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Good weather at last in Bahrain Letter invites angry F1 drivers to IndyCar Petrobras rules out '09 Honda/Senna backing USF1 not interested in Honda team bailout F1 overhaul could hurt … Read More
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Good weather at last in Bahrain Letter invites angry F1 drivers to IndyCar Petrobras rules out '09 Honda/Senna backing USF1 not interested in Honda team bailout F1 overhaul could hurt … Read More
(GMM) ING's departure from formula one represents the end of an era for the sport, according to former grand prix driver and Swiss commentator Marc Surer. Following the Dutch bank's … Read More
The ING Renault F1 Team understands completely ING’s decision not to extend its Formula One sponsorship beyond the 2009 season. “During the past three years, the Team and ING have … Read More
Testing resumed today at the Bahrain International Circuit in the middle of the desert. BMW Sauber F1 Team test driver Christian Klien as the fastest man on track. He was … Read More
The CEO of Formula One Management (FOM) Bernie Ecclestone has said he will do everything in his power to ensure a re-named Honda team will be able to compete in … Read More
Remember the $100-million fine the FIA imposed on the McLaren-Mercedes Formula One team in 2007 for the team's involvement in the Ferrari spy scandal? Of that money, $50,000 will go … Read More
ING to pull out of F1 at end of 2009 US team eyes Danica Patrick for F1 seat Pressure on Stewart to relinquish RBS role Bell 'satisfied' with new Renault … Read More
UPDATE #3 This rumor is now downgraded to 'speculation' today. With less than six weeks to go until the start of the season, speculation regarding the future of the Brackley-based … Read More
After a shaky start to their pre-season running at Portimão in January, Renault are confident that they have improved considerably this week in Jerez, even though Fernando Alonso and Nelson … Read More
(GMM) The outfit currently known as Honda is facing a 10-day countdown to survival, amid rumours Bernie Ecclestone may be willing to invest in the Brackley based squad. It was … Read More
UPDATE #5 Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has given preliminary backing to the idea of holding a grand prix in Rome, the man behind the proposal has said. "We … Read More
Work continues to get Donington Park ready to host the 2010 British GP with the iconic Dunlop Bridge being dismantled on Thursday. The bridge, which is widely linked with the … Read More
After two days of wind and sand, the action finally got back underway for the final day of the week in Sakhir today, with Ferrari, BMW Sauber and Toyota getting … Read More
Toro Rosso Ferrari said farewell to STR3 today as the car completed its final test session, having served the team since its race debut in Monte Carlo last year. In … Read More
UPDATE Here are some photos of Michael Schumacher's crash this week. He was lucky. 02/11/09 This wasn't the first time Schumacher has gone down Retired seven-times Formula One world champion … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) The group test organized at Bahrain will not be extended to include Saturday and Sunday. Following the disruptive sandstorms in the island Kingdom this week, BMW-Sauber and Toyota … Read More
(GMM) Mark Webber is positive but cautious as Red Bull's 2009 car impresses the formula one world. The Australian, back at the wheel of the RB5 on Friday following his … Read More
According to reports in Autosport, Takuma Sato has definitely not given up on his desire to remain in the Formula One championship after being passed over by Toro Rosso for … Read More
Heikki Kovalainen Heikki Kovalainen managed to get his first outing in the newly launched McLaren this week after the first test of the season in Portugal was rained out last … Read More
Niki Lauda Three-time world champion Niki Lauda believes Formula One has taken the steps necessary to make it through the financial crisis but has little time for the new KERS … Read More
Formula One driver Anthony Davidson joins BBC Radio 5 Live's Formula One commentary team for the 2009 season, providing the inside track from a driver's perspective. The 5 Live commentary … Read More
Alonso positive despite R29 concerns Renault unlikely for title tilt – de la Rosa Red Bull wants fourth or fifth in 2009 Kubica wants to lose weight again Teams already … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) Sebastian Vettel could be among the three drivers who have broken ranks and paid for their mandatory 2009 Superlicense credentials, according to reports in the German press. The … Read More
World champion Lewis Hamilton enjoyed a confidence-boosting, warm-weather drive in his 2009 McLaren on Thursday while title rivals Ferrari were bogged down in a Middle East sandstorm. The British driver … Read More
Fernando Alonso has been the slowest of the morning’s F1 drivers at the Jerez circuit. The Spaniard, who has taken over today from Nelson Piquet Jr for the testing of … Read More