USF1’s future in turmoil as Stefan GP looks set to be awarded final grid slot
The future of USF1 appears to have hit a dead end, after the team confirmed that it will not race in 2010 – a move which has prompted the FIA to review the situation.
Hamilton to change manager
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he will no longer be managed by his father.
Although Anthony Hamilton has overseen his son’s rise in Formula One since his childhood, the 2008 world champion told Autosport that both had decided to change the nature of their relationship.
Mercedes aim to win opening GP
Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn says that the outfit must aim to win in Bahrain, despite not having the fastest car in pre-season testing.
In an interview with the official Formula 1 website, Brawn stated that he expects the Brackley-based team to fight for wins from the onset of the 2010 season.
Campos to be renamed Hispania Racing as Lopez closes in on reserve role
Campos Meta 1 will change its name ahead of the 2010 season, after going under new ownership.
Last month, former team president, Jose Ramon Carabante, took a majority stake in the outfit and installed Colin Kolles as team principal, in replace of founder Adrian Campos.
Lada to sponsor Renault
Russian car manufacturer Lada has announced that it will sponsor the Renault Formula One team for the 2010 season.
The deal comes after the Enstone-based operation announced the signing of Vitaly Petrov as Russia’s first ever Grand Prix driver, for the upcoming season. Speaking to news agency EFE, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin revealed that a sponsorship deal had now been agreed.
Red Bull owner expects team to fight for title
Dietrich Mateschitz believes that his team must fight for both world titles this season, to confirm its place amongst the sport’s front runners.
Red Bull Racing finished runners up in both the drivers and constructors championship last year, after just missing out to Jenson Button and Brawn GP.
Hamilton on top in final pre-season test
Lewis Hamilton made full use of a heavily revised MP4-25 to top the timesheets during the final day of pre-season testing.
Sunday’s session was the first time that Hamilton could get to grips with McLaren’s new aerodynamic package. However, the Brit took no time to adapt to the revised challenger and set a blistering 1m20.472 during a qualifying simulation.
Rosberg takes Mercedes to the top on Saturday
Nico Rosberg recorded the fastest time yesterday at the Circuit de Catalunya in a rain-hit penultimate day of testing.
The German was followed by a neat-looking Toro Rosso in the hands of Sebastian Buemi, underlining the potential the Italian team has, and Jenson Button, who despite having focused on race simulation for the majority of the day nevertheless pumped in some quick laps towards the end of the day.
Hulkenberg sets fast time to go top on day two
Williams’ Nico Hulkenberg went fastest on day two at Barcelona to give his team a boost mid-way through the final pre-season test.
The German was followed by Fernando Alonso in his Ferrari, cheered each of the 134 times he lapped the Circuit de Catalunya, and Pedro de la Rosa, who again showed the pace of the Sauber car which may well be the surprise of the season.
Schumacher accepts Mercedes GP will not win in Bahrain
Michael Schumacher has conceded that Mercedes GP are not currently in race-winning trim after a second day testing at Barcelona saw the German only manage seventh fastest.
Although the team are yet to run the lowest fuel settings for their W01, Schumacher appeared to rule out the possibility of winning the first race in Bahrain.
