Miodrag Kotur keeping the costs down
Straddling the two continents of Europe and Asia, the Turkish GP presents an interesting logistical challenge, in that like all European races, the paddock in Istanbul hosts the team trucks and motorhomes. However, the distance from most teams' homes means that the best transport solution is the old-fashioned one of going ... [ more ]

Renault now focused on the 2008 season
Renault Technical Director Bob Bell evaluates the season so far, as the team prepares for the final six races. Bell admits that the 2007 season has been a major disappointment and that the focus is now on next year's R28 package.

Bob, how would you summarise the 2007 season so far?
"It’s no surprise to hear me ... [ more ]

Turkish GP - Renault - Preview
Giancarlo Fisichella and Heikki Kovalainen head to Turkey closely matched with 17 and 16 points respectively, while the Renault team are a solid fourth in the constructors' championship.

Giancarlo, you endured a frustrating weekend in Hungary, with a tough race stuck in traffic and a penalty after qualifying...
"Yes, it’s ... [ more ]

It's also a race against time
On its way to the top in Formula One, speed is a must for the BMW Sauber F1 Team - not only on the racetrack but also when it comes to improving the car.

In less than two years, the BMW Sauber F1 Team has succeeded in establishing itself as the third power on the Formula One grid. Two podium finishes in the current season, ... [ more ]

Turkish GP - Honda - Preview
Formula One returns to action next weekend after the three-week summer break with the Turkish Grand Prix at the Istanbul Park Circuit, Round 12 of the 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship.

The Honda Racing F1 Team's drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello have been taking advantage of the break to have some well-deserved ... [ more ]

Turkish GP - McLaren Mercedes - Preview
As the summer break from Grand Prix racing comes to an end, the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team relocates to the Istanbul Park circuit for the 12th Grand Prix of the 2007 Formula 1 World Championship.

The race marks the 100th Grand Prix start for the team’s Double World Champion. Fernando Alonso made his Formula ... [ more ]

An interesting experience
The Speedcar Series will begin in November under the form of an eight-round championship across Asia and the Middle East featuring 24 identical cars with a mixture of former F1, international and celebrity drivers.

The series will run with GP2 Asia at five meetings as part of the Grand Racing events, and alongside the Formula ... [ more ]

Colin Kolles confirms team presence
Further to the statement of Spyker Cars N.V. dated 14 August 2007, Spyker F1 Team Ltd wishes to clarify its position on the security of its participation in the FIA Formula One World Championship this season and beyond.

Spyker Formula One Team principal and managing director, Colin Kolles, states: "Spyker F1 Team Ltd ... [ more ]

No second thoughts at all!
The safety standards in Formula One have been improved massively in recent years. Still, being a Formula One driver has remained a rather risky job nevertheless.

For Nick Heidfeld, however, this situation has never been a reason to have doubts about his chosen profession.

"I have been a motor racer for nearly 20 years ... [ more ]

Champ Car Champion marks first Road America win
Sebastien Bourdais had done everything he could at Elkhart Lake's Road America track except climb to the top step of the podium. In each of his three previous starts at the 4.048-mile circuit, the French driver started on the front row and finished on the podium, but circumstances kept him from getting the win.

At ... [ more ]