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  • Pirelli to supply 2011 F1 tyres and 107% rule returns in a heap of F1 announcements

    Pirelli to supply 2011 F1 tyres and 107% rule returns in a heap of F1 announcements

    Posted on June 23, 2010 | 1 Comment
    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...

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  • Would a tyre war be good for F1? (Poll)

    Would a tyre war be good for F1? (Poll)

    Posted on April 25, 2010 | 3 Comments
    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...

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  • Teams ordered to modify diffuser holes for Australian GP

    Teams ordered to modify diffuser holes for Australian GP

    Posted on March 19, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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  • FOTA backs ‘Make Roads Safe’ campaign

    FOTA backs ‘Make Roads Safe’ campaign

    Posted on March 19, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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  • Charlie Whiting unable to inspect McLaren’s controversial wing

    Charlie Whiting unable to inspect McLaren’s controversial wing

    Posted on March 6, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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  • No space on the 2010 grid for Stefan GP despite USF1 withdrawal

    No space on the 2010 grid for Stefan GP despite USF1 withdrawal

    Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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  • Ferrari’s latest blog post attacks the FIA and the new teams

    Ferrari’s latest blog post attacks the FIA and the new teams

    Posted on February 23, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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  • Michelin to return to supplying F1′s tyres in 2011?

    Michelin to return to supplying F1′s tyres in 2011?

    Posted on February 20, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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  • What F1 could learn from rallying

    What F1 could learn from rallying

    Posted on February 7, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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  • F1 commision agrees to new rules

    F1 commision agrees to new rules

    Posted on February 2, 2010 | No Comments
    After a ‘highly constructive and positive’ meeting of the Formula One Commission (all the sport’s stakeholders) yesterday, they have agreed to a number of proposed rules. 2010 F1 Season New points system To encourage ‘racing to win’, the comission have agreed to change to the...

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