Peter Sauber insists he is not panicking in terms of signing a major sponsor for the 2010 season. In the wake of BMW’s withdrawal and the 66-year-old founder’s rescue ...
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Ecclestone says 21 races possible in 2011
Bernie Ecclestone on Sunday admitted the F1 calendar could expand to as many as 21 grands prix in 2011. This year, an equal-record 19 races are scheduled, following the ...
Read More »Mercedes developed engine amid ‘freeze’ – Newey
Mercedes worked “very heavily” on its V8 engine despite the rule-protected development freeze. That is the opinion of Adrian Newey, amid reports his F1 employer Red Bull has asked ...
Read More »Renault ‘loans’ F1 team EUR20m – report
Renault could regain ownership of the F1 team that bears its name. A report in the Independent newspaper says the struggling French carmaker has loaned the Enstone based team ...
Read More »No protests against McLaren inlet system
The lingering threat of protests against McLaren’s controversial air inlet innovation has subsided. Despite the opposition and even anger of some rival teams including Red Bull, Renault and Ferrari, ...
Read More »Ecclestone backs return of qualifying rule
Bernie Ecclestone is supportive of the FIA’s efforts to reinstate a 107 per cent qualifying rule in formula one. FIA president Jean Todt this weekend indicated he will push ...
Read More »Engine change for Ferrari’s Massa
Felipe Massa will start Sunday’s season opening Bahrain grand prix by using his second official engine. Each driver is allocated a maximum of eight engines for the entire 19-race ...
Read More »Schumacher might not be title contender – Brawn
Ross Brawn has admitted for the first time that an eighth world championship might be beyond Michael Schumacher’s reach in 2010. After a three year hiatus, the 41-year-old has ...
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