Monthly Archives: September 2006

Drivers – Sauber, Ferrari deny Fontana claims

Sauber, Ferrari deny Fontana claims autosport.com, UK - Sep 21, 2006 Sauber and Ferrari have denied claims by former Grand Prix driver Norberto Fontana that he was asked to deliberately block Jacques Villeneuve during the 1997 Still Waiting For Schumi's Supplement Planet-F1 - … Continue reading →

F1 driver – MONACO GP – THURSDAY – PRACTICE SESSION 2 REPORT

MONACO GP – THURSDAY – PRACTICE SESSION 2 REPORTGrandPrix.com – Giancarlo Fisichella was seventh ahead of David Coulthard, Jenson Button and Felipe Massa. Further back Tiago Monteiro surprised with 12th quickest, two sports ahead of the MF1 test driver Giorgio … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Wurz quickest, as Hondas show eastern promise

Wurz quickest, as Hondas show eastern promise pitpass.com, UK - 18 hours ago Trulli and Albers come out to play, as does Ralf Schumacher. A large banner in the stands reads: "Ralf Schumacher – sexiest F1 star". Brother 'accepts' Schu's quit decision … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Schu/Ferrari still fan favourites

Schu/Ferrari still fan favourites ITV.com, UK - Sep 26, 2006 Jenson Button was third most popular on 8% ahead of Alonso (7%), David Coulthard (6%) and departed stars Juan Pablo Montoya (5%) and Jacques Villeneuve (4%). Villeneuve axe justified – BMW Wheels24.co.za, South … Continue reading →

Drivers – Alonso replaces Schumacher in top panel

Alonso replaces Schumacher in top panel Gulf Daily News – SHANGHAI: Renault’s world champion Fernando Alonso has been elected as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) in place of retiring Ferrari rival Michael Schumacher. The Spaniard’s manager … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Ferrari edge Renault on Friday 

Ferrari edge Renault on Friday  Formula 1 - Sep 29 1:02 AM Felipe Massa, Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso were separated by less than two-tenths of a second at the end of Friday afternoons practice session in Shanghai, furthering hopes of a … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Wurz fastest in final Friday session

Wurz fastest in final Friday sessionF1Racing.net – David Coulthard had a shock when a plastic bag from the crowds floated onto the track and wrapped itself over his helmet. He quickly tore it off and continued on his way. Neel … Continue reading →

Drivers – There's more to the Michael Schumacher retirement story

There's more to the Michael Schumacher retirement story San Jose Mercury News,  USA - Sep 14, 2006 Now Ferrari apparently has given Michael Schumacher a push. "But I don't think he's gone off quite like Brett has yet," Hobbs said. Bernie … Continue reading →

Drivers – MONZA FACTS AND STATS

MONZA FACTS AND STATS ITV.com, UK - Sep 4, 2006 The race was won by Juan Pablo Montoya, his maiden F1 triumph. – Rubens Barrichello recorded the fastest ever pole position lap at Monza in 2004 when he lapped China 2005 – … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Alonso will soon calm down says FIA chief 

Alonso will soon calm down says FIA chief  AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 10 4:47 AM Fernando Alonso may face a further severe penalty for bringing Formula One into disrepute after the Spaniard’s comments were branded as “immature” and “silly” by … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – Updated at 1:18 PM

Updated at 1:18 PM Town Hall – Cambodians Have ‘Formula 1′ Buffalo Race – Sep 22, 2006 Residents of a village near Cambodia’s capital staged a “Formula 1″ race Friday to mark the end of the annual honoring of deceased … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – AP: Dominic Storey Shanghai preview

AP: Dominic Storey Shanghai previewMotorsport.com – BMW takes the F1 support meetings very seriously, with the young drivers competing in the Formula BMW Asia series set to It’s long and fast and if you qualify well and get a jump … Continue reading →

F1 – F1 title race intense heading to Shanghai 

F1 title race intense heading to Shanghai  CBS Sportsline - Sep 27 9:31 PM The duel between Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher is heating up on and off the track entering the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, the third-to-last race in the … Continue reading →

F1 – Thursday press conference – Chinese GP – Pt. 1.

Thursday press conference – Chinese GP – Pt. 1. crash.net, UK - Sep 28, 2006 discount. Now passing its 55th year, this world famous motorsport annual is the definitive account of the Formula 1 season. Edited FORMULA 1 HONDA RACING: Positive start … Continue reading →

F1 – Shanghai cashes in on F1 frenzy

Shanghai cashes in on F1 frenzy People’s Daily Online, China - 21 hours ago He also outlined hopes that a Chinese F1 driver would have emerged by then. "F1 is a big party. China has just joined the party. Chinese GP: Bridgestone … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – Albers confirms Spyker drive 

Albers confirms Spyker drive  ITV.com - Sep 29 12:11 AM Dutch squad chooses Christijan Albers to spearhead its 2007 campaign.Save to My Web UPDATE 1-Massa engine blow gives Schumacher a scare  Reuters.co.uk - Sep 29 4:13 AM By Alan BaldwinSave to My Web UPDATE … Continue reading →

F1 – Rivals neck and neck in practice

Rivals neck and neck in practice BBC News – World champion Alonso, who has not won since June, is two points clear of Schumacher with three races left. Three test Renault F1 Stewart: Schumacher retirement a new beginning People’s Daily … Continue reading →

F1 – Renault’s Briatore sees bright future for F1

Renault’s Briatore sees bright future for F1Citizen.co.za – Renault’s Briatore sees bright future for F1 But Fernando, basically, has won one championship and Michael has won seven — and Ferrari has been in Formula One forever and On verge of … Continue reading →

F1 – Chinese GP: Michelin F1 Grand Prix Practice Recap

Chinese GP: Michelin F1 Grand Prix Practice Recap PaddockTalk - 12 hours ago McLaren Mercedes, seventh), Neel Jani (Scuderia Toro Rosso, eighth), Nick Heidfeld (BMW Sauber F1 Team, ninth) and world championship leader Fernando Alonso Alonso piles pressure on Schu Home … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – Early introduction of F1 customer car rule rejected

Early introduction of F1 customer car rule rejected EEMS – Energy Efficient Motorsport, UK - 9 hours ago unanimous support required for such a move, until 2008, was not forthcoming when the issue was put to an official vote at the meeting … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – Thursday press conference from Shanghai Part I 

Thursday press conference from Shanghai Part I  F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Sep 28 3:01 AM With Kubica, Raikkonen, Rosberg and Schumacher : Ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix Robert Kubica, Kimi Raikkonen, Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher sat … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – On The Air 

On The Air  New London Day - Sep 28 3:02 AM TELEVISION AUTO RACING 2 a.m. (Friday), Speed Channel – Formula One Grand Prix of China practice from Shanghai, China. BASEBALL 1 p.m., ESPN – MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at …Save to … Continue reading →

F1 – Wurz Leads Wet and Wild Chinese Grand Prix Friday F1 Practice

Wurz Leads Wet and Wild Chinese Grand Prix Friday F1 Practice PaddockTalk - 11 hours ago He set the second fastest time of the day with a remarkable 1:35.579s in his BMW Sauber F1.06-08/BMW The practice sessions for the support races … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – Alonso watches first practice at China Grand Prix

Alonso watches first practice at China Grand PrixRaw Story – free practice session ahead of the weekend’s Shanghai Formula One Grand Prix, with Renault’s Fernando Alonso sitting out the session. Neither will race on Sunday. World champion Schumacher, who Terry … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – ‘The Guardian’ — Jump, swim, save. Rinse. Repeat. 

‘The Guardian’ — Jump, swim, save. Rinse. Repeat.  San Francisco Chronicle - Sep 29 3:49 AM RATING: (ALERT VIEWER) The Guardian: Drama. With Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher and Melissa Sagemiller. Directed by Andrew Davis. (PG-13. 136 minutes. At Bay Area theaters. For … Continue reading →