Thursday Talking Points
Honda scuttled Super Aguri team sale The former administrators of the now-defunct Super Aguri outfit claim the formula one team could have been rescued. Insolvency experts PKF are pursuing Honda for more than $400,000 in fees, saying they were dismissed as administrators last year after planning to sell the Leafield based squad as a going [...]
Stewart has a go at FIA over "Lie-Gate"
Jackie Stewart The out-of-control ‘lie-gate’ scandal is the result of unprofessional stewarding in formula one, according to regular FIA critic Sir Jackie Stewart. The Scot, seemingly perpetually locked in a war of words with FIA president Max Mosley, said the entire affair could have been avoided if the governing body’s officials on duty in Melbourne [...]
Ben Sulayem survives high speed F1 crash
FIA Vice President for Sport Mohammed Ben Sulayem had a big accident today (9 April) while driving the Renault Formula 1 car at Dubai Autodrome circuit. Showcasing last year?s Renault R28, on the main straight of the circuit, shortly after launching of the start line the car veered violently right and slammed into the wall [...]
Ben Sulayem samples Renault F1 power
Question: Today you experienced Formula 1 power. How was this? Bin Sulayem: Tight fit Firstly I must thank the Renault Formula 1 team for the invitation and the trust in me to drive their car. It is a big achievement to have the team here in Dubai and also at Dubai Autodrome. It is great [...]
