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Aerolab deny claims of passing on data

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:03:34

Aerolab have denied claims that they passed on Force India information to parent company Fondtech which is now being used in the design of Lotus's F1 car.

Webber: Total no-brainer, F1 needs Silverstone

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:24:10

On the day that could mark the deadline for the BRDC to sign a contract with Bernie Ecclestone, Mark Webber has insisted that Formula One must remain at Silverstone.

Trulli in line for a Lotus race-seat

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:01:54

Lotus are hoping to have their 2010 driver line-up signed and sealed by the end of November with Jarno Trulli coming in as one of the favourites.

Alonso pays his first visit to Maranello

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:24:20

Fernando Alonso paid his first visit to Ferrari's Maranello factory on Friday as the Spaniard gears up for his first season with the Italian marque.

Raikkonen: Let's wait and see what happens

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:04:07

After nine years in Formula One, Kimi Raikkonen faces an uncertain future as the former World Champion has yet to put pen to paper on a deal for next season.

Button: Toyota's departure is sad news

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:33:06

Jenson Button says it is "sad" that Toyota had left F1, adding that although new teams are arriving they won't be in the same league at the start of their F1 careers.

Kobayashi keen on a Lotus drive

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:19:32

Toyota's withdrawal from F1 may have left Kamui Kobayashi without a 2010 race-seat but the Japanese driver hasn't given up on his Formula One dream.

Trulli: Toyota's decision doesn't surprise me

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:22

Jarno Trulli says Toyota's decision to quit Formula One was not a surprise.

Caubet more positive about Renault's future

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:36:00

Renault's managing director Jean-Fran�ois Caubet has offered a more positive outlook on Renault's F1 future, revealing that the team's budget for next season has been approved.

Vatanen: Renault would be 'right to quit' F1

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:21

Defeated FIA presidential candidate Ari Vatanen has hit out at the powers-that-be, saying Renault would be "right to quit" Formula One given the sport's recently controversial history.

BMW-Sauber await word from the FIA

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:04:03

The BMW-Sauber F1 team is awaiting word from the FIA regarding next year's Championship after Toyota withdrew from the sport.

Pirelli rule out replacing Bridgestone

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:23:51

Pirelli has ruled out bidding to become Formula One's tyre supplier when Bridgestone leave at the end of next season.

McLaren-Mercedes relationship better than ever

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:14:25

Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug has once again dismissed speculation that the company's relationship with McLaren is about to come to an end.

Renault yet to decide on F1 participation

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:02:23

Renault have called for patience as the French manufacturer weighs up the pros and cons of following Toyota out of Formula One.

Etihad and Aldar to pay Force India damages

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:51:34

Etihad Airways and Aldar Properties have been ordered to pay Force India US$4.6m in damages after their sponsorship agreement.

Brawn: Rivals tried to unsettle Button with offers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:06:07

Ross Brawn has accused other teams of trying to unsettle Jenson Button with offers during the season.

Hulkenberg: Could not ask for better than Rubens

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:57:01

Williams newcomer Nico Hulkenberg says he has the ideal team-mate in Rubens Barrichello as he looks to take his fledgling steps in F1.

Q&A with Nico Hulkenberg

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:17:17

Nico Hulkenberg shares his thoughts as he prepares for his first season in F1 having been signed up to race for Williams in 2010.

Bernie: Silverstone has two days to sign

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:08:28

Bernie Ecclestone says the BRDC has just two days to sign a contract if they want to host the 2010 British GP.

Ekstrom wins RoC, Germany take the Nations Cup

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:35:11

Mattias Ekstrom claimed his third Race of Champions crown after beating Michael Schumacher in the final at Beijing's Birds Nest stadium on Wednesday.