The FIA is expected to back down from its proposed ban on tyre warmers for the 2009 F1 season at the World Motor Sports Council’s meeting on Wednesday. A ban on tyre warmers had been proposed for next year along with the re-introduction of slick tyres. However the FIA is now understood to believe that … Continue reading FIA set to allow tyre warmers in 2009
Day: 23 June 2008 articles archive
David Coulthard: the driver debates
Posted onRed Bull’s David Coulthard is the second most experienced driver on the grid – and is famously defiant when asked if he might retire soon. But after four seasons at Red Bull his place in the team looks under threat from the promising Sebastian Vettel. Should Coulthard keep his place in the team?
We are all weathermen now
Posted onWhat has been the biggest talking point on the Live Blogs during the past three races? Plenty has been said about the state of Lewis Hamilton’s driving and Max Mosley’s libido, but I think the most popular question is this: "Is it going to rain?"
2008 French GP Stats and Facts
Posted onHere’s a look at the facts and statistics from the French Grand Prix including another new world championship leader. Plus Kimi Raikkonen edges closer to a new record and Lewis Hamilton hits a career low.