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Former McLaren boss Teddy Mayer dies aged 73
Barely two weeks after Ron Dennis revealed that he is to step down from his role as McLaren team principal after almost three decades at the helm, it has been announced that his predecessor Teddy Mayer has died aged 73.
Toyota and Williams to suffer from sponsor losses?
With a number of significant Formula 1 sponsors already well known to be feeling the economic pinch in the wake of the current global credit crunch, it has now been suggested that Toyota title backer Panasonic and Williams' investor Philips could be set to either reduce or scrap their support too
Ferrari modify 'illegal' exhaust outlets
Following doubt cast by rival teams upon the legality of the design of Ferrari's F60, the Scuderia has modified the rear exhaust outlets on its new car.
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Prost: People in F1 need to think, not panic
Alain Prost has urged calm amidst the current global credit crunch that has rocked Formula 1 since Honda's shock departure late last year - insisting now is the time to think, not panic.
Honda F1 seeking bail-out by UK taxpayers
Honda Racing has applied for a Government bail-out to save its beleaguered Formula 1 team, it has been revealed - meaning that if it does succeed in making the starting grid for the Australian Grand Prix in two months' time, it will be British taxpayers who have enabled it to do so.
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Renault signs Khan for demo runs
Adam Khan has been included in Renault's Formula 1 driver line-up for 2009 as he becomes the representative for the manufacturer's demonstration activities through the year.
Whiting has confidence in KERS
FIA race director Charlie Whiting insists the high-voltage Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) will be safe to use when it is introduced, despite fears to the contrary amongst some Formula 1 teams.
FIA confirms safety car rule changes
New safety car rules will be introduced for the 2009 Formula 1 season, replacing the unpopular system that has been in effect for the last two years.
Malaysia to hold evening race.
Malaysia will join Australia in shifting the start time of its grand prix to the late afternoon following pressure to accommodate the sport's core European television audience.
Heidfeld: Finally I got to drive new BMW.
Nick Heidfeld got his first go in the new BMW Sauber F1.09 on Friday, as the outfit moved into day three of its four-day exclusive test in Valencia.
Downpour washes out final day of Algarve testing.
A third day of torrential rain welcomed the Formula 1 teams on the fourth and final day of pre-season testing at the Algarve Motor Park in Portugal - only this time the downpour was heavy enough to wipe out the running altogether.
Canadian GP `a terrible loss`, laments Villeneuve.
The absence of the Canadian Grand Prix from the 2009 Formula 1 calendar is 'very sad' and 'a terrible loss' for Montreal, the sport's 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has stated.
<I>BBC</I> reveals there are four Top Gear Stigs.
In response to 'revelations' by British newspapers that the true identity of Top Gear's iconic Stig is former single-seater and sportscar racer Ben Collins, the BBC has claimed that there is not in fact just one Stig - but actually four.
Portimao test - day three: 21 January.
1. Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1min 27.987secs 128 laps* 2. Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1min 29.729secs 143 laps 3. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1min 30.242secs 81 laps
Buemi continues to pace Portimao.
Sebastien Buemi set the pace for the second successive day at Portimao as wet weather conditions continued to plague the opening Formula One test of the 2009 campaign.
Portimao test - day two: 20 January.
1. Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1min 34.429secs 48 laps* 2. Pedro de la Rosa McLaren-Mercedes 1min 37.512secs 62 laps 3. Jarno Trulli Toyota-Toyota 1min 42.399secs 30 laps
Has The Stig been outed?
The BBC has refused to comment on media reports 'outing' the mysterious figure who has garnered a cult following as The Stig on hit show Top Gear .
Fry denies conflict of interest in Honda F1 bid.
Nick Fry has responded to accusations that he is presiding over a conflict of interest in having submitted his own bid to take over Honda's defunct Formula 1 outfit - as he suggested that 'attempts are being made by certain parties to frustrate this process'.
Buemi paces day one in Portimao.
Sebastien Buemi posted the quickest time at Portimao as the first F1 test of 2009 kicked off in wet weather conditions at the Portuguese circuit.
Credit Suisse ends BMW deal.
Credit Suisse is to end its sponsorship deal of the BMW Sauber team for the 2009 Formula One season.
Richards has `no doubt` Prodrive will be in F1.
Whilst re-iterating that it would not be 'financially viable' for Prodrive to enter Formula 1 in 2009 by taking over the defunct Honda operation, David Richards is adamant that 'one day' he will be back in the top flight - when the conditions are right.
Autocourse annual continues to break records!
Leading Formula 1 annual Autocourse continues to break sales records, currently ranking number one in online retailer Amazon's best-sellers list of motor racing books - significantly ahead of the official yearbook and biographies of such luminaries from the sport as Lewis Hamilton, Michael
Ferrari: Raikkonen ready to leave `twin` behind.
It will be back to business as usual for Kimi Raikkonen in 2009, his employers Ferrari insist - as the Finn bids to re-establish both his battered reputation and Formula 1 World Championship credentials on the back of a desultory 2008 campaign in the top flight.