2011 August archive

FIA considering DRS ban at Eau Rouge at Spa 22nd August 2011, 12:31

The FIA may ban drivers from using DRS at Eau Rouge at all times during the Belgian Grand Prix.

Marc Gene drives Ferrari in Rotterdam demo

Gene had to switch cars after crashing a Ferrari during a demo run.

Karthikeyan expects HRT return in India

In the round-up: Narain Karthikeyan expects to replace Daniel Ricciardo for his home Grand Prix.

Red Bull’s rivals are closing the performance gap 21st August 2011, 9:27

Red Bull dominated the beginning of 2011 but their rivals are catching them quickly.

McLaren help Heathrow reduce congestion

In the round-up: Lotus test driver Luiz Razia is trying to get sponsorship for a race seat.

Red Bull Racing RB6 F1 car Haynes Manual reviewed 20th August 2011, 9:27

Car repair experts Haynes has produced its first manual for an F1 car.

Ecclestone: BBC was obstacle to free-to-air deal

In the round-up: Bernie Ecclestone says the BBC stood in the way of a free-to-air TV deal.

Grosjean on cusp of GP2 title – and F1 comeback? 19th August 2011, 16:27

Romain Grosjean can claim the GP2 championship at next weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix round.

Button hoping for change of luck at Spa

Jenson Button is hoping his return to Spa next weekend goes better than his last two visits.

Sauber expect strong race in Belgium

Sauber technical director James Key expects the C30 to perform well at Spa next week.