Despite much protest, every driver in the top ten has been told that they do have to start today’s Belgian Grand Prix on the same set of tyres they set their qualifying time on yesteday, despite severe blistering on their Pirelli rubber. Earlier on the FIA told the teams that they could start on different [...]
As we have expected for a while, it has been confirmed that Pirelli will supply Formula 1′s tyres in 2011. This is just one of decisions taken at the World Motor Sport Council meeting that took place today in Geneva. Other big changes include the inclusion of the 107% rule from 2011 and Renault’s reserve [...]
With Bridgestone adamant they are leaving the sport at the end of this year, and the likes of Pirelli and Avon adding their names to the list of those who want to supply Formula 1′s tyres in 2011, a return to a tyre war grows ever more likely, but would it be good for the [...]
McLaren, Mercedes and two other teams have been ordered to adjust their double-diffusers after the FIA closed a loophole that had been exploited. Article 3.12.7 of the 2010 technical regulations states that: ”a single break in the surface is permitted solely to allow the minimum required access for the device referred to in Article 5.15. [supposed [...]
The Formula One Team’s Association (FOTA) have announced that for the forthcoming Australian Grand Prix, every car run by its member teams will carry a ‘Make Roads Safe’ logo, to show full support to the campaign led by the FIA. The Williams FW32 carried the ‘Make Roads Safe’ logo on its endplates at the Bahrain Grand [...]
Charlie Whiting, head of F1 technical department did not inspect the McLaren rear wing as expected today. It is understood that Whiting’s flight from Brazil were delayed and this is why the proceedings did not take place. Reports came about after Red Bull Renault team boss Christian Horner and Ferrari were seeking clarification from the FIA [...]
The FIA have confirmed in a press release that USF1 have indicated they will not be in a position to participate in this year’s F1 season, and that it is not possible for a replacement team to be entered. The press release read: “The USF1 Team have indicated that they will not be in a [...]
Ferrari has unleashed a relentless and scathing rage against the changing landscape of Formula One, on the team’s official website. It was so impassioned and contained a plethora of hyperbole that at times it was comical: “The thirteenth team, USF1, appears to have gone into hiding in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the dismay of those like [...]
Bridgestone have announced they are leaving F1 at the end of the 2010 season, meaning that a new tyre supplier must be found. However, it seems like we may already have a strong case for Michelin returning to F1 in 2011 for the first time since they left in 2006, leaving Bridgestone as the sole [...]
When I was sat, earlier on today watching the World Rally Championship season preview on Dave, seeing all the drivers having discussions with their fans, and signing caps etc, it got me thinking about how, in some respects, rallying is so much better than Formula 1. In Formula 1, everything is so corporate, with the [...]
