Williams updates aero for last three races

As reported on F1Racing.net “We had a positive test at Silverstone last week where Alex tested a revised aero package that we will bring with us for the final three rounds,” said technical director Sam Michael. “We also concentrated on tyre testing in preparation for these races and are confident of our selection. This season [...]

De La Rosa May Lose McLaren Seat to Hamilton for China

As reported on feedmef1.com Lewis Hamilton could make his formula one debut for McLaren at the upcoming Chinese grand prix, according to the current occupant of the seat. Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa told commercial television channel ‘Tele 5′ that he still has not been told whether he is going to be needed beyond this [...]

Williams to debut Toyota power

As reported on homeofsport Ahead of their partnership for 2007, Williams will use Toyota engines for the first time at the Silverstone test next week. The presently Cosworth-powered outfit plans to run a Toyota V8 in the rear of a modified ‘FW28′ chassis, with current test driver and 2007 racer Alex Wurz at the wheel. [...]

McLaren: We are not up with Renault yet

As reported on crash.net “We completed a productive three day test at Paul Ricard last week with Kimi [Raikkonen], Pedro [de la Rosa] and Gary [Paffett] completing over 2,600km between them,” McLaren-Mercedes CEO, Martin Whitmarsh noted. “The test has been a focus of our intensive programme of testing and development, as we still need to [...]

Team cost me podium – Fisichella

As reported on HomeofSport Renault principal Flavio Briatore admitted on Monday that the Roman driver qualified poorly ‘because of our mistake’, but did not elaborate. However, Fisichella – whose runaway teammate Fernando Alonso netted his third win on the trot in England – told an Italian newspaper that his car had been set-up too close [...]

Schu will face GPDA inquisition

As reported on dailyF1news Mark Webber has confirmed speculation that the drivers’ ‘GPDA’ union will require Michael Schumacher to explain his Rascasse moment to rivals at Silverstone this week. ”We will see what he wants to tell us as fellow professionals about why he stopped,” Williams’ 29-year-old Australian driver told the Sun newspaper in England [...]

Renault to race new livery at Brit GP

As reported on homeofsport With the logos of tobacco backer Mild Seven not allowed to be displayed at Silverstone, the championship-leading squad is to run in a ‘Tiger’ theme, designed by Taiwanese studio DEM Inc. Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella’s light blue cars will wear tiger eyes on the front and rear wings, while the [...]

F1 supremo supports rival Silverstone plan

As reported on channel4.com Ex-Formula Three champion Harry Stiller is leading the opposition and claims to have the backing of Mr Ecclestone, who holds Formula One’s commercial rights and has been quoted as saying: “Harry’s trying to put something together to retain the British Grand Prix. Stiller has lined up Mr Ecclestone to become a [...]

Members plot Silverstone revolt

As reported on BBC Sports Plans to redevelop Silverstone are in doubt after a revolt by members of the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), the organisation which owns the track. The membership has been given insufficient information and details of the proposed transaction – Harry Stiller Well, I did raised a few questions, though from [...]

Making plans for Silverstone & FAQs

as reported on pitpass So BRDC [British Racing Drivers' Club] had an Extraordinary General Meeting regarding the future of Silverstone [read giving it to the Real Estate Horses, really that's what the partnership of St Modwen & Nothern Racing is literally about]. All said and done, the most interesting aspect was the FAQs that were [...]