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Q+A with John Howett

Fri May 16, 2008 (03:45:23PM) [ Indexed 1 hour 10 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
After five races in the 2008 Formula One season, Panasonic Toyota Racing President John Howett talks about the season debut for his team, the loss of Super Aguri and the prospects for the rest of the year. More...
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Kubica to pick up Lorenzo Bandini trophy in F1 car

Fri May 16, 2008 (02:30:14PM) [ Indexed 2 hours 25 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
BMW Sauber F1 Team driver, Robert Kubica will already be getting into an urban frame of mind the Sunday before the Monaco Grand Prix, on 18th May, when he drives a BMW Sauber F1 Team car the 11 kilometres from Faenza to Brisighella in... More...
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We made a big improvement for Monaco - di Grassi

Fri May 16, 2008 (02:30:14PM) [ Indexed 2 hours 25 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Lucas di Grassi, test driver of the Renault F1 Team, believes that the French outfit can be competitive during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Di Grassi, who was testing for the team at Paul Ricard on Wednesday, believes that the new p... More...
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Fisichella to reach motorsport milestone at Monaco

Fri May 16, 2008 (09:30:12AM) [ Indexed 7 hours 25 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Force India's Giancarlo Fisichella will celebrate his 200th Grand Prix start in Monaco, becoming only the ninth driver in history to reach that milestone. By the end of this season he will have moved up to fifth overall in th... More...
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Hamilton and Kovalainen to wear helmet with diamonds in Monaco

Fri May 16, 2008 (09:00:11AM) [ Indexed 7 hours 55 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Just like last season, the McLaren duo will wear a special helmet with diamonds during the Monaco Grand Prix. yesterday, Steinmetz and McLaren had a media event to launch the special Monaco promotion of the diamond sponsor of the Woki... More...
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Sato to participate in shoot out test for Renault?

Fri May 16, 2008 (09:00:11AM) [ Indexed 7 hours 55 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
According to the French magazine 'AutoHebdo', Takuma Sato will get a shoot out test this summer at the Renault F1 Team. We already reported that Steve Nielsen wants Nelson Piquet Jr. to up his game, but it now appear... More...
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Button takes over on day 2

Thu May 15, 2008 (06:30:13PM) [ Indexed 22 hours 25 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Jenson Button joined the Honda Racing F1 Team at the Paul Ricard circuit today for the second day of the test. Taking over the wheel of the RA108, Jenson continued the aerodynamic evaluation which Alex Wurz began yesterday using the s... More...
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Did Renault make the wrong decision?

Thu May 15, 2008 (06:00:17PM) [ Indexed 22 hours 55 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
After being defended by the team management in the beginning of the season, Nelson Piquet Jr. gets criticism of Renault's Sporting Manager, Steve Nielsen. As the young Brazilian has not scored a single point for the French ou... More...
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Kovalainen works through tyre programme

Thu May 15, 2008 (06:00:17PM) [ Indexed 22 hours 55 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Heikki Kovalainen took over driving duties at Paul Ricard today, continuing the team's preparations for Monaco. As with Lewis yesterday, Heikki ran the MP4-23 in Monaco-spec as he and the test team worked through the Bridgestone ... More...
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Both Fisico and Sutil at work in France

Thu May 15, 2008 (06:00:17PM) [ Indexed 22 hours 55 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Force India's Monaco Grand Prix preparations continued today at the Paul Ricard HTTT track in the south of France. Adrian Sutil took over from Tonio Liuzzi for the morning's run on the 2D-SC configuration of the trac... More...
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Technical problems don't stop Coulthard to put down 4th time

Thu May 15, 2008 (05:45:11PM) [ Indexed 23 hours 10 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Today it was David Coulthard's turn to sample the delights of the short version of the Le Castellet track, as Red Bull Racing continues its preparation for rounds six and seven of the Formula One World C... More...
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Very productive day for Renault as Piquet puts down 193 laps

Thu May 15, 2008 (05:30:11PM) [ Indexed 23 hours 25 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
The ING Renault F1 Team remained in the south of France today to complete a second day of testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castelet, close to Marseille. Again the team enjoyed warm and sunny conditions for most of the day, all... More...
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Martin Brundle to race against son Alex at Spa-Francorchamps

Thu May 15, 2008 (05:30:11PM) [ Indexed 23 hours 25 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Former Formula One driver Martin Brundle, will return to racing this weekend at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit at Belgium. The 48-year-old will race his son, Alex (17), in the Belgian round of the Formula Palmer-Audi series. More...
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Trouble-free day for Trulli

Thu May 15, 2008 (05:30:11PM) [ Indexed 23 hours 25 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Jarno Trulli took over driving duties from Timo Glock at Paul Ricard for day two of Panasonic Toyota Racing's three-day test in the south of France. His programme focused on finalising aerodynamic set-ups for the Monaco Grand... More...
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Raikkonen continues Monaco preparation work

Thu May 15, 2008 (05:30:11PM) [ Indexed 23 hours 25 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Second day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, working again today at the "Paul Ricard" circuit at Le Castellet in the South of France. Kimi Raikkonen continued with preparations for the Monaco Grand ... More...
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Raikkonen on top of the time sheets on day 2

Thu May 15, 2008 (05:30:11PM) [ Indexed 23 hours 25 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
During the second day of testing on the Monaco lay-out of the Paul Ricard Circuit, World Champion Kimi Raikkonen set the fastest lap time. The Iceman was faster than compatriot Heikki Kovalainen and BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica. To... More...
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Kubica completes prepartion work for Monaco

Thu May 15, 2008 (05:30:11PM) [ Indexed 23 hours 25 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
The BMW Sauber F1 Team today concluded the work on the car's setup with regards to the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. Robert Kubica evaluated different aero and suspension specifications and tested tyres. Although the short version ... More...
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Toro Rosso's French driver joins test action at France

Thu May 15, 2008 (04:00:12PM) [ Indexed 1 day 55 minutes ago from F1Technical.net ]
Today it was time for Formula 1's only French driver to drive in France, as Sébastien Bourdais took over from Sebastian Vettel at the wheel of the STR3. Testing continued at the short versi... More...
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Two big issues for car development in 2009

Thu May 15, 2008 (11:30:15AM) [ Indexed 1 day 5 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen sees two key issues affecting the development of the car for the 2009 season: the new regulations regarding aerodynamics and KERS. Great changes are afoot in Formula One next season. Alongside th... More...
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Williams up to speed, new engine cover

Wed May 14, 2008 (09:00:11PM) [ Indexed 1 day 19 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
Williams development is up to speed as new elements are rolling out of the factory quickly. At the Spanish GP, the team introduced a new front wing profile while at Turkey another step was made on the front wing. As a third car now, f... More...
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F1 demonstration to be held in Moscow

Wed May 14, 2008 (08:45:10PM) [ Indexed 1 day 20 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
The possibility of a Russian Grand Prix has increased as later this year a major Formula One demonstration will be held in the streets of Moscow. The event should take place in July between the British and German Grand Prix and this a... More...
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Productive day for Wurz and Honda

Wed May 14, 2008 (08:30:13PM) [ Indexed 1 day 20 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
The Honda Racing F1 Team resumed testing action today at the Paul Ricard facility near Marseille. This week's three-day test will enable the team to prepare for the next two Grands Prix on the Formula One calendar, which take pla... More...
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Good day for fast Lewis

Wed May 14, 2008 (08:30:13PM) [ Indexed 1 day 20 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes kicked off a three day test at the Paul Ricard High Technology Test Track this morning. Lewis is at the wheel of the sole MP4-23 today and his plan focused on the team's preparations for the upcoming Mon... More...
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Trouble-free day for Webber in France

Wed May 14, 2008 (08:15:16PM) [ Indexed 1 day 20 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
First day of a three day test that sees Mark Webber running today, David Coulthard tomorrow and Sebastien Buemi on the final day. This is one of the most complex tests of the season as the Le Castellet circuit offers a va... More...
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Tonio tests Force India's Monaco spec

Wed May 14, 2008 (08:15:16PM) [ Indexed 1 day 20 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
Force India's test and reserve driver Vitantonio Liuzzi today opened the team's three-day test at the Circuit de Castellet Paul Ricard track in France. Running on the 2D-SC short configuration of the circuit, Tonio w... More...
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Vettel finally gets his hands on STR3

Wed May 14, 2008 (08:00:11PM) [ Indexed 1 day 20 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
Sebastian Vettel finally got his hands (and his feet and his bottom) on our new car, the STR3 today, as Scuderia Toro Rosso began a three day session here in the South of France. More...
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First time in high-downforce configuration for Glock

Wed May 14, 2008 (08:00:11PM) [ Indexed 1 day 20 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
Panasonic Toyota Racing started a three-day test programme in the south of France in preparation for the forthcoming Grands Prix in Monte Carlo and Montreal. Monaco and Canada place very different demands on car set-up, with the stree... More...
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Oil leak for Kubica

Wed May 14, 2008 (05:30:10PM) [ Indexed 1 day 23 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
On one of the short versions of the Circuit Paul Ricard Robert Kubica today concentrated on setup work regarding the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. The team tried different solutions to fine tune the car's aerodynamic, suspension an... More...
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Productive day for di Grassi

Wed May 14, 2008 (05:30:10PM) [ Indexed 1 day 23 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
The ING Renault F1 Team resumed its testing programme today, completing the first of three days at Paul Ricard. The team focussed on a busy programme of development work in preparation for the Monaco Grand Prix next week. More...
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Honda further develops elephant ears

Wed May 14, 2008 (05:15:10PM) [ Indexed 1 day 23 hours ago from F1Technical.net ]
The Honda Racing F1 Team kicked-off the Paul Ricard test session with developed elephant ears on their nose cone. To ensure high downforce, Honda developed endplates for their elephant ears. If the team is satisfied with the test resu... More...
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