6th March 2009, 23:32

F1 links: Jerez testing analysis

6th March 2009, 23:32 | Written by Keith Collantine

Mark Hughes analyses the testing form "In the cooler conditions of Jerez, the Ferrari seemed to take a while to get its tyres up to temperature – repeating a pattern that’s been seen for some years now." Q & A with Renault's Bob Bell Bob Bell: "Moveable aerodynamics is completely new territory for all the … Continue reading F1 links: Jerez testing analysis

Brawn GP’s BGP 001 breaks cover at Silverstone

2009 F1 season

6th March 2009, 19:165th March 2024, 22:45 | Written by Keith Collantine

The new Brawn GP team tested its 2009 Formula 1 car at Silverstone today. Jenson Button was at the wheel of the BGP 001.

FOTA’s F1 fans survey results in full

6th March 2009, 13:503rd February 2010, 9:43 | Written by Keith Collantine

The F1 teams’ association’s plans for the future of Formula 1 attracted a huge amount of interest yesterday. Much of the teams’ recommendations were based on a survey of 8,500 F1 fans conducted by FOTA. F1 Fanatic can now reveal the results of that survey in full for the first time.

What was the F1 news on your birthday?

6th March 2009, 8:0025th October 2011, 11:58 | Written by Keith Collantine

Yesterday F1 Fanatic celebrated its fourth brithday. By sheer coincidence a couple of days ago I came across the issue of Autosport that was printed on my own birthday: November 5th, 1981 (see picture). This got me thinking – can we find out what the big F1 news was on the day (or week) of … Continue reading What was the F1 news on your birthday?

Brawn GP takes Honda F1’s place on the 2009 F1 grid – official

6th March 2009, 0:3119th October 2023, 17:57 | Written by Keith Collantine

Ross Brawn has confirmed that his new team Brawn GP will take over from Honda and contest the 2009 F1 season. As has been rumoured in recent weeks the team will use the same Mercedes engines as McLaren and Force India. Ross Brawn will be team principal of his eponymous outfit and Jenson Button and … Continue reading Brawn GP takes Honda F1’s place on the 2009 F1 grid – official

F1 links: Spa’s $4.7m loss

6th March 2009, 0:07 | Written by Keith Collantine

Belgium loses $4.7m The Belgian Grand Prix last year lost $4.7m. The race day attendance was just 52,000, which was 10,000 down on the previous year. 'A wicked shame' if F1 consigns Senna to DTM Bruno Senna's former GP2 boss Paul Jackson: "We really do believe he's a talent, but for some reason a lot … Continue reading F1 links: Spa’s $4.7m loss

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