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'To lose Silverstone would be to destroy F1 heritage'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:45:01 GMT

Leading F1 team principals Ross Brawn, Christian Horner and Bob Bell have urged Bernie Ecclestone not to 'destroy' the sport's heritage in abandoning Silverstone and the British GP.

Webber: Keeping Silverstone on F1 calendar a 'no-brainer'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:14:24 GMT

It is a 'total no-brainer' to retain the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on the F1 calendar in 2010, argues Red Bull Racing star Mark Webber - as Bernie Ecclestone's stipulated deadline fast approaches...

Raikkonen demands to send McLaren Heidfeld way?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:53:05 GMT

Having beaten him to a coveted McLaren-Mercedes seat eight years ago, Kimi Raikkonen could be set to do Nick Heidfeld a favour - by pricing himself out of Woking's reach for F1 2010.

Raikkonen demands to send McLaren Heidfeld's way?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:53:05 GMT

Having beaten him to a coveted McLaren-Mercedes seat eight years ago, Kimi Raikkonen could be set to do Nick Heidfeld a favour - by pricing himself out of Woking's reach for F1 2010.

Aerolab goes public on Force India legal row.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:48:27 GMT

Force India to be sued by aero partner amid suggestions that design secrets had been leaked to rival.

Hamilton: McLaren 'on the edge' after 'rollercoaster' '09

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:20 GMT

Lewis Hamilton has reflected on a 'character-building' year with McLaren-Mercedes in F1 in 2009 - and revealed how he does not intend to allow the same mistakes to happen again in 2010...

Hulkenberg eager to work with Rubens.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:53:10 GMT

Williams F1 rookie Nico Hulkenberg admits that he could not have asked for better team-mate than Rubens Barrichello.

Schumacher rules out return 'right now'.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:59:06 GMT

Seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher has admitted that emotions took over when considering return as Felipe Massa's replacement.

Haug insists no split.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:16:21 GMT

Mercedes motorsport boss denies Brawn talks will damage long-standing relationship.

Kobayashi eyes Lotus F1 following Toyota exit

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:01:19 GMT

Brazil and Abu Dhabi star Kamui Kobayashi has set out his stall for a seat at F1 2010 newcomer Lotus, after his expected deal with Toyota was dashed by the Japanese manufacturer's exit.

Force India awarded damages

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:41 GMT

Judge instructs Etihad, Aldar to pay compensation for terminated sponsorship deals

Renault keeps F1 guessing over future

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:27:54 GMT

The official line following Renault's emergency board meeting in Paris is that the French manufacturer will only make an announcement about its F1 future 'before the end of the year'.

Vatanen: 'Disillusioned' Renault would be 'right' to quit F1

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:59:16 GMT

Defeated FIA Presidential candidate Ari Vatanen has said that Renault would be 'right' to follow Honda, BMW and Toyota out of F1 - and that if they do so, it will represent for the FIA 'the final alarm call that we cannot continue with business as usual'.

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:13:21 GMT

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Ecclestone tells Silverstone: Sign now or lose British GP!

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:03:58 GMT

Bernie Ecclestone's game of hardball with Silverstone over the future of the British Grand Prix has intensified - with the Formula One Management (FOM) chief executive telling the BRDC: Agree to my terms or lose the race.

Renault comes to decision on F1 future

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:15:48 GMT

Renault has reportedly come to a decision regarding the future of its Enstone-based F1 operation - and whether it will still be a fixture on the grid in 2010...

Brawn admits rivals 'tried to unsettle' Button F1 title bid

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:35:45 GMT

Rival teams attempted to 'unsettle' Brawn GP star Jenson Button as he battled for 2009 F1 title glory by taking advantage of his lack of confirmed seat for 2010, Ross Brawn has contended.

Ferrari criticises Mosley, doubts F1 newcomers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:58:31 GMT

Ferrari has launched a stinging attack in which it accuses former FIA President Max Mosley of having all-but forced Toyota out of F1 - and questions the calibre of the 2010 newcomers.

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

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FIA examining legality of Toyota F1 departure

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:18:27 GMT

F1 governing body the FIA has cast some doubt over the legality of Toyota's withdrawal from competition with immediate effect - and again stressed the necessity for stringent cost-cutting measures to prevent more teams from following suit.

Renault muse following Toyota out of F1

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:12:47 GMT

On Tuesday it was Bridgestone, on Wednesday Toyota - is Renault set to become F1's latest casualty on Thursday, as the French manufacturer calls an emergency board meeting..?

FOTA admits 'sadness' at 'unexpected' Toyota F1 departure

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:10:45 GMT

The Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) has responded to the news that Toyota is to quit F1 with immediate effect - and revealed its conviction that 2010 will be a 'better' year for the embattled sport.

Fauzy has a 'real possibility' of reaching F1 with Lotus

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:01 GMT

World Series by Renault runner-up Fairuz Fauzy believes he has done all he can to convince Lotus F1 to employ him in its race line-up in 2010.

Pirelli rules out replacing Bridgestone in F1

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:11:18 GMT

Pirelli has become the first mooted manufacturer to affirm that it has no interest in replacing Bridgestone as the official tyre-supplier to F1 from 2011.

USF1 will produce 'next American F1 World Champion'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:13:41 GMT

Peter Windsor has boldly asserted that North Carolina-based F1 2010 newcomer USF1 will produce 'the next world champion' in the top flight - what he calls the very 'raison d'être' of the team.