Category: Formula 1

UPDATE #3 There were rumors circulating in Shanghai that the second Honda engined team will involve Italy's Daniele Audetto, who was in the paddock on Saturday. Our sources in Japan … Read More

Max Mosley has predicted a "peaceful" solution to Formula One's problems after talks on the future of the sport and a new 2008 Concorde Agreement. Mosley, president of world governing … Read More

The possibility of an even longer formula one calendar for the 2006 season is still very real. And, despite widespread disapproval of Bernie Ecclestone's desire to expand the record-setting '05 … Read More

Ron Dennis says McLaren will not vote against retaining the 'Friday' car rule next season. Although the silver clad camp will no longer be eligible for the bottom-six benefit in … Read More

UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' now. Red Bull GmbH officially announces that following completion of the takeover of the Minardi Formula 1 team on 1st November, the team … Read More

It is perhaps fitting that Jenson Button is not feeling at all well for his hundredth grand prix. Speculation in the Shanghai paddock on Friday suggested that Anthony Davidson, earlier … Read More

There are reports in the German media that the new team principal of the Minardi team – soon to be renamed – the Red Bull Rookie team is going to … Read More

UPDATE David Coulthard has rebuked speculation that F1 retirement might be just 19 or 20 grands prix down the road. The Scottish veteran, 34, has been retained by Red Bull … Read More

Exiting formula one team boss Paul Stoddart may re-emerge in one of motor sport's top jobs, according to paddock speculation. The Australian 'Herald Sun' newspaper reckons Stoddart, who has sold … Read More

Michael Schumacher will probably retire from formula one at the end of the 2008 season, his manager hinted on Tuesday. ''I could be wrong,'' Willi Weber said in a yet … Read More

Some mighty horse power is set to be unleashed on the Shanghai F1 circuit in 2005's grand prix season finale. BAR's Takuma Sato, for example, will have a new and … Read More

There were rumors in Suzuka that the Emirates Airline, which is owned by the ruling family of Dubai, is looking very seriously about a Formula 1 sponsorship deal. This may … Read More

According to Suzuka gossip, Giancarlo Fisichella received a stern dressing-down after ceding Japanese GP victory to Kimi Raikkonen on the last lap. Sources said Renault boss Flavio Briatore slammed his … Read More

The pendulous fight for the future of formula one might be swinging back in Bernie Ecclestone and the FIA's favor. It is reported that, faced with the threatened loss of … Read More

UPDATE #4 See this related rumor which says Suzuki claims to not be involved in the new Honda team and other names are being speculated. 10/08/05 Well-connected sources in the … Read More

UPDATE #2 Robert Kubica's hopes of driving the third Minardi car at Shanghai in a week have taken a hit because the Polish driver has not yet won an FIA … Read More

Ferrari has revealed that they may run an 8 cylinder V10 engine instead of a full V8 for 2006. A regulation designed for lesser funded teams, Ferrari may take advantage … Read More

With Honda's BAR buyout, and Toyota's annual $400m budget, formula one is in danger of turning into a spending war between the Japanese carmakers. Predictably, bosses for the manufacturer-pair shrugged … Read More

The weather Gods were working for Toyota and Ralf Schumacher on Saturday, who put in his lap before front gunners Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and Juan Pablo Montoya were left … Read More