fastformulaLG will become the official Consumer Electronics, Mobile Phone and Data Processor of Formula 1, beginning in January 2009. As the Official Data Processor of F1 LG will be identified and credited on the official live timing service at events and in the associated timing and data TV graphics. The company will also enjoy a [...]
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2009 season – very early predictions
The 2009 Formula 1 season is expected to usher in a new era to the sport fans. New technical rules and regulation with changing aerodynamics are the biggest changes in car design since the late 1990s. The new KERS system, re-introduction of slick tyres will be other changes to the cars. The changes are aimed [...]
Dietrich Mateschitz owns two F1 teams again – Red Bull and Toro Rosso!
Red Bull has bought back the 50 per cent stake in the Toro Rosso Formula One team owned by Gerhard Berger. Now Dietrich Mateschitz owns two F1 teams (how cool?) Dietrich Mateschitz: “I am very grateful to Gerhard for his huge input. Together we turned Toro Rosso into a team that qualified on a regular [...]
Sebastian Buemi set for Toro Rosso?
The Sebastians’ drive Toro Rosso. After Sebastian Vettel and Sebastian Bourdais in 2008 it seems like another Sebastian will drive Toro Rosso in 2009. Mateschitz, who co-owns Toro Rosso with former F1 driver Gerhard Berger, told autosport.com: “One will very likely be Buemi. The line-up will be confirmed before the last test in December.” The [...]
Champions of WRC and MotoGP test F1 cars
5 times winner of WRC, Sebastian Loeb and 6 times winner of MotoGP, Valentino Rossi last week tested Red Bull and Ferrari respectively. Loeb’s test was a present from Red Bull to celebrate his fifth rally title. He was eighth quickest of 17 runners. He has been hailed fast enough for Formula One by the [...]
Medals, rather than points, is the way ahead?
In 2003, the FIA updated the previous version to a 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. This point system with all its virtues and flaws is a constant point of debate. Even Bernie seems not to be very assured about this point system. He wants to get rid of the system and wants to introduce medals in the format of [...]
F2008K with fewer wings
Luca Badoer is testing Ferrari winter test car named F2008K at Fiorano circuit, the K standing for KERS. It has been inserted into a duct in the lowest part of the F2008 bodywork, in a central position. Not only does this give the car a low centre of gravity, but it also maintains the same [...]
Ferrari celebrates 16th WCC by unveiling Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M
After winning its 16th Formula one constructors championship Ferrari released Scuderia Spider 16. The slowing car market of the recent times hasn’t stopped Ferrari to celebrate its title. Ferrari won constructers title a record number of times in 1961, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 making [...]
Shanghai ready to ditch F1 race from 2011?
Shanghai officials have put on thinking caps to decide on the future of grand prix racing. Break-even looks unlikely among mixed response for F1 in the region. The current contract costs as much as $50m a year and runs until 2010. “We’re doing the assessment. By next year, we should be able to give you [...]
2009 Drivers
Here is the current picture of drivers line-up in 2009: Ferrari Kimi Raikonnen , Felipe Massa McLaren-Mercedes Lewis Hamilton, Heikki Kovaleinen BMW Sauber F1 Team Nick Heidfeld, Robert Kubica Renault F1 Team Fernando Alonso, Nelson Piquet Jr. Williams Nico Rosberg, Kazuki Nakajima Red Bull Racing Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel Toyota Racing Jarno Trulli, Timo Glock [...]
