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To: Chode

The Formula 1 teams’ umbrella group Fota is to investigate allegations that some teams may have overspent in 2010, according to Ferrari.

Rivals have accused Red Bull behind the scenes of breaking the Resource Restriction Agreement (RRA), which puts limits on staff, spend and resources.

However, Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali said: “I think all the teams that signed have complied.”

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has denied breaking the RRA.

“We’ve worked in accordance with the RRA limits since they were introduced,” Horner told BBC Sport. “With tremendous hard work and internal efficiencies, we believe we’ve absolutely adhered to it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/9359085.stm


13 posted on 01/12/2011 3:01:58 PM PST by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Chode

The BBC will broadcast Formula 1 in high definition for the first time this coming season.

The move comes after F1 commercial body FOM confirmed that all broadcasters will be supplied with a high-definition feed for the first time.

David Coulthard’s move to the commentary box alongside Martin Brundle sees Eddie Jordan become main analyst.

Jake Humphrey will continue to present with Ted Kravitz and Lee McKenzie reporting from the pit lane.

BBC head of F1 Ben Gallop said: “It’s fantastic that Eddie is rejoining the team, and this year in a more expanded role.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/9359509.stm


14 posted on 01/12/2011 3:03:02 PM PST by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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