Press Releases

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  • FOTA Statement on the Bahrain Grand Prix 2012 17 April 2012 There’s been some media speculation recently to the effect that the Teams may seek to cancel this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix. That would not be possible. Teams are unable to cancel Grands Prix. We race in an international series called the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, and it is therefore for the FIA to offer... Read More
  • FOTA pays its condolences to Dan Wheldon 19 October 2011 All members of Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA) were deeply saddened by the passing of IndyCar racing driver Dan Wheldon last Sunday. Dan’s unique personality meant he was a friend to everyone in the racing community. He was a passionate competitor, a true racer and one of IndyCar’s greatest champions. He was highly regarded by all those in the... Read More
  • Appointment of DC Advisory and EMC 25 September 2011 The Formula One Teams’ Association has announced today that it has concluded agreements with DC Advisory Partners and Evolution Media Capital (an affiliate of Creative Artists Agency) in respect of providing financial and media advisory services. Read More
  • Letter to Fans 27 May 2011 Dear Formula 1 fans, As some of you may remember, in early 2010 FOTA undertook a global research study together with our partners at F1 Racing and LG Electronics. The study sought opinions and feedback from the global fan base, and was conducted to help us better understand our strengths and to prioritise our challenges... Read More
  • FOTA announces new officers for 2011 10 April 2011 The Executive Committee of the Formula One Teams’ Association held its first 2011 meeting in Sepang and confirmed Martin Whitmarsh, Team Principal of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, as its Chairman for the year 2011, who will be supported by Eric Boullier, Team Principal and Managing Director of Lotus Renault GP as Vice Chairman of the association. Christian Horner,... Read More
  • Solidarity with Japan 25 March 2011 At the inaugural race meeting of the 2011 Formula One season, the Australian Grand Prix held at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne, the cars are carrying bespoke stickers as a mark of respect  for the casualties of the recent earthquake in Japan. Read More
  • Formula One unveils ground-breaking carbon emissions reduction programme 30 June 2010 The Formula One Teams’ Association [FOTA, whose membership comprises all current Formula One teams] is pleased to announce today that Formula One has inaugurated a comprehensive and externally audited carbon emissions reduction programme. In order to conduct the analysis that has informed the programme, FOTA commissioned the world-respected environmental research analysis organisation, Trucost, which has... Read More
  • FOTA supports Make Roads Safe campaign 19 March 2010 The Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA) is pleased to announce that from the forthcoming Australian Grand Prix onwards every car run by its member teams will carry a ‘Make Roads Safe’ logo to show full support to the campaign led by the FIA and the FIA Foundation. FOTA applauds the FIA and the FIA Foundation... Read More
  • Martin Whitmarsh elected as new FOTA Chairman 19 January 2010 The Executive Committee of the Formula One Teams’ Association elected Martin Whitmarsh as its new Chairman for the year 2010. Stefano Domenicali will be the Vice Chairman. Completing the team which will lead FOTA in 2010, Christian Horner takes the role of Chairman of the Sporting Regulations Working Group while Ross Brawn will maintain his... Read More
  • Disappointment at Toyota withdrawal, but FOTA expects a better 2010 for F1 04 November 2009 The Formula One Teams’ Association today expressed sadness at the unexpected decision by Toyota to withdraw from Formula One and be absent from the 2010 World Championship. Toyota has made a significant contribution to the success of Formula One for the past eight seasons, having recorded a number of podium finishes and other points-scoring results in... Read More