Force India set to launch 2010 car
February 09, 2010 (04:05) [ Indexed from GPUpdate.net ]
The Force India team will officially unveil its third Formula 1 car later today as the Silverstone-based squad takes the covers off the Mercedes-powered VJM03. Along with Red Bull Racing, which will stage a Jerez presentation on Wednesday, Vijay Mallya's outfit is the first of two to launch a new car this week. More...

Simple Minds and Powderfinger to rock Australian Grand Prix
February 08, 2010 (23:58) [ Indexed from Formula1.com ]
Legendary Scottish group Simple Minds and one of Australia's greatest rock bands, Powderfinger, are to perform special concerts in Melbourne's Albert Park during March's Australian Grand Prix weekend. The shows, which will be free to all ticket holders, follow in the footsteps of previous post-race concerts by Kiss and The Who in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Powderfinger, whose latest multi-platinum album, Golden Rule, took the trophy for 'best album' at the inaugural Rolling Stone awards in January, will take to the stage on Saturday night, whilst Simple Minds, who have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide since 1979, will play a one-off concert on Sunday night after the race. More...

Exclusive Sebastien Buemi Q&A: I'm better prepared for 2010
February 08, 2010 (23:58) [ Indexed from Formula1.com ]
The fact that Toro Rosso beat their senior team Red Bull to the test track at the opening Valencia session raised more than a few eyebrows up and down the pit lane last week. Whilst Red Bull focused on last-minute wind tunnel work with their RB6, the Faenza-based squad decided to test the new STR5 on the circuit. Driver Sebastien Buemi couldn't have agreed more with his team's hands-on approach and here he gives his verdict on his new car More...

Eddy Jordan: "Hamilton zal gestimuleerd worden door Schumacher"
February 08, 2010 (20:53) [ Indexed from GPUpdate.net ]
Lewis Hamilton zal in het Formule 1 seizoen van 2010 flink gestimuleerd worden door de aanwezigheid van Michael Schumacher, zo zegt BBC-analyst Eddy Jordan tegen The Daily Telegraph. Jordan weet zeker dat Hamilton bij de aanblik van de zevenvoudig wereldkampioen, naast hem op de grid, zijn motivatie en prestaties tot een hoger niveau zal willen brengen. More...

di Resta: I would never have settled if I hadn't made it to F1
February 08, 2010 (20:08) [ Indexed from Crash.Net ]
Paul di Resta reveals his emotions after being officially appointed as Force India test and reserve driver in F1 2010 - the 'biggest day of his career so far'... More...

F1 special: Bernie shares his thoughts...
February 08, 2010 (18:48) [ Indexed from Crash.Net ]
In the latest brilliant 'Tailenders' episode, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone tells Martin Brundle who he believes will win the 2010 title. His answer - well, answers - may come as a surprise... More...

Golf adopts F1 technology in unique Williams license agreement
February 08, 2010 (18:43) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Williams F1 announced today that is has entered into a unique license agreement with Williams Sports, a US golf equipment company. Williams Sports has a very successful background in the golf business, building one of the most successful golf club companies in the industry during the mid to late 2000's, while producing golf equipment that was used to win 44 times on PGA Tours worldwide. More...

Jerez test will reveal more ? Barrichello
February 08, 2010 (18:34) [ Indexed from ITV Sport ]
Veteran Brazilian reckons first signs of true 2010 pecking order will begin to emerge this week. More...

Ecclestone: F1 teams allowed to miss three grands prix
February 08, 2010 (18:23) [ Indexed from Crash.Net ]
F1 commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that under the Concorde Agreement, teams may miss three races without penalty - what could be a lifeline to Campos and USF1. More...

Gascoyne bullish on Lotus progress
February 08, 2010 (17:48) [ Indexed from Autosport.com ]
Lotus technical chief Mike Gascoyne says his team is on course to prove its credentials as a serious Formula 1 outfit this year, ahead of a return to the track for the famous marque on Tuesday. More...

No changes to BBC F1 team
February 08, 2010 (17:23) [ Indexed from GPUpdate.net ]
The BBC has confirmed that its on-screen television team will remain the same for 2010 after the federation took over the rights to air Formula 1 in the United Kingdom from ITV last year. Jake Humphrey will therefore continue to present the live shows with Jonathan Legard and Martin Brundle remaining in the commentary box. More...

Force India unfazed about missed test
February 08, 2010 (17:13) [ Indexed from Autosport.com ]
Force India's design director Mark Smith is confident the team will not be at a disadvantage after having missed the first test of 2010. More...

Two concerts for Australian Grand Prix crowd
February 08, 2010 (16:48) [ Indexed from GPUpdate.net ]
2.4-litre V8 Formula 1 engines will not be the only music heard around Melbourne on the weekend of 26-28 March as race organisers for the Australian Grand Prix have once again put together a concert schedule, with a number of famous faces set to make appearances over the course of the weekend. More...

Rosberg: At the next test Mercedes will be on top!
February 08, 2010 (16:43) [ Indexed from Crash.Net ]
Nico Rosberg dismisses speculation that Mercedes is struggling with its new W01 challenger - insisting that come the next pre-season F1 2010 test at Jerez, the Silver Arrows will be on top. More...

Button to kick off McLaren's Jerez test
February 08, 2010 (15:48) [ Indexed from Autosport.com ]
Jenson Button will kick off McLaren's testing programme at Jerez in Spain this week, his team has confirmed. More...

Kobayashi grateful for chance
February 08, 2010 (15:48) [ Indexed from Sky Sports ]
Kamui Kobayashi says he is grateful for the "chance and circumstances" that have allowed him to launch his F1 career full-time. More...

Jerez testing: The line-up
February 08, 2010 (15:43) [ Indexed from GPUpdate.net ]
After three days of running in Valencia last week, the Formula 1 circus nowheads south to Jerez for a further four days of on-track action in Spain, starting on Wednesday.On top ofthe seven teams which attended the Valencia session, three more new cars will be seen in Andalusia. More...

Family doubts over Petrov Renault seat
February 08, 2010 (15:05) [ Indexed from GPUpdate.net ]
The Petrov family retains doubts over the seat of Formula 1 newcomer Vitaly for this season as the Renault team awaits payments from the Russian driver. The GP2 runner-up was confirmed alongside Robert Kubica after receiving financial credit from a personal friend although the bank loan is still yet to be received. More...

Jordan: Schumacher will spur Hamilton to F1 crown
February 08, 2010 (15:05) [ Indexed from Crash.Net ]
BBC F1 pundit and former team owner Eddie Jordan has tipped 'class act' Lewis Hamilton to be spurred on to title glory in 2010 - but he has fewer words of encouragement for Jenson Button... More...

No unexpected problems at Sauber
February 08, 2010 (14:53) [ Indexed from GPUpdate.net ]
The Sauber team was pleased to see its hard work paying off in Valencia last week as Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi had their first taste of the C29 in pre-season testing. With several adjustments now being made, Technical Director Willy Rampf is positive that more forward steps will be made in Jerez this week. More...