Monthly Archives: December 2008

Motor racing-FIA and F1 teams agree cost-cutting package – Reuters

Motor racing-FIA and F1 teams agree cost-cutting package – ReutersLONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Formula One’s world governing body and teams have agreed significant cost cuts from next year, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) said on Wednesday. “FIA and FOTA … Continue reading →

F1 giants in head-on clash – The Sun

F1 giants in head-on clash – The SunA MAJOR split between Formula One teams is looming following Honda s bombshell pullout. F1 insiders believe at least five squads are ready to accept the single-engine proposal made by the sport s … Continue reading →

LANDMARK DECISION FOR F1 – Sporting Life

LANDMARK DECISION FOR F1 – Sporting LifeA new Formula One is on the brink of being unearthed following a landmark meeting in Monte Carlo. FIA president Max Mosley and the Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA) emerged from a four-hour brainstorming … Continue reading →

Honda looking to sell F1 team by Christmas? – GrandPrix.com

Honda looking to sell F1 team by Christmas? – GrandPrix.comMultiple sources are now reporting that Honda Racing F1 is being put up for sale and that if the sale is not completed by Christmas the team will be closed down. … Continue reading →

Honda pulls out of F1 competition – Forbes

Honda pulls out of F1 competition – ForbesJapanese automaker Honda has pulled out of Formula One, citing a slowdown in the global economy and a need to focus on its core business activities. “We have come to the conclusion that … Continue reading →

Finnish training camp to test Hamilton & Kovalainen – Formula 1

Finnish training camp to test Hamilton & Kovalainen – Formula 1While McLaren s engineers are busy preparing the team s machinery for December s two remaining test sessions, drivers Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen are preparing for a test of … Continue reading →

Cosworth win FIA standard engine tender – Formula 1

Cosworth win FIA standard engine tender – Formula 1The legendary Cosworth name could return to Formula One racing in 2010 if the FIA pushes ahead with plans to introduce standardised engines, one of three options being offered to the teams … Continue reading →

Honda’s Withdraws From Formula One – HULIQ.com

Honda’s Withdraws From Formula One – HULIQ.comMore details have emerged over the weekend after the surprise announcement last week of Honda’s intention to sell its Formula One racing team, Honda Racing F1. The team management, Nick Fry and Ross Brawn, … Continue reading →

Honda put Formula One team up for sale – Formula 1

Honda put Formula One team up for sale – Formula 1Honda have announced that it plans to sell its Formula One team after the Japanese car manufacturer s decision to withdraw from the sport in light of difficult conditions in … Continue reading →

South Africa getting serious about F1? – GrandPrix.com

South Africa getting serious about F1? – GrandPrix.comThere are reports in The Citizen newspaper in South Africa that a new company called GP Motorsport (which apparently stands for Gauteng Province) has been formed with the goal of bringing Formula 1 … Continue reading →

Honda put Formula One team up for sale – Formula 1

Honda put Formula One team up for sale – Formula 1Honda have announced that it plans to sell its Formula One team after the Japanese car manufacturer s decision to withdraw from the sport in light of difficult conditions in … Continue reading →

2008 Team Review – Williams: one step forward, two steps back – Formula 1

2008 Team Review – Williams: one step forward, two steps back – Formula 1It has been four long years since Williams last tasted victory with Juan Pablo Montoya s win at the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix. In the meantime the … Continue reading →

Honda to quit F1 – Ananova

Honda to quit F1 – AnanovaHonda will pull out of Formula One unless a buyer can be found by the end of the month, the Honda Motorsport Corporation confirmed in a statement today. Takeo Fukui, the chief executive of Honda … Continue reading →

In Theory, Formula One Teams Could be Run on Peanuts – Bleacherreport.com

In Theory, Formula One Teams Could be Run on Peanuts – Bleacherreport.comThe majority of articles on B/R are focusing on the impending demise of Formula One, and rightly so. With Honda pulling out of F1 due to money problems, I … Continue reading →

motor racing f1 – Buenos Aires Herald

motor racing f1 – Buenos Aires HeraldAlonso might retire if MADRID Fernando Alonso might ponder retirement if FIA goes through with its plans for Formula One to have a sole engine and transmission supplier starting from 2010. F1 teams haven … Continue reading →

Top teams remain upbeat – Daily News and Analysis

Top teams remain upbeat – Daily News and AnalysisLONDON: Top F1 teams McLaren Mercedes, Ferrari, BMW Sauber, Renault and Toyota were quick to douse fire over uncertainty of sports future by stating they are determined not to follow Honda by … Continue reading →

Honda F1 chief hopeful of buyer rescuing team – Washington Post

Honda F1 chief hopeful of buyer rescuing team – Washington PostHonda’s Formula One team boss Ross Brawn, right, talks with Honda racing mechanics at the Honda F1 plant in Brackley, England, Friday Dec. 5, 2008. Japanese automaker Honda has pulled … Continue reading →

Honda confirms it is leaving Formula One – Everything Alabama Blog

Honda confirms it is leaving Formula One – Everything Alabama BlogHonda CEO Takeo Fukui confirmed at a press conference Friday that Honda is backing out of Formula One. After a night of frenzied speculation about the future of the Honda … Continue reading →

Honda Set to Pull out of F1 – ABC News

Honda Set to Pull out of F1 – ABC NewsHonda will pull out of Formula One unless a new buyer can be found within three months, The Associated Press has learned. The Japanese car manufacturer has the operating budget to … Continue reading →

Honda ‘to quit F1′ – SkySports

Honda ‘to quit F1′ – SkySportsRumours are sweeping the Formula One world that the Honda team will be closed down if a buyer cannot be found. The team are expected to make a formal announcement on their future on Friday … Continue reading →

Latest Pictures – Newstrack India

Latest Pictures – Newstrack IndiaLondon, Nov 11 (ANI): Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has urged his players to use US President elect Barack Obama as their inspiration for Carling Cup glory. The Gunners boss claimed last week that the US Presidential … Continue reading →

2008 Team Review – Williams: one step forward, two steps back – Formula 1

2008 Team Review – Williams: one step forward, two steps back – Formula 1It has been four long years since Williams last tasted victory with Juan Pablo Montoya s win at the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix. In the meantime the … Continue reading →

Ferrari California launched in Doha – Gulf Times

Ferrari California launched in Doha – Gulf TimesAlfardan Sports Motors Company yesterday launched in Doha the new Ferrari California, a sports luxury coup -cabriolet that has made its international debut at the Paris Motor-show. The Ferrari California is an extremely … Continue reading →

BBC Blog Network – bbc

BBC Blog Network – bbcLondon 2012: The biggest event, the biggest challenge 8:45pm on 03 Dec 2008 You outline the case for the BBC to portray the ‘Games’ in a good light and one would hope, which didn’t really didn’t … Continue reading →

Alonso says standard F1 engine could make him quit – South China Morning Post

Alonso says standard F1 engine could make him quit – South China Morning PostDouble world champion Fernando Alonso said on Tuesday he would think about quitting Formula One if the sport adopted a standard engine from 2010. If they approved … Continue reading →