Reporting from the Ragged Edge
McLaren announced yesterday that Ron Dennis will return to the role of McLaren Group CEO with immediate effect. This is in addition to his role as Chairman of the board of McLaren Group. As CEO, Dennis replaces Martin Whitmarsh, who held the position in addition to his role as team principal of the McLaren Formula... Continue Reading →
Ferrari's challenger for the 2014 Formula One season will be revealed online on 25 January before making its track debut in Jerez three days later. Ferrari have asked their fans to choose the name of the new car from the following options: F14 T, F14 Maranello, F14 Scuderia, F166 Turbo or F616. Voting takes place on... Continue Reading →
Bernie Ecclestone will step down from the board of the company that controls Formula One, according to reports. The 83-year old has been at the helm of Formula One commercially four the past four decades. Ecclestone is due to go on trial this year in Germany on charges of bribery relating to the sale of... Continue Reading →
John Button, father of 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, died on Sunday 12 January 2014 from a suspected heart attack. The former British rallycross driver was 70 years old. Throughout Jenson Button's career, John has supported his son, attending almost all of his Jenson's F1 races and becoming something of a pit-lane personality.... Continue Reading →
Formula One teams will continue to use Pirelli tyres exclusively for the next three seasons, the Italian tyre manufacturer confirmed today. Following the World Motor Sport Council's decision to confirm Pirelli's status as F1's sole tyre supplier, Pirelli and the FIA have agreed terms for a three-year contract. There have been some issues with Pirelli's... Continue Reading →
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