Little bits, nothing major
Customer cars, testing, and circuit contracts
The customer car row continues to roll on, with those who agree saying it is fine and perfectly legal, and those who don't objecting heartily. It's hard to see who's going to win this battle, I imagine they will just keep on arguing until eventually it is too late and the grid is lining up in Australia.
Honda's hippy principals
Trying to make Formula One environmentally friendly
Honda principal, Nick Fry: 'Last year we got off to a reasonable start and we were pretty good by the end of the year, but in the middle we were weak in a number of races, which was very disappointing.'
Renault's new colours
The livery dominates as the new-look R27 is revealed
Renault have launched their new car, the R27, with a startling new colour scheme. The car's been out and about for a while now, so the technical details of the new car aren't news, but the colours really are.
Räikkönen likes driving in his car
Battling wet conditions, Kimi finally gets a go in the Ferrari
Räikkönen had his first test in the Ferrari this week, but I didn't mention it because it was a bit of a washout. Apparently, Räikkönen thought so too.
Barcelona revamp
A new chicane is introduced at the Circuit de Catalunya
The circuit at Barcelona looks slightly different now, after renovation works on a particular corner have been completed.
Super Aguri setback
The new car fails mandatory FIA crash testing
Autosport.com is reporting that the Super Aguri team has suffered another setback with the launch of their new car.
New cars, new people, new laps
Testing in Jerez sees Anthony Davidson on top
Anthony Davidson really showed who was boss today as he took to the Jerez circuit in style. He drove a huge number of laps and finished top of the time sheets - ahead of Giancarlo Fisichella in the Renault by almost a 10th of a second.
Ferrari's launch
This year's F1 car from the Scuderia features a long nose and new suspension
The F2007. It looks a bit weird, with odd yellow things like eyeballs and a very long nose.
McLaren launch MP4-22
The new Formula One challenger from Woking is unveiled
They certainly know how to do things in style. Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton took to the streets of Valencia, watched by over 100,000 locals. The streets were lit up, the event was televised, there were circus acts and musicians and fireworks.
Renault news
The brand new R27 is revealed in Spain
Renault's launch of the R27 took place at Jerez, with Fisichella behind the wheel. The sidepods and wings seem to be the mostly changed aspects of the car, but the wing mirrors caused the most interest.
Toyota news
Ralf Schumacher's future remains a mystery
Another launch that's taken place in the last few days is the Toyota TF107, actually the first of the pack to appear.
BMW news
A brand new car is launched, and the bosses are impressed
The newest BMW has been launched at Valencia and the chief of Motorsport, Mario Theissen, is pretty impressed. "It is the best car we have ever done. If it is good enough to achieve our targets, we will see in the coming days."
Super Aguri news
Sato and Davidson discuss their upcoming partnership
You see, what happens is, you take a day off to go to an F1 related function, [dead link] and then all hell breaks loose. There's news left, right and centre and I don't know where to start.
Silverstone saviours - The Government
The British GP could be saved by politicians
In other circuit news, the British Government has come out and said that they are fully backing the Silverstone circuit and will support all redevelopment efforts.
Malaysia may not last
Bernie Ecclestone turns his attention to Sepang
The Malaysian Grand Prix is the next on the list to start looking as though it has a shaky future. The contract for F1 runs to 2010 which is ridiculously far in the future for me to contemplate, but apparently makes news in 2007.
Renault really early
The R27 heads out for a brief appearance at Jerez
A testing post that doesn't really warrant the whole testing "template" that I appear to have put in place. Renault have sent their new R27 out for it's first appearance at Jerez.
Spyker doubling their wing
Mike Gascyone gets the team some wind tunnel access
On Sunday, I told you all about Mike Gascoyne and his exit from Toyota to take over the technical design at Spyker. At the time it didn't seem like a particularly amicable split, but now, it would seem that Spyker are reaping the benefit.
McLaren were worried Alonso won't fit in
Martin Whitmarsh eyes new driver pairing warily
I mean, the headline says it all really. McLaren have come out and said that they were worried that Alonso wouldn't really be suited to the car. The Spaniard's driving style is quite unique, with an "agressive turn-in technique" and McLaren were beginning to wonder whether the car would be able to take it.
McLaren find Bahrain interest
Ron Dennis re-evaluates his shareholding
McLaren have announced that Ron Dennis will be letting go of some of his control over the McLaren F1 team, with a company purchasing a 30% stake. DaimlerChrysler will still hold onto the majority with 40 %, whilst Dennis and TAG reduce their holdings to 15% each.
Ferrari's secretive behaviour
Ferrari plan an unusual launch of their new car
Some news I missed out on over the weekend was Autosport reporting on the upcoming Ferrari launch. Apparently the launch, which will take place this Sunday, 14th, will probably happen without the car.
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