Timo Glock Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals
Saturday, May 31, 2014
F1: Renault: Heidfeld already leading team
Renault: Heidfeld already leading team By Dieter Rencken and Matt Beer Sunday, February 27th 2011, 10:59 GMT Renault team boss Eric Boullier says it was obvious from Nick Heidfeld's first few laps in the car that he was the man the squad needed to lead its 2011 charge in the absence of the injured Robert Kubica. Heidfeld will fill in alongside Vitaly Petrov at Renault until Kubica recovers from the multiple injuries he suffered in a rally crash three weeks ago. The German had a test audition for Renault before being snapped up, and Boullier said he was very impressed by the way Heidfeld immediately took charge. Related posts:- F1: Renault ‘very positive’ about Heidfeld Renault 'very positive' about Heidfeld By Matt Beer Saturday, February...
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Source: http://doxcar.com/f1-renault-heidfeld-already-leading-team/
Didier Pironi Emanuele Pirro Antônio Pizzonia Eric van de Poele Jacques Pollet
Meet John Hennessey, the man behind the 270 mph Venom GT [video]
In a new YouTube video, John Hennessey sits down and discusses the fastest car in the world, the Venom GT, with Driver's Mike SpinelliLuigi Piotti David Piper Nelson Piquet† Nelson Piquet Jr Renato Pirocchi
Meet Joe in Montreal?
Joe Saward will be hosting an Audience in Montreal at its usual venue, at the Pub St Paul, 124 rue St-Paul Est, Vieux-Montr�al, Qu�bec H2Y 1G2. This is down in the old port area. The Audience will take place on Friday, June 6. The event will be for a limited number of Formula One fans […]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2014/05/28/meet-joe-in-montreal/
Richard Attwood Manny Ayulo Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey
Audi RS3 Sedan
Audi introduced us to the awesomeness that was the A3 clubsport quattro concept at Worthersee in 2014, and mere days after that, Audi Australia confirmed — sort of — that the RS3 Sedan will snag design cues from the clubsport quattro concept. Now that’s a fast play.
Audi Australia product planner, Matthew Dale, confirmed the plan by telling Motoring at the Australian launch of the S3 sedan that the clubsport quattro concept is more than just an irrelevant prototype, but actually a preview of Audi’s RS lineup, specifically of the RS3 Sedan.
?The clubsport [quattro concept] is a view into the future of the RS,? Dale told Motoring. ?The TT RS, RS Q3 and the previous RS 3 Sportback all use the 2.5 TFSI engine, and this [concept] shows you where it can go.?
This statement does more than just shed light on the RS3; it also clarifies speculation that Audi could opt for 2.0-litrer power for its highest-output, A-segment vehicle ever. It does leave us wondering where the 309kW (414-horsepower), four-cylinder unit from Audi?s TT quattro sport concept, shown earlier in 2014, fits into the equation.
Dale also told the Australian auto news site not to expect the output numbers of the clubsport quattro concept to carry over to the RS3. The concept produced 525 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque, and those numbers would be quite a stretch for the production RS3. At best, the RS3 Sedan could produce around 400 horsepower and 343 pound-feet of torque. Even with those reduced numbers, the RS3 Sedan has the potential to be far more powerful than we thought it would be.
Note: Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro Concept pictured here.
Click past the jump to read more about the 2016 Audi RS3 Sedan.
Audi RS3 Sedan originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 30 May 2014 11:00 EST.
Source: http://feeds.topspeed.com/~r/topspeed/~3/bnZu7NY1xzk/2016-audi-rs3-sedan-ar163759.html
Carlo Facetti Luigi Fagioli Jack Fairman Juan Manuel Fangio Nino Farina
SPEED.com Continues As The New SPEED: Motors On FOX Blog
Starting Saturday Aug. 17, SPEED.com continues featuring the same great content but with a new look and format as the SPEED: Motors on Fox Blog...
Source: http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/new-speed-blog-set-for-debut-on-foxsportscom/
Paul Frere Patrick Friesacher Joe Fry Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani
Alfa Romeo 4C Quadrifoglio Verde
Ever since Alfa Romeo announced it would bring ?something new? to the 4C with every passing year, we?ve been speculating what the Italian automaker might have up its sleeve. Though it?s pure speculation at this point, our rendering artist has put together a possible direction for a future direction, the 4C Quadrifoglio Verde.
The Quadrifoglio Verde name harks back to Alfa?s long history of performance vehicles dating back to 1923, and this car would be no different. Likely getting a slight bump in power, the coupe gets an even more aggressive body treatment with several new scoops, front and rear fascias, and accent lines.
Its front fascia gets a completely redesigned bumper with larger air intakes near the darkened headlights. Around the side, a lowered body skirt helps bring the 4C?s visual mass lower to the ground. Out back, a new lower bumper sports a new exhaust pipe design while the rear quarter panels have another cooling slot near the round taillights. Topping it all off are the iconic green cloverleaf and grey triangle badges. A new set of 10-spoke grey wheels helps complete the more aggressive look.
While it?s still unclear what Alfa has planned for its future 4C special editions, we suspect they will consist mostly of cosmetic changes, with only slight modifications to the suspension and engine.
Click past the jump to read more about the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C QV.
Alfa Romeo 4C Quadrifoglio Verde originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 29 May 2014 19:00 EST.
Josef Peters Ronnie Peterson Vitaly Petrov* Alfredo Piàn Francois Picard
Marussia Virgin Racing Launch Their 2011 Car
Marussia Virgin Racing have launched their car to take on the 2011 world championship in a lavish London ceremony. The Marussia name now preceeds Virgin following a major tie up with the Russian sportscar manufacturer and the team at the end of 2010. �It has led to the new car being designated as the MVR-02. […]
Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/02/07/marussia-virgin-racing-launch-their-2011-car/
Lance Macklin Damien Magee Tony Maggs Mike Magill Umberto Maglioli
Friday, May 30, 2014
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution staying alive for 2015
Mitsubishi's U.S. division has announced the Lancer Evolution will live through 2015.Johnny Boyd David Brabham Gary Brabham Jack Brabham† Bill Brack
Ferrari Launch Their 2011 Car The F150
Ferrari have become the first team to launch their 2011 Formula One car – named the F150. Thw F150 name comes from the fact it is 150 years since Italian unification, the flag bearer for the nation decided it was important to increase exposure of the major event in the country’s long history. �The cars […]
Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/ferrari-launch-their-2011-car-the-f150/
Robin MontgomerieCharrington Juan Pablo Montoya Gianni Morbidelli Roberto Moreno Dave Morgan
Rosberg stewards ?had all the necessary data? | F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Stewards had all necessary info - Warwick ? Red Bull 'raced Mercedes for first time' ? Marussia can fight Sauber - Bianchi 
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/xrofcUrH_3c/
Nicola Larini Oscar Larrauri Gerard Larrousse Jud Larson Niki Lauda†
Kimi Raikkonen: ?I?m sure it?s going to be a lot better??
Kimi Raikkonen has not enjoyed a great start to the season, but he remains confident that he will be able to get more out of the Ferrari F14 T when he feels more comfortable with it. Raikkonen, who lost third … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2014/05/27/kimi-raikkonen-im-sure-its-going-to-be-a-lot-better/
John Surtees Andy Sutcliffe Adrian Sutil Len Sutton Aguri Suzuki
Sir Jack Brabham 1926 ? 2014
Jack Brabham has died at the age of 88. He was a towering figure of his era, becoming a triple World Champion in Formula 1, the first motor racing knight of the modern era. He started his own Brabham team and won the World Championship with it in 1966, while also achieving success as a […]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2014/05/18/sir-jack-brabham-1926-2014/
Peter de Klerk Christian Klien Karl Kling Ernst Klodwig Kamui Kobayashi
Absolutely wig-tastic
Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen took part in the CLIC Sargent Wig Wednesday campaign to raise money and show support for young cancer sufferers. CLIC Sargent is the UK?s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. It was formed in 2005 by a merger between Sargent Cancer Care for Children and […]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2014/05/22/absolutely-wig-tastic/
Johnny McDowell Jack McGrath Brian McGuire Bruce McLaren Allan McNish
MINI Superleggera production version rendered
Theophilus Chin has rendered the MINI Superleggera Concept as a production modelArt Cross Geoff Crossley Chuck Daigh Yannick Dalmas Derek Daly
Thursday, May 29, 2014
The Top TEN ?F1 WAGs? Of All Time
When I was first approached to write this article I?m not ashamed to say my first idea was to assemble a group of my jeering pals in a room and engage in a drunken debate of who?s the hottest. But then I remembered it was the 21st century and there is no way I could [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Formula1Fancast/~3/Z8Um8qYSX2M/the-top-ten-f1-wags-of-all-time-3
Bernard de Dryver Johnny Dumfries Geoff Duke Len Duncan Piero Dusio
Audi showcases customized A1 Sportback & S3 Cabrio at W�rthersee
Audi has introduced a customized A1 Sportback and S3 Cabriolet at W�rthersee 2014.Marshall Teague Shorty Templeman Max de Terra Andre Testut Mike Thackwell
Mercedes-Benz hires Mario to promote the GLA in Japan [video]
Mercedes-Benz has used the services of Mario to handle the GLA promotional campaign in Japan.Bill Mackey Lance Macklin Damien Magee Tony Maggs Mike Magill
Ferrari vow to be ?a good step faster? in Canada | 2014 Canadian Grand Prix
Ferrari say they will make a significant step forwards with their car at the next race in Canada. 
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/VQXuFVAjJwk/
Hamilton's tough decision
Since BBC Sport chief analyst Eddie Jordan reported on this website last week that Lewis Hamilton was on the verge of switching to Mercedes from McLaren next year, Formula 1 has been awash with speculation about the 2008 world champion's future.
McLaren did their best at last weekend's Italian Grand Prix to dismiss the story - team boss Martin Whitmarsh even joked: "Any sentence that begins, 'Eddie Jordan understands' is immediately questionable, isn't it?"
But it was noticeable that not only did McLaren not deny the story was true, they said very little to suggest Hamilton was staying with them.
From Whitmarsh, it was: "Lewis and his management have made their position clear to us", "my understanding is we're talking to him" and "I'm pretty convinced we will have a very good, competitive driving line-up next year."
None of which translates as "Hamilton is staying".
Hamilton was triumphant at Monza, but how many more races will he win with McLaren? Photo: Getty
As for the doubts cast on the veracity of the story, the source is strong and credible, and the core information - that Hamilton has agreed terms on a contract with Mercedes for next year - is based in fact.
That does not necessarily mean Hamilton will move but it does mean he is thinking about it seriously. And you can make what you will of his downbeat behaviour throughout the Monza weekend - even after he won the race.
In the paddock, the general view was that a move would be a mistake - but it is a much more complicated decision than that.
Firstly, McLaren have undoubtedly been more competitive than Mercedes in the last three years. Between them, Hamilton and team-mate Jenson Button have won 16 races since the start of 2010; Mercedes only one, with Nico Rosberg in China this season.
Over an extended period, McLaren have a winning pedigree beyond that of any other team. Only Ferrari have won more grands prix, and they have been in F1 for 16 years longer.
Hamilton, who has been nurtured by the team since he was 13, says: "I want to win." On pure performance, there's only one choice, right?
In F1, things are rarely that simple.
Yes, McLaren usually have a good car, but until this year it had been a long time since they had unquestionably the best.
It was close with Ferrari in 2007-8, although hindsight would suggest now that the McLaren was probably not quite as good then. In which case, you probably have to go back to 2005 to find the last time McLaren had conclusively the fastest car in F1.
This is known to have irked Hamilton in 2010-11, and played some part in the cocktail of issues that led to his difficult season last year, when his frustration at the car's inability to compete for the title and problems with his family and his girlfriend led to what he admitted was his worst season in the sport.
That all changed this season. The McLaren is again setting the pace. But a series of operational problems in the opening races badly affected Hamilton, costing him 40 points. Add those points to his current total and he would be leading Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, not trailing him by a win and a fourth place.
Hamilton has done well to disguise his disappointment publicly, but it was around this time that his management started approaching McLaren's rivals about job opportunities.
On top of that, McLaren are entering an uncertain period. For the first time next year, they will have to pay for their Mercedes engines - that's in the region of eight million euros they cannot spend on the performance of the car unless they find it from other sources.
Tied in with this is the question of salary. McLaren have made it clear they cannot afford Hamilton at any price. The word is they have offered him a cut in money for next season, on the basis that they cannot afford anything more. This might be offset by other compromises, such as over PR appearances, flights and so on.
Already on about half of what Alonso earns at Ferrari, one can imagine how that has gone down with Hamilton - especially as McLaren's portfolio of sponsors makes it very difficult for a driver to do personal deals elsewhere to top up his earnings. That's because almost anywhere he looks there's a clash with a company that has links with McLaren.
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Meanwhile, Mercedes are by definition a "works" team with factory engines, have the might of an automotive giant behind them. They can pay Hamilton a lot more than his current salary - believed to be about �13m - if they want to. And at Mercedes there is also a lot more freedom for a driver to do personal sponsorship deals.
The funding for Mercedes' F1 team comes entirely from external sponsors - and the budget is reputedly significantly less than enjoyed by Red Bull and Ferrari. But it is underwritten by the parent company so even if there is a sponsorship shortfall it doesn't affect the team.
Performance-wise, the team that is now Mercedes actually won the world title more recently than McLaren, when they were Brawn in 2009. Ironically, the man who won it was Button. His success - and what he interpreted as the team's ambivalence about him staying - led to him moving to McLaren.
Admittedly, Brawn's success in 2009 was tainted by the row over double-diffusers that clouded that season. Once everyone had them, the car was no longer as competitive as it had been.
Mercedes have certainly been under-performing since then, but that can at least partly be explained by the fact that Brawn, facing serious financial problems, slashed their staff by 40% in 2009. As Mercedes, they have been slowly building levels up again.
The pressure on the team to up their game is massive - hence the huge investment in terms of staffing and resources in the last 18 months or so.
And while they are a long way behind McLaren this season, they are on an upward trend, even if it is significantly slower than either the team or the Mercedes board would like.
Equally, few in F1 would disagree that Hamilton is one of the three best drivers in the world, alongside Alonso and Sebastian Vettel. Mercedes don't have any of them.
It's impossible to know how much faster the car would go in their hands than it has done so far in those of Rosberg and Michael Schumacher. Some might argue not at all. But, that's not how Hamilton, who raced and beat Rosberg in their formative years, will look at it.
Add all that up, and the decision doesn't seem so easy after all.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2012/09/hamiltons_tough_decision.html
Warwick Brown Adolf Brudes Martin Brundle Gianmaria Bruni Jimmy Bryan
McLaren F1 severely damaged after crash in Italy [VIDEO OF AFTERMATH ADDED]
A McLaren F1 was involved in a serious accident in Italy between Saline di Volterra and Pomarance around midday on Tuesday.Geoff Crossley Chuck Daigh Yannick Dalmas Derek Daly Christian Danner
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