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Formula 1 pulls together
This time last year the world of Grand Prix racing was reeling from the damage caused by spy scandals and…
February 2009
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Contributors
Eoin Young Readers may know Eoin as much for his book-selling adverts in the back of this magazine as for…
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Formula 1 costs slashed for 2009
The FIA claims that a package of changes announced on December 12 will reduce Formula 1 costs by as much…
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Honda withdrawal leaves team in fight for survival
Honda’s withdrawal from F1 has sent shockwaves through the sport, and left Ross Brawn and Nick Fry scrambling to find…
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Lewis plaudits start to pour in
Lewis Hamilton has been awarded the Segrave Trophy for his record-breaking debut Formula 1 season in 2007. The trophy, which…
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In brief, February 2009
* The FIA has agreed to allow Renault to make some modifications to its engine in order to bring it…
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FIA to consider medals system
The FIA is taking a close look at Bernie Ecclestone’s controversial proposal to replace the current Formula 1 points system…
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Barrichello wins
Rubens Barrichello proved he is still as motivated as ever by winning the televised charity karting event organised by Felipe…
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Injured Webber aims for February return
Red Bull Racing’s Mark Webber missed the last test sessions of the season after breaking his leg in a road…
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Berger leaves Toro Rosso
Gerhard Berger has given up his 50 per cent shareholding in Scuderia Toro Rosso and will no longer be involved…
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F1 2009: down on looks, but more overtaking promised
The new look of the Formula 1 cars of 2009 has drawn widespread criticism – but team engineers hope that…
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Nigel Roebuck
Reflections – F1 in crisis – but it need not have come to this – Surtees’s GP assessment still resonates…
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Penske switches but sticks with Porsche
Penske will remain with Porsche despite coming to the end of its stint as the German manufacturer’s RS Spyder development…
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Audi cuts race programme
Audi’s new R15 turbo-diesel prototype will race just twice in 2009 following news that the German manufacturer has withdrawn from…
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Arena to bring Ford back into the BTCC fold
Ford’s famous Blue Oval badge will return to the British Touring Car Championship in 2009 after an absence of seven…
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In brief, February 2009
* Red Bull’s sponsorship umbrella is opening out into Jonathan Palmer’s new-for-2009 F2 series this season. The Austrian-based drinks company…
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The Bathurst of South America
A new circuit around a volcanic lake in Argentina has been hailed as a modern classic. The Circuito Internacional Potrero…
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Newsfeed
MotoGP Toni Elias has had a screw removed from his femur, while Sete Gibernau has undergone collar bone surgery and…
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Memories of Mike
On January 22, it will be 50 years since the road crash which claimed the life of Britain’s first World…
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'True grit' theme for 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Earl of March has announced the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed’s theme. The July 3-5 event will celebrate ‘True…
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