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Renault drops case against Piquets

September 23, 2009

Renault has confirmed that it has ended its involvement in criminal proceedings against Nelson Piquet Sr. and Jr. for alleged blackmail, although former team boss Flavio Briatore is expected to push ahead with his own case.
 

Whistle-blower key to Renault case

Jonathan Noble September 23, 2009

An unidentified whistle-blower within the Renault Formula 1 team was key for providing the evidence that revealed there had been a conspiracy for Nelson Piquet to deliberately crash in last year's Singapore Grand Prix.
 

Debate continues over Renault penalties

September 22, 2009

Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill has slammed the FIA's decision to give Renault a suspended ban, labeling the penalty a "crying shame for the sport." Others say the penalties were too harsh.
 

FIA agrees to F1 engine equalization

September 21, 2009

World Motor Sport Council agrees unfreeze Formula 1 engine rules to equalize power output.
 

Renault accepts FIA's decision

September 21, 2009

Renault has said it accepts the FIA's decision to hand it a two-year suspended ban from Formula 1, after apologizing unreservedly for fixing the result of last year's Singapore Grand Prix.
 

Renault given two-year suspended ban

Jonathan Noble September 21, 2009

Renault has been handed a two-year suspended ban for its involvement in fixing the result of last year's Singapore Grand Prix, with Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds receiving bans from motorsport.
 

Chandhok won't run for FIA presidency

July 17, 2009

Vicky Chandhok, the former president of the Federation of Motor Sports in India (FMSI), has ruled himself out of the battle for the FIA presidency later this year
 

Todt aims to improve FIA independence, effectiveness

July 16, 2009

Mosley's preferred successor lays out plans to reduce costs in all forms of racing and motoring, promote innovation, and ensure the FIA works better together
 

Todt will stand for FIA presidency

July 16, 2009

Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt has confirmed that he will stand for the presidency of the FIA later this year
 

Mosley backs Todt for FIA presidency

July 15, 2009

Max Mosley confirmed that he will definitely not stand again as FIA president and has endorsed Jean Todt as his preferred replacement
 

Ecclestone vows to sort F1 in 48 hours

July 13, 2009

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has moved to quash rumors that he was getting sidelined in the FIA/FOTA duel, and vowed to sort out the sport's future in the next 48 hours
 

FOTA pushing ahead with breakaway

July 09, 2009

F1 teams again threaten rival series, while hoping for "common sense" to prevail
 

FOTA says FIA putting F1 in jeopardy

July 08, 2009

Teams’ organization has gone on the attack against the governing body after being informed they could have no input on regulatory discussions
 

FOTA teams walk out of FIA meeting

July 08, 2009

Parties disagree on a minimum weight limit for 2010, and the legally binding agreement to reduce costs
 

FIA: FOTA can't finalize rules by itself

July 07, 2009

Governing body tells F1 teams' association that it cannot go finalize new regulations by itself unless it has the full support of non-member teams
 

FOTA to consult fans on F1 rules

July 07, 2009

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh reckons that the input of fans will become vital for the longer term health of the sport
 

Analysis: Vatanen's name not enough to beat Mosley

July 07, 2009

FIA's voting system means he will not just be able to rely on his own reputation to gain the presidency
 

Vatanen "interested" in FIA presidency

July 07, 2009

Ari Vatanen, the former World Rally Champion, has thrown his hat into the ring as a potential candidate to stand against Max Mosley as FIA president later this year
 

di Montezemolo responds to Mosley

June 26, 2009

Ferrari president and FOTA boss calls for an immediate stop to ongoing political wrangling hanging over the sport, as he believes fans are tired of the bickering.
 

FIA needs strong president, says Mosley

June 26, 2009

Max Mosley has issued a rallying cry to members of motor racing's governing body, telling them that it is important they stand firm against what he sees as an effort by F1 teams to secure a weaker FIA president
 

Mosley rethinks future over FOTA claims

June 25, 2009

F1's future has been thrown into turmoil once again, with FIA president Max Mosley saying he is now keeping his future options open because of what he has called "deliberate attempts" by teams to mislead the media.
 

FOTA looks to improve F1 show

June 25, 2009

"We have to be structured in the way that we speak to the audience, asking them what they expect from the sport," says McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh
 

FOTA says deal a victory for Formula 1 fans

June 25, 2009

F1 teams' association lauds agreement with FIA at its Bologna meeting
 

Teams want independent FIA president

June 25, 2009

Toyota's John Howett says whoever is elected to take over the role from Mosley in October must have no current or historic links to the F1 teams
 

Spec engine for WTCC from 2011

June 24, 2009

FIA looking to introduce 1.6-liter turbo into both World Touring Cars and rallying
 

FOTA teams call off breakaway series

June 24, 2009

The Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) will officially call off its plans for a rival championship tomorrow after reaching a breakthrough deal with the FIA
 

FIA confirms 2010 F1 entry list

June 24, 2009

The FIA has confirmed the 13 teams that will race in Formula 1 next season, after a peace deal was agreed between the governing body and the Formula One Teams' Association
 

Mosley: Peace agreed in Formula 1

June 24, 2009

FIA president Max Mosley has said he will not stand for re-election after claiming an agreement has been reached with Formula 1 teams to avoid a breakaway series.
 

FIA/FOTA showdown meeting set for Wednesday

June 23, 2009

The chances of a compromise deal being reached to head off the threat of a Formula 1 breakaway series will become clear in Paris tomorrow, when Max Mosley comes face-to-face with Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo at a hearing of the FIA's World Motor Sport Council
 

Mosley ready to run for re-election

June 23, 2009

A defiant Max Mosley has told the FIA that he now has no option but to consider standing once again as president, in light of what he sees as an "unjustified" attack on the governing body by Formula 1 teams and manufacturers
 

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