Despite having never won a grand prix, Nick Heidfeld is confident he can win the World title if BMW give him a car that is capable of doing so. Heidfeld has racked up 152 grand prix starts, however, the German has yet to take to the top step of the podium, finishing second on seven occasions. Four of those alone came last year with BMW...
Ducati SportClassic GT 1000
SpecificationsChassis Frame Tubular steel trellis frame Wheelbase 1425 mm / 56.2 in Rake 24° Front suspension 43 mm upside-down fork Front wheel travel 120 mm / 4.7 in Front brake 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, floating caliper 2-piston Front wheel...
Dennis to bow out as McLaren team principal
Following the launch of McLaren’s new car on Friday, Ron Dennis has announced he is to step down from his role as team principal and hand over to McLaren’s Formula One CEO, Martin Whitmarsh. Dennis will, however, stay on as chief executive of the McLaren Group and will still attend some races."Let me make one thing clear: this is very definitely not...
Ducati 848
SpecificationsChassis Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 Wheelbase 1430 mm / 56.3 in Rake 24,5° Front suspension Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork Front wheel travel 127 mm / 5in Front brake 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially...
Heidfeld gets first taste of F1.09 at Valencia
Nick Heidfeld took over from BMW Sauber team mate Robert Kubica in the cockpit of the F1.09 on Friday, as the team's four-day test at the Spanish circuit of Valencia continued. It was Heidfeld’s first chance to sample the car, and the German was pleased to at last get his hands on his charge for the 2009 season.“Finally I could drive the F1.09 for...
Force India on track for March debut
Although their rivals are already tweaking their new cars after testing last week, Force India are yet to unveil their 2009 challenger. But on Friday the team revealed that they are on target to debut the VJM02 during testing in early March, ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix later in the month.As well as adjusting to 2009’s extensive...
Singapore to be fine-tuned to boost overtaking
Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Singapore Grand Prix, organisers have announced that the layout of the Marina Bay circuit will be improved further ahead of the 2009 event.Following consultation with the FIA and the teams, minor changes will be made to Turns One, 13 and 14 to further increase the potential for overtaking, whilst...