This is F1Minute and it’s the 3rd December 2008.

Most drivers have been pretty quiet on the potential introduction of standard engines in 2010 but now Alonso has spoken out and he is not in favour. He said: “If they approved that, it would be the last straw. It would be time to think about retirement. In 2005 we had a V10 engine with 1,000 horsepower. That was what was exciting for the driver, motor racing at the limit. We have gone from the futuristic to cars without grip or electronic aids which look like something from the past.”

Meanwhile another driver who isn’t happy is Kovalainen who is reported as saying McLaren never favoured him in their qualifying strategy. He said only once in 2008 was he given a lighter fuel load than Lewis and on that one time, he got pole position. He admits: “The team knew exactly what was taking place. If I had been at the front more often, then I would have won more frequently. So that’s something we have to look at for the coming year.” Good luck with that, Heikki.

That’s it for today, I’ll be back tomorrow with another F1Minute.