October's Brazilian Grand Prix. But having the stamina to hold on to hope in the face of adversity is just as worthy as succeeding from the start - or so Formula One Management CEO Bernie Ecclestone believes. 'Big boss' Ecclestone, as Button calls him, and the newly-crowned world champion reminisce about when they first met and reflect on the past season...

  • Post-Abu Dhabi Q&A with Williams' Rod Nelson

    4 Nov 2009 | 1:39 am
    For Williams the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a disappointing finale to a successful season. The British team have scored more points this year (34.5) than they have since 2005, but their ninth and 13th place finishes for outgoing drivers Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima at Yas Marina were far from representative of the FW31's pace over the course of 2009. Rod Nelson, the team's chief operations engineer, discusses what went wrong in Abu Dhabi and looks ahead to the winter break and 2010…

  • Abu Dhabi debrief with Toyota's Kamui Kobayashi

    3 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am
    If Kamui Kobayashi's bold performance in Brazil during his debut for Toyota had been a surprise, then his second-ever Formula One race in Abu Dhabi on Sunday was nothing short of brilliant. From 12th on the grid, Kobayashi made the most of his one-stop strategy to finish in sixth, ahead of veteran team mate Jarno Trulli. Here the 23 year-old Japanese driver reflects on his Yas Marina race…
 
 
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  • Philips winner drives FW29

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:36 am
    Rob Tarlton, a 21-year old student of Aerospace Engineering from Chicago, Illinois, drove five laps at Silverstone on Wednesday in an AT&T Williams Formula One car, as the winner of the 2009 Philips Driving Academy.

  • Alonso finally arrives in Maranello

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:19 am
    Today early in the morning, just after 8am. Fernando Alonso arrived at the gates of the Scuderia Ferrari for his first contact with the new team, although still not as an official member due to his contractual commitments regarding image management, which still tie him to his previous team and his sponsors.

  • Only days left to rescue the British GP warns Ecclestone

    5 Nov 2009 | 11:15 pm
    The deadline for the Silverstone circuit to sign onto the 2010 F1 calendar is closing upon them extremely soon FOM boss Bernie Ecclestone has warned. So soon actually that the legendary British circuit only has a few days to make a decision, but so far owners the BRDC (British Racing Drivers Club) have not taken the necessary action to secure the British GP.

  • Kobayashi would prefer Lotus seat in 2010

    5 Nov 2009 | 1:07 pm
    Kamui Kobayashi, the revelation of the last two Grand Prix is now looking for a race seat next year. In an interview, he mentioned that now Toyota has left, he would prefer to go to new entry Lotus, if only for the name.

  • Trulli not surprised by Toyota's decision to leave

    5 Nov 2009 | 1:02 pm
    Toyota's Jarno Trulli is not surprised about his team's withdrawal at the end of the season, despite their sudden decision taken on Wednesday morning at a corporate board meeting held in Japan. The 35 year old has been with the team since the end of the 2003 season, and is saddened to leave the people which whom he has grown attached to over the many years
 
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  • Prost still interested in FIA role

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:11 pm
    Alain Prost has indicated he might still be interested in a role under the FIA's new President, his French countryman Jean Todt...  

  • Teams chasing sponsor Petronas

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    Lotus - as well as other teams - are still in the running to capture the support of long-time BMW Sauber sponsor Petronas...  

  • Rally foray confirmed for Kubica

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    The Formula One season is over and with the winter testing period yet to begin, Robert Kubica will spend at least one weekend at the controls of a rally car...  

  • Montezemolo still championing third cars

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:57 am
    Ferrari is still pushing hard to arrange a third car for Michael Schumacher to race next year...  

  • Brawn surprised by lack of USF1 activity

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:16 am
    Ross Brawn has expressed surprise at the news that USF1, one of three start-up new teams for the 2010 season, has not yet commenced internal crash-testing of components...  
 
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  • Q&A with Lewis Hamilton

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:05 pm
    I'm ready to go racing again next week - at the moment, I think I can safely say that I'm more in love with Formula 1 than I've ever been, and I just can't wait to get back out there again!

  • Alonso arrives at Ferrari

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am
    Today, just after 08:00, Fernando Alonso arrived at the gates of Ferrari for his first contact with his new team, although still not as an official team member due to his contractual commitments which still tie him to Renault.

  • Aerolab issues a statement

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am
    Aerolab, the aerodynamic engineering company, has issued a statement in which it makes public its legal case against Force India.

  • Talking of Force India…

    5 Nov 2009 | 7:31 am
    As Force India celebrates a victory in the High Court, we hear that days after the Silverstone outfit finally broke its ties with Colin Kolles, there are fears for the future of veteran Director of Business Affairs, Ian Phillips.

  • Force India wins £2.8m in damages

    5 Nov 2009 | 7:19 am
    In the High Court in London, Force India has been awarded £2.8m after Etihad Airways and Aldar Properties reneged on a sponsorship deal.
 
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  • Ferrari Says Formula 1 Rulers to Blame for Exodus of Carmakers - Bloomberg

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  • Patrick remains driven - Boston Globe

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  • UPDATE 1-Renault to decide Formula 1 future by end of year - Reuters

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  • Airportfest features Formula 1 racers - AOPA Pilot

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  • Bridgestone to withdraw from F1 - Manila Bulletin

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  • FOTA disappointed with Toyota withdrawal

    David
    4 Nov 2009 | 2:07 pm
    The Formula One Teams Association today expressed sadness at the unexpected decision by Toyota to withdraw from Formula One and be absent from the 2010 World Championship. Toyota has made a significant contribution to the success of Formula One for the past eight seasons, having recorded a number of podium finishes and other points-scoring results in [...]

  • FIA concerned with Bridgestone and Toyota withdrawals

    David
    4 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    The announcements this week by Toyota and Bridgestone of their withdrawal from Formula One are of concern to the FIA. Bridgestone has given almost 18 months’ notice of its intentions, thereby allowing the necessary arrangements to be made for the future supply of tyres to the championship. Toyota’s decision, however, comes just weeks after its F1 team [...]

  • Toyota withdraws from Formula One

    David
    4 Nov 2009 | 5:12 am
    Following a board meeting earlier today, Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has announced that due to the current economic situation it will withdraw from Formula One racing at the end of the 2009 season. The Toyota statement read: “Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces it plans to withdraw from the FIA Formula 1 world championship at the end of [...]

  • Bridgestone to quit Formula 1 after 2010 season

    David
    2 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am
    Japanese tyre manufacturer Bridgestone announced early on Monday morning that it will not renew its contract with Formula One at the end of the 2010 season. A statement from the Director of Bridgestone Motorsport, Hiroshi Yasukawa, read: “It is with deep regret that Bridgestone Motorsport confirms that at 10.00am (Japan standard time) today, the Bridgestone Corporation [...]

  • Williams signs Barrichello and Hulkenberg for 2010

    David
    2 Nov 2009 | 3:08 am
    The Williams F1 team announced earlier today its driver line up for the 2010 season. The Grove based team signed up F1 veteran Rubens Barrichello and 2009 GP2 series winner Nico Hulkenberg. “Rubens needs no introduction. He is not only the most experienced driver in Formula One, but a passionate and talented driver who fought hard [...]
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  • Sick Plus Japanese Grand Prix Review

    dScribe
    13 Oct 2009 | 10:20 pm
    Apologies for not doing a Japanese Grand Prix Review until now. And unfortunately this time it won’t be a video review either. I’ve been really sick with the flu (hopefully not swine flu! ) but it’ll be back to business as normal for the Brazilian Grand Prix. First up, what was with all the accidents in qualifying!? I’ve never seen a qualifying session like that before and I don’t remember Suzuka being that dangerous the last time F1 raced there. Real shame about Timo Glock in particular – just as he was starting to shine Quick points that stood out from…

  • Video: 2009 Singapore Grand Prix Review

    dScribe
    2 Oct 2009 | 9:08 pm
    Click here to view the embedded video. Singapore Track – Love the F1 cars under lights! Lewis Hamilton – Dominated the race. Doubt Vettel could have touched him even without the problems. Timo Glock – Such a shock. On minute Toyota are at the back of the pack, then one or two races later they’re front-runners. Fernando Alonso – Solid. Seemed very cold toward Lewis after the race. Next year should be interesting Sebastian Vettel – It was nice seeing him push and dreaming there might be a fight for first place in the race, but the reality was the Red Bull…

  • Video: Lewis Talks about Monza Crash

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    25 Sep 2009 | 10:12 pm

  • The New Look Fun F1

    dScribe
    21 Sep 2009 | 10:55 pm
    We’ve been promising it for a while, but we’ve finally updated the look of the web site. Sure, it’s based on a free theme, but it looks a hell of a lot better than the last one and hopefully you all find it nice and clean and easy on the eyes We’ve also tried to minimise the impact of advertising on the site and make it a bit more tightly integrated. One thing we’re looking at doing is bringing more video to the site. Let us know what you think and we’ll try to make the site exactly how you like it. Thanks

  • Kanye West’s View on Nelson Piquet Jr Crash

    dScribe
    18 Sep 2009 | 12:08 am
    After ruining Taylor Swift’s moment at the Video Music Awards, Kanye West gave his thoughts on the whole Renault situation including Nelson Piquet Jr and Flavio Briatore…
 
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  • Factory Man

    Christine
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:55 pm
    Fernando Alonso during the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone in 2009. Alonso spent the day at his new Ferrari team factory, despite not having been let go by Renault as yet. He had a seat fitting, and tested out the Fiorano test track to prepare himself for the year ahead. Credit: Andrew Ferraro/LAT Photographic Factory Man

  • 06-Nov-09: Alonso Meets His New Ferrari Team

    Christine
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:57 pm
    Listen to this episode This is F1 Minute for the 6th November. Alonso hasn’t actually been released from his Renault contract as yet, but he still turned up at the Ferrari factory today to meet and greet his new team. He took part in several meetings with his new colleagues, including Stefano Domenicali and Luca di Montezemolo. Then he had a look round the factory, a seat and earplug fitting, and a go around the Fiorano test track in a Ferrari road car to get a feel of the circuit he’ll be using when he joins the team full time. Elsewhere, Sam Michael has said that he and Williams are…

  • Absorbing

    Christine
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:47 pm
    Mike Gascoyne studies last year’s Force India chassis when he worked for the team. He has since moved on to front the new Lotus project, who have come under fire for possibly using Force India’s intellectual property. This will be a tough battle to fight on both sides, but it wouldn’t be the first time in F1. Credit: Force India F1 Absorbing

  • 05-Nov-09: Force India Get Etihad Payout

    Christine
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am
    Listen to this episode Today is the 5th November 2009, and this is F1 Minute. Force India are dominating the news today, with some good and bad feeling amongst the paddock. Firstly, Etihad Airways have been court ordered to pay the team some compensation after ditching them as a sponsor and moving to Ferrari last year. I say some compensation, I’m talking $4.6 million for Etihad not terminating the contract properly. Elsewhere, Autosport is reporting that the new Lotus team released some design pictures that members of the Force India team looked at very closely. With Mike Gascoyne at the…

  • 04-Nov-09: Toyota Withdraw from Formula One

    Christine
    4 Nov 2009 | 2:20 pm
    Listen to this episode This is F1 Minute for the 4th November 2009. More shock news today as Toyota confirmed they would be pulling out of Formula One with immediate effect. A statement from the team read: “Toyota Motor Corporation, which had viewed its participation in F1 as contributing to the prosperity of automotive culture, remained dedicated to competing at the pinnacle of motorsports even in the face of the abrupt economic changes that started last year. However, when considering TMC’s motorsports activities next  year and beyond from a comprehensive mid-term viewpoint reflecting…
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  • Toyota Out

    ashleigh
    4 Nov 2009 | 3:04 am
    Akio Toyoda : "Based on the current economic environment, we realise we have no choice but to withdraw. This has been a very painful decision. I offer my deepest apologies to Toyota’s many fans for not being able to achieve the results we had targeted." Seems that Toyota are not going into the next season of Formula 1. That will Leave F1 with just 3 Manufacturer’s in the sport next year, Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari. This does have a positive side effect, if Toyota do not announce a buyer for the team, it seems that Sauber will be able to take their place on the grid as the…

  • Historic

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    2 Nov 2009 | 8:07 am
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  • Bridgestone Out?

    ashleigh
    2 Nov 2009 | 6:12 am
    Hiroshi Yasukawa – “The decision made by the board of directors comes after considerable and lengthy evaluations and has been based on the company’s need to redirect its resources towards further intensive development of innovative technologies.” This today from the current exclusive tyre supplier to F1, saying they will not continue to supply tyres after the 2010 season is over. This means that they will pull out of the sport after their 3 year exclusivity contract expires. What this means to F1 is unsure at the moment. Will the FIA try get another manufacturer in on an exclusive…

  • Abu Dhabi Quali

    ashleigh
    31 Oct 2009 | 10:59 am
    Interesting Qualifying session from the newest, and has to be said, most visually impressive track on the grid. Hamilton with the KERS helping in sector 2 comes out on top, with the two Red Bull cars 2nd and 3rd on the grid. Rubens is then followed by world Champion elect Jenson Button. Jarno Trulli lines the Toyota up to what looks to be his final drive with Toyota in 6th, closely followed by the two BMW’s of Kubica and Heidfeld on their last race under the German car manufacturers leadership. Rosberg then has Buemi behind him making up the top 10 cars. You will notice that neither of the…

  • Brazilian GP

    ashleigh
    18 Oct 2009 | 10:50 am
    Mark Webber wins the Brazilian Grand Prix, with a mature and strong drive from start to finish. The story however is the world championship wins by Brawn, both Constructors and Drivers world championships have been wrapped up at the track. However it was a great race from start to finish, with some great overtaking moves, and some great strategy by all the teams. A great drive from Lewis Hamilton to come from 18th on the grid to take 3rd spot, with a great piece of strategy by the team, combined with a little luck of a first lap incident allowing them to use the soft tyres for 1 lap, and…
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  • IRL Newsflash… We’ve got a Title Sponsor

    Tomaso
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:44 am
    Team IZOD!Uh, in case you missed it somehow? In a story that’s been plastered all over le internets, the Indy Car Series has finally landed a new “tittle” sponsor for its vaunted Indy Racing League as I believe some sorta shirt company is going to be the Leagues backer beginning in 2010, in a deal reportedly for six years (optional two year extension) and rumoured to be for $10-15 million per season and potentially worth as much as a “Mega” $100m over the contracts lifetime… In what will become the Tuh-Duh!IZOD IndyCar SeriesBut according to Will of Is it May Yet? Its NOT that…

  • 2009 ROC Recap

    Tomaso
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    Whale this year’s ROC, the REAL Race Of Champions… NOT to be cornfuzed with that dually departed abomination of Pontiacs goin’ round ‘N round in some Adult Spirits series… (IROC) Has just been completed, having taken place in Beijing, China on November 3-4.And with this year’s event having been moved forward one month and clashing with something called The Chase, Team USA dug deep into its bag of available Personalities, settling upon a pair of largely unknown Rally and Drifting Champions… As with NO disrespect to either Travis Pastrana or Tanner Foust, I think Double Formula D…

  • Toyota Quitting F1

    Tomaso
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:34 am
    There have been rumblings of an impending pull-out from Formula 1 by Toyota for some time now, with the decision of Williams to drop its Toyota engine supply along with the lack of signing any Drivers for next year… And this speculation heightened with Bridgestone’s shock announcement of not renewing its exclusive tyre supply contract as Japan seems destined to shun Formula 1 for the first time in years…The news of Toyota’s decision to Quit Formula One was first reported in the Mainichi newspaper yesterday as Toyota Executives began a four day meeting in Japan, which Toyota initially…

  • Abu Dabi GP: Desert Stars

    Tomaso
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:25 am
    (F1 Drivers at Abu Dabi; Source: Grandprix.com)Whale I pre-empted my recent Saturday “Qualie” teaser in honour of the tenth Anniversary of Canadian Open Wheel Star Greg Moore’s passing…Along with the fact that I don’t recall it being an overly exciting Qualifying session, as Lewis Hamilton simply “Blitzed” the field, as it was reported that his margin of 0.667 seconds over second place Sebastian Vettel was the largest since 2005.And “JAGUAR’s” (Hamilton) teammate “KOVY” (Kovalainen) continued his Rodney Dangerfield impersonation, as his Gearbox packed-up on the Fin in…

  • Red Bull duo pushes Jense’s button

    Tomaso
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:21 am
    Apparently we’re not privy to the full length of the Post-race Driver’s interviews, as we’re just given the TV Unilateral before they switch to the following Press Conference… Where apparently the real fireworks were had as I just busted out laughing over the fact that “ZEBB (Sebastian Vettel) was giving new World Champion ‘JENSE (Button) some major stchick about getting married to his girlfriend over the winter break… To which Vettel’s teammate Mark Webber then joined in the grilling to which seemingly irked off “JENSE quite a bit… As Jenson even stopped his comment to…
 
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  • Petronas A Sponsor In Demand As Teams Chase Them Down

    f1fanatics
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:09 am
    Petronas, the malaysian oil and fuel company are said to be an in-demand sponsor for teams tonight as much of the pitlane is searching for a lucrative deal. The company who have been involved in Formula One for many years with Sauber, and then later BMW are now out of contract following the German manufacturers withdrawl from F1. “Petronas’ partnership with the BMW Sauber team, which is a progression of its earlier relationship with Sauber, has now come to an end following BMW’s decision to exit Formula One at the end of the season,” the company said in a statement. It…

  • Kobayashi Targets Lotus, As New Boss Gascoyne Looks For Experience

    f1fanatics
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:17 am
    Kamui Kobayashi has stated he is now targetting getting a contract with one of the four new F1 teams, preferably with the Lotus Grand Prix team. Kobayashi was a Toyota test driver, who completed the last 2 races for the Japanese outfit who pulled out of F1 earlier this week.  Kobayashi, who admits he has no budget for next season and is concerned about going back to work in his father’s Sushi restaurant, has been seen as a potential new world champion after valiant performances. “Obviously, my place at Toyota is lost,” the 23-year-old is quoted as saying. “I was close…

  • Raikkonen May Take Well Paid Sabbatical For 2010

    f1fanatics
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:05 am
    Kimi Raikkonen is being touted as spending 2010 on the sidelines after contract talks with McLaren hit the rocks. The Finn has been ousted from his seat with Ferrari a season early after the Italian car manufacturer opted to bring former two time world champion Fernando Alonso to the team. If Raikkonen spends 2010 without a race seat, Ferrari are set to pay Raikkonen some €17million, but if he gets a seat they will pay him just €10million.  The latter figure sounds a lot, and McLaren think so too with Raikkonen’s contract offer being at just €5million, it means he could spend the…

  • Barrichello Visits The Williams Factory, While Hulkenberg Targets His Pace

    f1fanatics
    4 Nov 2009 | 11:38 am
    Rubens Barrichello has visited the Williams F1 Team factory at Grove, Oxfordshire today to have a look around and to get to know some of the people who will help him fight for 2010 title better. Barrichello took time out to see the factory and also walk the hallowed territory through the famous private museum.  Both locations, I have visited (see: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/my-day-at-the-williams-factory-thanks-to-philips/  ) and can vouch for their quality and brilliance. “I am going to realise a dream, because ever since I saw F1 on TV for the first time, I have…

  • Toyota’s F1 History In Photos

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    4 Nov 2009 | 5:59 am
    On the day Toyota bowed out of Formula One, we take a look back at some of their high and low points in photos to remember the great Japanese manufacturers time at the pinnacle of motorsport. Toyota spent 2001 testing around the world Then the real launch came in 2002, with much promise and funding Things looked good too, as Mika Salo scored the team's first point in their maiden GP But things went downhill from there, and 2002 was summed up by Allan McNish's 200mph horror crash at Suzuka Things looked up for 2003 with Olivier Panis getting 4th place in Qualifying early in the season…
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  • Toyota Withdraw From Formula One With Immediate Effect

    Oliver White
    4 Nov 2009 | 4:35 am
    In a press conference held earlier this morning in Tokyo, Toyota announced it is to withdraw its participation in Formula One with immediate effect. The news comes after much speculation all year that the Japanese marque could be another to succumb to the economic crisis, similar in vein to Honda and BMW. Although not necessarily a surprise, the withdrawal does add to the growing problems facing Formula One. In December last year, Honda surprised all by withdrawing from the sport, leaving drivers and staff potentially without jobs. Of course, we all now know that Ross Brawn and Nick Fry saved…

  • Bridgestone To Leave Formula One After 2010

    Oliver White
    2 Nov 2009 | 11:49 am
    With the 2009 season completed many teams and suppliers are taking the opportunity to make announcements regarding their futures. Earlier today Williams stated that their driver line-up will change for next season (favouring Barrichello and Hulkenberg) and Brawn are expected to reveal their drivers soon. However, one announcement has come as a bit of a shock to all. Bridgestone, Formula One’s sole tyre supplier, will not continue their involvement in Formula One after the 2010 season. The tyre company said they wish to focus on other developments and technologies, but ultimately it all…

  • Williams Announce Rubens Barrichello & Nico Hulkenberg For 2010

    Oliver White
    2 Nov 2009 | 10:55 am
    Williams today have announced their 2010 driver line-up, the team unsurprisingly opting for current test driver Nico Hulkenberg and Brawn refugee Rubens Barrichello. The Brazilian driver finished the 2009 season in third while team mate Jenson Button took the championship, and Nico Hulkenberg took his first GP2 title. The announcement comes after Williams decided to end their partnership with Toyota and instead go with Cosworth engines for next year. This means that the team are no longer pressured into having a Japanese driver in their line-up. The news that Barrichello has found employment…

  • Jean Todt Comfortably Wins FIA Presidency Election

    Oliver White
    23 Oct 2009 | 5:42 am
    Former Ferrari principal Jean Todt has won the election to become the FIA’s next president, beating Ari Vatanen with 135 votes to 49. Max Mosley, who has presided over the organisation since 1993 decided to not run again earlier in the year after controversial measures were intended to be implemented which caused great unrest among the Formula One teams. Needless to say a change is welcome, but it may not be a popular victory among motor sport fans. Ari Vatanen had been a favourite among motor sport fans, the former rally driver promising to shake-up the FIA and make the organisation…

  • Jenson Button: 2009 Formula One World Champion

    Oliver White
    18 Oct 2009 | 10:49 am
    It has been a long time coming, but this afternoon Jenson Button clinched the 2009 World Championship with a drive to fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix. In a race full of incident that started in qualifying with a terrible run to fourteenth, Button hauled his way through the field with some spectacular overtaking moves to put himself in just the right position to ensure no other driver can surpass his total. Mark Webber took the victory, Robert Kubica came home second and Lewis Hamilton drove to a superb third, but all eyes were on the Brawn camp as the Australian and Austrian national…
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  • Toyota leaves F1

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    4 Nov 2009 | 5:38 am
    Concerns over Toyota's commitment to Formula 1 were answered today as the company announced its immediate withdraw from the sport."TMC (Toyota Motor Corporation), which had viewed its participation in F1 as contributing to the prosperity of automotive culture, remained dedicated to competing at the pinnacle of motor sports even in the face of the abrupt economic changes that started last year," the team said in a statement. "However, when considering TMC's motorsports actitives next year and beyond from a comprehensive mid-term viewpoint reflecting the current severe economic realities, TMC…

  • Williams confirms 2010 drivers

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    3 Nov 2009 | 5:50 am
    As promised, Williams named its 2010 lineup Monday, with Rubens Barrichello joining from Brawn GP and test driver Nico Hulkenberg making the step up from GP2, where he is the reigning champion.The duo replace Nico Rosberg, likely to take Barrichello's slot at Brawn, and Kazumi Nakajima, destination unknown.Rosberg made it known before the finale he was departing, Nakajima's departure seemed certain after Williams announced it was dropping Toyota power for Cosworth. Nakajima has a close relationship with Toyota."Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima remain our drivers until the end of 2009 and I…

  • Vettel triumphant as sun sets on 2009 season

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    1 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm
    Sebastian Vettel won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Sunday ahead of teammate Mark Webber, nailing down second place in the drivers championship in the final race of the 2009 season.Getting by a dominating Lewis Hamilton in the first round of stops, Vettel cruised to victory as twilight turned to night at the Yas Marina Circuit.Hamilton had led from the start, but after losing the lead to Vettel, he was forced to retire with a brake problem, an oddly fitting end to a disappointing season for the Briton.That put Webber into second, and the Australian held off a charging Jenson Button in the closing…

  • Hamilton on pole in Abu Dhabi

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    31 Oct 2009 | 11:06 am
    Outgoing world champion Lewis Hamilton took pole for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, holding off the Red Bulls of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber at the Yas Marina Circuit.Rubens Barrichello starts fourth and Jenson Button fifth in the Brawns. The BMW Saubers ended up at respectable seventh and eight in BMW's final race in F1, just behind the Toyota of Jarno Trulli in what is likely his last race for the Japanese manufacturer.Among other drivers on the move, Kimi Raikkonen missed out on Q3, and will star 11th in his Ferrari swansong. He starts next to Toyota rookie Kamui Kobayashi. Nico…

  • Kovalainen Friday's fastest in Abu Dhabi

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    30 Oct 2009 | 11:49 am
    Heikki Kovalainen set Friday's fastest time at the brand new Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton with a 1:41.307 in the second session.Jenson Button was third on a day of domination for Mercedes power.Hamilton had led the morning practice, the outgoing world champion topping the newly crowned one. Sebastian Vettel was third in the Red Bull.Young Kamui Kobayashi continued to impress, fifth fastest on the day while subbing for Timo Glock.A quiet morning session gave way to a more adventurous afternoon, but while several drivers went off course, no serious were of…
 
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