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Ferrari began to show its capacity as an elite team with a Formula One driver Fernando Alonso put up a podium in the last two series. Suddenly, Alonso also stressed that this is the beginning of the revival of his team.

Yes, the success of champion Alonso finished third in the German and Hungarian GP, the weekend did not escape the hard work of all the crew team in developing the car. Now, the world champion in 2005 & 2006 is also back in title hunt in the exchange along with four other drivers.

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FIA official cancel penalty ban in the European GP will apply to the Renault team. In addition there is no proof of negligence, it seems support from four other F1 teams are also strong reasons for so.

Renault F1 only penalized a fine of USD 5000 only for errors that cause a tire belonging to R29 Fernando Alonso suddenly released when the race in GP Hungary.

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Felipe Massa is super-confident, Monaco GP this weekend will be a break point resurrection of Ferrari Formula 1.

Throughout this season, The Prancing Horse not yet show the excellent performance as years ago. In the first five races of this season, Italian origin squad are only able to print six points. For a high class team like Ferrari, that performance is such a large disaster.

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“We had thought that the three-stop strategy which is faster. I was not sure with the two stop strategy. Because, when carrying more fuel (after the first pit stop), the car feels really heavy,” he said. “I had a feeling that can not be out in front of Felipe (Massa) and Sebastian (Vettel). But it turns out we can. I really concentrate to drive as fast as i can,” added 29 years old drivers.

With this victory, Button feels more confident to face the rest of the season in 2009. Degree champion of the world has become a very realistic target. “I feel in the top of the world at this time. Our team has been working well. With the package now, we are winning again. Thank you also to the Mercedes. We may not be able to do this without them,” he said.

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Ferrari Formula 1 made a mistake again. Not able to consider the strategy well, Felipe Massa back so the victim. That Prancing Horses driver must start the race from position 16.

Successfully pass two flying lap in the first round, Brazilian driver is sure will complete the second round with a perfect after changing tires. Unfortunately, Ferrari Formula 1 incorrect calculation. As a result, the F60 Massa blunder and stop running, 20 minutes before the qualifying session finished.

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Free practice session 2 official belonging to Ferrari Formula 1. Kimi Räikkönen fastest recorded time this weekend, that is, 1:35.707. Following behind, Felipe Massa of Brazil, which some lap before the finish had to be the foremost.

Raikkonen spur power is not without interruption. Towards the end of the session, the team tells The Finn, that KERS system in his F60 is in problems. However, Raikkonen did not give up and speed spur.

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Fernando Alonso, Renault champion, is the most vocal in criticizing the system. ''(KERS) is not too useful. In the case of a record time, it is not profitable. Then, when I use it on the back of Glock (Timo Glock, Toyota Formula 1), which does not have the KERS. Honestly, at that time (KERS) also does not help (passing),''said two-time world champion is.

Stefano Domenicali, Ferrari Formula 1 boss, his side still need to learn more profits and losses of KERS. Weeks ago, his team found that the system makes the back tire ''out'' faster. In the Formula 1 car, acceleration is only driven rear tire. So, when the KERS button is pressed, round the back tire so more extreme.

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Lewis Hamilton orbit surprising statement. The 24 years old UK driver split with the McLaren Mercedes Formula 1. Really? Is not the youngest Formula 1 (F1) world champion was proclaiming the loyalty to spend a career in Woking?

However, approaching the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, this weekend, Hamilton changed his mind. "If there is a demand, I will consider another team bid," said Hamilton as quoted by The Sun, Thursday (26/3/2009).

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WOKING – Two top teams Formula One (F1) McLaren Mercedes & Ferrari F1 demonstrate a new era of their competition. After the espionage cases that scandalize the F1 world, Silver Arrows and Prancing Horse is now more compact.

Both teams started to fix relations that had damaged with the one event together.

Representatives of each team to have dinner with the media. Objectives of the event is no other to maintain the togetherness in the scope of alliance FOTA (Formula One Team's Association).

Ferrari F1 spokesman Luca Colajanni spend all day in the McLaren Mercedes headquarters in Woking Friday, trying to establish familiarity with the McLaren F1 executives.

"If a year ago When you said that I would do this, I will not trust you," Colajanni said as written by paddocktalk, Saturday (31/1/2009).

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MARANELLO – Ferrari F1 has re-modified exhaust components on the Ferrari F60. This is a positive response after the rivals has asked the legality of the new design hybrid wing back composition of Scuderia Racing Team.

But some team including Mclaren Mercedes, BMW Sauber and Toyota provide an assessment on the design of the exhaust pipe looks too prominent.

As written by F1Live, Friday (30/1/2009), 2009 Ferrari cars that contrary to the new car regulations, that required to make a series of cut of aerodynamic components such as wings and a few other accessories.

Now, that pipe does not protruding out, beyond the limit of tolerance on the surface of the car.

In fact, the controversial design of Ferrari F1 F60 in accordance with the standard rules in 2009. However, the revised rules related tailpipe has been released by FIA technical delegates Charlie Whiting, last September.

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