Thursday Talking Points
Mar.26 (GMM) Four teams launch rear diffuser protests Four teams have now lodged protests against the legality of the rear diffusers fitted to the Brawn, Toyota and Williams cars. The news emerged in the Albert Park paddock on Thursday after the controversial aerodynamic components were declared legal by FIA scrutineers ahead of the 2009 season [...]
Jenson Button unveils bright yellow helmet
Mar.26 (YallaF1.com) Jenson Button is to use a new helmet livery to coincide with the debut of Brawn GP. The British driver, wearing the Brackley based team’s new white and black overalls design at Albert Park on Thursday, also showed off his new helmet colours. Incorporating the basic design of his usual Union Jack-coloured design, [...]
Wednesday Talking Points by GMM
Toro Rosso happy with Ferrari power – owner Mar.25 (GMM) 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 [...]
Hamilton would ‘listen’ to rival team offers
Mar.25 (YallaF1.com) While admitting to reporters that even scoring points at Albert Park this weekend will be difficult, the 24-year-old World Champion Lewis Hamilton was asked on Thursday if the situation could lead to him shopping around for a better drive. “I haven’t had offers from other teams and I am not talking to anyone [...]
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 [...]