As if things couldn’t get any worse for the beleaguered Honda team, Ferrari have said that they would be unlikely to supply engine units to the squad should they be saved and on the Melbourne grid in March. The...
Archive - January 2009
Launches 2009: Ferrari Unveil F60
Ferrari have become the first team of 2009 to take the wraps off their 2009 challenger, this year named the F60 to celebrate the 60 championships they have taken part in. The unveiling took place at the team’s...
Force India VJM02 To Be Launched In March
While in New Delhi, Force India boss Vijay Mallya has let it be known that the second chassis to be built by the team will be unveiled at Jerez in early-March. Part of the reason why the 2009 Force India is delayed is...
2009 Championship Predictions: Part I
With a fair few changes in the regulations this year, making predictions for 2009 is quite tricky. Last season I think we all knew it was going to be a race between McLaren and Ferrari, and only BMW really stood a...
Scuderia Toro Rosso Confirm The Expected: Sebastien Buemi Gets 2009 Drive
Scuderia Toro Rosso today confirmed what we had been expecting. In fact, we were all so sure of it, this announcement hardly seems like news anymore. However, it is now official; Sebastien Buemi will drive for STR in...
KERS Is Causing A Stir
For 2009, teams may run a Kinetic Energy Recovering System, designed to store otherwise lost energy when the car is under braking, and allowing drivers to use this energy in the form of a boost of power as and when they...
Renault R29 Fails Two Of The Three Crash Tests
Renault have apparently failed two of the three required crash tests, made mandatory by the FIA to ensure the strength of the cars is maintained. The Enstone-based team are due to unveil their 2009 challenger at the...
Richards Rules Out Formula One Return
Speaking at the Autosport International Show this afternoon, Dave Richards has withdrawn his interest in taking over the beleaguered Honda Formula One team. In December it was thought that Richards could have reignited...
Singapore Look To Slightly Alter Circuit Layout
Even though the inaugural 2008 Singapore Grand Prix was hailed as a tremendous success, event organisers are looking at ways they can improve the spectacle for fans and drivers in time for the 2009 return. The Marina...