As reported earlier this year, the ‘DRS’ overtaking system will be banned completely at Spa-Francorchamps’ fearsome Eau Rouge this weekend. The BBC on Monday night reported that the governing FIA ...
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Todt happy with Interlagos safety for F1 finale
Jean Todt insists he is happy with the safety of Brazil’s formula one circuit at Interlagos. Following recent stock car fatalities at the Sao Paulo venue’s high speed Cafe corner, ...
Read More »Delhi circuit ‘not 100pc ready’ for F1 – Mallya
Vijay Mallya has admitted the new Buddh circuit in New Delhi might not be completed by the time of October’s inaugural Indian grand prix. But the billionaire, India’s FIA representative ...
Read More »Gilles Simon appointment ‘not very correct’ – Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted F1 engine makers are right to be concerned about Gilles Simon’s appointment by the new 2014 supplier Pure. Pure, headed by former BAR founder Craig Pollock, ...
Read More »Brawn hails F1 hiatus as ‘best ever idea’
Ross Brawn has hailed F1’s August hiatus. In the month-long gap between Hungary and Spa, team factories must close for a mandatory two-week period, with even email systems needing to ...
Read More »F1 return for Mexico ‘being studied’ – Slim
Carlos Slim Domit has confirmed efforts to revive the Mexican grand prix. On a visit to Mexico last week, and before touring the Hermanos Rodriguez circuit, FIA president Jean Todt ...
Read More »FIA to approve India track this month
F1’s governing body will inspect the new Indian grand prix venue at the end of August. The Buddh circuit near New Delhi is nearing completion ahead of its inaugural formula ...
Read More »Race delay is big help for 2012 US GP
A delayed US grand prix next year could be a sigh of relief for more than one reason. Officially, it is believed the organisers requested the date change from June ...
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