Ferrari will be favourites next year, says Trulli

As reported on Reuters “Whoever drives for them will have a big advantage,” the Italian told the Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper on Tuesday. “I don’t think the departure of Schumacher or (technical director Ross) Brawn will change much. Even (Felipe) Massa can win with the current Ferrari.” “We [Toyota] suffered from the switch from Michelin [...]

Renault chief reflects on two mistakes

As reported on F1Racing.net When asked if he could start the season again, which mistakes he would avoid, Renault engineering director Pat Symonds replied, “I would make sure we redesigned the wheel nut mechanism before Budapest, not afterwards! And I would not have changed Fernando’s front tyres in China.” Atleast they won’t have a World [...]

Ferrari confirm Brawn’s exit

As reported on autosport.com The Ferrari team have confirmed that Ross Brawn will leave the Italian squad following the end of the season, as exclusively revealed by Autosport magazine. Brawn’s position as technical director will be taken by Mario Almondo at the start of November, while Stefano Domenicali becomes the team’s sporting director. Engine guru [...]

Bernie gives hints about Brawn, Hamilton

As reported on homeofsport Referring to Ferrari, which is yet to announce officially that its technical director is planning a ‘sabbatical’ or retirement, he said: “It will be a different team without Michael Schumacher and Ross Brawn.” Ecclestone also may have spoiled Ron Dennis’ schedule for the announcement of a teammate for 2007 McLaren driver [...]

Don’t give up, Renault tell Schumacher

As reported on Reuters “Of course it’s difficult for him, but I hope he doesn’t give up,” said Pat Symonds, “I see us as statistical favourites but this has been a hell of a season, everything is so close. I feel good about our prospects but I want Michael fighting (against) us.” “You’ve got to [...]

Schumacher to go out in ‘classic style’

As reported on autosport.com “There was a period I believe when Michael was wrestling with his (retirement) decision, but I think you saw his performance in China was classic Michael,” Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn told reporters at the Japanese Grand Prix. “If he can perform like that in the last two races it would [...]

Renault reshuffle their pitstop crew

As reported on autosport.com Renault have reshuffled their pitstop crew for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix following the problem that marred Fernando Alonso’s second pitstop in China last weekend, autosport.com has learned. Although Renault’s director of engineering Pat Symonds said after the event that the pitstop problem was “one of those things”, the team have [...]

Ferrari, Renault Trade Verbal Jabs

As reported on FeedMeF1 In the lead-up to Shanghai, Renault’s technical chief Pat Symonds mused that he would put money on Fernando Alonso reacting better than Michael Schumacher to the pressure of a close duel. And, referring to Schumacher’s imminent retirement, he added: “I think the pressure for him is greater than ever.” “(Symonds) said [...]

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 [...]

Renault doubt Ferrari wheels as legal

As reported on DailyF1News Renault technical chief Pat Symonds has questioned the legality of Ferrari’s wheel fairings, after it emerged that the Italian team intend to again use the innovation at Monza this week …. Although Ferrari insist that they aid brake cooling, not aerodynamic efficiency “You’re allowed to change the wheels,” Renault technical chief [...]