Links for 13 October 2008 to 14 October 2008
- Fuji coverage shows TV must improve - craigblog.co.uk
Craig writes about the dire television coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix - Toro Rosso to delay Bourdais decision - autosport.com
Plus, Gerhard Berger gives his view on the increasing number of penalties that are handed out. - FOTA to consider refuelling ban - autosport.com
"It is understood that teams are keen to make the most of the opportunity provided to them by the FOTA talks. The idea of a refuelling ban surfaced following the host of pit stop problems this year - and plans to talk about it have been given a new urgency in the wake of Felipe Massa's bungled stop in Singapore." - Any truth to Paul di Resta rumours? - F1 Fanatic
- Young Italian to get Ferrari F1 test? - Grandprix.com
"There are reports in Italy that Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro will offer the winner of the Italian Formula 3 championship a test with the F1 team. This is believed to part of the deal that has been organised for engines to be supplied to the series by Fiat Powertrain Technologies…" - Trouble for Ferrari too? - Grandprix.com
"The turbulent financial markets are causing problems for the supercar companies such as Ferrari. According to reports in Australia, dealers are finding an increasing number of young executives trying to sell their cars as they have less ready cash than previously to make the necessary payments." - Bad news for RBS? - Grandprix.com
A clutch of Williams's sponsors are in trouble or want to leave. - Does Lewis Hamilton have any friends on F1 grid ? - F1 Wolf
- Turn 1 from Felipe’s car etc - Times Online - WBLG
A fascinating video from the Premiere coverage of the Japanese GP giving us a clearer view of what happened into turn 1. - Barrichello IndyCar-Bound? - SPEEDtv.com
"Arranged by IndyCar engine supplier Honda, the test would put Barrichello in a Team Penske car. Roger Penske’s outfit has yet to announce its 2009 lineup, and given the uncertainty regarding Helio Castroneves’ future in the wake of the two-time Indy 500 winner’s tax indictment, it’s likely to be among the last to confirm its drivers for next year." - Hill warns Hamilton to stay cool - BBC SPORT
"Lewis is impatient to win that first title, but you can't force it."There's no question about his speed or ability, he just needs to stay cool and let it happen."
- BMW in final push to help Kubica - autosport.com
"BMW Sauber technical director Willy Rampf has made it clear that the team will make every effort they can to deliver what he wants.""As long as there is theoretically still a chance to win the world championship, then we will not sleep," explained Rampf. "We'll try and do what's possible in this short space of time.""