All Posts Tagged With: "Rules"
How The Records Could Fall In 2010
We may potentially have four teams vying for the world championship this year, and with a strong field of drivers looking competitive, combined with the extra races and a change in points system, a number of Formula One records are looking set to fall this season. Furthermore, with the return of Michael Schumacher, some records [...]
Daily Debate: (How) Should The Rules Be Changed To Prevent Processional Races?
Although Fernando Alonso led home a one-two finish for Ferrari yesterday afternoon, all the talk today is of the spectacle of Formula One and how the Bahrain International Circuit provided a less-than-exciting grand prix. Team chiefs are suggesting improvements that could be made and even some of the drivers are getting annoyed at the constant [...]
Nick Fry Adds Voice Of Concern Over Processional Races
Following the concerns about the spectacle of Formula One from McLaren chief and FOTA chairman Martin Whitmarsh yesterday, Mercedes Grand Prix CEO Nick Fry has added his voice to the discussion, mirroring those of Whitmarsh. Fry believes the teams need to all get together to discuss potential changes to the rules in order to spice [...]
Martin Whitmarsh Calls For Immediate Rule Changes
In the wake of the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix, a race that saw Ferrari take a one-two and McLaren a little shy on pace, Martin Whitmarsh has called for immediate changes to be made to the rules in order to prevent the sport becoming a dull procession with all drivers pitting just the once. The [...]
Damon Hill Set To Join Stewards In 2010
Following yesterday’s news that former world champion Alain Prost has joined the stewards as the driver representative, it was announced today that Damon Hill will also contribute to the steward’s team at two events this year. The idea being that a former driver will be able to offer a different perspective of situations that may [...]
Jean Todt In Favour Of 107% Qualifying Rule
FIA president Jean Todt spoke today on a number of matters relating to Formula One, and it was the first time the former head of Scuderia Ferrari has really come forward and spoken publicly about the sport his federation governs. Since succeeding Max Mosley in last November’s election, Todt has remained relatively quiet, choosing instead [...]
Renault Critcise FIA & McLaren Over F-Duct Vent System
Renault have quite voraciously hit out at the FIA over the decision to declare McLaren’s MP4-25 car as legal following an inspection at the Sakhir circuit ahead of this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. The criticism comes after Christian Horner spoke to the British media last week about rivals McLaren and their ’stalling’ rear wing. McLaren [...]
Renault Request Engines Be Equalised
Renault have apparently written to the FIA to request their RS27 power unit be modified to equalise it with the others. Formula One currently operates under an engine-freeze, meaning the plants should be equal to each other in terms of performance and cannot be improved upon in terms of outright performance. However, Renault believe their [...]
