The initiative is expected...
The initiative is expected to be rolled out across dealers in time for September"s new 55 registration and, although voluntary, all the makers have signed up to it. Cars will be graded according to C02 emissions and categorised into six coloured bands - similar to the system used for fridges. This information will be displayed in the windscreen, along with data such as likely annual fuel costs.
This means the former...
This means the former world champion is now free to move to any Formula One team on the 2008 grid. Neither party will have to pay a financial penalty to terminate his contract.
We have learned that Renault is favourite to sign the Spaniard, but Red Bull, Toyota, Ferrari and Honda have all been quoted by an F1 insider as a possible berth.
Alonso said, "Since I was a boy, I had always wanted to drive for McLaren, but sometimes in life things do not work out. I continue to believe that McLaren is a great team. Yes, we have had our ups and downs during the season, which has made it extra-challenging for all of us, and it is not a secret that I never really felt at home."
He continued, “I know there have been suggestions of favouritism within the team, and people say a lot of things in the heat of the battle, but in the end I was always provided with an equal opportunity to win.”