Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: New Mercedes ‘Not A Bad Car’ – Brawn: Ross Brawn has admitted that Mercedes will be pushing for performance at the final test of the preseason next week. Asked by Auto Motor und Sport about his assessment of the new W02 car so far, the Brackley-based [...]
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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: ‘Outboard’ Mirrors To Be Banned: This weekend’s Grand Prix will be the last for the sort of ‘outboard’ rear view mirrors that are becoming commonplace in F1. In Australia last week, veterans Rubens Barrichello and Pedro de la Rosa led the calls for better driver visibility, [...]
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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Todt Not Stepping Into To Solve McLaren Wing Saga: Jean Todt on Friday ruled out stepping in to end F1′s new ‘knee-gate’ controversy. The FIA’s Charlie Whiting this week declared legal an innovation on the 2010 McLaren that gives Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button a straight-line [...]
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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Glock Chose Virgin Over Renault, Sauber For 2010: Timo Glock says he decided to join Virgin over moving to Sauber and Renault because the new British team was a safer employment option for the 2010 season. With Toyota leaving the sport, insiders had expected the 27-year-old [...]
Todt: Indonesia Not Ready For Grand Prix
Indonesia is not ready to push for a round of the Formula One world championship, Jean Todt said last week. During the FIA president’s recent visit to the fourth most populous country in the world, rumors suggested Indonesia might be contemplating joining the sport’s annual calendar in the near future, according to SPEED TV. Indonesia’s [...]
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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Todt To Leave FIA After One Presidential Term: Jean Todt says he has no intention of trying to emulate Max Mosley in retaining the FIA presidency for many years. The Frenchman, formerly the boss of the famous F1 team Ferrari, was elected to succeed Mosley by [...]


March 2nd, 2011
Stephen Rhodes
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