Italian GP - Spyker Ferrari - Practice
The Spyker Formula One Team's new B-spec car made its competitive track debut today at the Autodromo di Monza, Italy, one of the most atmospheric and historic tracks on the Formula One calendar.

After a successful test last week at the same circuit, the team again had a productive day as Adrian Sutil and Sakon Yamamoto ... [ more ]

Italian GP - Honda - Practice
Free practice for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix got underway in warm and sunny conditions in Monza this morning. In low downforce trim to suit the characteristics of this circuit, both of the Honda Racing F1 Team's RA107s ran through a straightforward Friday programme and made an encouraging start to the weekend.

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Italian GP - BMW Sauber - Practice
It was a trouble free first practice day in Monza for both BMW Sauber drivers, Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld. While it is only a week since the team was testing at this track, which is the home of the Italian Grand Prix, conditions seem to have changed so analysing the data will be very important.

Kubica set the fourth ... [ more ]

Italian GP - Renault - Practice
Renault conducted a busy opening day of practice for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Although the team tested here for three days last week, rain on the final day meant the technical programme was busier than usual for a Friday.

Furthermore, Monza is one of the most demanding circuits for the V8 engines, and all teams ... [ more ]

Italian GP - Red Bull Renault - Practice
Mark Webber and David Coulthard set the 14th and 16th best times this afternoon for the Red Bull Renault team during the first day of running at the Italian Grand Prix.

Both found the day relatively routine with no major issues.

Mark Webber
“We were testing here last week, so we were just checking and ... [ more ]

McLaren invited to attend the hearing
The espionage saga involving McLaren and Ferrari took a fresh turn on Wednesday.

F1's governing body revealed in a statement that it has received 'new evidence' and had therefore decided to convene another hearing of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris.

The meeting will happen on September 13th, in the place ... [ more ]

Italian GP - Bridgestone - Preview
Formula One makes its annual visit to the historic Monza venue in Italy for the Gran Premio d’Italia this week where Bridgestone’s medium and soft compound Potenza Formula One tyres will be used.

The medium and soft compounds occupy the mid-range of Bridgestone’s 2007 Formula One tyre range and have been used four previous ... [ more ]

Another award for the retired world champion
Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was on Wednesday awarded one of Spain's highest honours, the Prince of Asturias prize for sports, organizers said.

Schumacher, 38, was chosen because his record 'had turned him into a sports legend and the racer who has won the most trophies in the history of the ... [ more ]

A low drag package for Monza
Toyota heads to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix this week, a special circuit in terms of setup, engine power and braking efficiency. Senior General Manager Chassis Pascal Vasselon takes questions...

Monza is now the only real low downforce venue on the F1 calendar. What does that mean for you?
"Monza is now totally atypical ... [ more ]

Engineers look to embrace technology
AirAsia engineers from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand have begun a programme of attachment with Williams Toyota to bring the airline closer to the technology of F1.

The chosen engineers, including representatives from AirAsia’s Academy which trains Malaysian Engineering graduates from all walks of life, spent time ... [ more ]