Citroen takes the lead in rally Ireland.

Sebastien Loeb has taken the Victory in rally Ireland. Renault very confident on their KERS system being ready for Melbourne. Nico Rosberg not happy with the current weight rules in F1 and counting calories. 1. Sebastien Loeb      Citroen 2h48:25.7 2. Dani Sordo              Citroen + 1:27.9 3. Mikko Hirvonen        Ford + […]

F1Weekly Podcast #326

Podcast number 326 now online. The parliament in France has reversed the senates OK on the construction of a new Formula 1 circuit on the outskirts of Paris. Renault say they are not concerned with their recent slow pace in testing. Hewlett-Packard join Renault F1 as a technical partner. Motorsports Mondial with Nasir Hameed with […]

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.