Monza kerb height lowered at first chicane
Sep.11 (GMM) The new high kerbs at the first chicane were reduced in height following criticism on the first day of the Italian GP weekend. “For me, these things are a safety risk,” Toyota’s Timo Glock, who had a violent spin over the new ‘combination kerbs’ in morning practice, told Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport. [...]
Ferrari and new sponsor hint at Alonso future
Sep.11 (GMM) Luca di Montezemolo nearly dropped a bombshell on Friday when he announced that Fernando Alonso will join Ferrari — “sooner or later”. The Ferrari president, who admitted he liked the Spaniard and would describe him as a “great driver”, was speaking to Spanish reporters in the Monza paddock. So too was Emilio Botin, [...]
FIA set to announce thirteenth team for 2010
Sep.11 (GMM) The FIA is nearly ready to select the thirteenth team for F1′s 2010 grid, Max Mosley told reporters at Monza on Friday. The FIA president revealed that the three candidates are Epsilon Euskadi, Litespeed/Lotus and – should BMW-Sauber find a buyer – the Hinwil based team’s new guise. “Last night we got the [...]
Mosley fears more carmakers to quit F1
Sep.11 (GMM) Max Mosley on Friday said he would not bet money on formula one still boasting its full complement of car manufacturers on the grid of the 2010 season opener. Following Honda’s withdrawal, BMW is also pulling out at the end of this year, and the FIA president said more of their struggling road-car [...]
Practice 2: Sutil powers Force India to the top
Adrian Sutil put Force India back at the top of the Formula 1 pile with a strong performance in the second free practice session on the opening day of the Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza. The 26 year old German driver said, “The progress we have made in the last two races is amazing. [...]
Schumacher extends Ferrari contract
Sep.11 (GMM) Michael Schumacher has extended his contract with Ferrari for three more years, the seven time world champion announced on his official website on Friday. In the report posted at michael-schumacher.de, the 40-year-old German explained that the agreement will involve “more and more” input into the famous Italian marque’s road car department.
Renault and Briatore to sue Piquets
Sep.11 (GMM) Renault on Friday announced that the team and its boss Flavio Briatore have commenced criminal proceedings against sacked driver and whistleblower Nelson Piquet. As the so-called crash-gate scandal continues to deepen, it was reported from the Monza circuit in Italy that Briatore had angrily denied the charges in a letter to Piquet and [...]
Practice 1: Hamilton and McLaren set the pace
The first free practice of the Italian Grand Prix weekend got off to a subdued start, but soon the pit garages and track was buzzing with activity as drivers and teams tackled the unique demands of the legendary fierce, fast and furious Monza circuit. The long straights are a boost for Ferrari, Renault and McLaren [...]
Dreams do come true even in Formula 1
Giancarlo Fisichella’s move from Force India to Ferrari has devoured up column inches as the Roman driver fulfills a childhood dream in the twilight of his career. equally news worthy was the promotion of Vitantonio Liuzzi to the Force India seat vacated by Fisi. The fact that this is all taking place this weekend at [...]