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Monthly Archive: October 2011
Oct 31
Whitmarsh denies McLaren breaching constructor definition
Martin Whitmarsh has fended off claims teams like McLaren are already breaching the current definition of a F1 ‘constructor’.
The issue is on the agenda for this week’s F1 Commission meeting in Geneva, with the possible outcome to be the legalisation of the sale of entire ‘customer cars’ to small teams.
Oct 31
Rosberg eyeing Ferrari switch – source
Nico Rosberg could be eyeing a switch from Mercedes to Ferrari, a “source” has told a German tabloid newspaper.
Mercedes chiefs Ross Brawn and Norbert Haug in India indicated they want to keep the 26-year-old beyond his contract, which according to reports is set to run until the end of next season.
Four drivers and other members of several prominent Firestone Indy Lights teams made positive comments after getting a first-hand look at a new paddle-shift system that Team E Racing tested on its Firestone Indy Lights car last week. 
Oct 30
Red Bull lost front wing before Ferrari ‘flutter’
A mischievous rumour in the Buddh circuit paddock could help to explain the behaviour of Ferrari’s front wing this weekend.
The team set tongues wagging in India with another version of its 2012-style prototype wing. At high speed, the behaviour of the wing has been described by observers as oscillating or – as per the aviation jargon – “fluttering”.
Oct 30
‘Delhi belly’ strikes McLaren team members
The first reports of ‘Delhi belly’ affecting a formula one team this week have emerged from the McLaren garage.
SID news agency reports that the famous British team had to fly in from Woking some replacement staff, who had been placed on standby in case those in India suffered the notorious traveller’s illness.
Oct 30
Whitmarsh opposed to new customer car push
Martin Whitmarsh on Sunday confirmed reports McLaren is still opposed to the idea of ‘customer cars’ in formula one.
The possible redefinition of a ‘constructor’ will be debated next week at the F1 Commission in Geneva. It is believed Bernie Ecclestone is now supportive of Ferrari’s renewed push to be allowed to sell an entire chassis to a small team.
