Alvin's Formula One Blog

Well, that pulled the carpet from under me. I know of the possibility of this happening because of the reported rumours but I didn't really put any thought into it. Now I'm pleasantly surprised . I'm really happy for Fisi now that he's got into his dream drive (being an Italian and all) and a competitive car. The question has to be asked though, who will replace him at Force India? More importantly, will he remain a driver at Ferrari next year with the return of Massa and possible arrival of Alonso or will he become a test driver? I guess that depends on his performance but given his age and the lure of Alonso's potential, it's more than possible that he will become a test and reserve driver. And Stefano confirms it: "Furthermore we considered what could be his role inside the team in the near future, also taking this year's experiences into account. He will be the reserve driver in 2010." McLaren better wake up now, especially Heikki as they need...

Hmm it seems that Ferrari have a special arrangement with the FIA where they have veto powers over the technical regulations. Makes one wonder whether all those drivers and constructors trophies that they've won was done with merit or by influencing the regulations to suit their car. Suddenly Schumacher's record doesn't look so great. If that is not cheating, I don't know what is. Saturday 16th May 2009 Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali insists the Scuderia do want to remain in Formula One - but not under Max Mosley's terms. Speaking in the wake of Friday's failed attempt to reach a compromise with the FIA President over his planned £40 million budget cap, Domenicali confirmed that the Scuderia have lodged an injuction against the FIA's 2010 regulations. Ferrari feel that Mosley is weilded too much power in his attempt to force new regulations on the teams without consulting them, especially...