Monthly Archives: October 2006

Drivers – Schumacher blitzes final practice. 

Posted on October 8, 2006 at 5:01 am by F1 Fan

Schumacher blitzes final practice.  Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 06 9:12 PM Third and final free practice ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix was a good one for the Schumacher boys but, in truth, Ralf will take … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Kubica on track for 2007 seat 

Posted on October 8, 2006 at 5:01 am by F1 Fan

Kubica on track for 2007 seat  F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 05 1:01 AM Confirmation expected in the off-season : A BMW spokesman has refused to confirm reports that impressive Polish rookie Robert Kubica is sure to retain … Continue reading →

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F1 driver – Schu a step ahead of Alonso in practice 

Posted on October 8, 2006 at 5:01 am by F1 Fan

Schu a step ahead of Alonso in practice  The Ottawa Sun - Oct 07 12:17 AM Sat, October 7, 2006 Schu a step ahead of Alonso in practice By SUN WIRE SERVICES With a possible F1 title on the line, Michael Schumacher … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Villeneuve might join circuit

Posted on October 8, 2006 at 5:01 am by F1 Fan

Villeneuve might join circuit Online Athens (subscription), GA - 21 hours ago TALLADEGA, Ala. – With Juan Pablo Montoya already in the NASCAR fold, fellow Formula One star Jacques Villeneuve might not be far behind. RUTHLESS SCHU WILL DRIVE ALONSO OFF THE … Continue reading →

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F1 driver – Japanese GP: Bridgestone Friday practice notes

Posted on October 8, 2006 at 5:01 am by F1 Fan

Japanese GP: Bridgestone Friday practice notesMotorsport.com – Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro’s Felipe Massa and Michael Schumacher were second and third fastest respectively while Panasonic Toyota Racing’s drivers, Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher were next up for Bridgestone.Despite the wet start to … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Schumacher overtakes Alonso with China win 

Posted on October 8, 2006 at 5:01 am by F1 Fan

Schumacher overtakes Alonso with China win  Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 01 4:08 AM Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher swept to a sensational victory at a rain-soaked Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday to seize the Formula One championship lead by the slimmest of … Continue reading →

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Drivers – GM Goodwrench's imprint shrinks

Posted on October 8, 2006 at 5:01 am by F1 Fan

GM Goodwrench's imprint shrinks SportingNews.com - 4 hours ago One of the most prominent names being mentioned is that of Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One champion. At Talladega on Saturday, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Villeneuve might join circuit Online Athens (subscription), GA - … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Japanese GP: Bridgestone Saturday qualifying notes

Posted on October 8, 2006 at 5:00 am by F1 Fan

Japanese GP: Bridgestone Saturday qualifying notesMotorsport.com – Title challenger Fernando Alonso was fifth fastest. Mark Webber and MF1 Racing’s Christijan Albers made it through to the second part of qualifying, positioning themselves for a strong race tomorrow. Hisao Suganuma , … Continue reading →

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F1 driver – FRENCH GP – SATURDAY – QUALIFYING SESSION 1 REPORT

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:02 pm by F1 Fan

FRENCH GP – SATURDAY – QUALIFYING SESSION 1 REPORTGrandPrix.com – The top 10 was completed by Nico Rosberg’s Williams (which has to drop 10 places on the grid because of an engine change) and David Coulthard’s Red Bull. With Rosberg … Continue reading →

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F1 driver – Red Bulls lack charge in Q1. 

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:02 pm by F1 Fan

Red Bulls lack charge in Q1.  Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 06 10:29 PM Red Bull Racing duo David Coulthard and Robert Doornbos headlined the list of those failing to make the cut in the first round of … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Massa claims pole in Japanese GP qualifying

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:02 pm by F1 Fan

Massa claims pole in Japanese GP qualifyingMotorsport.com – The Red Bulls of David Coulthard and Robert Doornbos followed suit then the Spyker MF1s of Tiago Monteiro and Christijan Albers. Trulli clocked 1:33.975 but was immediately demoted by Ralf’s 1:33.644. Cars … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Japanese GP: Saturday press conference

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:02 pm by F1 Fan

Japanese GP: Saturday press conferenceMotorsport.com – Q: Felipe, what a fantastic circuit on which to take your second pole position. Felipe Massa : Yeah, it’s really a fantastic circuit. I really enjoy driving here. I managed to do a good … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Orange sees red

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:02 pm by F1 Fan

Orange sees redGrandPrix.com – Yesterday morning in the Telegraaf in Holland, for example, Christian Albers vented his spleen about Nick Heidfeld. “Heidfeld is a huge whiner,” he said. “He should put on a red G-String and play beach volleyball”. F1 … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Michael throws down the gauntlet

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:02 pm by F1 Fan

Michael throws down the gauntletPitpass – That said, Nick Heidfeld goes quickest of all in the first sector, as Button, from out of nowhere, produces a 32.310 to go second. Sure enough, Heidfeld goes third, but Michael is already on … Continue reading →

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F1 driver – Schumacher not good for F1, says Hill

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

Schumacher not good for F1, says HillKhaleej Times – Alonso s Renault team-mate Giancarlo Fisichella was quickest, with a lap of one minute 34.337 seconds, 0.071secs quicker than Ferrari s Felipe Massa. Schumacher was third fastest in his Ferrari, 0.228secs … Continue reading →

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F1 driver – CHINESE GP – SUNDAY – RACE INCIDENTS

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

CHINESE GP – SUNDAY – RACE INCIDENTSGrandPrix.com – Next up is Nick Heidfeld with Tonio Liuzzi on his tail. At the end of the first lap Robert Doornbos pits for repairs and rejoins at the back. * Lap 2: Alonso … Continue reading →

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F1 driver – Key factors in Schumacher v Alonso showdown

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

Key factors in Schumacher v Alonso showdownNetIndia123.com – Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher can win an eighth Formula One world championship tomorrow if he wins the Japanese Grand Prix and Renault’s Fernando Alonso fails to score. Schumacher lines up on the front … Continue reading →

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F1 driver – Schuey delighted, Alonso fails 

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

Schuey delighted, Alonso fails  FOXSPORTS.com.au - Oct 07 12:40 AM MICHAEL Schumacher looked like the cat with the cream after seeing his Ferrari teammate Brazilian Felipe Massa take pole for tomorrow’s Japanese Formula One Grand Prix.Save to My Web FIA post-qualifying press … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Lost race to the track wins gambler $150,000

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

Lost race to the track wins gambler $150,000Seattle Times – German F-1 champ Michael Schumacher, to Reuters, after winning Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai: “I am the oldest driver in the field. I can live with that. Fortunately I’m … Continue reading →

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F1 driver – Schumacher sets electrifying pace 

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

Schumacher sets electrifying pace  BBC News - Oct 06 9:43 PM Michael Schumacher is fastest in final practice for the Japanese Grand Prix with title rival Fernando Alonso only fifth.Save to My Web As Retirement Nears, Schumacher Hopes to Go Out on … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Briatore ignites new ‘race-fixing’ row

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

Briatore ignites new ‘race-fixing’ rowCitizen.co.za – But after seeing his top driver defending world champion Fernando Alonso apparently blocked by Ferrari’s Brazilian Felipe Massa during the qualifying session, Briatore could not resist a temptation to speak his mind again. Formula … Continue reading →

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Drivers – Schumacher sets pace in GP practice 

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

Schumacher sets pace in GP practice  News Interactive - Oct 06 9:50 PM FERRARI’S Michael Schumacher put Renault’s Fernando Alonso on red alert after lapping nearly two seconds faster than his title rival in today’s final Japanese Grand Prix practice.Save to My … Continue reading →

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F1 driver – F1: Fisichella: no issues with Alonso 

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

F1: Fisichella: no issues with Alonso  autosport.com - Oct 06 1:13 AM Giancarlo Fisichella says there are no problems between Fernando Alonso and him following the Spaniard’s comments on Thursday.Save to My Web Alonso, Schumacher go down to the wire  AP via … Continue reading →

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F1 – Nejrychlej A1 jedou v Brne casy kolem 1,47 min !!!

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

Nejrychlej A1 jedou v Brne casy kolem 1,47 min !!! Motormix.cz, Czech Republic - 15 hours ago his team would be aiming for a better result than last week s race, in which driver Tomas Enge, the only Czech driver to have … Continue reading →

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F1 – Briefs: Freedom sale may go through within a week 

Posted on October 7, 2006 at 11:01 pm by F1 Fan

Briefs: Freedom sale may go through within a week  Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Oct 07 1:14 AM Negotiations were ongoing Friday with Fort Wayne Freedom owner Rich Coffey and a potential buyer for the franchise.Save to My Web Alonso not giving … Continue reading →

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