Tag Archive: Formula One Management

Jan 11

No F1 agreement for ‘Fanvision’ in 2013

“Unfortunately it is clear that we are not going to be able to agree terms with FOM”

Kangaroo tvFlagworld - F1A system allowing trackside spectators and on-site reporters to access video, audio and data with a bespoke handheld device will not be available at grands prix in 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 19

Steve Nevey takes on business development role with F1 in Schools

“I’m very excited by the opportunity to work with Andrew Denford and the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge” – Steve Nevey

F1 in Schools - Andred Denford - Steve NeveyF1 in schools logoF1 in Schools™ has appointed former Red Bull Racing Business Development Manager, Steve Nevey, as Director of Business Development and Partnerships for this prestigious global educational initiative. Nevey has been charged with introducing new industry partnerships and expanding the sponsorship base for F1 in Schools. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 05

F1 in Schools™ World Champion student completes Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team work placement

A work placement at the multiple World Championship winning Formula 1™ team is highly prestigious

F1 in Schools - Jonathan Neale, Managing Director, McLaren Racing, Mark Nanney and John Cooper, Commercial and Finance Director,F1 in schools logoMark Nanney, a member of Unitus Racing, the 2010 F1 in Schools™ World Champions from USA recently completed a work placement at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team, an experience which will stay with him for many years to come.

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Jun 08

Impressions from The Grand Evening

Formula One does nothing like anyone else.

2012-06-07_00002012-06-07_0003It is the pinnacle of motorsport and as with the sporting event, any festivities surrounding the race weekend are also likely to be a grandiose affair. The Grand Evening is no exception. This year, this high-glits affair, which serves a charitable cause for Ste-Justine’s Hospital was held at l’Arsenal, in a neighbourhood, Griffintown, which is undergoing some major urban changes.

(More pictures in Flagworld’s photo album of the 2012 Canadian Grand Prix)

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Apr 24

F1 assesses fallout after damaging Bahrain saga

With the F1 world now returned from Bahrain, the sport is assessing the fallout of one of the most controversial grands prix in history.

Bahrain International CircuitThe drivers were conspicuously quiet over the saga in the island Kingdom, but – with no contract tying him down – former Force India driver Adrian Sutil admitted he was glad he was not there. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 21

FOM boycotts Force India on Saturday – rumours

Rumours are swirling after qualifying in Bahrain that Force India was deliberately excluded from Saturday’s ‘world feed’ television coverage.

Flagworld - F12012-02-24 - Sahara Force India F1 Team - 02That coverage is controlled by Formula One Management, the sport’s Bernie Ecclestone-run company. F1 chief executive Ecclestone is believed to have been angry on Friday that Force India sat out the second practice session over security fears. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 17

F1 journalists turn war reporters in Bahrain

Two F1 journalists tried their hands at war reporting after touching down in Bahrain ahead of this weekend’s controversial grand prix.

Bahrain International Circuit“I had a duty as an experienced journalist to see such an incident with my own eyes,” said PA Sport’s Ian Parkes, who filed a detailed account of a protest about ten kilometres from the capital Manama on Monday. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 10

Insider expects F1 to lose two races in 2012

A respected F1 correspondent is expecting F1′s 2012 calendar to shrink to eighteen races this year.

Flagworld - F1Circuit of the AmericasLivio Oricchio, who writes for Brazil’s O Estado de S.Paulo, thinks the sport is now on the verge of cancelling next weekend’s visit to Bahrain. And he also thinks November’s US grand prix, scheduled to take place at the brand new Circuit of the Americas in Austin, is in doubt. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 02

No chequered flag yet for French GP revival

France’s return to the 2013 formula one calendar is not quite at the finish-line.

Grand Prix de FranceGrand Prix de FranceMany expected prime minister Francois Fillon’s visit to the Paul Ricard circuit last Friday to coincide with an announcement about the revival of the French grand prix next year. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 18

Korea to pay less for F1 race

The future of the embattled Korean grand prix looks safe for now.

2011-10-14 - Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team - Korea - Korea International Circuit 012011-10-14 - Red Bull Racing - Korea - Mark Webber (1)The Korea Herald reports that organisers of the Yeongham event have reached a deal with Bernie Ecclestone to reduce the race fees. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 19

F1 ready to return to Bahrain – Hill

Damon Hill thinks F1 is ready to return to Bahrain this season.

Damon HillBahrain International CircuitWith the island Kingdom in turmoil last year, the 1996 world champion urged the sport to cancel the 2011 race.

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Oct 24

Row threatens media coverage of India GP

Another hurdle has been mounted ahead of India’s troubled preparation for its inaugural grand prix.

BuddhInternational CircuitHorizontal tricolour flag bearing, from top to bottom, deep saffron, white, and green horizontal bands. In the centre of the white band is a navy-blue wheel with 24 spokes.Amid talk the new Buddh circuit is barely ready for this weekend’s race, the Indian supreme court last week ordered that a quarter of the proceeds of the ticket sales be withheld over a tax dispute.

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Sep 27

Bernie Ecclestone presents his trophy to newly crowned 2011 F1 in Schools™ World Champions

The 2011 F1 in Schools World Champions were delighted to meet Ecclestone and receive their trophy

F1 in Schools - Bernie-Ecclestone-presents-Pentagliders-with-the-2011-F1-in-Schools-Bernie-Ecclestone-World-Champions-trophyF1 in Schools - Bernie-autographs-the-team's-carBernie Ecclestone, President and CEO, Formula One Management, presented the newly crowned 2011 F1 in Schools™ World Champions with the trophy which he commissioned especially for this global educational initiative, meeting the winning Australian team, Pentagliders, in the paddock at the Singtel Formula 1™ Singapore Grand Prix.

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Jul 15

F1 in Schools™ out and about at Silverstone, London, Goodwood and Grove

F1 in Schools™ keeping busy

F1 in Schools™ - UK National Champions, Dynamic from St John Payne School at the Hilton on Park Lane PitstopF1 in Schools™ - Dynamico from Sir John Leman High School, Beccles, Suffolk visit the pits at the British F1 Grand PrixIt has been a busy couple of weeks for F1 in Schools™ with the initiative flying the flag for young engineering talent and showcasing winners of its innovative Formula 1™ linked education programme at a number of high profile events.

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Jul 09

Ecclestone ordered Silverstone pitlane switch

FOM (Formula One Management) switched the garages to keep the Paddock Club happy.

GP2 Series - Silverstone2011-06-09_0306Bernie Ecclestone has refused to criticise Silverstone after an apparently major design flaw with the venue’s new facilities emerged on Friday.

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May 08

F1 teams want changes before signing up for 2013

As the new political stage is set, there have been rumblings of disunity within FOTA

2011-05-07 - Pirelli -Turkey - Pirelli factory - Stefano Domenicali - Marco Tronchetti 1FOTAStefano Domenicali has laid out the stall as formula one teams prepare to get tough in negotiations about the sport’s future. Politics have returned to the F1 paddock in the form of a powerful consortium expressing interest in buying F1′s commercial rights from CVC, amid the backdrop of the expiring Concorde Agreement. Read the rest of this entry »

May 03

FIA extends Bahrain deadline until June (updated)

‘Good news’ on 2011 Bahrain GP due ‘soon’ – official
Bahrain has been given another month to propose the rescheduling of its postponed 2011 grand prix.

Flagworld - FIABahrain International CircuitThe FIA’s May 1 deadline came and went amid Bernie Ecclestone saying the island Kingdom, who pay a reported $40 million fee per year for the F1 race, should be given more time to overcome its civil problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 29

Bahrain’s May deadline still in place – FIA

The FIA is sticking to its May 1 deadline for the possible rescheduling of Bahrain’s 2011 grand prix.

Flagworld - FIABahrain International CircuitWith the date fast approaching amid reported continuing problems inside the island Kingdom, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday indicated he is now willing to wait for Bahrain until “early June”. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 30

The Grand Evening of the Grand Prix du Canada returns in 2011

Bernard Ecclestone and Michael Fortier to be Honorary Co-Chair of the event

The Grand Evening logoLe Grand Soir - The Grand Evening - Pilotes F1 Drivers 2010Following the resounding success of last year’s inaugural edition, the Grand Prix du Canada announced today the return of the gala “The Grand Evening”. The exclusive social event, which will once again this year serve as the inaugural soirée of the 2011 Grand Prix du Canada, will be held on Thursday, June 9 at Windsor Station’s Salle des Pas Perdus. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 16

Shanghai signs 7 year extension for F1 race

The future of the Chinese grand prix is secure, it emerged on Wednesdsay.

Shanghai circuit2010-04-17 - Force India F1 Team - Adrian Sutil 03Earlier, it was reported that officials wanted better contract terms for a renewal, with the first seven races at the imposing Shanghai International Circuit attracting few spectators and huge financial losses. Read the rest of this entry »

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