With only a few days until the F1 circus fires up in the troubled state of Bahrain we sympathise with Nico Rosberg that he’s not really had the chance to celebrate in his maiden grand prix win in the manner it deserves. Maybe, in a moment of down time, he can check in to AUSmotive […]
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Ingo Speich, a fund manager from the Daimler shareholder Union Investment, has called on Mercedes to quit Formula One. According to Speich the three-pointed star has lost ground to its closest rivals Audi and BMW, “Mercedes is no longer the measure of all things in the premium sector,” he told Die Presse. Speich aired his […]
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2012 F1 testing calendar
With the official unveilings of new F1 cars taking place it’s a timely reminder that official pre-season testing starts later this week at Jerez, in Spain. In-season testing returns in 2012, but it has come at the expense of a pre-season slot. That means the teams have less time to prepare before the season kicks […]
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2012 Formula One calendar confirmed
Australia will host the first F1 race of 2012 on 18 March, following confirmation of next year’s calendar by the FIA. As expected the Turkish Grand Prix has been scrapped and there will be a total of six back-to-back races. The controversy over the Bahrain Grand Prix appears to have been settled and it will […]
Revisions to the 2012 Formula One calendar will see the Australian Grand Prix host the opening race next year Autosport reports. The expected changes follow news that Bernie has got his red pen out and started to fiddle with the dates due to lingering safety concerns in Bahrain. It’s now thought the Bahrain Grand Prix […]
As we reported yesterday Hispania Racing Team has been sold. But in typical F1-style twist not to who we thought. It had been reported by Spanish media that HRT would be sold to a Japanese investment firm. We now know that Spanish investment group, Thesan Capital, had the loot and used it to ink a […]
Another commanding display when it mattered most has seen Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing) claim his second Grand Prix victory of the year in Malaysia today. Most pundits wouldn’t have been surprised by first place, but seeing Jenson Button (McLaren) and Nick Heidfeld (Renault) take the minor placing probably raised a few eyebrows. The Red […]
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2011 Formula One calendar
First filed 20 February. A couple of weeks ago the FIA released an updated calendar for the 2011 Formula One season incorporating starting times for each race. You can check out the full list after the break. Obviously, doubts remain over the running of the Bahrain Grand Prix; could Melbourne see the opening race of […]
McLaren has officially lifted the wraps of its new MP4-12C supercar. There’s a monster press release available after the break, but to get to the point the key performance numbers are listed below: Engine: 3799cc V8 twin turbo Valvetrain: 32-valve, DOHC, dual VVT Transmission: 7 Speed SSG with Pre-Cog Power: 600PS (592bhp) at 7,000 rpm […]
Following Robert Kubica’s recent accident, which may cost the Pole his F1 career and will almost certainly see him out of F1 for 2011, Lotus Renault GP is in need of a replacement driver. And quite soon with the next test window opening in Jerez tonight (Australian time). With five reserve drivers on their roster—yes, […]
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Force India unveils 2011 F1 car
Force India became the final team to launch its 2011 Formula Challenger overnight when it released these images of the new VJM04. Cast your minds back to 1991 and you’ll see the Force India team started life as Eddie Jordan’s plaything. The Jordan team went through a few iterations before falling into the seemingly secure […]
First filed 6 February. News has come through that Lotus Renault GP driver Robert Kubica was injured in a rally accident earlier today. Internet rumour has detailed varying degrees of injury for 26-year-old Kubica and while we don’t have any confirmed details it is known he is currently under observation in hospital and we believe […]