Tag Archive: Toyota

May 20

Ecclestone tips BMW for F1 comeback, Toyota says no

“I would be surprised if we don’t see BMW again.”

2012:01:12_15:18:39.0618Bernie Ecclestone thinks German carmaker BMW might follow Honda back into formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

May 16

As Honda news looms, Sato rules out F1

“Formula one isn’t the only racing”

Takuma Sato 2012-02-03Honda is expected to announce before the week is out its highly anticipated return to formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 25

Renault doubts F1 return for Honda, Toyota

“But Honda and Toyota could easily ask the FIA for permission and join in.”

2013-02-27 - Renault Sport F1 engines (11)One of F1′s existing engine bosses has questioned rumours Honda and Toyota could be set to re-join the sport in the foreseeable future. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 20

Toyota could follow Honda in F1 comeback – rumour

Toyota could be set to follow its old Japanese rival Honda back into formula one.

Panasonic Toyota F1 RacingHaving pulled out of the sport amid the global financial crisis in late 2008, it is expected Honda is preparing a return for 2015 for the new turbo V6 rules. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 12

Magnussen is new McLaren reserve

McLaren has a new reserve driver twitching on the bench in China.

2012-12-04 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Kevin Magnussen  00Last year, the famous British team signed up promising 20-year-old Kevin Magnussen. The Dane is the son of former Stewart driver and McLaren tester Jan. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 11

Tyre situation causing team orders – Panis

“On the other hand, it was probably only what Pirelli was asked to do.”

Olivier Panis 2011-09-05The worst thing about Pirelli’s approach to 2013 is the teams’ new tendency to impose team orders. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 09

Red Bull to have new F1 reserve in China

After winning the Formula Renault round at Monza

2012-10-22 - Red Bull Racing - Antonio Felix da CostaThe new cream of Red Bull’s driver development programme is continuing his steady push towards formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 09

Webber should accept number 2 status – Wurz

“But at the moment I think he will swallow the bitter pill.”

2013-03-23 - Red Bull Racing - Malaysia - Mark Webber (1)Mark Webber should be able to cope with life as a highly-paid and rated ‘number 2′. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 09

No unfair Pirelli advantage for Lotus – Wurz

“The Lotus of today has the same DNA.”

2013-03-23 - Pirelli - Malaysia 01Alex Wurz has played down suggestions Lotus has an unfair advantage over its formula one rivals in 2013. 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 21

Salo doubts Williams can bounce back in 2013

“Williams has a lot of work ahead now.”

2013-03-03 - Williams F1 - Barcelona - Valtteri Bottas 01Former F1 driver Mika Salo has questioned whether Williams has the ability to recover from a bad start to the 2013 season. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 15

Pirelli buys 2011 HRT car – report

Pirelli, F1′s official tyre supplier, has reportedly bought an old HRT car.

Pirelli2012-11-04 - HRT F1 Team - Abu Dhabi - Narain Karthikeyan 01This week, we reported that assets of the newly-defunct Spanish formula one team had been snapped up by Teo Martin, a well-known automotive component recycler. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 11

Renault link key to Pic’s Caterham move – Panis

Caterham’s links with French manufacturer Renault was key to Charles Pic’s Marussia switch.

2013-02-07 - Team Caterham - CT03 - Jerez - Charles Pic 022013-02-10 - Team Caterham - Jerez - Charles Pic 05That is the claim of Olivier Panis, the former grand prix winner who is now deeply involved with the management of countryman Pic’s F1 career. Some raised their eyebrows when Pic, 22, agreed to switch from Marussia to Caterham – both similarly-matched backmarker teams – for the 2013 season. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 27

Losing tenth crucial to F1 exit – Glock

Losing tenth place in the constructors’ championship at the final hurdle last year was a major reason for Timo Glock’s shock departure.

2012-06-10_04582012-06-09_0241Asked by speed-academy.de to outline when he first realised his future with the struggling team for 2013 was in doubt, German Glock recalled the dying moments of last year’s season finale in Brazil. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 24

Buemi aims to end F1 reserve ‘torture’ in 2014

Sebastien Buemi has admitted a sports car programme in 2013 is some compensation for having to watch every grand prix from the reserve bench.

2012-09-23 - Red Bull Racing - Sebastien Buemi2012-10-05 - Red Bull Racing - Sebastien Buemi“Yes, it’s terrible,” the Swiss said, when after being retained as Red Bull’s official reserve driver for 2013 was asked if sitting on the sidelines is difficult. “Real torture!” Buemi, 24, said as he recalled last year, the first season after being dropped by Red Bull’s junior team Toro Rosso. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 21

The Marussia F1 Team and its race driver Timo Glock have, by mutual consent, agreed to part company with immediate effect.

A joint statement from the Marussia F1 Team and Timo Glock

2012-11-04 - Marussia F1 Team - Abu Dhabi - Timo Glock (6)11 - Marussia F1 TeamThe 30 year old German has been with the Team since its inception in 2009, completing three full seasons of competition and playing a significant role in its development. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 11

Ferrari adds British aero man to F1 ranks

Ferrari has added a Briton to its ranks.

02 - Scuderia Ferrari2012-11-25 - Scuderia Ferrari - Brazil - Fernando Alonso 03Acknowledging its aerodynamic weaknesses, the fabled Italian team last year signed well-known F1 aerodynamicist Loic Bigois to switch from Mercedes. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 04

First races of 2013 key to title – Domenicali

The opening races of this season’s world championship will be crucial, according to Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali.

2012-10-14 - Ferrari - Korea - Felipe Massa - Stefano Domenicali2011-09-09 - Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro - Italy - Felipa Massa - Stefano Domenicali  - Fernando AlonsoIn 2012, runner-up Ferrari had a dire start to its campaign, while eventual champion Red Bull also took some time to establish its full potential. But with the sweeping rule changes of 2014 looming large, Domenicali said the dynamics of this season’s battle will be different. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 27

Ferrari to develop 2013 car in Cologne

Ferrari will develop the aerodynamics of its 2013 car exclusively in Cologne.

03 - Scuderia Ferrari2012-11-16 - Scuderia Ferrari - USA - Fernando Alonso 01After encountering problems with its Maranello facility this year, Ferrari’s wind tunnel will be closed next year until August. International reports, including in El Mundo Deportivo newspaper (Spain) and Kolner Express (Germany), said Ferrari has now turned its attention to Cologne, where the former F1 team Toyota rents out its state-of-the-art facility to clients. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 18

‘Top’ man Gillan leaves Williams – report

Mark Gillan, chief operations engineer, has left Williams.

Mark Gillan  portrait2012-02-24 - Williams F1 - Alex Wurz - Valtteri Bottas - Mark GillanCiting the confirmation of a team spokeswoman, Reuters news agency reports that Gillan – who only joined the famous British team just over a year ago – wants to “spend more time with his family”. Read the rest of this entry »

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