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F1 news review: Threat to Valencia Grand Prix

21st December 2007, 7:0016th February 2008, 22:44 | Written by Keith Collantine

In the F1 news this week an EC investigation could put next year’s European Grand Prix at the new Valencia street circuit in danger. Silverstone is getting a lick of paint and the row continues over the McLaren-Ferrari spy saga and the future of Ron Dennis despite the FIA officially finishing the matter. All this … Continue reading F1 news review: Threat to Valencia Grand Prix

F1 news review: Win 2007 DVDs, Autocourses and more

14th December 2007, 7:0014th December 2007, 0:30 | Written by Keith Collantine

In this week’s round-up of F1 news and articles there’s stacks of prizes to be won including F1 2007 DVDs, Autocourse 2007 annuals, Lewis Hamilton books and more. Plus a fatality at Interlagos, new plans for a night race in Australia, more tests for Michael Schumacher, the battle for the last few 2008 F1 drives … Continue reading F1 news review: Win 2007 DVDs, Autocourses and more

2008 testing round-up 2

8th December 2007, 19:0213th February 2008, 21:54 | Written by Keith Collantine

This week saw the final four days of testing of 2007. Although much was made of the opportunity to compare Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton on track at the same time, in reality the diversity of testing programmes being run meant that no worthwhile comparison was possible. Teams ran a mixture of grooved and slick … Continue reading 2008 testing round-up 2

F1 in the news 61: No Raikkonen vs Schumacher at test

30th November 2007, 7:0029th November 2007, 16:18 | Written by Keith Collantine

In the F1 news this week Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen are avoiding each other, seven drivers are fighting over one seat at Force India and Grand Prix Masters is dead and buried. Read on for 24 news stories from the world of Formula 1.

Poll: Allow customer teams in F1?

27th November 2007, 9:0016th December 2007, 19:49 | Written by Keith Collantine

This poll is closed. Results are as follows: Yes: 115 votes (50%) No: 107 votes (46%) I have no opinion: 9 (4%)

F1 in the blogs 48: Meeting Lewis Hamilton

24th November 2007, 7:0024th November 2007, 0:46 | Written by Keith Collantine

A few particularly interesting finds in the blogs this week including a Vodafone executive writing about meeting Lewis Hamilton and Karun Chandhok on his Red Bull test. Plus loads of opinions on Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso. Read on for 30 stories from the world of F1 blogs.

Traction control ban: Better races, less safe, more controversy?

22nd November 2007, 9:007th January 2008, 22:35 | Written by Keith Collantine

It’s been interesting to see how the drivers and teams reacted to last week’s test at which most (if not all) the teams tried running the cars with the standard electronic control unit for 2008 installed and the removal of traction control. Questions have been raised over safety and how hard it will be to … Continue reading Traction control ban: Better races, less safe, more controversy?

Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet Jnr at Renault in 2008?

19th November 2007, 20:5219th November 2007, 20:52 | Written by Keith Collantine

As speculation grows over Fernando Alonso’s future, Renault’s Flavio Briatore had this to say about his driver pairing for 2008: Renault will certainly have different drivers next year. Alonso has a 60% chance of coming to us. Alonso moving to Renault has been tipped for some time. His most likely partner there – assuming it … Continue reading Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet Jnr at Renault in 2008?

2008 testing round-up 1

18th November 2007, 17:5813th February 2008, 21:55 | Written by Keith Collantine

The 2008 winter testing got under way at Barcelona this week as the teams prepared for the first race without traction control since 2001. This was the first of two tests before the break, the second at Jerez next month. Here’s what the teams were all up to.

F1 in the news 59: Crisis over espionage

16th November 2007, 7:0015th November 2007, 20:07 | Written by Keith Collantine

Bernie Ecclestone is trying to keep a lid on the recent spate of espionage accusations as Renault are now in the dock over alleged spying. Others are asking if the FIA have guaranteed a spate of further espionage claims by prosecuting something that had been going on in F1 for some time. As usual there’s … Continue reading F1 in the news 59: Crisis over espionage

Pictures: First glimpse of Force India F1 team

13th November 2007, 14:1810th February 2008, 15:02 | Written by Keith Collantine

Spyker, which becomes Force India F1 Team in 2008, are testing at Barcelona in an interim livery today. Giedo van der Garde (McLaren development driver, Renault Word Series racer) and Roldan Rodriguez (GP2 racer) drove. Hopefully the final car will look totally different, otherwise F1 looks set to lose the distinctive bright orange of Spyker … Continue reading Pictures: First glimpse of Force India F1 team

When will we see them again?

24th October 2007, 7:0024th October 2007, 7:49 | Written by Keith Collantine

The future of Fernando Alonso is expected to become clear in the next two weeks. And if, as is widely expected, he does leave for McLaren, the shockwaves will be felt up and down the pit lane. Indeed several drivers may already have started the last races of their careers. Here are the big names … Continue reading When will we see them again?

F1’s new team for 2008: Force India

20th October 2007, 16:4120th October 2007, 16:52 | Written by Keith Collantine

Spyker is set to be renamed Force India next year pending approval from the World Motor Sports Council. Bernie Ecclestone has already approved the move. The team’s new owner Vijay Mallya wants to re-brand the team, giving it its fourth name in as many years. It will continue to be based near Silverstone circuit in … Continue reading F1’s new team for 2008: Force India

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