Comments on: How the money will be saved – FIA FOTA deal

By: So, F1 almost lost Williams team ... | F1 Wolf

So, F1 almost lost Williams team ... | F1 Wolf — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:31:00 +0000

[...] came out yesterday only confirms those predictions. But as it worked out, the demise of Honda and the cost cutting action that followed proved to be blessings for Williams, at least for now. Sir Frank Williams: “[Given] the [...]

By: Will Toyota still be on the F1 grid in 2010 ? Win in 2009 season may be crucial | F1 Wolf

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:34:46 +0000

[...] open for possible exit. All the talk about other teams disappearing ended (temporarily) following the cost cutting measures agreed on by FIA and FOTA. Most of the attention has turned to Honda search for new owner of their Formula One team. But then [...]

By: 2009 Formula 1 - Updated sporting and technical regulations - Engines and Gearboxes | F1 Wolf

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:10:47 +0000

[...] F1 Sporting and Technical Regulations on January 12, 2009. These updates cover among other things all the cost cutting measures agreed on by FIA and FOTA following Honda’s withdrawal from the sport. There are 40 pages of Sporting Regulations and [...]

By: 2009 Formula 1 Season Countdown - 100 Days To Go | F1 Wolf

2009 Formula 1 Season Countdown - 100 Days To Go | F1 Wolf — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:18:19 +0000

[...] The major cost saving measures have been agreed on by the teams and approved by [...]

By: Kotenok

Kotenok — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:35:34 +0000

But I do not agree personallly to that rule, will this lay on massive response of the spectators opinion somehow? I wish the spectators has a chance to say what they wish to see and feel, the drivers also may want to say what they want through GPDA. Not only should FOTA and FIA decides the game rules.

By: F1Wolf

F1Wolf — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:50:29 +0000

refueling ban is to be implemented from 2010

I think that is a combination of safety issues (remember all those flash fires in Hungary this year), cost saving (crew, all those high tech high speed refueling rigs flown around the world) and the racing spectacle (hope that when there will be less opportunity to capitalize on pit stop strategy the drivers would simply have to fight and overtake on the track)

By: zblkhwk

zblkhwk — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:42:23 +0000

Any idea what drove the removal of refueling? Was it the added danger due to KERS or that they could eliminate personnel for cost savings.

Is this a 2009 rule change?

By: F1Wolf

F1Wolf — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:52:02 +0000

you just did

By: Kotenok

Kotenok — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:01:13 +0000

Pfff…. I’m not commenting this time

By: 2008 FIA Prize Giving Gala - Few photos | F1 Wolf

2008 FIA Prize Giving Gala - Few photos | F1 Wolf — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:22:50 +0000

[...] lot was going on in Monaco on Friday the 12th. World Motor Sport Council was busy rubber stamping the cost saving measures, the winners of 2008 championships were busy collecting their trophies. Here are few photos from [...]