After expressing doubts about the inaugural event less than two weeks ago, Bernie Ecclestone now insists the Korean grand prix “is on”. The FIA’s Charlie Whiting is due to tour ...
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Engine makers want F1 to keep V8s beyond 2012
F1’s engine makers are banding together against the FIA’s plans to introduce a radically new engine formula in 2013. It was previously believed the bulk of the teams backed the ...
Read More »Koreans begin to lay top asphalt on Thursday
Work began on Thursday to lay the final top layer of asphalt at Korea’s new Yeongam circuit. The race organisers only have three days to complete the job before the ...
Read More »Korea to complete track day before FIA inspection
Korea’s new formula one circuit is almost complete, an official of the Yeongam venue has revealed. Speculation has dogged the inaugural event due to construction delays and an unusually late ...
Read More »US GP misses FIA circuit planning deadline
Organisers of the 2012 United States grand prix in Texas have missed a deadline to lodge the design of its circuit with F1’s governing body. Promoter Tavo Hellmund said in ...
Read More »Korean tyre maker Kumho eyes F1
Kumho has signalled its intention to enter formula one in the future. The South Korean tyre marque, despite having no previous F1 experience, is believed to have written a letter ...
Read More »No further delay after Korea GP construction accident
An accident at the site of next month’s inaugural Korean grand prix is not expected to further delay completion of the Yeongam venue. Late on Wednesday, it emerged that a ...
Read More »Singapore team orders discussion postponed until Korea
A meeting to discuss the future of team orders in formula one has been postponed. When the World Motor Sport Council recently met to consider Ferrari’s Hockenheim breach, the matter ...
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