FOTA response not all ‘negative’ – FIA
(GMM) As the F1 crisis nears its zenith, Bernie Ecclestone has warned rebel teams that crossing him could cost them "hundreds of millions of pounds". The eight FOTA teams are … Read More
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(GMM) As the F1 crisis nears its zenith, Bernie Ecclestone has warned rebel teams that crossing him could cost them "hundreds of millions of pounds". The eight FOTA teams are … Read More
On Monday FIA President Max Mosley invited the eight 'rebel' Formula One teams to unconditionally register for the 2010 championship, despite their strong opposition to the budget-capping measures contained in … Read More
Williams technical director Sam Michael shares his thoughts on the team's performance at the Turkish Grand Prix. Q: Are you pleased with the performance of the FW31 around Istanbul Park?SM: … Read More
A fan writes, A letter to FOTA. Dear Sirs. I would like to add my voice to the general call for you not to submit to the FIA and their … Read More
(GMM) As Brawn run away and even Red Bull's Christian Horner admits catching them will be "very difficult", the time has come for other teams to write off their 2009 … Read More
As of today, motorsport and design fans can visit the official Nick Heidfeld website at www.nickheidfeld.com and submit their own design proposals for a helmet to be worn by the … Read More
FOTA not commenting on Mosley letter No team orders yet, Ross Brawn confirms Button dominance 'bad' for F1 – Ecclestone Vettel 'too green for title' – press Piquet smiling despite … Read More
(GMM) Carmelo Ezpeleta could be the figure FOTA turns to if the major formula one teams decide to quit formula one at the end of the year, according to the … Read More
(GMM) F1's reigning world champion has joined other drivers and eight current formula one teams in threatening to quit the FIA world championship at the end of the season. Outspoken … Read More
(GMM) Both Brawn drivers clarified before Sunday's Turkish grand prix that team orders would not be in place, Rubens Barrichello has revealed. The veteran Brazilian, frustrated that teammate Jenson Button's … Read More
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has blamed Turkish officials for the apparent failure of the country's formula one foray. Istanbul Park, having first hosted the grand prix in 2005, boasts highly impressive … Read More
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone watched the Turkish grand prix from his lounge room in London. The F1 chief executive, who is the leaseholder of the Istanbul circuit, was forced to miss … Read More
(GMM) Sir Frank Williams says he is "absolutely, 100 per cent" certain the current formula one crisis will eventually be resolved. The 67-year-old's viewpoint is noteworthy, given his withdrawal from … Read More
UPDATE Crowd attendances were down significantly for the Turkish Grand Prix last weekend. Although the inaugural race of 2005 may have caused hour-long traffic jams on local roads, Istanbul Park … Read More
Jenson Button, Brawn-Mercedes (1st, 1:26:24.848):“I wish I could have had the whole team up there on the podium with me today! This was definitely a victory for us all, everyone … Read More
Drivers: Jenson Button (1st, Brawn-Mercedes, 1h26m24.848s), Mark Webber (2nd, Red Bull-Renault, 1h26m24.848s), Sebastian Vettel (3rd, Red Bull-Renault, 1h26m32.309s). TV UNILATERALSQ: Jenson, on your slow down lap you used the word … Read More
Rubens Barrichello Brawn GP (GMM) Rubens Barrichello has expressed irritation that, while teammate Jenson Button seemingly strolls to the 2009 world championship, the sister Brawn is not proving such a … Read More
Fernando Alonso Renault (GMM) If the Spaniard had not already made it crystal clear, he has stated once again his affection for the famous Italian formula one team Ferrari. The … Read More
Stefano Domenicali Ferrari (GMM) Just before the pitlane opened on Sunday afternoon, wild rumors swept the Istanbul paddock suggesting that the eight FOTA teams were preparing to boycott the Turkish … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) Late on Sunday, it was finally confirmed that Force India has joined Williams in being suspended by the formula one teams association FOTA. We reported earlier that team … Read More
(GMM) FOTA, the formula one teams association, will push to have controversial KERS technology banned ahead of the 2010 season. It is not known if the decision, voted for by … Read More
(GMM) After finishing behind his teammate and in third place in Istanbul on Sunday, Sebastian Vettel made clear his dissatisfaction with his race strategy. The German started from pole position, … Read More
(GMM) Fernando Alonso on Sunday pushed Renault to make urgent changes to the R29 formula one car. With the Enstone built contender in Turkey, the Spaniard finished tenth, while his … Read More
(GMM) Norbert Haug on Sunday said he hopes the Mercedes engine deal with championship leaders Brawn GP will be extended beyond 2009. With permission from the FIA and Force India, … Read More
(GMM) Sir Frank Williams on Sunday firmly nailed his colors to the FIA, backtracking on claims his team has been merely suspended temporarily from the F1 teams' alliance FOTA. Force … Read More