Monthly Archives: February 2009

motor racing f1 – Buenos Aires HeraldEcclestone would have lost under medals plan LONDON Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone would have lost out if his plan to decide the title with Olympic-style medals had been in place when he was … Continue reading →

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F1 seeks further cost cuts by 2010 – ninemsnThe governing body of Formula One wants to implement further cost-cutting savings by 2010 with teams running on a $US64 million ($A99.64 million) budget. FIA sent all teams a detailed document proposing … Continue reading →

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F1 wants further cost cuts by 2010 – Buenos Aires HeraldLONDON The governing body of Formula One wants to implement further cost-cutting savings by 2010 with teams running on a 50 million euros (64 million dollars) budget. FIA sent all … Continue reading →

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The Edge of the World: How the Rule of Three Can Save F1 – Bleacherreport.comI’m not entirely convinced that mariners of old really believed there was a distinct edge to the world, over which they might plunge, but I find … Continue reading →

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EXCLUSIVE Senna wants F1 drive on talent, not money – Crash.netHis Formula 1 ambitions for 2009 may have taken something of a hit following Honda’s shock announcement late last year that it was to withdraw from competition with immediate effect, … Continue reading →

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Three turns at F1 circuit along Marina Bay set to be named – Channel NewsAsiaSINGAPORE: Ayrton Senna. Alberto Ascari. Jim Clark. All of them Formula 1 world champions, all speed demons immortalised at some of the world s most famous … Continue reading →

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Force India on track for March debut – Formula 1Although their rivals are already tweaking their new cars after testing last week, Force India are yet to unveil their 2009 challenger. But on Friday the team revealed that they are … Continue reading →

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New F1 team set for 2010 Made in USA? – Crash.netDespite the fact that motorsport worldwide is reeling from the current global credit crunch, it has been revealed that a new Formula 1 team could be set to take to … Continue reading →

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2009 regulation changes – rear diffuser – Formula 1As part of the package of aero changes designed to reduce downforce for 2009, the diffuser has undergone quite complex modifications. Moves to create a more standardised shape have removed the difference … Continue reading →

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New F1 team set for 2010 Made in USA? – Crash.netDespite the fact that motorsport worldwide is reeling from the current global credit crunch, it has been revealed that a new Formula 1 team could be set to take to … Continue reading →

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Revised: Fitch Rates Fresno JPFA’s (California) $47.7MM Lease Revs ‘A – PR InsideThis is a revision of a release issued yesterday. It removes information on the implied GOs from the headline. Fitch Ratings assigns an ‘A+’ rating to City of … Continue reading →

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The Edge of the World: How the Rule of Three Can Save F1 – Bleacherreport.comI’m not entirely convinced that mariners of old really believed there was a distinct edge to the world, over which they might plunge, but I find … Continue reading →

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Williams FW31 – rear diffuser design – Formula 1Like engine suppliers Toyota’s, Williams’ interpretation of the revised diffuser regulations is highly innovative. Much of the diffuser’s central section is actually lower than the outer sections. However, clever shaping of the … Continue reading →

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McLaren pay tribute to former boss Mayer – Formula 1Teddy Mayer, former McLaren team principal and one of the original founders of the team along with Bruce McLaren in 1963, has passed away. Mayer, who died on Friday, was 73. … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Ron Dennis interview – the F1 love affair continues – Formula 1When Ron Dennis announced his decision to step down as McLaren team principal at the launch of the team s new car earlier this month, it came as … Continue reading →

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McLaren principal Teddy Mayer dies at 73 – ThatsRacin.comWOKING, England – Teddy Mayer, who helped build McLaren into a Formula One powerhouse, has died. He was 73. McLaren team principal Ron Dennis said Mayer, an American who had lived in … Continue reading →

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The Edge of the World: How the Rule of Three Can Save F1 – Bleacherreport.comI’m not entirely convinced that mariners of old really believed there was a distinct edge to the world, over which they might plunge, but I find … Continue reading →

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Deadline? What deadline? – GrandPrix.comThe signs are increasingly suggesting that Honda is working on a management buyout of the Honda Racing F1 team and that the end of January deadline for completing the deal is really not that important as … Continue reading →

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Surprise! The New F1 Cars Aren’t Ugly – WiredGrand Prix auto racing is the pinnacle of motorsports. Nowhere are the cars so technologically advanced or success so dependent upon talent, bravery and money. Lots and lots of money. Hundreds of … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Deadline? What deadline? – GrandPrix.comThe signs are increasingly suggesting that Honda is working on a management buyout of the Honda Racing F1 team and that the end of January deadline for completing the deal is really not that important as … Continue reading →

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Medals take the gloss off Bernie – The SunFORMULA 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone would have lost out if his plan to decide the title with Olympic-style medals had been in place when he was a team boss. The sport s … Continue reading →

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2009 regulation changes – rear diffuser – Formula 1As part of the package of aero changes designed to reduce downforce for 2009, the diffuser has undergone quite complex modifications. Moves to create a more standardised shape have removed the difference … Continue reading →

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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 →

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New safety car rules for 2009 – Formula 1FIA race director Charlie Whiting has confirmed that the safety car rules have been altered for the 2009 season. The previous regulations, which saw the pit lane closed for a period of … Continue reading →

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