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*[[February 15]] – [[Super Aguri F1]] confirm an all-Japanese driver line-up for their first season in F1, with former F1 driver [[Takuma Sato]] being joined by newcomer Yuji Ide. [http://www.formula1.com/news/4001.html] |
*[[February 15]] – [[Super Aguri F1]] confirm an all-Japanese driver line-up for their first season in F1, with former F1 driver [[Takuma Sato]] being joined by newcomer Yuji Ide. [http://www.formula1.com/news/4001.html] |
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*[[February 8]] – The [[FIA]] announced the cancellation of the [[2006]] [[Belgian Grand Prix]] to allow time for the completion of improvements works to the [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|Spa Francorchamps]] circuit. [http://www.formula1.com/news/3984.html] |
*[[February 8]] – The [[FIA]] announced the cancellation of the [[2006]] [[Belgian Grand Prix]] to allow time for the completion of improvements works to the [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|Spa Francorchamps]] circuit. [http://www.formula1.com/news/3984.html] |
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*[[February 1]] – [[Moto GP]] 7-time world champion [[Valentino Rossi]] had a difficult [[Formula One]] public test debut at [[Circuit_de_Valencia|Valenica]], as |
*[[February 1]] – [[Moto GP]] 7-time world champion [[Valentino Rossi]] had a difficult [[Formula One]] public test debut at [[Circuit_de_Valencia|Valenica]], as his [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] F2004 slid off the circuit into the gravel after completing the first installation lap. [http://www.formula1.com/news/3960.html] |
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* [[December 21]] – The [[FIA]] announce the full technical regulations for the '''[[2008 Formula One season|2008 season]]''', including a limit to [[downforce]], reductions in minimum weight and the introduction of standard [[Electronic control unit|ECUs]]. [http://www.fia.com/resources/documents/119845428__21_12_2005_F1_regs_2008_fnl.pdf Full regulations (pdf)] [http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=26770] |
* [[December 21]] – The [[FIA]] announce the full technical regulations for the '''[[2008 Formula One season|2008 season]]''', including a limit to [[downforce]], reductions in minimum weight and the introduction of standard [[Electronic control unit|ECUs]]. [http://www.fia.com/resources/documents/119845428__21_12_2005_F1_regs_2008_fnl.pdf Full regulations (pdf)] [http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=26770] |
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* [[December 21]] – '''[[Super Aguri F1]]''''s entry to the [[2006 Formula One season|2006 season]] has been accepted by the other 10 teams, and will now apply to the [[FIA]] to complete its application to compete. [http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=26769] |
* [[December 21]] – '''[[Super Aguri F1]]''''s entry to the [[2006 Formula One season|2006 season]] has been accepted by the other 10 teams, and will now apply to the [[FIA]] to complete its application to compete. [http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=26769] |
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Revision as of 23:04, 15 February 2006
- February 15 – Super Aguri F1 confirm an all-Japanese driver line-up for their first season in F1, with former F1 driver Takuma Sato being joined by newcomer Yuji Ide. [1]
- February 8 – The FIA announced the cancellation of the 2006 Belgian Grand Prix to allow time for the completion of improvements works to the Spa Francorchamps circuit. [2]
- February 1 – Moto GP 7-time world champion Valentino Rossi had a difficult Formula One public test debut at Valenica, as his Ferrari F2004 slid off the circuit into the gravel after completing the first installation lap. [3]
- December 21 – The FIA announce the full technical regulations for the 2008 season, including a limit to downforce, reductions in minimum weight and the introduction of standard ECUs. Full regulations (pdf) [4]
- December 21 – Super Aguri F1's entry to the 2006 season has been accepted by the other 10 teams, and will now apply to the FIA to complete its application to compete. [5]
- December 21 – McLaren announce that 2005 DTM Champion Gary Paffett will become a test driver for the team, alongside Pedro de la Rosa. [6]
- December 19 – McLaren announce that Fernando Alonso will join the team for the 2007 Formula One season. (McLaren.com press release)
- December 14 – Tyre supplier Michelin announce they will pull out of F1 at the end of the 2006 season, leaving Bridgestone as the sole supplier. [7]
- December 14 – Vodafone announce that they will become McLaren's title sponsor for the 2007 season, leaving Ferrari. [8]
- December 10 – The FIA announce changes to the sport for 2008, including a single tyre supplier and standard-issue ECUs. [9]
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