Paddock News from Silverstone
The FIA published the results of a survey it conducted among race fans to see what they wanted Formula 1 to be like in the future. As the championship reached … Read More
Category: Formula 1
Webber to miss test
Mark Webber will sit out this week's Jerez test session in order to give the burns he suffered in the French GP time to heal. Webber sustained a large burn … Read More
Mosley and Dennis secret meeting
The debacle at Indianapolis and the subsequent FIA World Council meeting and penalty have done nothing to improve the already-strained relationship between the Formula 1 team bosses and FIA President … Read More
F1 could implement push-to-pass
With Champ Car's successful push-to-pass button loved by all, F1 may implement its version in the not too distant future as a compromise to the FIA's proposed lower-tech F1 car. … Read More
BAR Honda reveal Sato miscue
Takuma Sato was running through the usual pre-grid program at the start of the British GP when he inadvertently pressed the engine kill switch on the BAR Honda's steering wheel, … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Toyota 'no' to WilliamsV8s to debut'Ferrari disaster!'Button's a winnerTalks hint at F1 peaceKimi's 'work harder' pleaBernie back on Brit GP attackWin 'unlikely' – ButtonTitle fight to heat upFlav denies Fisi … Read More
McLaren to shut out Alonso rest of year
McLaren have warned Renault that they should not expect Formula One title favorite Fernando Alonso to win another race this season. McLaren chief executive Martin Whitmarsh told reporters after Juan … Read More
Button to Ferrari, Williams or BAR
Jenson Button could move to Ferrari in an $18-million deal if rumors in Silverstone can be believed. "I read that this morning as well. A nice piece," he grinned when … Read More
Schu takes off-track pounding
Michael Schumacher is rumored to have taken another pounding by his on-track rivals in a drivers' meeting at Silverstone. The world champion, effectively a secluded opinion after the Indy farce, … Read More
Jordan seal engine deal
Formula One team Jordan, to be renamed 'Midland' next year, has sealed a 2006 engine deal. Team boss Colin Kolles said the lid would be lifted 'very soon,' and maybe … Read More
Prodrive eyes F1
David Richards has ruled himself out of contention as Max Mosley's possible FIA successor. The former BAR boss, owner of the Prodrive company, rejected media reports suggesting he is the … Read More
Pantano again eyes Champ Car
Autosport-Atlas reports that Super Nova driver Giorgio Pantano says he will be looking towards America for his future, after signing with a personal management contract with team boss David Sears. … Read More
Massa – BMW or Ferrari?
BMW or Ferrari? It's not a bad toss-up to contend with for Brazilian speedster Felipe Massa. The 24-year-old admitted in England that, should an increasingly gloomy Rubens Barrichello leave Ferrari … Read More
Will Honda buy all of BAT?
Hearing that Honda is balking at absorbing the 55% of BAR still owned by BAT. With tobacco advertising banned soon, BAT has no desire to stay in F1. If the … Read More
Hyundai to badge Cosworth
Hearing that Hyundai is talking to Cosworth about badging their new V8 F1 engine. If true it is rather ironic because we heard Honda did not want to compete against … Read More
Will British GP be postponed or cancelled?
UPDATE The organizers of the British Grand Prix will come up with stronger safety measures while preparing for the race on Sunday. This comes as a result of today's explosions … Read More
New Sauber/BMW era already underway
According to our spies in France report, on the Monday and Tuesday before the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours, BMW Motorsport director Mario Theissen visited the Hinwil factory for the … Read More
2005 last year for Spa
Word in Europe is that 2005 may be the last year that F1 races at Spa. Bernie wants to cut out a race or two from the schedule and Spa … Read More
British GP could be wet
The early weather forecast in Northamptonshire for Sunday's British GP for Friday through to race day on July 10th says an overcast weekend – with a persistent threat of showers … Read More
What does it all mean?
With F1 in a shambles and headed for an inevitable split that will see the manufacturers start their own series, leaving Bernie Ecclestone, Max Mosley and Ferrari on the outside … Read More
F1 on brink of split
UPDATE Formula One teetered on the brink of total chaos at the recent meeting of the FIA world council. Britain's 'The Times' newspaper claims that the seven Michelin teams 'were … Read More
Williams to get Cosworth or Honda power
UPDATE #3 Williams is in talks with several potential suppliers – believed to be Honda, Toyota and Cosworth – but Mark Webber has stressed the need for manufacturer backing if … Read More
Conspiracy Theory
UPDATE #2 Still further toward our Conspiracy Theory, It has never been properly explained what happened on the morning of the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis. Indianapolis Motor Speedway … Read More
Todt says teams want Mosley out
Ferrari team boss Jean Todt thinks there is an ongoing campaign in the Formula 1 paddock to force the resignation of FIA president Max Mosley following the USGP debacle. Mosley … Read More
Bourdais to attend French GP…..why?
UPDATE We are upgrading this rumor to 'fact.' Make no mistake about it, Bourdais wants a shot at F1. Bourdais believes he has the talent and the experience to become … Read More