Fernando Alonso not happy with R29

Fernando Alonso is not happy with the R29 performance at slow speeds. New safety car rules will be similar to 06 with some tweaks. Nicolas Todt still trying to get Sebastien Bourdais confirmed at STR. Bernie is happy with the Malaysian Grand Prix time slot. The new eight engine rule for 2009 includes Friday practice. […]

Mike Hawthorn 50 years ago.

  L’equipe has reported that the French senate has given approval for the construction of a Formula 1 circuit in the outskirts of Paris. 50 Years ago on January 22, 1959 the racing driver Mike Hawthorn was killed in a road accident on the A3 Guildford by pass in Surrey. He was 29 years old, […]

Kimi finishes in 13th place

No58 Brumos Porsche wins the Rolex 24 hours at Daytona. Kimi Raikkonen finishes the Artic Lapland Rally in 13th place. Neal Jani wins the feature race in the A1GP round at Taupo. Fernando Alonso looses weight to make room for KERS. Carlos Reutemann running for President. 2009 make or break year for Heikki Kovalainen.   […]

Podcast # 325

Bourdais to be confirmed as STR’ second driver. Formula 1 drivers amid new dispute over superlicence fees. Renault hints that 2009 could be their last season. Motorsports Mondial with Nasir Hameed. Interviews with Martin Brundle and his son Alex.   Photos by Peter Brazier.

BMW unveil new F1.09 at Valencia

BMW unveil new F1.09 at Valencia Espana. Bernie refuses to give any more revenue. Very few will be running KERS in Australia. Nasir Hameed returns with a special report.  

Renault launch the new R29 at Portimao circuit.

Romain Grosjean  Renault’ primary test and reserve driver this season. Williams unveils their new FW31. Dennis stepping down no surprise to Hamilton. Flavio Briatore joined Fernando Alonso, Nelson Piquet and Romain Grosjean to unveil the R29, which was sporting an exciting new livery and radical aero package inline with the 2009 regulations. The flash bulbs went crazy […]