News headlines from Formula1.com http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/ en-GB Formula1.com Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:16:52 GMT Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:16:52 GMT 15 http://www.formula1.com/photos/225x150/manual/deh0817no129.jpg http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8814.html Honda 2009 front wing detail. Formula One Testing, Day One, Barcelona, Spain, 17 November 2008. FIA President Max Mosley has suggested that embracing the use of moveable aerodynamic devices could be the best route to increasing overtaking in Formula One. For the first time this season, drivers are to be able to make minimal front wing adjustments from the cockpit. However, Mosley believes that taking the concept much further may be one way to improve the racing spectacle... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8814.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:06:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8814.html Formula1.com From 2009 onwards, Formula One teams can choose to make use of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS), which harness waste energy generated by the car under braking. As a result, over the past few months several have been hard at work developing the technology for their '09 challengers. In a letter to the Formula One Team's Association, however, FIA president Max Mosley has revealed that he believes mechanical flywheel systems to be preferable to the electrical battery systems currently being devised by several teams. http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8813.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:05:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8813.html Formula1.com FIA President Max Mosley has written to the Formula One teams outlining further measures that he feels are necessary to keep the cost of competing in the sport viable. It follows the package of changes already agreed by the FIA and the teams last December. From 2010, Mosley wants to see engines limited to 17,000 rpm with testing restricted to 15,000 kilometres per year, including the Friday practice sessions at Grands Prix... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8812.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:37:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8812.html Formula1.com As the passion for motorsport grows ever stronger in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is preparing for the launch of F1-X, the world's first official Formula One theme park, which is due to open later this year. The 70-acre park will be home to more than 20 major rides, exhibits and attractions, including three bespoke roller-coasters, all modeled on Formula One machinery. F1-X bills itself as Formula One 'recreated and remixed'... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8806.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:05:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8806.html Formula1.com Ferrari's 2009 car is to make its debut next week, the Italian team have announced. Details of the as-yet unnamed machine will be revealed online on the morning of Monday, January 12. On Monday afternoon, Felipe Massa will then become the first driver to experience the car, as he gives it its maiden track outing at Ferrari's Fiorano test circuit... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8804.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:29:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8804.html Formula1.com Red Bull have announced that their new car, the RB5, will make its track debut at the Spanish circuit of Jerez on February 9 - significantly later than several of the team's rivals, who have already revealed January launch dates. “Our strategic plan has always been to take full advantage of the later start to the 2009 season," said Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. "And we are using the time to ensure we have optimised the car as much as possible, within the regulation changes... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8803.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:09:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8803.html Formula1.com Following the departure of Massimo Rivola, Toro Rosso have announced that Gianfranco Fantuzzi will take over as team manager ahead of the 2009 season. Fantuzzi began his career with Ferrari back in the 1970s, eventually working as a race engineer in the 90s, before joining Minardi. Following a spell in charge of logistics at Toyota, in 2006 the Italian joined Toro Rosso as general manager. http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8802.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:05:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8802.html Formula1.com After finishing fourth in last season's championship, BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica would have been forgiven for enjoying a relaxing break ahead of his 2009 campaign. But instead of enjoying a well-deserved holiday, Kubica has used the offseason to put his expertise to good use and founded his own karting team. "I've always enjoyed driving karts,” said the 24 year-old driver. “It was a great fun to compete in karting - lots of competition and not so much politics. And I wished to do something active in the world of kart racing, the discipline which allowed me to stand out and take the path leading to F1, and which I still love.” http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8801.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:28:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8801.html Formula1.com Renault's Fernando Alonso was forced to postpone his travel plans on Sunday after his plane was damaged before takeoff in Kenya. Alonso had been in the country for New Year celebrations at team boss Flavio Briatore's resort. Alonso was due to fly back to Europe with his wife and other family, but had to delay his return after the plane made minor contact with a building whilst taxiing on the runway, damaging one of its wings... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8800.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:43:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8800.html Formula1.com British driver Lewis Hamilton has received one of his home nation's top honours after being awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list, in recognition of his services to motor racing. The award comes after Hamilton was crowned the 2008 drivers' champion in a dramatic final race of the season in Brazil last November, which saw him become Formula One racing's youngest ever champion... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8798.html Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:58:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/1/8798.html Formula1.com It has been a memorable year for Formula One racing, not least for Lewis Hamilton's maiden drivers' crown and the most exciting climax to a world championship in years. And as 2008 draws to a close, we would like to thank you for your support over the past season and wish all our users the very best for the holiday period... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/12/8796.html Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:03:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/12/8796.html Formula1.com Williams' 2009 race car, the Toyota-powered FW31, will make its track debut at the Algarve Motor Park circuit near Portimao in Portugal on Monday, January 19, the team have announced. The FW31 will be running in its winter test livery and its full racing colours will not be unveiled until prior to the season-opening Australian Grand Prix... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/12/8792.html Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:22:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/12/8792.html Formula1.com Toyota have brought the curtain down on their 2008 testing programme by introducing a new face behind the wheel of the TF108. Italian youngster Andrea Caldarelli, a member of Toyota's young driver programme since 2007, enjoyed his first official Formula One outing during the team's three-day test at Bahrain this week. Caldarelli, who hails from the same Italian city as Jarno Trulli, Pescara, completed 128 laps over Monday and Tuesday, and ended with a best lap of 1m 33.170s. http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/12/8791.html Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:40:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/12/8791.html Formula1.com McLaren continued to dominate the timesheets as this week's test at Portugal's Algarve Motor Park concluded on Wednesday, with test driver Pedro de la Rosa outpacing the only other runner, Ferrari's Luca Badoer. With warm and sunny conditions at the circuit, De la Rosa was able to cover 74 laps on his way to posting a best time of 1m 28.993s. The Spaniard focused on the team's KERS preparations for 2009, refining the system's utilization under braking, whilst continuing to evaluate next season's aero package. http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/12/8790.html Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:11:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/12/8790.html Formula1.com Sebastian Vettel was fastest at Jerez on Wednesday as Red Bull and the two other teams present completed their 2008 test programmes. Vettel and Red Bull tester Sebastien Buemi worked on evaluating various mechanical set-up changes in conjunction with the 2009-specification Bridgestone slick tyres. The RB4s ran reliably all day... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/12/8789.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:23:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/12/8789.html Formula1.com