want on of off the F1 pinglist??? mash here to get added or mash here to be removedWhat’s happening with that energy storage device they were using?
thanks
Is F1 heading back to North America?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/f1mole/2009/08/is-f1-heading-back-to-north-am.html
Formula 1 looks to be heading back to North America, possibly as soon as next season, after commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said the Canadian Grand Prix could be reinstated in 2010.
The teams have called for a return to North America as quickly as possible, even if that means staging a non-profitable race to ensure that F1 cements a place in the competitive landscape of sport across the pond.
Ultimately, they want a race in Canada and one on both the East and West coasts of the United States
Schumacher warms up for F1 return
 Schumacher is working hard to hone his skills before Valencia
Michael Schumacher has continued his preparations for a return to Formula 1 with a second day of kart racing. The German, who plans to deputise for the injured Felipe Massa in Valencia on 23 August, had suffered some neck discomfort while testing an F1 car. But the seven-time world champion told his website that the karting in Northern Italy had caused no problems. |
BMW Sauber have rejected a takeover offer from founder Peter Sauber.Sauber, who holds a 20% stake in the German team, revealed he offered to take it over last week after they announced plans to exit from Formula 1.
He revealed that talks had collapsed, saying the automaker's demands were "far too high".
In order to compete next season, teams had to sign the new Concorde Agreement that governs F1 racing, outlining how the sport is run and how its revenues are distributed, by Wednesday.
The failure of Sauber's bid means he has been unable to meet the deadline. "I have been unable to sign the Concorde Agreement, which guarantees payments worth millions and would have secured the future of the team," Sauber told Autosport. "I am incredibly disappointed and disconsolate. For me this is the bitterest day in my 40-year career in motor sport. It is also a devastating setback for the team.
Team US F1 determined to use home talent
The US-based Formula One team due to join the grid next season say they are determined to stick to their guns and use American drivers, despite being approached by experienced names from other countries with substantial financial backing.
"We've been offered well over three-quarters of our racing budget by two drivers already, neither of whom have raced in Formula One but both have won races in GP2," Team US F1 co-founder Peter Windsor told Sports Illustrated magazine.
"Both of them have massive sponsorship they can bring us from their home country. (Team co-founder) Ken (Anderson) and I have got to be very strong, look one another in the eye and say, 'No, we're not going to accept that money, we're not going to hire those guys because we're going to remain true to our convictions’.”
The 2009 Formula One season has already had its fair share of major stories, but all are set to be surpassed by Michael Schumacher’s planned comeback in the forthcoming European Grand Prix, replacing Felipe Massa. One man who knows all about comebacks is Niki Lauda, who walked away from the sport in 1979, only to return two seasons later and ultimately win a third world title. We got his take on Schumacher’s prospects…
Schumacher cans Formula One return
After much media hype Michael Schumacher has announced that he will not be returning to the sport to replace the injured Felipe Massa in Valencia as hoped due to his ongoing neck injury.
“Yesterday evening, I had to inform Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo and Team Principal Stefano Domenicali that unfortunately I’m not able to step in for Felipe,” Schumacher stated on his personal website. “I really tried everything to make that temporary comeback possible, however, much to my regret it didn’t work out.
“Unfortunately we did not manage to get a grip on the pain in the neck which occurred after the private F1-day in Mugello, even if medically or therapeutically we tried everything possible.”
Schumacher had been expected to test the F2007 again this week ahead of making the final decision in conjunction with his doctors regarding his return.
“The consequences of the injuries caused by the bike-accident in February, fractures in the area of head and neck, unfortunately have turned out to be still too severe,” he continued.
“As there were no improvements after the day in Mugello, I decided at short notice on Sunday to do that thorough examination already yesterday.
“I am disappointed to the core. I am awfully sorry for the guys of Ferrari and for all the fans which crossed fingers for me. I can only repeat that I tried everything that was within my power. All I can do now is to keep my fingers crossed for the whole team for the coming races.”
With Schumacher now out of the running, the team will be busy trying to find a suitable replacement and may be forced to field test and reserve driver Marc Gene or Luca Badoer.
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major bummer....if the FIA does not rescind the Renault suspension for the Valencia GP there are going to be a LOT of angry people in the stands...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8208384.stm
Renault plan to reintroduce Kers Renault are planning to reintroduce the Kers system onto their car for the Italian Grand Prix on 13 September.
Only McLaren and Ferrari are using the Kers energy storage and power-boost system after Renault dropped it following early-season difficulties.
But the French team plan to employ the system again at Monza as part of a raft of new updates planned for their car.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8222660.stm
Fisichella makes Ferrari switchGiancarlo Fisichella will drive for Ferrari for the rest of the 2009 Formula 1 season before taking a new role as their reserve driver in 2010.
The Italian, 36, will replace Luca Badoer as stand-in for the injured Felipe Massa for the final five races.
"It has always been an ambition," said Fisichella, who has been released from his contract with Force India.
Force India are yet to name a replacement for Fisichella with reserve driver Vitantonio Liuzzi the favourite.
Fisichella, who formerly raced for Minardi, Jordan, Benetton, Renault and Sauber, will begin his Ferrari career on home soil at the Italian Grand Prix on 13 September.
from here http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8231165.stm
Renault called to face fix charge Formula One's governing body has summoned Renault to a hearing to answer charges that they fixed the outcome of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.
The French team are accused of plotting with driver Nelson Piquet Jr to crash in the race to deploy the safety car.
The incident aided Piquet's team-mate Fernando Alonso, with the Spaniard going on to claim victory.
If found guilty, the team face severe sanctions which could include expulsion from the current F1 world championship.
from here http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8239001.stm
F1 wanna beezzz... Spanning the globe
By land, sea and air, the IndyCar Series is en route to Japan for the Sept. 19 Indy Japan 300.
The 13,000-mile round-trip adventure has been a action point atop Bill van de Sandt's day planner since soon after joining the Indy Racing League in January as director of operations. The IndyCar Series will compete at Twin Ring Motegi for the eighth consecutive year.
http://www.indycar.com/news/?story_id=15105
i still would like to see Indy have FOUR races a year...
Indy cars on BOTH courses and F1 on BOTH courses.
flame on...
Canadian GP back for 2010 season The Canadian Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar next year after organisers reached an agreement with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.
The Canadian GP, which had been part of the F1 World Championship since 1967, was dropped for this season as a result of a financial disagreement.
The Montreal race has been provisionally agreed for 6 June 2010.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8255914.stm
wait there's more...
Piquet 'now unemployable in F1'
Formula 1 is nervously awaiting the outcome of the inquiry into Nelson Piquet Jr's claim to have crashed intentionally under instructions during last year's Singapore Grand Prix in order to help his Renault team-mate Fernando Alonso's race.
We will have an answer around 21 September and before the next GP in Singapore, ironically where all the troubles began last year.
The word in the paddock is that team boss Flavio Briatore will step away from F1 - possibly even before the hearing.
Briatore and director of engineering Pat Symonds deny the allegations that they asked Piquet to crash and Renault have stated that they have initiated a criminal case against the Piquets for extortion and attempted blackmail. Heavy stuff.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8254417.stm
Who is Flavio Briatore dating?
And now he's settled down and married
He should relax and do some cialis advertisements
Renault face Formula 1 fix fate The future of the Renault Formula 1 team will be decided by the sport's governing body at a hearing on Monday.
The FIA could permanently exclude the team, who will not contest charges that they ordered Brazilian Nelson Piquet to crash in the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.
However, it is thought more likely that Renault will be issued with a heavy fine or suspended ban.
Piquet has immunity from prosecution and former team-mate Fernando Alonso is unlikely to face punishment.
The FIA agreed not to pursue action against the Brazilian for his role in uncovering the details of the scandal, while the organisation has said it has no reason to suspect Alonso knew anything of the plot apparently agreed between the team's two bosses and Piquet.
from here... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8265319.stm