The Lotus E20, the team’s 2012 F1 challenger, has been revealed today by Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean.
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Ferrari F2012 launch – first pictures and video of Ferrari’s 2012 F1 car
2012 F1 cars
Posted onThe first pictures and video of the Ferrari F2012, the team’s 2012 F1 car revealed today in Maranello.
McLaren MP4-27 launch – first pictures of their 2012 F1 car
2012 F1 cars
Posted onMcLaren have launched their 2012 F1 car. The MP4-27 was revealed today at the McLaren Technology Centre.
First Qatari drives for Williams at Losail
2009 F1 season
Posted onHis Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar became the first Qatari to drive an F1 car in a publicity event for Williams at Losail International Circuit. He drove five laps of the circuit in a 2009-specification FW31 and enthused about the experience afterwards: The Williams FW31 is a remarkable vehicle, unlike any other … Continue reading First Qatari drives for Williams at Losail
Toro Rosso STR4 to debut on Wednesday
Posted onToro Rosso’s 2009 car will be given its circuit debut next Wednesday, according to a report in the German specialist press. Auto Motor und Sport claims the STR4, a Ferrari-powered version of the Adrian Newey-designed Red Bull car, is to be shaken down at the Adria circuit in northern Italy on March 4, with Sebastien … Continue reading Toro Rosso STR4 to debut on Wednesday
FIA responds as Honda officially announces withdrawal from F1
2009 F1 season
Posted onHonda president and CEO Takeo Fukui has officially announced the withdrawal of Honda from Formula One.
Meltdown at McLaren: The whole story of Hungary 2007
2007 F1 season
Posted onThe complete story of the Fernando Alonso / Lewis Hamilton / McLaren qualifying scandal at the 2007 Hungarian Grand Prix
F1 news review: Dennis not quitting
Posted onDennis insists he will not quit – Ron Dennis refutes rumours about his future saying he will not step down from McLaren. He apparently held a meeting with the team staff to tell them before flying out to Melbourne. More here. Late start won’t save GP says Ecclestone – The Australian Grand Prix organisers offered … Continue reading F1 news review: Dennis not quitting
New F1 sites for 2008 – F1 Pitlane, GP Week and GP Plus
Posted onOn the eve of the new season a number of new F1 sites have sprung up including F1 Pitlane and GP Week. Here’s a quick look at them.
F1 news review: Lewis Hamilton’s ego
Posted on“Hamilton’s ego got the better of him” – Briatore – Flavio Briatore on Lewis Hamilton: “You need to respect these people behind you – and not only your ego.” Super Aguri confirms new partner and drivers for 2008 season – The sums of money involved have not been declared but Anthony Davidson and Takuma Sato … Continue reading F1 news review: Lewis Hamilton’s ego
F1 news review: Alonso looked at Renault move in March
Posted onIn the F1 news this week Fernando Alonso first approached Flavio Briatore about returning to Renault in March of last year after just one round of the championship. Plus Ralf Schumacher comes clean about his claims of having an F1 seat for 2008, Kimi Raikkonen hints at his eventual retirement, and Bahrain International Circuit takes … Continue reading F1 news review: Alonso looked at Renault move in March
Mosley reiterates Spanish GP threat ahead of test
Posted onMax Mosley has re-affirmed his threat to cancel this year’s two Grands Prix in Spain if there is any repeat of the racist abuse aimed at Lewis Hamilton at the Circuit de Catalunya last week. He has also revealed Hamilton was racially abused by Spanish spectators at the Chinese Grand Prix: Anthony Hamilton told me … Continue reading Mosley reiterates Spanish GP threat ahead of test
Toyota reveal their 2008 F1 car: the TF108
2008 F1 season
Posted onToyota has revealed the car it hopes will achieve the team’s first race victory in its seventh year of competing in F1.
Ferrari and McLaren secrets leaked in FIA document
2007 F1 season
Posted onHighly sensitive Ferrari and McLaren information has been leaked onto the internet in an apparent blunder by the FIA.
McLaren out of ’07 championship and fined $100m
2007 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA have announced that McLaren will not score constructors’ championship points this year and face an unprecedented $100 million fine for their role in the ‘Spygate’ espionage case. However Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso will still be allowed to score points towards the drivers’ championship. McLaren will also not be allowed any constructor’s representatives … Continue reading McLaren out of ’07 championship and fined $100m
Hamilton wins with Raikkonen in pursuit as Alonso pays price for penalty
2007 Hungarian Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton won from pole position in the Hungarian Grand Prix, but it wasn’t the cruise to the flag many people expected. Kimi Raikkonen chased him around every lap of the Hungaroring.
Switzerland ends 52-year motor sport ban
Posted onSwitzerland’s parliament has voted to end the country’s ban on motor racing. It was outlawed in 1955 following the crash in that year’s Le Mans 24 Hours that killed over 80 spectators along with Mercedes driver Pierre Levegh. Time trials have been the only legal form of motor sport since 1955. Five world championship Swiss … Continue reading Switzerland ends 52-year motor sport ban
F1 in the blogs 30: McLaren and Hamilton
Posted onDid McLaren make a mistake by running Lewis Hamilton this year? One blogger thinks so… Plus the French Grand Prix is set to change venues, two world champions argue, and why Nico Rosberg is having a good season.
Monaco Grand Prix 2007 review – One and two finish one-two
2007 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton gave McLaren their second one-two of the year in the Monaco Grand Prix.
F1 in the news 36: Honda faster
Posted onRubens Barrichello reckons Honda have made a significant step forward with their recalcitrant 2007 car. Plus Suzuka is tipped to make a return in 2008, Red Bull will run a special livery at the British Grand Prix, the cars of the turbo era, and more.