In the round-up: Force India against “huge cost” of bringing back refuelling • F1 TV launches • Sirotkin ‘won’t miss much’ as Kubica makes practice return
refuelling articles archive
Bringing back refuelling will not solve F1’s overtaking problem
Posted onAfter months of anticipation and despite a mouth-watering line-up of teams and drivers, not to mention the biggest grid in 15 years, the Bahrain Grand Prix was a damp squib. And that’s putting it politely. But the F1 community – be it the fans, the teams or the rule makers – should not be too … Continue reading Bringing back refuelling will not solve F1’s overtaking problem
Why F1 will be better without refuelling
Posted onIn October 1993 the first meeting of the FIA World Motor Sports Council announced that refuelling would be re-introduced into F1 for the 1994 season. Earlier this week the same body confirmed refuelling will be banned in 2010 – leading to a mixed reaction from fans. I’ve been surprised how many comments have been posted … Continue reading Why F1 will be better without refuelling
The cost-cutting plans: refuelling ban
Posted onTwo months ago Max Mosley rubbished FOTA’s suggestion that refuelling during F1 races could be banned. Now a refuelling ban is on the cards for 2010. What has brought about the happy change of heart at the FIA?
FOTA discusses F1 refuelling ban
Posted onPlease please please please please
Refuelling rig fires and failures hit race
2008 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onSeveral drivers had their Hungarian Grand Prix spoiled by problems with the refuelling equipment – which worryingly caused a number of fires. Sebastien Bourdais, Rubens Barrichello and Nico Rosberg were among the drivers affected. But what was the cause of the problems?
Two good reasons to ban refuelling
Posted onTwo areas of the F1 rules have come in for criticism following the Australian and Malaysian Grand Prix. The qualifying format is under fire following the incident involving Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton in Sepang. And the safety car rules are being examined after several drivers were disadvantaged by them in Melbourne. Happily, both these … Continue reading Two good reasons to ban refuelling