News: Links vom Montag 16.02.2015

Der (fast) tägliche Rundumschlag mit einigen News und Links zu interessanten Artikeln.

Revamped World Touring Car Championship aims to exploit driver rows: „The World Touring Car Championship will no longer keep driver conflict „just inside the teams“, says series chief Francois Ribeiro.“
So so. „Gloves off…“ jetzt auch in der WTCC. Man möchte die Streitigkeiten zwischen Fahrern nicht mehr hinter den Kulissen lassen. Während die NASCAR in dem Bereich so ihre Geschichte hat, findet man das im europäischen Motorsport ja eher selten. Bei der WTCC flammt fas Gefühl auf, dass man einfach versucht Schlagzeilen zu generieren, die man sonst nicht bekommt. – by Stuart Codling – Tags: wtcc – http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117697

Coaching via Radio – What is allowed?
Drivers racing the 2015 season will still be subject to the same radio message restrictions imposed by the FIA last year, with the governing body adding that a “a few more” may be included before the start of the season.
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/02/f1-driver-coaching-via-radio-what-is-and-is-not-allowed-in-2015/

BTCC champion Colin Turkington out of WSR as Rob Collard re-signs: „Rob Collard will continue with West Surrey Racing in the British Touring Car Championship in 2015, confirming champion Colin Turkington’s departure from the team.“
Und damit verliert Turkington zum zweiten Mal nach einer Meisterschaft sein Team. – by Scott Mitchell – Tags: btcc, wsr – http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117679

F1 engine guru Mario Illien working on Renault developments: „Renault believes that the input of engine guru Mario Illien could be key to it fast-tracking its bid to close on Mercedes in Formula 1.“
Illien arbeitet seit dem Herbst bei Renault. – by Jonathan Noble – Tags: f1 – http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117678

F1 power unit upgrades set to make usage harder to manage: The introduction of in-season power unit development in 2015 will create an extra headache for both the teams and the manufacturers, some of the sport’s key players admit. – Tags: f1 – http://adamcooperf1.com/2015/02/12/f1-power-unit-upgrades-set-to-make-usage-harder-to-manage

Strakka Dome LMP2 has completed more than 4000km of testing: „The unraced Strakka Dome LMP2 coupe has completed more than 4000km during its latest tests since undergoing major rear-end changes.“
Werden wir den Strakka tatsächlich nach einem Jahr Verspätung auf einer Rennstrecke sehen? – by GARY WATKINS – Tags: lmp2, strakka, wec – http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117665

Nissan GT Academy graduates Mardenborough, Ordonez get LMP1 seats: „Nissan has promoted GT Academy winners Jann Mardenborough and Lucas Ordonez to race its radical new GT-R LM NISMO World Endurance Championship contender in 2015.“ – by GARY WATKINS – Tags: lmp1, nissan, wec – http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117658

It’s not the rules that need changing: Teams and manufacturers are divided as to when the sport’s next overhaul of the rules should be introduced. – Tags: f1, rules – http://www.pitpass.com/53305/Its-not-the-rules-that-need-changing