Gerhard Berger has refused to join those critical of Ferrari’s strategy mistake that cost Fernando Alonso his third drivers’ title in 2010. Sections of the Italian press as well as ...
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Ferrari confirms Badoer leaving as test driver
Ferrari has confirmed that 2010 was Luca Badoer’s last year as test driver. The almost 40-year-old Italian has been in the role since the late 90s, reportedly accumulating more than ...
Read More »Ecclestone appoints successor for retiring McNally
Bernie Ecclestone has appointed a successor for the retiring Paddy McNally. Entrepreneur McNally, also a director of the sport, heads the lucrative trackside advertising company Allsport, which also runs the ...
Read More »Renault pays Piquets and apologises for ‘crashgate’
Renault has apologised to Nelson Piquet and his father and promised to pay them “substantial” compensation. The move could be the final act in the ‘crashgate’ scandal that gripped formula ...
Read More »BRDC says Silverstone development reports ‘poppycock’
Reports that Bernie Ecclestone might bail out Silverstone are “poppycock and mischief-making”, according to sources at the circuit-owning British Racing Drivers’ Club. Rumours have indicated that the BRDC is running ...
Read More »De la Rosa could return as McLaren tester
Returning to his test and reserve role at McLaren is reportedly Pedro de la Rosa’s ‘plan B’ for the 2011 season. Although earlier linked with HRT for next season, the ...
Read More »Mercedes pit crew fastest in 2010 – analysis
The team did not field the best car in 2010 but Mercedes’ pit crew was the fastest in pitlane. An analysis by Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport showed that the ...
Read More »World Cup chief urges Belgium to keep grand prix
The fact Belgium did not win its bid for the 2018 World Cup could be a blessing in disguise for fans of the historic F1 race at Spa-Francorchamps. Spa’s grand ...
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