Teaming up with Hamilton on a long-term deal
McLaren Mercedes confirmed this afternoon that Heikki Kovalainen will team up with championship runner-up Lewis Hamilton for the 2008 season. Pedro de la Rosa will remain the third driver and an integral part of the team, whilst Gary Paffett will assist Pedro with the testing programme when required.

“We ... [ more ]

2007 - Spyker Ferrari - Review
The Spyker Ferrari team started the season full of confidence and by the end of the season, the team had changed hands yet again. The Dutch Spyker firm purchased the Silverstone-based team from Midland in 2006, who in turn had bought the squad from Jordan Grand Prix. Running under the Spyker banner the team made progress through ... [ more ]

Zhuhai - A1GP - Practice
A1 Team Ireland took charge in the second of today's two free practice sessions at Zhuhai International Circuit as all 22 drivers experienced the Chinese circuit for the first time in an A1GP car, kicking off round four of the 2007/08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport season.

25-year-old Irish rookie Adam Carroll, who finished fifth ... [ more ]

Ongoing criminal proceedings in Italy and the UK
Ferrari announced this evening that it notes the apology offered today by the McLaren Group, following the investigations carried out by the FIA Technical Department, as presented to the WSMC on 7th December last.

The written and verbal statements issued by senior McLaren personnel both at the World Council ... [ more ]

Espionage scandal finally coming to a conclusion
This afternoon the McLaren Mercedes team apologised to the FIA, World Motor Sport Council - amongst others - for its role in the industrial espionage scandal that rocked the series this year.

This evening, the FIA took a conciliatory tone in that a line can now be drawn underneath the whole 'spy' saga and ... [ more ]

''I will be responsible as the lead driver''
Nico Rosberg recently signed a contract with Williams Toyota that will see him remain with the team until the end of the 2009 season. The young German racer is confident that the team can continue recent progress and challenge the front-runners.

Nico, congratulations on your new contract with the team!
"Thank ... [ more ]

On the verge of missing a flight, seven-time F1 Champion Michael Schumacher jumped behind the wheel of a taxi and arrived in time at the airport with his family, according to a report emanating from AFP.

Taxi driver Tuncer Yilmaz, interviewed by daily Munich newspaper Abendzeitung, said Schumacher asked him if he could drive the car himself. The now-consultant at ... [ more ]

Racing legend receives FIA Gold Medal for Motor Sport
Mario Andretti, one of the most successful and accomplished drivers in the history of motor racing, was awarded the FIA Gold Medal for Motor Sport at the FIA Gala prize-giving ceremony in Monaco.

Andretti is the fourth recipient of this award since it was launched in 2004 and joins a prestigious list ... [ more ]

Overtaking could be easier
In 1998, Formula One switched from slicks to grooved tyres. Almost ten years later, discussion regarding the reintroduction of slick tyres is on the agenda.

During the tests held last week at Jerez, Bridgestone provided the teams with slicks for testing purposes. A return to this tyre spec seems to be within the realms of possibility ... [ more ]

Many different figures in Spanish press
Spanish newspapers Tuesday hailed the return of "prodigal son" Fernando Alonso to Renault and suggested the two-time Formula One champion could get a "stratospheric" salary at the French team.

The sports daily AS said the 26-year-old would receive 42 million euros (61 million dollars) a year over his two-year contract ... [ more ]