Aerodynamics On Steroids
The level of aerodynamic complexity on the new Mercedes W06 front wing is astonishing, but reflects a disconcerting trend in F1 of orchestrating “the show” rather than genuine motor racing. Read More …
Tag: finances
No Equalisation Or Gimmicks Needed
It’s astonishing that Infiniti Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner proposed after the season-opening Australian GP that FIA implement an “equalisation” mechanism to erase Mercedes AMG’s performance advantage. Read More …
Marussia Asks for Level Playing Field on F1 Prize Money
Marussia’s 2012 finish as the 11th of 12 Formula One constructors cost an estimated £35M because prize money, now 63% of profit from the sport’s £1.5B revenues, is still shared by the top 10 teams. Read More …
Monaco Is Really Expensive
$36,000 (£24,000) for a hotel balcony overlooking the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo. Now that’s a princely some. My son and ex-wife are there this weekend. But at least they’re staying in Nice. ;=) Read More …
Ecclestone: ‘Everyone needs to agree’ to customer cars
Isn’t it time for customer cars to return to F1 in order to keep the costs down and innovation high? Read More …
Ferrari’s F1 “Veto” Power
Evidence has come to light which at last proves that Ferrari does indeed have a veto over F1’s rules. Read More …
A Changing Formula One Balance Sheet
For some years now, there have been whispers in Formula 1 that all was not well financially with some of the teams. Read More …
Ecclestone Era Close to Ending
Ferrari president Luca Di Montezemolo says Formula 1 is “very close” to having to “move on” from the stewardship of Bernie Ecclestone. Read More …
Formula One to Announce Details on U.S. Grand Prix
Details surrounding the arrival of the United States Grand Prix circuit, such as location, are expected to be disclosed Tuesday morning at a Formula One press conference. Read More …
It’s All About the Money
Yes, when Bernie Ecclestone announced that Austin, Texas would host the U.S. Grand Prix starting in 2012 on a “purpose-built” track not yet constructed, it sure seemed to be all about the money. Read More …