Ferrari driver Felipe Massa enjoyed an early Christmas present on Tuesday after getting back behind the wheel of a Formula One car. Massa, who missed the last eight races of the 2009 season after…
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Renault have confirmed on Wednesday that they will continue to supply engines to Red Bull Racing in 2010, extending the successful partnership that has been in place since 2007. The agreement means…
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Following weeks of speculation about their future plans, Renault confirmed on Wednesday that they remain committed to Formula One racing. The French car manufacturer also announced that they have…
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Following a meeting in Monaco last week, the FIA’s International Court of Appeal (ICA) has decided to adopt a new system for Formula One appeal hearings ahead of the 2010 season. The revised…
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From the 2010 season, Formula 1 teams will be able to nominate judges for any FIA Court of Appeal (ICA) hearing. Based in Paris, the court deals with any appeal cases following FIA sanctions, such as…
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Dieter Zetsche, head of Daimler - the parent company of Mercedes - has said that the team formerly known as Brawn GP will wait until the New Year before announcing its second driver. Nico Rosberg has…
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Doubt has been cast over Robert Kubica’s position as a driver at Renault, after his manager said he may reconsider his options, now the team has been taken over by Genii Capital.
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In what is possibly Formula 1’s most outrageous news story of the year, AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes, whose Tune Group finances the Lotus team, has accepted a challenge laid down by Virgin’s Sir…
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Robert Kubica is believed to be on the lookout for more information on Genii Capital, the firm which has purchased a majority shareholding of the Renault team. With the Pole already contracted to the…
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1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve is sure that, should Michael Schumacher return to the Formula 1 grid with Mercedes next year, the German would experience no problems in being on the pace of…
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From the 2010 season onwards, teams will be permitted to allow extra test sessions for those drivers who step in mid-season. Issues were raised this year when drivers who had not driven Formula 1…
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With the Renault team confirmed as staying in Formula 1 next season, the French diamond marque has also revealed that it will continue to supply engines to Red Bull Racing, ending speculation that…
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Following the London presentation of Virgin Racing on Tuesday, the 2010 Formula 1 grid has taken more shape as Lucas di Grassi joins Timo Glock at the Sheffield team. With Christmas coming up next…
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Formula 1 governing body the FIA has confirmed that eight cars will now be eliminated in the Q1 and Q2 phases of qualifying from the 2010 season onwards. The modification comes due to the increased…
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Lotus boss Tony Fernandes, accepts Richard Branson’s bet
