Archive: January, 2008
Renault R28: More Information & Photos
Today was Renault-day with regards to new car launches, and the Anglo-French squad chose Paris to unveil their 2008 machine to the media. As mentioned earlier, the team hope to find their winning ways again, although rookie Nelson Piquet Jr is cautious to not hype his own chances too much. While Fernando spoke of being [...]
Renault R28: Launch & Photos
Renault today unveiled their 2008 challenger in Paris, marking the return of Fernando Alonso to the team and partnering Nelson Piquet Jr in a bid to reclaim the Formula One world championship. Called the R28, the Anglo-French team hope the troubles they experienced in 2007 will be rectified and they can return to their dominant [...]
How Many Races Has Rubens Barrichello Driven?
Honda driver Rubens Barrichello is due to eclipse the long-standing record of grand prix entries this season, with most reporters saying that the Brazilian will surpass Riccardo Patrese’s 256 starts in Turkey. However, like most things in Formula One, it isn’t quite as straight-forward as you’d think. You may be under the impression that one [...]
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Honda Pressure Aguri To Retain Davidson
During Honda’s launch of their 2008 car, chief executive Nick Fry spoke about the continued support of Super Aguri and how the squad are looking for an investor to help fund the future of the team. While Super Aguri’s position was known previously, it was presumed that both current drivers would be safe at the [...]
Honda RA108: More Information & Photos
With the much anticipated launch of the Honda RA108, their 2008 car, this morning, the drivers and team managers have been speaking to the media about what this season will hopefully bring to the Brackley-based squad and how they can turn around their fortunes following the six-point haul of 2007. Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello [...]
Honda RA108: Launch & Photos
Honda today unveiled their 2008 challenger, entitled the RA108 to continue the naming structure of their chassis. The car has been eagerly anticipated following their recent move to publicise Honda’s environmentally progressive attitude, which to a degree extends to their Formula One operation. The car is also important because it follows the disastrous RA107 that [...]
Jacques Villeneuve & Craig Pollock End Professional Relationship
Jacques Villeneuve and Craig Pollock have mutually decided to part ways and end their professional relationship, it emerged over the weekend. Pollock has managed Villeneuve since the Canadian first got seriously involved in motor sport and between them they run a few businesses and have enjoyed substantial success. Villeneuve, under Pollock’s wing, has won the [...]
