‘Tire’ is Belgian buzzword
The sale of Minardi aside, tires – and their future – were the buzzwords in the Spa Francorchamps paddock on Saturday. The day started off with speculation that Williams and … Read More
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The sale of Minardi aside, tires – and their future – were the buzzwords in the Spa Francorchamps paddock on Saturday. The day started off with speculation that Williams and … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News page for announcement. 08/13/05 We believe that Williams and Michelin are in the final stages of negotiating a … Read More
UPDATE #9 This rumor is now 'fact' with today's announcement that Minardi was sold to Red Bull. See Hot News page. 09/10/05 Sunday at Spa, September the eleventh, could well … Read More
UPDATE Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Joie Chitwood said Friday a statement regarding the future of Formula One's U.S. Grand Prix in Indianapolis will come next week with the distribution of … Read More
The average F1 driver will utter a three-letter word if you ask him what the best circuit in the world is called — 'Spa'. In the Belgian paddock, though, it's … Read More
According to speculation, formula one party animal Kimi Raikkonen has been at it again. McLaren's pace setting Finn, who has already been verbally warned about his alcohol-fuelled escapades by Ron … Read More
Friday's second practice session around the forested Spa Francorchamps circuit was a wash-out when heavy rain made the track completely undriveable and none of the 25 drivers set a time. … Read More
The tobacco companies in Formula 1 appear to be developing new marketing theories around Formula 1 which do not involve the use of branding on Formula 1 cars. The tobacco … Read More
UPDATE Our spies tell us that the French tire company will announce that it will not enter the bidding for a series in which there is a control tire. This … Read More
In its efforts to identify its driver line-up for the 2006 season, Team Jordan today announced it was roping in BAR Honda's Anthony Davidson as a test driver, fuelling speculation … Read More
UPDATE Pierre Dupasquier doubts that Ferrari's 2005 slump will convince the Prancing Horse to dump tire supplier Bridgestone. At any rate, it's not completely certain that Michelin, for whom the … Read More
It is possible that Red Bull could call off the 2005 driver swap and leave Christian Klien in his seat. The Austrian, who was scheduled to once again step aside … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News page for press release. 09/02/05 There are rumors that Hilton Hotels may be on the verge of becoming a … Read More
UPDATE Jenson Button revealed today that talks between himself, BAR and Williams are "going in the right direction" hinting that he might just get to stay at BAR next season. … Read More
Whether Bernie Ecclestone is on side or not, the British grand prix at Silverstone will once again become an endangered species. That is the warning of Chris Aylett, boss of … Read More
F1 pacesetter McLaren has reportedly entered negotiations to switch from Michelin to Ferrari's struggling tire supplier Bridgestone. The Woking based marque, like Red Bull, Williams and Toyota, is the fourth … Read More
With Red Bull apparently contemplating a 'junior' formula one team, so too – it is reported – is McLaren. 'Auto, Motor Und Sport' claims this week that, with the support … Read More
It is worth reporting a passing comment, which appeared in today's Financial Times, which may strike fear into Ferrari hearts down in Maranello. The newspaper was commenting on the launch … Read More
Ferrari spent Tuesday in a 'crisis meeting' at Maranello, the German 'Bild' newspaper claims. The reason, of course, is obvious. Even the most trivial glance at the motor sport section … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. The BMW WilliamsF1 Team confirmed today that Antonio Pizzonia will race for the team at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa- Francorchamps … Read More
If the Istanbul paddock looked a bit empty and sterile a fortnight ago, Formula 1 came back to life with a vengeance in Monza. The paddock itself is an odd … Read More
Anthony Davidson, BAR Honda's test and reserve driver, will be driving a sole Jordan at Silverstone on Tuesday 13 September. The test is very much a one-off, and currently no … Read More
UPDATE We did a bit more investigation on this so-called rumored USA -F1 team and we found a domain registration AmericanSpiritF1.com registered in 2002. Chris James was a co-founder of … Read More
UPDATE Tire supplier Michelin is set to shed at least two, and possibly three, F1 teams next year. The dominant rubber maker, presently with 70 per cent of the grand … Read More
With news that Ferrari and Marlboro had extended their cigarette sponsorship deal, an interesting rumor did the rounds in Sunday's Monza paddock. With tobacco branding now banned not only all … Read More