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F1 Teams told 10 rules must be agreed unanimously

F1 Teams told '10 rules must be agreed unanimously Formula One teams have been told by the sport's governing body that the published 2010 regulations can only be changed if all, including the new entrants, agree. The autosport.com website reported on Tuesday that International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Max Mosley had written to the teams pointing out the procedures laid down in the rules. "Article 66 of the international sporting code states that no change can be made to the...

Massa remains in ICU after skull operation

Massa remains in ICU after skull operation Medical staff lift Ferrari Formula One car driver Felipe Massa of Brazil into an ambulance after he crashed during the qualification session for the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 25, 2009. The Hungarian F1 Grand Prix will take place on Sunday July 26.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Ferrari driver Felipe Massa underwent skull surgery and will remain in intensive care for observation, his F1 team said on Saturday....

Hamilton picks up 1st F1 win of 2009 at Hungary

Hamilton picks up 1st F1 win of 2009 at Hungary McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won his first Formula One race of the season Sunday at a Hungarian Grand Prix overshadowed by the absence of Felipe Massa, who remained hospitalized with life-threatening injuries from a crash a day earlier. Hamilton won for the first time since last year's Chinese GP, snapping a streak of 11 races without a podium finish. McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain gestures as he stands on the winners...

Massa suffers heavy crash in Hungary GP

Massa suffers heavy crash in Hungary GP Brazilian Felipe Massa of Ferrari was receiving medical attention Saturday after being hit by car's piece and crashing heavily in qualifying for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. The 28-year-old went off the track at Turn Four at more than 200 kph after being struck by a piece of debris that had flown off the rear of compatriot Rubens Barrichello's Brawn GP suspension. Massa was hit on the face, close to his chin, and momentarily concussed as his car...

Hospital: Massa now able to speak

Hospital: Massa now able to speak Formula One driver Felipe Massa was awake and talking to family members Monday, making significant improvement after lost consciousness in a crash two days earlier. Lajos Zsiros, the chief surgeon at AEK hospital, said Massa is now breathing unassisted and moving his limbs. In addition, a drain from his skull wound has been removed. "(Massa is) sleepy but he gives adequate answers to questions we ask him and he gives spontaneous answers to questions we ask...

German car maker BMW pulls out of F1

German car maker BMW pulls out of F1 BMW is pulling out of Formula One at the end of this season, the second car maker to leave the series within a year. The German company announced the decision at a news conference Wednesday, saying it wanted to use its significant F1 budget in other areas. It will remain involved in auto racing. Norbert Reithofer, CEO of German luxury carmaker BMW, addresses a news conference in Munich, July 29, 2009. BMW confirmed on Wednesday it would leave Formula...

M. Schumacher backs to F1 from retirement

M. Schumacher backs to F1 from retirement Former Formula One world champion and Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher of Germany signs autographs as he arrives at Albert Park race track for the Australian F1 Grand Prix in Melbourne March 29, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo) Formula One team Ferrari announced Wednesday that Michael Schumacher could be back on track to replace injured driver Felipe Massa if the seven times world champion passes a fitness test. "Ferrari intends to...

Schumacher probably making comeback

Schumacher probably making comeback Seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher will replace injured driver Felipe Massa at Ferrari if he passes a fitness test, the team said on Wednesday. The German, now 40 years old, retired from F1 at the end of 2006. All being well, he will make his comeback in Valencia, Spain, next month. "Ferrari intends to entrust Michael Schumacher with Felipe Massa's car for as long as the Brazilian driver is not able to race," the Italian team said in a...

Ferrari driver Massa released from hospital

Ferrari driver Massa released from hospital Injured Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa prepares to depart on a private jet to Brazil at Budapest airport after being released from hospital August 3, 2009. Massa suffered a head injury on July 25 at the qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix and spent several days in a coma and on a respirator.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Formula One driver Felipe Massa has left hospital and flew home after seriously injured in the Hungarian Grand Prix...

Australian GP stands next year

Australian GP stands next year The season-opening Australian Grand Prix will remain in the Formula One calendar next year, race organizers confirmed on Monday. Australian race organizers signed a new Concorde Agreement with the motor racing's world governing body FIA last Friday which will keep the race in the schedule until 2012. Only last month Australian Formula One race chief Ron Walker said the race was likely to be scrapped if leading teams formed a breakaway series in 2010. The...