Renault undecided whether to run F-duct
September 10, 2010 (19:21) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Renault drivers Robert Kubica and Vitaly Petrov have both tried an F-duct during today's free practice sessions, but the team is still undecided whether to run it for the remained of the weekend. Apart from this testing, it was clear that Renault is on a promising pace for qualifying and the race. More...

Ferrari pleased with competitiveness at Monza
September 10, 2010 (19:11) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Ferraris weekend got off to a busy start with a packed work schedule, on track and in the garage. Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso completed a total of almost a hundred laps at the wheel of their F10s, the Spaniard doing 56 and the Brazilian reaching 42, before having to miss out on the last run planned, because of damage sustained after he went off at the Parabolica. More...

Force India satisfied with productive Friday
September 10, 2010 (18:56) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
The Force India F1 Teams Italian Grand Prix preparations got underway today at the historic and atmospheric Monza circuit just outside Milan. All the teams prepare unique low downforce packages for this race, and with no testing, there was a lot of work to do. More...

Vettel happy while Webber suffers reliability issue
September 10, 2010 (18:31) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
After today's free practice sessions, both Red Bull racing drivers are upbeat about their chances for the rest of the weekend. Sebastian Vettel was strong in both practices, while Mark Webber is struggling to find the last few tenths. More...

Consistent Italian Friday for Rosberg and Schumacher
September 10, 2010 (17:11) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
The final European race weekend of the season began today at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in northern Italy. Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher focused on evaluating the set-up and balance of their MGP W01 cars which ran in a special low-downforce configuration required for the high-speed nature of the Monza circuit. More...

Lack of grip for Sauber drivers
September 10, 2010 (16:51) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Apart from the usual preparation work and tyre evaluation, both drivers used the first two free practice sessions on the famous high speed circuit in Monza to try the various options of the low drag aerodynamic package. More...

Lotus satisfied with first day at Monza
September 10, 2010 (16:51) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Race day in Monza will be a year to the day since Lotus Racing received confirmation of their entry to the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship. The teams performance in todays Free Practice sessions showed how far the team have come throughout the season, and reinforced their position at the head of the new teams. More...

Vettel ends Italian Friday on top
September 10, 2010 (15:46) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
During the second free practice session of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel put down the fastest lap time. The young German was followed by the Ferrari duo Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa. More...

Button fastest during FP1 at Monza
September 10, 2010 (13:07) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 Team driver Jenson Button was the fastest man on track this morning during the first free practice session of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The reinging World Champion was followed by Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and silver team mate Lewis Hamilton. More...

Bridgestone ready for fastest GP of the year
September 10, 2010 (06:21) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Bridgestone heads to the historic motor sport venue of Monza with the hard and soft Potenza tyres for its final Formula 1 race in Europe, the Italian Grand Prix on September 10-12. With one of the highest top speeds attained of all the circuits on the calendar, Monza puts Bridgestones tyres through a number of challenges with its long straights. More...

FIA publish full decision on Ferrari
September 09, 2010 (23:07) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Yesterday, the World Motorsport Council decided not to give Ferrari further punishment after they were handed a $100,000 fine for using team orders during the German GP. Today, the FIA released the full decision. More...

Alonso admits to 'several mistakes'
September 09, 2010 (21:46) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
In light of the Italian GP where Fernando Alonso will do his first run in a Ferrari, the Spaniard was asked about how he feels the season went so far, and where he sees him end at the end. As usual, the answer is to aim for the championship. More...

Epsilon admit money was the issue
September 09, 2010 (12:46) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
After weeks of uncertainty, the FIA (Fderation Internationale de lAutomobile) released its decision of not granting the allocation of the 13th Formula 1 license for 2011. Epsilon was among the applicants to the available license. More...

Ferrari escapes further punishment
September 08, 2010 (19:26) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Ferrari have come away with nothing after today's Motor Sport Council judged on the obvious team order that was given during the German GP at Hockenheim. Given the unhappiness of the fans after the move, such decision is hardly a strong showing. More...

FIA releases provisional 2011 calendar
September 08, 2010 (17:26) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
The World Motor Sport Council has today released the provisional race calendar for the 2011 Formula One Championship season. The calendar is enlarged to 20 races and is the longest in the sport's history. The season is planned to begin on 13 March and will end on the 27 November. More...

FIA reject 13th entry to F1 grid
September 08, 2010 (16:41) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
After reports already emerged yesterday, the FIA have now officially confirmed not to grant the 13th slot on the grid. After considering the possible entries, the governing body found none of the candidates fit to compete in Formula One. More...

I'm confident of fighting for podium positions - Alonso
September 08, 2010 (16:41) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
"I am here in Maranello getting ready for a special event, my first Italian Grand Prix as a Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro driver," was how Fernando Alonso began his latest entry in his blog at Ferrari's official site. The Spaniard and the Scuderia have been hard at work in order to get back on track and attempt to gain territory on their rivals at the upcoming Monza race, northwest of Maranello. More...

Virgin happy to end European leg at special Monza circuit
September 08, 2010 (10:46) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
The Grands Prix are coming thick and fast now as Formula 1 counts down towards a thrilling climax to the 2010 season. After the teams enjoyed an action-packed race at the legendary Spa circuit last weekend, this week theyre heading to magical Monza - another old-y but good-y, just like Spa, and another firm favourite amongst the drivers. More...

A Cosworth engine?s perspective of the Italian GP
September 08, 2010 (10:21) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is the ultimate test of a Formula 1 engine. Its place on the calendar so soon after Spa-Francorchamps, the only other circuit of the season to get a five rating on the engine severity scale, makes this part of the season one of the most exciting and challenging for Cosworth. More...

Massa hoping for a positive weekend in Italy
September 08, 2010 (10:21) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
While usually having a week and a half to get rest and get ready for the next GP, Felipe Massa has had a busier time than expected. The Ferrari driver was on hand to drive an F60 for an event at the Hungaroring, where the manufacturer was present for a demonstration of it's race and road cars. More...