Monthly Archives: October 2006

F1 driver – PAIRINGS, RESULTS, SUMMARIES 

PAIRINGS, RESULTS, SUMMARIES  Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Oct 29 8:41 AM CROSS COUNTRYSave to My Web Fernando thanks Renault  The Star Online - Oct 23 5:17 PM SAO PAULO: Fernando Alonso saluted his Renault team and departing Ferrari rival Michael Schumacher on Sunday after … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Puncture all but ends Schumi title dreams. 

Puncture all but ends Schumi title dreams.  Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 22 10:29 AM Michael Schumacher’s title hopes may have taken one final fatal blow after picking up a puncture on lap nine of the Brazilian Grand … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Ferrari pay tribute to Schumacher at Monza

Ferrari pay tribute to Schumacher at MonzaFormula 1 – Ferrari staff and a legion of fans celebrated Michael Schumacher s Formula One career on Sunday at the conclusion of the team s World Finals at Monza. The annual event, which … Continue reading →

F1 driver – David Coulthard says Lewis Hamilton shouldn't rush

David Coulthard says Lewis Hamilton shouldn't rush EnjoyFrance.com, France - Oct 20, 2006 Red Bull driver David Coulthard says Lewis Hamilton should not rush into Formula One racing. British driver Lewis Hamilton, 21, has Coulthard knocked off balance by low grid slot. … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Oviedo lauds its champion

Oviedo lauds its championPitpass – The city of Oviedo paid tribute to its favourite son today, as local hero Fernando Alonso was given a civic reception following his back-to-back World Championship titles. As thousands of locals cheered and sang, wrapped … Continue reading →

Drivers – Alonso retains title as Schumi retires

Alonso retains title as Schumi retires Sofia Echo, Bulgaria - 22 hours ago Fernando Alonso also joined a list of legends at the same race by becoming the eighth driver in Formula One history to win successive titles, finishing second Fernando Alonso … Continue reading →

Drivers – EUROPEAN GP – SATURDAY – TEAM QUOTES

EUROPEAN GP – SATURDAY – TEAM QUOTESGrandPrix.com – Jacques Villeneuve (8th, 1:31.542): “The plan today was to get in the top ten, but we were hoping to be slightly better than p8. We concentrated on our qualifying set-up for a … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Schumacher leads Ferrari one-two

Schumacher leads Ferrari one-two Turkish Daily News – With Brazilian teammate Rubens Barrichello following Schumacher around the Albert Park circuit, the flaming red cars crossed Schumacher’s younger brother Ralf was fourth for Williams, ahead of Colombian teammate Juan Pablo Montoya … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Golf, college football, auto racing

Golf, college football, auto racing Toledo Blade, OH - Oct 2, 2006 6. Jenson Button, Britain, Honda, 45. 7. Rubens Barrichello, Brazil, Honda, 28. 8. Juan Pablo Montoya, Colombia, McLaren-Mercedes, 26. No bad blood over Montoya's exit to NASCAR National Post, Canada - Oct … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Fernando Alonso Celebrated Clinching His Second f

Fernando Alonso Celebrated Clinching His Second f Buzzle, CA - Oct 22, 2006 Fernando Alonso celebrated clinching his second formula one world championship with a well measured second place to Felipe Massa's Ferrari in an action-packed Fernando Alonso eyes F1 world title … Continue reading →

Drivers – EUROPEAN GP – FRIDAY – TEAM QUOTES

EUROPEAN GP – FRIDAY – TEAM QUOTESGrandPrix.com – Juan Pablo Montoya (17th, 1:34.968): “We struggled a little bit throughout both sessions with a lack of grip which tended to Rubens Barrichello (15th, 1:34.631): “The day was trouble free in the … Continue reading →

Drivers – tough race for Doornbos and Coulthard

tough race for Doornbos and Coulthard F1-Live.com, France - Oct 8, 2006 Team-mate David Coulthard had a similar race, but was unable to go the distance as he pulled off with a gearbox failure two-third of the way into the Coulthard urges … Continue reading →

Drivers – Oviedo lauds its champion

Oviedo lauds its championPitpass – The city of Oviedo paid tribute to its favourite son today, as local hero Fernando Alonso was given a civic reception following his back-to-back World Championship titles. As thousands of locals cheered and sang, wrapped … Continue reading →

Drivers – Alonso has confidence in McLaren prowess 

Alonso has confidence in McLaren prowess  The Star Online - Oct 27 4:58 PM MADRID: Formula One double world champion Fernando Alonso is confident his new team McLaren can produce a competitive car despite a disappointing campaign this year.Save to My Web … Continue reading →

Drivers – EUROPEAN GP – SUNDAY – TEAM QUOTES

EUROPEAN GP – SUNDAY – TEAM QUOTESGrandPrix.com – Felipe Massa (3rd): “I am very happy. Today, I stood on the podium for the first time and it was a really great feeling. I am also happy that this coincided with … Continue reading →

Drivers – FORMULA 1 – RENAULT: Sao Paulo, Free Practice 2: Wurz tops second.

FORMULA 1 – RENAULT: Sao Paulo, Free Practice 2: Wurz tops second. noticias.info (press release), Spain - Oct 21, 2006 just over ten minutes of the session gone, Jarno Trulli went second on a 1:15.578 on his first flying lap for Toyota … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Review: Heidfeld celebrates 1st podium in Brazil

Review: Heidfeld celebrates 1st podium in Brazil sportnetwork.net, UK - Oct 21, 2006 Sao Paulo, 1st April 2001: In a turbulent Brazilian Grand Prix, in which only ten drivers make it to the finish line, Nick Heidfeld keeps his cool and achieves … Continue reading →

F1 driver – BRAZILIAN GP – SUNDAY – RACE REPORT

BRAZILIAN GP – SUNDAY – RACE REPORTGrandPrix.com – He was squeezed by Robert Kubica, who had Ralf Schumacher and Nick Heidfeld outside him. There was no room and Michael had to give but as they went thundering down the hill … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Senna or Schumacher: who is the greatest?

Senna or Schumacher: who is the greatest?Times Online – I believe, had he stayed alive, he would have lost a good number to Schumi and others like Coulthard, Villeneuve and Barrichello David Palmer, London, uk As Michael Schumacher himself acknowledged … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Lap length: 0.526 miles

Lap length: 0.526 milesWaterloo Cedar-Falls Courier – Rubens Barrichello, Brazil, Honda, 30; 8. Juan Pablo Montoya, Colombia, McLaren-Mercedes, 26; 9. Nick Heidfeld, Germany, Sauber-BMW, 23; 10. Ralf Schumacher, Germany, Toyota, 20. Constructors standings 1. Renault, 206 points; 2 Scorecard: By … Continue reading →

Drivers – Renault commit to long-term F1 future 

Renault commit to long-term F1 future  Eurosport - Oct 27 4:32 AM Renault will not be quitting Formula One any time soon, according to the companys president Carlos Ghosn.Save to My Web Giancarlo Fisichella  Planet F1 - Oct 17 3:49 AM If 2005 was … Continue reading →

Drivers – Empty handed but still 5th Team in Championship

Empty handed but still 5th Team in Championship sportnetwork.net, UK - Oct 22, 2006 Nick Heidfeld crashed out of the final race of the season on lap 64. Robert Kubica is running in 9th position, Nick Heidfeld is 12th. Heidfeld keen to … Continue reading →

Drivers – Fernando Alonso says three is enough

Fernando Alonso says three is enough Typically Spanish, Spain - Oct 23, 2006 Fernando Alonso is the main winner from this year s Formula One season and McLaren-Mercedes are the main losers, but next season the two will be working FACTBOX-Formula One … Continue reading →

Drivers – Behind the confidence, there’s a sensitive side to Michael Schumacher 

Behind the confidence, there’s a sensitive side to Michael Schumacher  Canada.com - Oct 20 4:57 AM Michael Schumacher is seen in the rear mirror of his car. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) SAO PAULO, Brazil — Many regard Michael Schumacher as aloof, calm, confident … Continue reading →

Drivers – CANADIAN GP – SATURDAY – TEAM QUOTES

CANADIAN GP – SATURDAY – TEAM QUOTESGrandPrix.com – Ralf Schumacher (14th, 1:15.888): “This has been a difficult day for me. This morning I really struggled for grip and I could not find a balance. Those problems continued into qualifying, meaning … Continue reading →