I always enjoy watching the Monaco Grand Prix, and this year was no different. It was made especially interesting with the changing wet and dry conditions and the lack of traction control this year. In the end, Lewis Hamilton won easily, but at times during the race, this looked far from happening.
Ferrari had an impressive [...]

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As reported at Autosport.com, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes FIA president Max Mosley is using concerns about the future of the sport as a ’smokescreen’ to divert attention away from talk about his own position.
Mosley wrote to the presidents of national automobile clubs last week telling them that the FIA risked losing control of [...]

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As reported at Formula1.com.
The opening day of practice for the Monaco Grand Prix saw an impressive performance from McLaren and Lewis Hamilton, the British star all too aware that a victory in Monte Carlo this weekend is vital if he is to keep his championship challenge on track. And it was Hamilton’s old GP2 sparring [...]

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Bernie Ecclestone, Chief Executive Officer of the Formula One commercial rights holder has written today to FIA Club Presidents. To view the letter click here.

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Autosport.com is reporting that Fernando Alonso says he is aiming to spring a surprise at the Monaco Grand Prix, despite admitting that his Renault team are behind the top three squads.
The Spanish driver has won at the principality for the last two years, although this season his chances look a lot slimmer as Renault have [...]

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Grandprix.com is reporting that FIA President Max Mosley has sent a letter to the FIA club presidents around the world, going into details about why he has not resigned and why he must be allowed to stay on until the end of his mandate in October 2009. They have acquired a copy of this letter.
It makes [...]

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Autosport.com is reporting that Nelson Piquet has been told he must improve his results as quickly as possible if he is to stave off question marks about his future in Formula One.
The Brazilian has had a difficult start to the 2008 campaign and, in particular, has struggled to make an impact in the past two [...]

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The Turkish Grand Prix was an excellent race, even if it was dominated by Massa. There were some great over taking moments by Hamilton, Kovalainen , Glock, Rosberg, etc.
Massa won the pole and led for most of the race, finishing first. Hamilton, on a three stop strategy, did pass him on the track, but Massa [...]

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As reported at Autosport.com, Honda Racing CEO Nick Fry has hit back at claims he went out of his way to ensure Super Aguri did not continue in Formula One.
Fry spoke out in public ahead of crunch meetings between Aguri Suzuki and the Honda board in Japan, saying he was skeptical about the success of [...]

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Autosport.com is reporting that Formula One is aiming to establish a 110 million Euro budget cap by the 2011 season, this week’s Autosport magazine reveals.
A budget cap is set to be introduced in the sport from the start of 2009, and FIA consultant Tony Purnell has written to all Formula One teams with the figures [...]

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