Entries from May 2008

Toro Rosso to race old car in Turkey

Date May 6, 2008

As reported at a number of outlets, Scuderia Toro Rosso are to stick with their old car for at least one more race, with a lack of spare parts forcing them to abandon plans to introduce their new STR3 at this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix.
The Faenza-based outfit had been scheduled to run their definitive 2008 [...]

Super Aguri withdraw from Formula One

Date May 6, 2008

Autosport.com is reporting that Super Aguri have withdrawn from the Formula One world championship with immediate effect.
After weeks of speculation about their future following the collapse of a proposed takeover by the Magma Group, a last-minute rescue package by German automotive company Weigl Group was not good enough to keep them racing.
Team principal Aguri Suzuki [...]