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Formula 1 Blog (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Unlike the Bridgestone news, there is reactions to today’s announcement by Toyota that it is exiting the sport immediately. A little round-up, so you all don’t have to troll the Interwebs. [But feel free to add any you find.] First off, one of the more important. FOTA: Disappointment at Toyota withdrawal, but FOTA expects a better 2010 for [...]
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autosport.com (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
The Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) says it is sorry to see Toyota leave Formula 1 but insists the sport is still in a period of strength
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Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
The Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) has responded to the news that Toyota is to quit F1 with immediate effect - and revealed its conviction that 2010 will be a 'better' year for the embattled sport.
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F1Technical.net (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
... important car manufacturer cannot be underestimated and its reasons need to be addressed. All the FOTA Teams send sincere messages of goodwill to all at – staff, drivers and sponsors – and thank them for the positive contribution they have made to Formula One in recent years. FOTA also wishes to put on record its thanks to John Howett for his great passion and his fundamental contribution,...
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Thomas Net (Free subscription) | yesterday
Incorporating everything required for M2M capability, Terminus GSM864Q intelligent GSM/GPRS control terminal leverages open frame design that facilitates integration into custom/existing builds. Standard and GPS-enabled versions with Python and FOTA capabilities are available. In conjunction with Telit GSM/GPRS modules, product can host and control wireless applications. Intrinsic TCP/IP stack...
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F1 Fanatic (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
... Except the FIA. The sports’ governing body rushed to introduce the new concept for 2009, ignoring FOTA’s more reasonable suggestion to retain the points system, but give more points for race wins. The ‘medals’ system was doomed never to become a reality – not in 2009 nor, as Ecclestone hoped, in 2010. Depending on who you ask, there are two explanations why. Either the FIA were so eager...
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The F1Fanatics Blog (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
... can have the exact replica designs to cut out “customer cars” as part of the 2010 regulations and FOTA’s preferred regulations, it will be interesting to see if the FIA take any action over the allegeations. Mike Gascoyne gave a short interview to Autosport Magazine who brought these allegations to the public eye. He claims that generic wings were used on the model, almost suggesting that...
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Formula 1 Blog (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
We may have heard the first shot in the next battle for Formula 1. While others are expressing “regret” over Toyota’s exit — and that includes the official FOTA response — Ferrari is not holding back on its response today. In the Toyota exit news, Maranello sees the eventual “death” of all the teams, and by extension, [...]
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autosport.com (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... the manufacturer's influence as a major automotive manufacturer."Toyota have contributed hugely to FOTA, in particular John Howett who has worked tirelessly for FOTA. They will be a loss, but collectively the FOTA teams will sit down and decide how we move forward and deal with the vacancies that this has created."FOTA is doing a lot of great work, it's great to see...
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Formula 1 Blog (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... and that the FIA is a shill for his needs and desire to reduce the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) to a shambling heap of gelatinous goo. FOTA is now reduced to three manufacturers and Ferrari issued one of its strongest statements yesterday concerning Toyota’s exit equating it to a murder mystery. The new teams, as I stated before, are like the remote African FIA motoring clubs...
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WorldCarFans.com (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... cost-cutting all the way and was against new teams coming in."The Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) reacted to the Toyota news by acknowledging the "financial pressures" on carmakers at present but also mentioning the recent "period of uncertainty and unnecessary confrontation in F1".Ferrari went one step further, boldly hitting out at the "war waged against the major car manufacturers...
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Sidepodcast (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... and with 13 teams still keen to be involved, it isn't time to panic yet. Yet! He also said that FOTA is doing some great work, but... what have they done recently? That's all for now. Let us know what you've got planned for the weekend, particularly if it's very exciting, but also if it is simply sitting back and watching TV. I will see you in the comments. [This is an original article published...
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Forumla 1 Enthusiasts (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
... Championship. Well done to all at Brawn for a fantastic team effort. Then came a major storm as FOTA came into conflict with the FIA. The threat was to create a breakaway championship and I cannot report any further about that as I am too close to the sport. Fortunately for us all the threat went away and a new Concorde Agreement signed to the relief of all concerned. Then came a report...
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Formula 1 Blog (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
... was met with disdain from all corners of F1 and thus formed the Formula One Teams Association or FOTA. A recent article leveraged that Toyota’s exit has left FOTA neutered as they are down to three manufacturers. But FOTA stands for “teams Association” not manufacturers. Campos, Williams and Force India are members. Still, the point is well taken. I doubt anyone thinks the...
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Planet-F1 News (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
... in less than 12 months... !" supposed to mean? I am willing to put money on you being one of the FOTA supporters during the time the FIA were trying to slash costs in F1 to levels that would help prevent teams from leaving due to financial concerns. Toyota were a vocal part of FOTA wanting to spend spend spend. Serves them right in my opinion, they had their chance to help move participation...
