Monthly Archives: January 2009

F1 feeder series cutting costs – NBC Sports

F1 feeder series cutting costs – NBC SportsMADRID, Spain (AP) -Formula One’s feeder series announced cost-cutting moves Monday designed to cope with the global economic crisis. The GP2 series will follow measures taken by F1. GP2 said overall costs will … Continue reading →

An interesting reflection on Renault F1 – GrandPrix.com

An interesting reflection on Renault F1 – GrandPrix.comThere have been lots of rumours in recent days that all is not well with the aerodynamics of the new Renault F1 car. It is always hard to judge these things at this … Continue reading →

ING bank slashes F1 budget – Sportsnet.ca

ING bank slashes F1 budget – Sportsnet.caTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch bank ING is slashing millions of dollars from its Formula One program this season as part of a massive cost-cutting effort triggered by the global financial crisis. ING … Continue reading →

Anger over F1 job plan for Fred Goodwin – Scotsman

Anger over F1 job plan for Fred Goodwin – ScotsmanRumours have recently surfaced of the potential new role for the former banker, and a senior motor racing source has confirmed to The Scotsman that Sir Fred has been approached. The … Continue reading →

F1 drivers balk at license hike – International Herald Tribune

F1 drivers balk at license hike – International Herald TribunePARIS : Formula One drivers have delayed signing their licenses for this season’s championship after the sport’s governing body hiked the price. The super license, which allows F1 drivers to race, … Continue reading →

FEATURE-Motor racing-Jury still out on F1′s new KERS system – Reuters

FEATURE-Motor racing-Jury still out on F1′s new KERS system – ReutersLONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Formula One teams are racing against time to perfect the new KERS technology that will give world champion Lewis Hamilton and his rivals a burst … Continue reading →

F1: Bailout for Honda Racing? – Straits Times

F1: Bailout for Honda Racing? – Straits TimesLONDON – HONDA Racing could apply for a bail-out from the British government, which this week said it would unlock billions of pounds in credit funding for the auto industry, it was reported … Continue reading →

F1 feeder series cutting costs – NBC Sports

F1 feeder series cutting costs – NBC SportsMADRID, Spain (AP) -Formula One’s feeder series announced cost-cutting moves Monday designed to cope with the global economic crisis. The GP2 series will follow measures taken by F1. GP2 said overall costs will … Continue reading →

Raikkonen leads F1 charge in Arctic Rally – Formula 1

Raikkonen leads F1 charge in Arctic Rally – Formula 1Ferrari s Kimi Raikkonen swapped tarmac for snow at the weekend as he made his debut in the punishing Arctic Lapland Rally. Fellow Finns Mika Hakkinen and Mika Salo were among … Continue reading →

Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009′s rule changes – Formula 1

Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009′s rule changes – Formula 1Charlie Whiting: This was all a result of the work done by the Overtaking Working Group, as it was called, made up of the technical directors of Renault, Ferrari and McLaren, … Continue reading →

Exclusive – Howett on victory, cost cutting and Toyota s future – Formula 1

Exclusive – Howett on victory, cost cutting and Toyota s future – Formula 1Although wind, rain and even hail affected the TF109 s first test at Portimao last week, John Howett, Toyota s President of Motorsport, was satisfied with what … Continue reading →

2009 regulation changes – 2008/2009 overhead comparison – Formula 1

2009 regulation changes – 2008/2009 overhead comparison – Formula 1From overhead, the clearest difference between the 2008 and 2009 designs is the increased width of the front wing, now as wide as the car itself at 1800mm. Gone are the … Continue reading →

In the fast lane – Daily News and Analysis

In the fast lane – Daily News and AnalysisMumbai: For the Force India team’s F1 drivers Adrian Sutil and Giancarlo Fisichella, it’s not just their love for racing that binds them together. As a matter of fact, the two also … Continue reading →

Honda F1 seeking UK taxpayer bail-out – Crash.net

Honda F1 seeking UK taxpayer bail-out – Crash.netHonda Racing has applied for a Government bail-out to save its beleaguered Formula 1 team, it has been revealed meaning that if it does succeed in making the starting grid for the Australian … Continue reading →

Sebastien Buemi Q&A: I can live with Vettel comparisons – Formula 1

Sebastien Buemi Q&A: I can live with Vettel comparisons – Formula 1His stranglehold on the top of the timesheets at this week s Algarve test will have come as a major boost to Sebastien Buemi s confidence, even if his … Continue reading →

F1: Bailout for Honda Racing? – Straits Times

F1: Bailout for Honda Racing? – Straits TimesLONDON – HONDA Racing could apply for a bail-out from the British government, which this week said it would unlock billions of pounds in credit funding for the auto industry, it was reported … Continue reading →

Fitch Rates Belmont Funding LLC’s Asset-Backed Commercial Paper ‘F1′ – PR Inside

Fitch Rates Belmont Funding LLC’s Asset-Backed Commercial Paper ‘F1′ – PR InsideFitch rates Belmont Funding LLC (Belmont), $20.0 billion asset-backed commercial paper (CP) program ‘F1′. This fully supported multi-seller CP program is sponsored by Hudson Castle Group Inc. The ‘F1′ … Continue reading →

Ferrari F60 – front wing – Formula 1

Ferrari F60 – front wing – Formula 1Even though the dimensions of the front wing’s central section are now standardised, the teams have devised a variety of solutions for the rest of the wing. The shape of the nosecone is … Continue reading →

Fitch Rates Belmont Funding LLC’s Asset-Backed Commercial Paper ‘F1′ – Businesswire.com

Fitch Rates Belmont Funding LLC’s Asset-Backed Commercial Paper ‘F1′ – Businesswire.comNEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Fitch rates Belmont Funding LLC (Belmont), $20.0 billion asset-backed commercial paper (CP) program ‘F1′. This fully supported multi-seller CP program is sponsored by Hudson Castle Group … Continue reading →

motor racing f1 – Buenos Aires Herald

motor racing f1 – Buenos Aires HeraldPARIS Formula One drivers have delayed signing their licences for this season s championship after the sport s governing body hiked the price. The super licence, which allows F1 drivers to race, has jumped … Continue reading →

Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009′s rule changes – Formula 1

Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009′s rule changes – Formula 1Charlie Whiting: This was all a result of the work done by the Overtaking Working Group, as it was called, made up of the technical directors of Renault, Ferrari and McLaren, … Continue reading →

Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009′s rule changes – Formula 1

Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009′s rule changes – Formula 1Charlie Whiting: This was all a result of the work done by the Overtaking Working Group, as it was called, made up of the technical directors of Renault, Ferrari and McLaren, … Continue reading →

Fitch Affirms Bank of N.T. Butterfield at ‘A/F1′ – PR Inside

Fitch Affirms Bank of N.T. Butterfield at ‘A/F1′ – PR InsideFitch Ratings has affirmed the long- and short-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) for Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (BNTB). The Rating Outlook remains Stable. A complete list of … Continue reading →

Renault answer 10 questions about KERS – Formula 1

Renault answer 10 questions about KERS – Formula 1It s a system whereby the goal is to store the energy produced under braking in a reservoir (either batteries or flywheel) in order to release it under acceleration. The 2009 technical … Continue reading →

Jarno Trulli Q&A: We need to deliver as a team – Formula 1

Jarno Trulli Q&A: We need to deliver as a team – Formula 1Toyota want to see results this season. And the man under most pressure to produce those results is Jarno Trulli, the Japanese team s veteran driver. If Trulli … Continue reading →