Teams threatened to boycott season opener
Mar.25 (YallaF1.com) The Melbourne newspaper Herald Sun, meanwhile, said Ferrari may also have been involved in a boycott threat, so angry was the team and chief rival McLaren about the FIA’s latest rule changes. Ultimately, all the cars did land in Melbourne, but race promoter Ron Walker admitted he is aware of the feuding. “It’s [...]
Ecclestone: Straight talking from the big boss
Bernie blames McLaren for Hamilton image Ecclestone speaks, people listen Mar.25 (YallaF1.com) Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton is not a “character” and McLaren is to blame, according to F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. In a briefing with a select few British reporters, the F1 chief executive said McLaren chief Ron Dennis prefers his employees all [...]
Wednesday Talking Points
Mar.25 (GMM) Toro Rosso happy with Ferrari power – owner Toro Rosso owner Dietrich Mateschitz has indicated he has no plans to seek a new engine supplier for the Faenza based team. After using Cosworth power for its debut season in 2006, the former Minardi team switched to Ferrari, clearing the way for sister team [...]
Tuesday Talking Points by GMM
Renault drivers agree to reduce salaries Alonso and Piquet Mar.24 (GMM) Renault drivers Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet have agreed to reduce their salaries in reaction to the global recession. Team boss Flavio Briatore told the Milan magazine ‘Chi’: “I said to them that a reduction would be appropriate. “They understood the situation and we [...]