Tag Archive: Jean Todt

May 20

Bahrain stance triggered F1 doctor’s exit

“Some people just didn’t like my ways.”

Gary HartsteinGary Hartstein, F1′s former doctor, claims his stance about the controversial Bahrain grand prix led to his departure. Read the rest of this entry »

May 16

McLaren-Honda: reuniting one of the greatest partnerships in Formula 1 history

McLaren confirms Honda’s 2015 F1 return

MP4-4 Powered by HondaMcLaren is delighted to confirm that it will form a new multi-year Formula 1 technology partnership with Honda. Read the rest of this entry »

May 02

Wurz becomes F1 driver manager

Alex Wurz has entered the world of driver management.

Alex Wurz - Mark Webber - photo © FREDERIC LE FLOC'H  DPPI According to Speed Week, the former formula one driver is now part of the management team handling 19-year-old Briton Alex Lynn, who races in the FIA European F3 series. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 23

Stewards told to be lenient in ‘secret’ F1 meeting

“The drivers are being punished much less.”

Flagworld - F1In a ‘secret’ meeting over the winter, it was agreed that stewards should impose less penalties in 2013 in order to spice up the action. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 18

F1 to be five seconds slower in 2014 – report

“Formula one will be not far ahead of GP2 and the Renault World Series”

2012-10-14 - Red Bull Racing - Korea - Sebastian Vettel - Mark Webber (4)Bernie Ecclestone is worried F1 cars will be five seconds per lap slower next year compared to 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 18

Peace in Bahrain as divisive race goes ahead

“It is now too late to make any changes to the calendar”.

2012-04-22 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bernie Ecclestone - Jean TodtJean Todt and Bernie Ecclestone, F1′s most powerful figures, say this weekend’s controversial Bahrain grand prix is going ahead. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 17

F1 journalists slam absent and ‘impotent’ Todt

 ”The FIA … is impotent in its most urgent hour.”

Jean Todt - photo Getty ImagesBritish F1 journalists have attacked Jean Todt for not travelling to Bahrain for the sport’s highly controversial grand prix this weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 14

Rumours hint at Sauber sponsor news

“No comment.” - Monisha Kaltenborn

2013-03-23 - Sauber F1 Team - Malaysia - Monisha Kalterborn 01A rumour in the Shanghai paddock is hinting Sauber has secured a major new sponsor. Veteran correspondent for Blick newspaper, Roger Benoit, said an announcement by the Swiss team could be made ahead of next weekend in Bahrain. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 11

Hill concerned about F1′s return to Bahrain

The latest reports are a concern.

2012-03-16 - Australian Grand Prix 2012 Friday #1 406A week before F1′s most controversial annual race, Damon Hill has expressed concerns about the latest reports coming from Bahrain. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 10

Too many pay-drivers on F1 grid – Todt

“It’s not something we all have to agree together”

2012-04-22 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bernie Ecclestone - Jean TodtLess than a month ago, the FIA’s low-profile president Jean Todt seemed to race away from the issue of cost cutting in formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 04

‘Pointless’ to ban team orders – Tost

“Therefore, we keep it to an absolute minimum at Toro Rosso.”

2013-02-04 - Scuderia Toro Rosso  Franz TostAfter the ‘Multi-21′ affair re-fired the old debate about team orders, Franz Tost insists it is “pointless” to reintroduce a ban. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 04

F1 could amplify sound of V6 engines – Ecclestone

“Maybe we can make them sound like the current engines”

2012-11-15_0008The calmer tones of F1′s new-generation turbo V6 engines could be artificially enhanced, according to Bernie Ecclestone. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 28

Michelin confirmed as official tyre supplier for FIA Formula E Championship

“FIA Formula E Championship and Michelin both share the same commitment to ensuring safety”

MichelinThe Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has today confirmed that Michelin will be the official tyre supplier for the FIA Formula E Championship. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 24

Time has arrived for Ferrari title – Domenicali

The time has arrived for Ferrari to deliver its first title since 2007.

2013-02-01 - Scuderia Ferrari - F138 unveiling - Stefano Domenicali 01That is the forthright assessment of team boss Stefano Domenicali, who since taking over from Jean Todt has come close but failed to deliver the coveted title to the fabled Italian team. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 15

Todt suggests F1 teams’ cost agreement in doubt

“I think F1 does cost too much,” he acknowledged to the Financial Times.

Flagworld - FIAJean Todt (DR)The future of the so-called ‘resource restriction agreement’ – a gentleman’s pact among teams to control costs – has moved under a dark cloud. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 07

Todt likely to stay FIA president beyond 2013

Jean Todt looks set to remain FIA president for a second term.

Jean Todt (DR)Jean Todt président FIA (DR)The former Ferrari chief (135 votes) beat ex world rally champion Ari Vatanen (49 votes) to the post in late 2009. 67-year-old Frenchman Todt’s first term ends late this year, and he is eligible to run for another four years. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 28

Sutil’s manager says Force India drive ‘has worked out’

“It looks like it has worked out” – Manfred Zimmermann

2013-02-23 - Sahara Force India F1 Team - Barcelona - Adrian Sutil 082013-02-23 - Sahara Force India F1 Team - Barcelona - Adrian Sutil 04Having denied it was a done deal mere hours ago, Adrian Sutil’s manager now sounds certain the 30-year-old has secured a Force India race seat for 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 26

Report – Gilles Simon working on F1 engine for Honda

Honda may already be working on a formula one project for 2014.

Gilles Simon2013-01-17-0133When revealing its all-new turbo V6 ‘power unit’ for next year near Paris on Monday, Renault’s Jean-Michel Jalinier said he “definitely” expects more engine makers to enter F1 under the 2014 rules. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 21

F1 powerbrokers Bernie Ecclestone and Jean Todt are set to meet on Thursday, according to Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport.

Powerbokers Ecclestone, Todt, to meet Thursday

Formula 1 Circuit in Sochi - Bernier Ecclestone 2Flagworld - F1The topic?  The unsigned 2013 Concorde Agreement. Although F1 chief executive Ecclestone has inked bilateral financial agreements with all the teams, the signatures are still missing on the crucial pact between the teams, the commercial rights holder, and the FIA. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 15

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes achieves Environmental Excellence

The FIA welcomes the first motor sport organisation in the world to achieve the FIA Institute’s top environmental award

Aerial view of the McLaren Production Centre (left) and McLaren Technology Centre (right)Excellence SUST positiveVodafone McLaren Mercedes is the first motor sport stakeholder in the world to receive the FIA Institute’s Environmental Award for the Achievement of Excellence. The award is part of a broader initiative between the FIA and the FIA Institute aimed at evaluating and reducing the environmental impact of motor sport.

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