wind-tunnel work. It's probably not going to be a bad deal."

Teams say that while they will still test at non-sanctioned sites, the number of tests will most likely decline, and money will be saved.

Jimmy Makar, vice president of racing operations for Joe Gibbs Racing, said that while teams will still test, they won't match the total number of tests of this season. He points out that, as of now, this is simply a one-year moratorium on the traditional testing policy in an effort to keep pace with a struggling economy.

A1GP Germany announces 2008/09 plansA1 Team Germany has revealed its plans for this season, including its new drivers and management.

The team, which will return to the grid from Taupo will have Andre Lotterer and Michael Ammermuller as its twomain drivers. Rolf Beisswanger will head up the team as its team principal.

Ammermuller needs no introduction, having won for Germany in Zhuhai last season, and Lotterer is a former F1 tester who has recently been racing successfully in Japan in Formula Nippon and Super GT Series.

Beisswanger has worked in sports management for more than a decade and has experience in F1, IndyCar, DTM and A1GP. The 40-year-old ex-Siemens manager from Munich will take up the post with immediate effect getting Germany ready for its return in January.

Q&A with Willy RampfBMW's tech director Willy Rampf shares his thoughts on the team's 2008 car and their first victory, which they achieved at the Canadian GP.

Q: How would you assess the BMW Sauber F1.08?WR: This car was something very special. It