Bahar: Renault F1 deal cost one third of what Tony asked
When news broke that Group Lotus was buying into the Renault F1 Team, one of the more popular questions was why couldn't they just invest in Tony Fernandes' Team Lotus. Wouldn't that …
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VW give thumbs up to new F1 engine rules – joining soon?
Volkswagen has managed to resist the temptation of joining Formula 1 so far. As recent as early this month, the new Porsche boss Matthias Mueller "ruled out" the series. "F1 is a …
Audi R18 adds a roof and mega LEDs for 2011 Le Mans
This mean looking machine is charged with the responsibility of winning the tenth Le Mans title for Audi, who are the defending champions of the world's most famous endurance race after conquering …
Malaysian driver Fairuz Fauzy parts ways with Team Lotus
Team Lotus reserve driver Fairuz Fauzy has parted ways with Team Lotus. The 28-year-old Malaysian driver's next move is return to full-time racing next year. His contribution to the Malaysian owned team …
Team Lotus reverts to green colour scheme for 2011
It looks like the new Lotus Renault GP team will be the only team running around the track in black and gold livery next season, as Team Lotus have decided to continue …
Formula 1 to use 1.6L four-cylinder engines from 2013, ban on team orders lifted for 2011
Yes, that's right. The FIA's World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved new regulations which will see 1.6-litre four-cylinder engines replace the current 2.4L V8s from 2013. The goal is to be …
Group Lotus wants to be more than just a title sponsor
The "Battle of the Lotuses" is the talk of the town, with Proton owned Group Lotus joining Formula 1 by buying over Renault's shares in the Renault F1 Team. The team will …
Team Lotus chiefs respond to Lotus-Renault formation
Yes, Lotus Racing is now Team Lotus, at least according to FIA's 2011 official entry list that was released at the end of last month. What does team boss Tony Fernandes have …
Both Lotus Renault GP and Team Lotus for 2011?
So the announcement has been made that Group Lotus is officially in F1, in partnership with Genii Capital - the owner of the current Renault F1 team - beginning from the start …
It’s official – Lotus Renault GP is a go for 2011!
After weeks of agonizing wait, it has been officially confirmed that Group Lotus will come into Formula 1 next season with Genii Capital, owner of the Renault F1 team. According to the …
MINI Countryman to race in the 2011 Dakar Rally!
Click to enlarge The X-Raid team, which normally campaigns the BMW X3, has unveiled their machine for next year's Dakar Rally, and it's a MINI Countryman! The MINI All4 Racing will take …
Double JWRC champ P-G Andersson to drive for Proton at next month’s Monte Carlo Rally
Proton will have a new pair of hands driving the Satria Neo S2000 at the upcoming Monte Carlo Rally from 18-22 January. It has been announced that two-time Junior World Rally champion …
Lotus Racing – factory tour report coming soon!
We have been invited to visit Lotus Racing's Formula 1 factory in Hingham, Norfolk where the team's headquarters is housed and where its Formula 1 cars are built. The trip will take …
Red Bull pays out big bonus to championship winning staff
Red Bull Racing has done an amazing job to win both the Constructor's championship and Driver's title in the 2010 Formula 1 season, and the team's guys and girls will be duly …
Lotus to supply 2.4L turbocharged V6 IndyCar engine
This KV Racing car still uses a Honda engine next season, but that will change in 2012 It's a three way game for engines in the Izod IndyCar Series for 2012 now …
Tony Fernandes: Driver lineup ‘highly unlikely’ to change
There has been speculation that the Lotus Racing driver lineup will be changed for next season, with rumours that Jarno Trulli will be the man making way. While both Heikki Kovalainen and …
Ford Focus Race Car Concept revealed at LA Auto Show
Click to enlarge This is the Ford Focus race car concept that was revealed at the LA auto show. Built to compete in global road and touring car racing, this car is …
Tony: “Do we keep or do we start brand new identity?”
During our phone conversation with Tony Fernandes a few days ago, he told us that the team wasn't really sure if they wanted to have "half a team". He was could have …
Nico Hulkenberg leaves Williams, shopping for a seat now
Promising youngster Nico Hulkenberg has announced that he will not race for Williams next season. The 23-year old German, who secured the team's first pole position in five years last week in …
Skirt wearing Richard Branson to work on AirAsia X Kuala Lumpur-London route, seat bidding proceeds go to charity
Any publicity is good publicity, something perhaps both Richard Branson of Virgin and Tony Fernandes of AirAsia subscribe to. We all know about the battle of the newcomers between the two airline …
