Jean Todt does not sound confident about formula one’s return to America. A ten-year contract for a race at a purpose-built circuit in Austin, Texas, was signed recently with F1 ...
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Whitmarsh backs Todt’s non-reaction to Alonso outburst
Martin Whitmarsh has backed the FIA’s decision to take no action against Fernando Alonso. In the immediate aftermath of last Sunday’s European grand prix, the enraged Ferrari driver accused the ...
Read More »Italian body CSAI backs Ferrari’s Valencia complaints
Italy’s motor racing sanctioning body has backed Ferrari’s raging complaint about the outcome of the European grand prix. Maranello based Ferrari has argued loudly that the credibility of the sport ...
Read More »2011 ‘proximity wing’ rule not set in stone
Plans for adjustable ‘proximity’ rear wings next year are not set in stone, according to FOTA chairman Martin Whitmarsh. The idea, giving chasing drivers the ability to reduce drag and ...
Read More »Valencia eyes changes to improve overtaking
Changes to the layout of Valencia’s street circuit could be made prior to F1’s return next year. After last weekend’s third consecutive running of the European grand prix in the ...
Read More »Spanish press toys with English Hamilton quote
A mischievous Spanish press is ramping up the acrimony between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. Earlier this week, after Alonso had accused the FIA of manipulating the outcome of the ...
Read More »FIA, teams, plan meetings to address controversies
Meetings have been arranged to address the issues that arose after Sunday’s European grand prix. Fernando Alonso and Ferrari were furious when a mere and late drive-through penalty for Lewis ...
Read More »Contrite Alonso backs down on ‘manipulation’ claim
Fernando Alonso says he is no longer angry after reacting furiously to the outcome of Sunday’s European grand prix. Insiders suggested the Ferrari driver had risked sanctions for questioning the ...
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