Michelin ‘optimistic’ about remaining races

As reported on autosport.com “Over recent weeks, we have been working very hard in a specific area: our tyres’ single-lap performance,” explained Michelin’s F1 director Nick Shorrock. “After Indianapolis, we noted that our cars were systematically 0.2 seconds slower in qualifying, which had particular consequences for Renault in terms of their ability to put their [...]

Indy signs contract for 2007 US GP

As reported on homeofsport Indianapolis officials and Bernie Ecclestone have penned a new one-year deal for a United States grand prix in 2007. The contract was signed on Wednesday for a race probably in mid-June, according to the Indianapolis Star newspaper, but the financial terms of the agreement were not known. Motor Speedway CEO Tony [...]

Todt says Ferrari back on track for both titles

As reported on motoring.co.za “Both championships are still up for grabs,” Ferrari’s Formula 1 team chief Jean Todt said after Schumacher won Sunday’s French GP here. “There are seven races remaining this season and, as we have always said, we will do all we can to meet our targets.” Okay .. I take my words [...]

Schumi says NASCAR is boring

As reported on f1racing.net “What’s exciting about NASCAR?” Michael Schumacher asked. “I can’t see it, running around in ovals. I just don’t see the challenge in it for me. Personally I wouldn’t do it.” On Ferrari’s chances of winning in Magny Cours “I hope we can be as competitive here as in Indy,” began the [...]

Todt plays down Ferrari revival

As reported on dailyF1news Jean Todt has played down media reports that Magny Cours will be the start of a rejuvenated push by Ferrari for the 2006 world title, with supposedly nearly $30m of extra funds. ”But I would not say the new parts can be defined as significant in terms of performance,” he insisted. [...]

BMW told to stiffen ‘flexi’ wing

As reported on HomeofSport The remnants of the ‘flexi-wing’ saga are likely to soon end, with BMW-Sauber asked by the FIA at Indianapolis to bring modified rear bodywork to Magny Cours. according to British magazine Autosport, it now emerges that – after a closer look and an unique test at Indianapolis – FIA inspectors ruled [...]

McLaren to stick by Montoya

As reported on sportinglife.com McLaren have denied reports that they intend dropping Juan Pablo Montoya for his part in the multi-car pile-up at the start of the United States Grand Prix. “No,” McLaren COE Martin Whitmarsh responded when asked by Autosport if they were planning on axing Montoya. Okay, so McLaren will keep Montoya and [...]

New ‘Indy saga’ nearly struck in 2006

As reported on HomeofSport Michelin only narrowly avoided a disastrous repeat of the 2005-style ‘Indy-saga’ at the venue last weekend. ‘Auto Motor Und Sport’ in Germany reports that, although it was kept impressively quiet, the French supplier noticed damage on its 2006-spec tyres after free practice sessions at Indianapolis. n 2006, to prevent a repeat, [...]

Coulthard says stop apologising

As reported on F1Racing.net “We’ve said out sorries and I don’t see why the American fans deserve more apologies than some other races which have not been particularly good,” Coulthard told British journalists at Indianapolis. “It was an unfortunate situation but those who bought tickets have had their money back and we’ll just go and [...]

Bridgestone take pop at Michelin over USGP ’05

As reported on crash.net Bridgestone have said that the fans deserve a good race at Indianapolis this year – a subtle dig at their rivals, Michelin, who messed up big time in 2005 and reduced the event to a six-car farce. “Coming to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is always a special event for Bridgestone,” Bridgestone’s [...]