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FIA not impressed by Ferrari's threat to quit F1

The FIA has issued a statement after the threats of the Scuderia Ferrari to quit Formula One over the planned introduction of stanard engines in 2010. In the statement the FIA claims that the onus is on the teams, not the governing body, to come up with better cost-cutting regulations.

Primary goal is the drivers' championship - Dennis

McLaren Mercedes' team principal Ron Dennis declared that his team will rather win the title for Lewis Hamilton than winning the Constructors' Championship. Hamilton currently leads the standings with seven points more than Massa and this as Ferrari is eleven points ahead of McLaren.

The last duel - Raikkonen

The Scuderia Ferrari heads to Brazil this weekend for the final Grand Prix of the season. The team is still fighting for both championship titles. Unlike last season, it's Felipe Massa who still has hopes for the Drivers' crown while Kimi Raikkonen will do everything he can to help the team achieve its goals.

Brazil is physically very tiring - Kubica

The 2008 Formula One season draws to a close in just a few days. BMW Sauber F1 Team driver Robert Kubica gives his appraisal of the Brazilian Grand Prix, and hopes to defend his third place in the Drivers' World Championship.

Technical preview of Interlagos with Pascal Vasselon

The Formula One circus travels to the Brazilian track of Interlagos this week for the final race of the 2008 FIA F1 World Championship season. Toyota's Pascal Vasselon gives us a technical preview of the bumpy circuit.

Williams looks to close 2008 season with good result at Brazil

The 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship will reach its conclusion on Sunday as this season’s battle for the title is fought out at Brazil’s Interlagos circuit. Located on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, the Carlos Pace Autodromo has provided the venue for over a quarter of a century of Grand Prix racing since its introduction onto the calendar in 1973 and in recent years has staged some of the most dramatic Championship deciders on its 4.3km, anti-clockwise track.

Honda set for ardous winter testing schedule

After being the first Formula One team to openly detract from development of their 2008 chassis, the Brackley based squad already has the winter testing schedule sorted out. And in doing so have high hopes that this will aid them in producing better results in 2009, after an undeniably lacklustre performance this season.

A deeper look into the 'standard engine'

Against all odds, the FIA have recently launched a tender to attract firms for the design of a standard engine or transmission for Formula One from 2010 until 2012. Although the teams are not happy with the idea, what is it that the FIA is actually looking for in a standard engine?

Ferrari to review participation in F1 over standard engines

An announcement of the board announced that the Scuderia Ferrari will review its participation in Formula One if plans to introduce a standard engine for all teams from 2010 goes ahead. The news comes on the same day that Toyota denied planning to pull out of F1 over the standard engines.

Hamilton could win seven titles - Schumacher

Seven time World Champion, Michael Schumacher, is convinced that McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton can beat his record. This weekend, Hamilton can collect his first ever championship crown after the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Hamilton into a musical career?

McLaren Mercedes F1 Team driver Lewis Hamilton would like a new career. The Briton, who has a relationship with Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, would like to become a singer. Hamilton is convinced that his girlfriend will help him to achieve his goal.

Interlagos tech file

Interlagos is a circuit of contrasting extremes, combining slow hairpins with one of the longest straights of the season. Sitting in a natural bowl, it undulates throughout its 4.309 km length, and is notorious for its bumpy surface – although this was improved by resurfacing in 2004, and again last year.

Interlagos, the technical challenge

The high altitude and a bumpy track surface provide the two biggest engineering challenges at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace. At 800 metres above sea level, the reduced atmospheric pressure at the circuit reduces engine power and has a negative effect on aerodynamic performance.

A lap of Interlagos with Alex Wurz

Round eighteen is the final race of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship and takes the Honda Racing F1 Team to Sao Paulo for the Brazilian Grand Prix. The 71-lap race takes place at the atmospheric 4.309km (2.677-mile) Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos. Alex Wurz takes us for a lap around the track.

Honda ready to wrap-up not so great 2008 season

Round eighteen is the final race of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship and takes the Honda Racing F1 Team to Sao Paulo for the Brazilian Grand Prix. The 71-lap race takes place at the atmospheric 4.309km (2.677-mile) Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos.