Monthly Archives: May 2006

F1 – McLaren out of F1 Commission

McLaren out of F1 CommissionGrandPrix.com – The FIA has now confirmed the leak of yesterday which suggested that McLaren and Toyota would not get representation on the new Formula 1 Commission in 2008. The World Council used a fax vote … Continue reading →

F1 – F1: Montagny welcomes maiden F1 finish 

F1: Montagny welcomes maiden F1 finish  autosport.com - May 28 9:41 AM Franck Montagny may have come home last in the Monaco Grand Prix, but the Frenchman was still smiling on Sunday night after ‘enjoying’ his first F1 finish.Save to My Web … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – McLaren misses out in F1 Commission vote.

McLaren misses out in F1 Commission vote. crash.net, UK - 7 hours ago The new-look F1 Commission, on which each team previously had representation, now features just six of the soon-to-be twelve squads, with McLaren missing out Bookmark this content :

Formula 1 – Busy Week for Lance Armstrong, First F1 Then the Indy 500

Busy Week for Lance Armstrong, First F1 Then the Indy 500 PaddockTalk - 12 hours ago Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong attended Thursday's F1 practice in Monaco and talked with seven-time World Champion and four-time United Midland F1 fans … Continue reading →

F1 – Monaco GP: Honda race notes

Monaco GP: Honda race notesMotorsport.com – Rubens Barrichello brought home five championship points today at the end of a tough Monaco Grand Prix for the Honda Racing F1 Team. He got a good start on heavy fuel, holding 5th position … Continue reading →

Drivers – MONACO GP – SUNDAY – RACE INCIDENTS

MONACO GP – SUNDAY – RACE INCIDENTSGrandPrix.com – Michael Schumacher was dropped to the back of the grid overnight after the incident at Rascasse in qualifying and so Ferrari decided to start him from the pitlane. * Lap 1: At … Continue reading →

Drivers – Kahne snaps Johnson’s streak

Kahne snaps Johnson’s streakHerald Tribune – CONCORD, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson’s reign ended in frantic but fruitless pursuit of Kasey Kahne. There’s finally a new Coca-Cola 600 winner, and somebody other than Johnson celebrated in Lowe’s Motor Speedway’s Victory Lane … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Alonso’s princely Monaco reward 

Alonso’s princely Monaco reward  ITV.com - May 28 7:03 AM Fernando Alonso survived determined attacks from Kimi Raikkonen and Mark Webber to score his first Monaco GP win. McLaren’s Juan Pablo Montoya finished second with David Coulthard third.Save to My Web ALONSO: … Continue reading →

F1 driver – F1: Alonso sets Monaco pace 

F1: Alonso sets Monaco pace  BBC News - May 27 4:42 AM Fernando Alonso’s Renault sets the pace in final practice ahead of Michael Schumacher at the Monaco Grand Prix.Save to My Web Alonso wins all as rivals’ hopes go up in … Continue reading →

Drivers – Coulthard celebrates dream podium place

Coulthard celebrates dream podium place Shropshire Star, UK - May 29, 2006 the Renault and 38 seconds behind second-placed Juan Pablo Montoya for McLaren in the world championship, just five points behind Honda s Rubens Barrichello. Alonso unhappy second UpdateF1, Netherlands - May 27, … Continue reading →

Drivers – Monaco GP – BMW Sauber – Qualifying

Monaco GP – BMW Sauber – Qualifying F1-Live.com, France - May 27, 2006 However, the BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers did not make it into the top ten as Jacques Villeneuve and Nick Heidfeld qualified a disappointed 15th and 16th. Monaco: Qualifying … Continue reading →

F1 driver – SCHU ABUSE SIMPLY OVER THE TOP

SCHU ABUSE SIMPLY OVER THE TOP Sportinglife.com, UK - 12 hours ago To watch the broadcasts and read the newspapers since Michael Schumacher was found guilty of blocking the track and Fernando Alonso at Monte Carlo last Whitmarsh blasts Schumi punishment FOXSports.com - … Continue reading →

F1 driver – NO SILVER-STONE LINING FOR BUTTON

NO SILVER-STONE LINING FOR BUTTON Sportinglife.com, UK - May 29, 2006 Despite Button's troubles, the Union Jack did fly over the Monaco podium after veteran Scotsman David Coulthard conjured up a stunning performance to give Red Bookmark this content :

Drivers – Todt disappointed and frustrated 

Todt disappointed and frustrated  Motorsport.com - May 29 8:39 AM “A disappointing and frustrating weekend,” was how Ferrari’s Jean Todt described last Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix in which Michael Schumacher finished a fighting fifth and Felipe Massa ninth.Save to My Web Schumacher … Continue reading →

Drivers – UPDATE 1-Fisichella punished for impeding Coulthard

UPDATE 1-Fisichella punished for impeding Coulthard Reuters.uk, UK - May 27, 2006 MONACO, May 27 (Reuters) – Monaco Grand Prix stewards stripped Renault's Giancarlo Fisichella of his three fastest laps in qualifying after ruling he had Stewards Penalize Fisichella, Schumacher Decision Pending … Continue reading →

F1 driver – ALONSO: MCLAREN WILL IMPROVE 

ALONSO: MCLAREN WILL IMPROVE  Sporting Life - May 30 6:40 AM Fernando Alonso is confident he hasn’t made a mistake signing for McLaren for next season as he firmly believes the team will improve.Save to My Web ALONSO FUMING OVER SCHUMI  Sporting … Continue reading →

Drivers – MONACO GP – SATURDAY – QUALIFYING SESSION 1 REPORT

MONACO GP – SATURDAY – QUALIFYING SESSION 1 REPORTGrandPrix.com – There is a restaurant in old Monaco called Pinocchio’s and one can only wonder if Michael Schumacher will be dining there on Saturday evening as there were more than a … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Fisichella to lose fifth place?

Fisichella to lose fifth place? crash.net, UK - May 27, 2006 Giancarlo Fisichella could lose his fifth place after being summoned by the FIA officials for seemingly blocking Red Bull's David Coulthard. It was a great result, says DC. crash.net, UK - May 29, … Continue reading →

F1 driver – FORMULA 1 – RENAULT: Monaco, Qualifying: Schumacher lands pole

FORMULA 1 – RENAULT: Monaco, Qualifying: Schumacher lands pole noticias.info, Spain - May 27, 2006 The timing screens gave the message that Trulli led from Coulthard, Ralf Schumacher, Christian Klien, Giancarlo Fisichella and Jenson Button. AP: Beijing rounds 6-8 preview Motorsport.com, Canada - 15 … Continue reading →

F1 driver – MONTE CARLO, Monaco — Fernando Alonso has seemingly done it all in

MONTE CARLO, Monaco — Fernando Alonso has seemingly done it all in Orlando Sentinel – He won the world title last season at 24. He won in his native Spain and got to give King Juan Carlos a ride. On … Continue reading →

Drivers – Mohammad honours Al Ahli 

Mohammad honours Al Ahli  Gulf News - May 28 2:57 PM Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice- President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday received the chairman, board members, technical team and players … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Monaco: Qualifying notes – BMW

Monaco: Qualifying notes – BMW pitpass.com, UK - May 27, 2006 However, the BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers did not make it into the top ten as Jacques Villeneuve and Nick Heidfeld qualified on the eighth row of the grid. Unsatisfying 15 … Continue reading →

Drivers – F1-Monaco Grand Prix Lineup 

F1-Monaco Grand Prix Lineup  KRON 4 Bay Area - May 27 12:56 PM 1. Michael Schumacher, Germany, Ferrari, 1 minute, 13.898 seconds, 101.103 mph.Save to My Web Schumacher to start from pit lane  F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - May 28 3:58 … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Controversy strikes Monaco Grand Prix

Controversy strikes Monaco Grand PrixGlobe and Mail – MONTE CARLO, Monaco Michael Schumacher gained the provisional pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix Saturday in a controversial qualifying session. After setting the fastest lap of one minute 13.898 seconds early … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Stewards summon Fisichella

Stewards summon Fisichella Supersport, South Africa - May 27, 2006 Monaco Grand Prix stewards summoned Renault's Giancarlo Fisichella after reports that he blocked Red Bull's David Coulthard in qualifying. Coulthard the caped crusader makes history in Monaco race The Herald, UK - May 28, … Continue reading →