LG links up with Cosworth

LG, the official Technology Partner of Formula 1, has increased its commitment to the sport by moving into a partnership with Cosworth. The Northampton-based company returns to F1 this year following a break of three years and in doing so parners the Williams , Lotus, Hispania and Virgin teams.
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F1B presentations ~ The speaking(snarking) series

One of the great things about F1B is that I am often asked to give presentations on open-wheel racing and discuss my thoughts regarding the season, predictions, technology and other politics of the industry. It is a real honor to do spend an evening with members of the car owners clubs and this…
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Data matching predictions at Virgin

Having developed its car only with computer technology as opposed to the use of a wind tunnel, the Virgin Racing team was delighted to see that readings in Jerez on Thursday continued to match those predicted with CFD (Computation Fluid Dynamics) back at base in the United Kingdom.
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Teams hit with bill for FIA technology

Each of the thirteen Formula One teams has received a bill of almost €60,000 (US$83,000) to pay for the FIA’s latest technology addition for this season
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F1: ‘Dunkirk spirit’ is alive and well at McLaren’s MTC

The recent spell of bad weather in the UK has brought out the best in members of the McLaren team whose Woking HQ, the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) – was particularly badly hit.
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F1 must cut costs further, warns Todt

FIA president says not enough has been done to reduce costs and sets up new panel to promote innovative technology.
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F1 sets up ‘eco’ development team

Motorsport boss Jean Todt plans to promote the advance of ‘green’ technology through Formula 1.
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Richards: Technological rethink required

Prodrive Chairman David Richards believes that the motorsport industry should review its methods of developing technology and the effects generated for transport in general. Having recently been linked with a buyout of the Renault team, Richards is of the opinion that a serious technological overhaul is needed in the sport.
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Abu Dhabi hope to change race date

Abu Dhabi are hoping to change the date of the 2010 race so that they once again hold the season finale.
The race is scheduled to take place on 31 October 2010, with the final race of the season taking place on 14 November in Brazil. However Abu Dhabi are hoping to change these positions and [...]

Hamilton drives Prost’s ‘86 title-winning McLaren

Lewis Hamilton was at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) on Wednesday evening to help team partners TAG Heuer celebrate its 150th anniversary. The famous watchmakers have also announced an extension to their McLaren partnership.
The event was awash with VIP guests, but that didn’t stop a Formula One car stealing the limelight, as Hamilton drove Alain [...]