Fit to win – staying in shape for Formula One success

Fit to win – staying in shape for Formula One success

Just because Formula One drivers do their work sitting down doesn’t mean they are not among the fittest athletes on the planet – far from it. While he may not be running, jumping or swimming, an F1 driver nevertheless needs immense physical strength and stamina [...]

Hungarian Grand Prix – preview quotes

Hungarian Grand Prix – preview quotes

After some rainy races in recent weeks, the forthcoming Hungarian event is expected to be a scorcher. And as Budapest beckons, the drivers and some prominent team members discuss their prospects for the race…
Jenson Button, Honda
2007 Qualifying – 17th, 2007 Race – DNF
“The Hungarian Grand Prix will always be a [...]

Coulthard to use same engine for a third consecutive race

Coulthard to use same engine for a third consecutive race

Red Bull’s David Coulthard will use the same Renault V8 engine for a third successive race at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The unit was fitted to Coulthard’s RB4 at both the British and German events.
Although the regulations stipulate that drivers must use the same engine [...]

Toyota’s Luca Marmorini on KERS

Toyota’s Luca Marmorini on KERS

From the start of next season, the Formula One regulations allow for the use of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS). Here Toyota’s senior general manager (engine), Luca Marmorini, reveals how his department is progressing with the development of the Japanese team’s system…
Q: How advanced is Toyota’s KERS development?
Luca Marmorini: We are [...]

Symonds: we are optimistic but realistic

Symonds: we are optimistic but realistic

After a disappointing start to the season, Renault took a significant step forward at the last round in Germany thanks to Nelson Piquet’s second-place finish. And although there’s a lot of work still to do, Piquet’s eight points have given the squad a much-needed boost ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian [...]

Silverstone damage to blame for Glock’s accident in Germany

Silverstone damage to blame for Glock’s accident in Germany

Toyota have revealed that Timo Glock’s high-speed accident at the German Grand Prix was caused by a part that had been damaged at the preceding British race. Glock crashed heavily on Lap 36 of the Hockenheim event after his TF108 suffered an apparent right-rear suspension failure.
Initially the [...]

Low Emission Honda Roadster Breaks Cover

AutomobileJuly 22, 2008

Low Emission Honda Roadster Breaks Cover

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July 22, 2008– Honda’s low-emission sportscar study model has been revealed at the British International Motor Show, at ExCel, London.

OSM (Open Study Model)

The lightweight roadster design study is a concept showing Honda’s core engineering principals, designing stylish and exciting cars that are also environmentally responsible.
Named [...]

Exclusive Q&A – BMW Sauber’s Nick Heidfeld

Exclusive Q&A – BMW Sauber’s Nick Heidfeld

Nick Heidfeld is back. The BMW Sauber driver has endured some dark days this season but excellent results at Silverstone and Hockenheim have signalled the beginning of Heidfeld’s renaissance.
Not only is his performance in the F1.08 improving all the time, but he has even started to close the gap [...]

Ferrari’s Raikkonen confident of comeback

Ferrari’s Raikkonen confident of comeback

Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen believes he will regain his competitiveness, despite his poor showing at last weekend’s German Grand Prix. Raikkonen, who qualified in sixth, eventually crossed the finish line in the same position to score three world championship points.
“It was the most difficult weekend of the year: a horrible Friday, an [...]

When the going gets rough – tyres and track surfaces

When the going gets rough – tyres and track surfaces

Formula One tyre suppliers Bridgestone have a very big part to play in how much grip drivers have at their disposal in a Grand Prix, but there is one aspect where grip is out of Bridgestone’s hands, and that relates to the track surface.
During the course [...]