Virgin Racing reveals 2010 F1 car
Virgin VR-01 The launch of Virgin's 2010 car ended in disappointment on Wednesday, when the live online video stream failed to materialize. Technical problems meant the online event was watched … Read More
Month: February 2010
Latest F1 news in brief
More than 15,000 to flock to Valencia for Alonso debut Williams doubts rivals exploiting low fuel in testing Schu 'more precise' than 2009 drivers – Brawn Schu has lunch with … Read More
RWR names Parrott
Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR) announced today that standout veteran crew chief, Brad Parrott, will lead Brendan Gaughan and RWR’s No. 62 team in the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series. … Read More
Red Bull to launch in Jerez
2009 championship runner-up team Red Bull Racing has confirmed that it will be launching its new car, the RB6, to coincide with the start of Jerez testing next Wednesday. Drivers … Read More
Q&A de la Rosa gets his break
After years of teams favoring youth over experience, mature drivers are back in fashion for 2010, as limits on testing boosts the value of the older generation. Forty one year-old … Read More
Visibility problems for Nico
After completing the initial set-up work with the MGP W01 yesterday morning, Nico had a productive day focusing on long runs which saw him cover a race distance mileage over … Read More
Stefan GP plans to test in Portugal
Stefan GP, the Serbian outfit which hopes to be on this year's grid, has announced via a statement on its website that it will be testing its Formula 1 car … Read More
Valencia Testing Day two report
VALENCIA TEST – DAY TWO Date Tuesday 2 February Track Circuito de la Comunidad Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Driver Nico Rosberg No of Laps 119 laps Best Lap Time 01:12.899 Kilometers … Read More
Bernard named new IRL CEO
Randy Bernard, longtime CEO of Professional Bull Riders, Inc., has been named CEO of the Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights. … Read More
Carlos Contreras gets Truck ride for Daytona
Carlos Contreras, who was the first Hispanic driver to run full time in one of the three NASCAR national touring series, will attempt to qualify for the season-opening Camping World … Read More
Kasey’s Korner Ticket Package for Infineon
Infineon Raceway has created the perfect ticket package for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Father’s Day, June 20. Not only will you get two reserved-seat … Read More
Red Bull to launch in Jerez next Wednesday
2009 championship runner-up team Red Bull Racing has confirmed that it will be launching its new car, the RB6, to coincide with the start of Jerez testing next Wednesday. Drivers … Read More
New McLaren is ‘huge improvement’ on 2009 car – Hamilton
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton on Tuesday sounded positive after his first day at the wheel of the 2010 McLaren. After Gary Paffett gave the MP4-25 its track debut at Valencia on … Read More
Massa’s Ferrari again fastest in F1 testing
Felipe Massa again fastest Another good day weather-wise in Valencia provided ideal winter testing conditions and enabled the teams to successfully work through today's program Felipe Massa was again fastest … Read More
D&RR’s UK connection
Justin Wilson Justin Wilson and Mike Conway will comprise Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's full-time IZOD IndyCar Series entries for the 2010 season, the team announced during a news conference at … Read More
Button says refueling ban may increase passing
One of the biggest changes to the rules for the 2010 season has been the removal of refueling during a Grand Prix. Fuel strategy has been one of the key … Read More
F1 Hopes Bridgestone changes their mind
Today's announcement by the FIA that it intends to reduce the number of tyres at race weekends from 14 to 11 sets per driver points at attempts being made by … Read More
Dreyer & Reinbold to announce drivers
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement – See feature article on Home page. 02/01/10 Dreyer & Reinbold will announce their two IndyCar drivers Tuesday and expect … Read More
Dale Coyne Racing Wishes Wilson and Z-Line Well
After a great two year relationship with Z-Line and the success of Justin Wilson in 2009, Dale Coyne Racing wishes them both success in 2010. “I wish to personally thank … Read More
USF1 only car to use transverse gearbox
Formula 1's only North American team has opted to use a transverse gearbox in its Type 1 Grand Prix car. The transmission which is being built in house with the … Read More
Alonso arrives at Valencia test
(GMM) Fernando Alonso arrived at Spain's Ricardo Tormo circuit near the port city of Valencia on Tuesday afternoon. After Felipe Massa's two days at the wheel of the new Ferrari, … Read More
Dreyer& Reinbold sign Wilson and Conway
Justin Wilson Mike Conway Dreyer and Reinbold Racing is excited to announce that British drivers, Justin Wilson and Mike Conway, will join the team’s full-time IZOD IndyCar Series effort for … Read More
Brawn team favorite for Team of the Year award
Three of the United States most legendary teams and an unheralded newcomer are among the hot favorites to be nominated for the 2010 Laureus World Team of the Year Award. … Read More