The 2011 F1 calendar has been revealed by the FIA with a record 20 races on the schedule. The Bahrain Grand Prix will be the first round of the season for the second year in a row. Meanwhile the season finale will be held at Interlagos in Brazil for the first time since 2008.
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No 13th F1 team in 2011
Posted onThere will be no 13th team on the F1 grid in 2011. The World Motor Sport Council announced today that none of the applications met their criteria to fill the vacant place on the grid, meaning there will be a maximu mof 24 cars competing in Formula 1 next year.
Sauber retain Kamui Kobayashi for 2011
Posted onKamui Kobayashi will drive a second season for Sauber in 2011, the team has announced. But the team are yet to announce who his team mate will be. They may keep Pedro de la Rosa in the car but rumours have linked GP2 front runners Pastor Maldonado andSergio Perez to the seat.
Epsilon Euskadi begin wind tunnel tests
Posted onJoan Villadelprat, president of 2011 F1 team candidates Epsilon Euskadi, has confirmed they have begun testing a wind tunnel model of the car they hope to race in Formula 1 next year. Villadelprat told the team’s website: The model was designed, CFD tests were carried out and, finally, a few weeks ago the model was … Continue reading Epsilon Euskadi begin wind tunnel tests
Who will be the new F1 drivers in 2011?
Posted onWith no movement on the 2011 F1 driver market so far, it looks as though there might not be very many spaces for new drivers next year. But with a 13th team potentially being announced soon and a fresh crop of graduates from GP2 and beyond looking for a way in, we could still see … Continue reading Who will be the new F1 drivers in 2011?
Lowe explains extra wheel tethers for 2011
Posted onThe number of wheel tethers on F1 cars will be doubled next year in a bid to improve safety. McLaren engineering director Paddy Lowe, who is a member of the Technical Working Group, explained why the steps had been taken in response to recent accidents: Tethers are a great concern to us. We had the … Continue reading Lowe explains extra wheel tethers for 2011
ART drops F1 2011 entry bid
Posted onART Grand Prix has announced it will not pursue a place on the F1 grid in 2011, citing “unfavourable economic conditions”. The FIA is expected to announce next month who has won the 13th place in Formula 1 for 2011, taking the place of US F1. In a statement the team said:
F1 fans reject FOTA’s ‘Mario Kart’ wings
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Posted onThe Formula One Teams’ Association’s plan to introduce adjustable rear wings has come in for fierce criticism from fans.
Pirelli to supply four types of slick in 2011
Posted onThe F1 tyre arrangements under Pirelli in 2011 will be similar to those under Bridgestone this year. Pirelli will supply four types of dry weather tyre plus intermediate and wet weather tyres, as Bridgestone currently do. There are no changes expected in the rules under which drivers have a choice of two compounds during a … Continue reading Pirelli to supply four types of slick in 2011