We’ve been getting slightly mixed messages from both camps in the FIA-FOTA battle in recent days which could be read as signs of an impending truce. But today Ferrari and Renault took steps to highlight the seriousness of their threat not to compete in F1 next year if FOTA’s demands are not met. A letter … Continue reading Renault and Ferrari re-state their threat not to compete in 2010
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F1 links: Ecclestone warns FOTA over split
Posted onHere’s a round-up of F1 news and other interesting links I’ve found today. If you’ve spotted a hot news story, interesting new website or just something funny from the world of F1, please share your links in the comments below. Bernie’s warning to warring teams Bernie Ecclestone warns FOTA not to mount a breakaway championship … Continue reading F1 links: Ecclestone warns FOTA over split
F1 drivers who won at Le Mans
World Endurance Championship
Posted onThis weekend sees the 77th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours. The great race has been won by 117 different drivers and over half of them – 62 – also competed in the Formula 1 world championship at some point in their career. Many of them were race winners in F1, some were even … Continue reading F1 drivers who won at Le Mans
BBC F1 is great but motor sport coverage in Britain is getting worse
Posted onBBC F1 are doing a marvellous job in their first year back as F1’s broadcasters in Britain. That much is clear on the live blogs whenever fans outside Britain get a glimpse of BBC’s work and comment on how good it is. But although it’s great to finally see some improvement in Formula 1 broadcasting, … Continue reading BBC F1 is great but motor sport coverage in Britain is getting worse