Monthly Archives: March 2009

Toyota staying the course in F1 racing – Arizona Daily Star

Toyota staying the course in F1 racing – Arizona Daily StarTOKYO Japanese automaker Toyota has big ambitions for the upcoming Formula One and NASCAR seasons, regardless of the global economic slowdown. Joe Gibbs Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing and Red Bull … Continue reading →

Toyota staying the course in Formula 1 racing – CNN Sports Illustrated

Toyota staying the course in Formula 1 racing – CNN Sports IllustratedTOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Toyota has big ambitions for the upcoming Formula One season, regardless of the global economic slowdown. While Japanese rival Honda withdrew from F1 in … Continue reading →

FIA loses battle over F1 rules – West Online

FIA loses battle over F1 rules – West OnlineStick-in-the-muds worked themselves into a lather over Formula One’s planned reforms – proof, if nothing else, that even in the fast lane, tradition can still be a drag. And finally, in a … Continue reading →

F1′s new rules could make for better racing – PR Inside

F1′s new rules could make for better racing – PR InsidePARIS (AP) – Stick-in-the-muds are working themselves into a needless lather over Formula One’s new reforms _ proof, if nothing else, that even in the fast lane, tradition can still … Continue reading →

Williams set fastest F1 test time – BBC Sport

Williams set fastest F1 test time – BBC Sport“We have put over 8,000 km on the FW31 (car) in the last two months and, while there are always areas that require attention, reliability has been good,” said Williams technical director … Continue reading →

Williams set fastest F1 test time – BBC Sport

Williams set fastest F1 test time – BBC Sport“We have put over 8,000 km on the FW31 (car) in the last two months and, while there are always areas that require attention, reliability has been good,” said Williams technical director … Continue reading →

Exclusive Franz Tost Q&A – Toro Rosso in bullish mood – Formula 1

Exclusive Franz Tost Q&A – Toro Rosso in bullish mood – Formula 1Toro Rosso were the surprise package of 2008. The whole chemistry of the Faenza squad worked perfectly: a reasonable car, a streamlined team, a reliable technical partner in … Continue reading →

Exclusive Franz Tost Q&A – Toro Rosso in bullish mood – Formula 1

Exclusive Franz Tost Q&A – Toro Rosso in bullish mood – Formula 1Toro Rosso were the surprise package of 2008. The whole chemistry of the Faenza squad worked perfectly: a reasonable car, a streamlined team, a reliable technical partner in … Continue reading →

Teams to get technical freedom in exchange for $30m cost cap – Formula 1

Teams to get technical freedom in exchange for $30m cost cap – Formula 1The FIA has announced that from 2010, teams will be allowed more technical freedom if they agree to a cost cap of $30million, to cover expenditure of … Continue reading →

Motor Racing: Winning names for Singapore F1 Marina Bay Circuit – Channel NewsAsia

Motor Racing: Winning names for Singapore F1 Marina Bay Circuit – Channel NewsAsiaSINGAPORE: The names “Sheares”, “Memorial” and “Singapore Sling” will be on the tip of Formula 1 fans’ tongues in Singapore and around the world come September, at the … Continue reading →

Jerez day four – Kovalainen heads two-car field – Formula 1

Jerez day four – Kovalainen heads two-car field – Formula 1With just McLaren and Williams still testing at Jerez, it was the former s Heikki Kovalainen who set the pace at the Spanish circuit on Wednesday. Kovalainen s best time … Continue reading →

Toyota staying the course in Formula 1 racing – CNN Sports Illustrated

Toyota staying the course in Formula 1 racing – CNN Sports IllustratedTOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Toyota has big ambitions for the upcoming Formula One season, regardless of the global economic slowdown. While Japanese rival Honda withdrew from F1 in … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/Check out the latest news from Formula One’s teams and drivers, and take a look at the results from recent races. Includes links and games. Stefano Domenicali: Ferrari focused on reliability – Formula 1Stefano Domenicali: Over the … Continue reading →

Formula One: Wins not points to decide F1 title – ABS-CBN

Formula One: Wins not points to decide F1 title – ABS-CBNPARIS – Formula One chiefs ruled on Tuesday that as of this season the coveted drivers’ championship title will be awarded to the driver who wins the most races, and … Continue reading →

Brawn GP becomes official – Crash.net

Brawn GP becomes official – Crash.netBrawn GP has been granted permission for its name change to become official by the FIA. The team, which has been born from the ashes of the Honda Racing F1 team, revealed its new name … Continue reading →

Brawn could be sensation of the F1 season – Reuters – Guardian Unlimited

Brawn could be sensation of the F1 season – Reuters – Guardian UnlimitedLONDON, March 17 (Reuters) – The new Brawn GP team will be the revelation of the Formula One season if the heirs to Honda are as fast on … Continue reading →

Theissen: BMW committed to F1 – espnstar.com

Theissen: BMW committed to F1 – espnstar.comBMW Motorsport director Mario Theissen says Formula One is the heartbeat of the company and will continue to be so. Theissen’s positive vibe comes after Toyota team principal Tadashi Yamashina revealed over the weekend … Continue reading →

Brawn could be sensation of the F1 season – Reuters – Guardian Unlimited

Brawn could be sensation of the F1 season – Reuters – Guardian UnlimitedLONDON, March 17 (Reuters) – The new Brawn GP team will be the revelation of the Formula One season if the heirs to Honda are as fast on … Continue reading →

Give V8 a swerve if you want to be an F1 star: Webber – West Online

Give V8 a swerve if you want to be an F1 star: Webber – West OnlineMark Webber says other Australians could be successful in Formula One but would have to avoid the easier option of V8 Supercars. The Red Bull … Continue reading →

Fitch Confirms Panama City-Bay County (Florida) Airport Facil CP Notes – PR Inside

Fitch Confirms Panama City-Bay County (Florida) Airport Facil CP Notes – PR InsideFitch Ratings confirms the ‘F1′ rating assigned to the Panama City-Bay County, Florida, Airport and Industrial District Airport Facilities commercial paper notes (CP Program), consisting of series A … Continue reading →

Felipe Massa Q&A: Brawn threat is genuine – Formula 1

Felipe Massa Q&A: Brawn threat is genuine – Formula 1Ferrari have looked quick and consistent throughout winter testing and Felipe Massa is going into the new season with high hopes that 2009 could be his year. According to the Brazilian, … Continue reading →

NZ teen waiting on F1 green light – Stuff

NZ teen waiting on F1 green light – StuffALMOST THERE: NZ teen Brendon Hartley is one stage away from securing a role in this year’s Formula One championship. New Zealand motor-racing prodigy Brendon Hartley has been named as the reserve … Continue reading →

F1′s Best Ever: Schumacher, Probably, Or Maybe Senna, Or Clark Or – Bleacherreport.com

F1′s Best Ever: Schumacher, Probably, Or Maybe Senna, Or Clark Or – Bleacherreport.comFormula One. The very name conjures up images of speed, danger, money, jet setting lifestyle and playboy drivers. It is the very pinnacle of motorsport and every schoolboy … Continue reading →

Toyota ‘had doubts’ about its F1 future – Autosport.com

Toyota ‘had doubts’ about its F1 future – Autosport.comToyota team principal Tadashi Yamashina has revealed that he had to battle to keep the company in Formula 1 this season. The Japanese car giant posted its first ever operating loss in … Continue reading →

Upcoming Events – PaddockTalk

Upcoming Events – PaddockTalkHonda Motor Company Limited and Ross Brawn are pleased to confirm that they have reached agreement to secure the future of the former Honda Racing F1 Team. With immediate effect, Honda will pass ownership to Ross Brawn, … Continue reading →