News in Brief for December 13th, 2008
Notices for December 13th, 2008:
- Button says he’ll stick with his team, even if Honda can’t find a buyer and it means he’s left without a race seat for next year. [link]
News in Brief for December 12th, 2008
Notices for December 12th, 2008:
- The FIA have released all details of cost cutting measures agreed with FOTA for the next few years. Watch for the next few dents
[link] - 2009: 20 engines max per team. 18k RPM. 3-race engines. No in-season testing. Factories closed for 6 weeks a year. Wind-tunnel restrictions. [link]
- 2010: Standard engine, transmission. Standard team radio. Ban tyre warmer, refuelling. Possible reduced race distance. Chassis restrictions. [link]
- Possibilities: Market research to conclude whether qualifying changes and medals rather than points should be introduced. [link]
News in Brief for December 11th, 2008
Notices for December 11th, 2008:
- Mosley admits that the current economic problems within F1 existed before the downturn, and are because of the regulations- made by the FIA. [link]
- Hamilton’s not sure the standard engines will ever come in, thinking that the manufacturer’s won’t be happy about it. [link]
News in Brief for December 4th, 2008
Notices for December 4th, 2008:
- Toro Rosso are letting Sato have another go in the car at Jerez next week, with his manager saying still nothing is decided yet. [link]
- Pitpass report that Honda have told their employees they’ll be withdrawing from F1 by March 2009. Two potential buyers or they’ll just fold. [link]
News in Brief for December 3rd, 2008
Notices for December 3rd, 2008:
- Alonso has joined the dissenting voice regarding standard engines, saying that if they are brought in he will consider quitting the sport. [link]
- Kovalainen has admitted being unhappy with McLaren’s qualifying strategies for him last year - he was only lighter than Hamilton once. [link]
News in Brief for December 2nd, 2008
Notices for December 2nd, 2008:
- McLaren confirm launch date as 16th Jan 2009 at Woking. None of the theatrics of the Valencia launch, but a twist on the format, apparently. [link]
News in Brief for 2008-12-01
Notices for December 1st, 2008:
- Hockenheim has become the next circuit to doubt their future in Formula 1 after making serious losses. Organisers want government help. [link]
News in Brief for 2008-11-27
Notices for November 27th, 2008:
- Webber believes/hopes he will be back in the car by February, following a slow process of resting, then walking, then training up again. [link]
News in Brief for 2008-11-26
Notices for November 26th, 2008:
- LG Electronics is now a “Global Partner” and “Technology Partner” of Formula 1. They’ll take over the live timing data and TV graphics. [link]
- Bernie says the medal system will begin in 2009, subject to the FIA’s approval. All the teams are happy, but E. Jordan says it’s misguided. [link]
News in Brief for 2008-11-25
Notices for November 25th, 2008:
- Having previously thought about selling, Red Bull have now bought back the 50% share of Toro Rosso owned by Gerhard Berger. [link]