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‘FIA’ Articles

Todt introduces changes at FIA

Written by Red Andy on 08 November 2009

Paris, Sunday: New FIA president Jean Todt has ushered in a new era at motorsport’s governing body, this weekend implementing the first of many changes he expects to introduce as he settles into his new role. Reports suggest that one of the Frenchman’s first edicts since assuming the presidency has been to redecorate his new office [Read More]

Kwik-Fit announces F1 tyre plans

Written by Red Andy on 07 November 2009

Manchester, Saturday: British car servicing company Kwik-Fit have announced that they are planning to apply for the chance to become Formula One’s sole tyre supplier after Bridgestone leave the sport at the end of 2010. The Japanese tyre manufacturer has cited spiralling costs in F1 as the primary factor in its decision to leave, and so [Read More]

Kim criticises “undemocratic” FIA

Written by Red Andy on 21 October 2009

Pyongyang, Wednesday: North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il has criticised the FIA for its “undemocratic” procedures ahead of this week’s presidential elections, in which former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt will face ex-rally driver and MEP Ari Vatanen in a bid to succeed the outgoing Max Mosley. Amid a complaint by Vatanen to [Read More]

Pre-emptive penalties attract criticism

Written by Red Andy on 06 October 2009

Paris, Tuesday: The FIA and its Formula One race stewards have been criticised today for pre-emptively issuing penalties ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, which takes place in Sao Paulo in less than two weeks’ time. After the madness of qualifying in the Japanese GP at Suzuka, where five drivers were given grid penalties for failing [Read More]

Jordan leads Briatore tributes

Written by Red Andy on 23 September 2009

Monte Carlo, Wednesday: Former F1 team owner and BBC TV pundit Eddie Jordan has led tributes to departing Renault team principal Flavio Briatore, after the Italian was handed an effective lifetime ban from FIA-sanctioned motorsport on Monday. Briatore was not a popular figure amongst many members of the F1 fraternity, and the whooping and [Read More]

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