Sebastian Vettel has revealed he is no fan of KERS or F1’s planned switch to a four-cylinder engine format in 2013. Asked by the sport’s official website which current regulations ...
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Red Bull wing flex not illegal – Whiting
Charlie Whiting has dismissed fears Red Bull could fall afoul F1’s rules prohibiting flexible aerodynamic components. As was the case in 2010, the dominant team has again been accused of ...
Read More »Fallout continues after costly Sauber blunder
After Sauber’s Melbourne disqualification, angry fans have demanded to know why the C20 was cleared to drive all weekend with an illegal wing. Team owner Peter Sauber has said the ...
Read More »FIA glitch grounded Barrichello’s wing in Aus
An FIA glitch marred the start of Rubens Barrichello’s Australian grand prix, Williams has revealed. Immediately after the Melbourne race, the British team said the Brazilian driver had “problems with ...
Read More »107pc rule to keep slow cars ‘out’ in 2011 – Whiting
Hispania will be excluded from more grands prix in 2011 if the struggling Spanish team does not up its pace. That is the suggestion of FIA race director Charlie Whiting, ...
Read More »Stewards say no to HRT 107pc rule exemption
HRT applied for an exemption from the 107 pc qualifying rule in Australia but it was thrown out by FIA stewards. “Our times were not good enough, but given the ...
Read More »Engine makers not backing Ecclestone’s 2013 opposition
At least two of the four engine manufacturers in formula one are not backing Bernie Ecclestone’s push to repeal the new rules for 2013. The FIA has announced a more ...
Read More »FIA considers banning high noses for safety
The FIA is looking into banning the high noses that have become commonplace in formula one car design. A report on the Spanish website motor21.com said the move would be ...
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