Monthly Archives: May 2007

Drivers – The sorry tale of World Cup

The sorry tale of World CupSify – That would be a wiser course to follow rather than complain that the Aussies are cricketing version of Michael Schumacher. Having said that, the Aussies would be chaffing that their campaign ended on … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Williams end Barcelona test session after heavy Rosberg crash

Williams end Barcelona test session after heavy Rosberg crash Earthtimes – Williams will now miss a further session on Thursday which has been agreed upon by the teams following heavy rain on Tuesday. Ferrari have been clocking the best times … Continue reading →

Drivers – Federer completes World Sportsman hat-trick

Federer completes World Sportsman hat-trickSwiss Info – The many distinguished guests included King Juan Carlos of Spain. Federer beat off stiff competition from home favourite Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso, former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, captain of … Continue reading →

F1 – Israeli minister calls for Olmert’s resignation

Israeli minister calls for Olmert’s resignationWorld Peace Herald – Livni’s close relationship with Miss Rice stems from their collaboration on a formula to push the Arab-Israeli peace process 1 2 Next Formula for successHibbing Daily Tribune – That s our … Continue reading →

F1 – Battles for the soul of F1

Battles for the soul of F1GrandPrix.com – I absolutely disagree with Briatore that F1 should adopt the GP2 format, with two races and the top eight grid finishers in the first race being reversed on the grid for the second … Continue reading →

F1 – Don’t underestimate Johnson in late-race duels

Don’t underestimate Johnson in late-race duels FOXSports.com – When it was time to go, he turned his fastest laps of the race right at the end, just like he did at Las Vegas. 5) Juan Pablo Montoya: With Formula 1 … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – Enlarge By Andrew P. Scott, USA TODAY

Enlarge By Andrew P. Scott, USA TODAY USA Today – Entered three American Le Mans Series races (Laguna Seca, Petit Le Mans, Australia). 2001: First woman to score points in World raced between 2001-03 in the World Series by Renault … Continue reading →

F1 – Fitch Rates Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Monaco I 2007 A & B

Fitch Rates Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Monaco I 2007 A & B Forbes – Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘AA-/F1+’ rating to the following series for the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (issued on behalf of the Monaco I, … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – Spyker Barcelona test notes

Spyker Barcelona test notes Motorsport.com – Christijan Albers took over driving duties today for the Etihad Aldar Spyker Formula One Team’s third and final day of testing settings and the car was fairly consistent in the longer runs, so we … Continue reading →

F1 – Richards appears in Bahrain

Richards appears in BahrainGrandPrix.com – be no involvement in Formula 1 for at least five years but he does not rule out taking the Aston Martin name back to F1 Prodrive can score points is a question of interpretation as … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Massa looking for improvement in Spain

Massa looking for improvement in SpainMotorsport.com – Kimi Raikkonen could not challenge Hamilton and bought his Ferrari home third while world champion Fernando Alonso only managed fifth. Like Massa, Raikkonen is looking for improvement. “Twenty two points are a good … Continue reading →

Drivers – Williams end Barcelona test session after heavy Rosberg crash

Williams end Barcelona test session after heavy Rosberg crash Earthtimes – Williams will now miss a further session on Thursday which has been agreed upon by the teams following heavy rain on Tuesday. Ferrari have been clocking the best times … Continue reading →

Drivers – UNITED STATES GP – SUNDAY – RACE INCIDENTS

UNITED STATES GP – SUNDAY – RACE INCIDENTSGrandPrix.com – Jacques Villeneuve is next followed by Ralf Schumacher. As the tail-enders try to get into the corner there is a mess as Christian Klien tries to go down the inside as … Continue reading →

Drivers – A funny old world

A funny old worldGrandPrix.com – Alonso overtook Trulli in the first corner and had a look at passing Ralf Schumacher as well. That did not happen and in the laps that followed Alonso was trapped behind Schumacher Jr as Big … Continue reading →

Drivers – Inside Paddock

Inside Paddockespnstar.com – His efforts have come on the back of Robert Kubica s arrival as a replacement for Jacques Villenueve, never the best driver on the grid, despite winning the world championship with Williams. Villeneuve s role and subsequent … Continue reading →

F1 driver – Schumacher To Attend Spanish Grand Prix

Schumacher To Attend Spanish Grand PrixSportnetwork.net – Michael Schumacher will return to the world of Formula 1 for the first time since retirement at the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix. The 7-Time World Champion will attend the race in his capacity … Continue reading →

Drivers – A1GP awards ceremony, Schumacher attends

A1GP awards ceremony, Schumacher attendsMotorsport.com – Seven-times Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher has honoured the success of his county in the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport tonight, presenting A1 Team Germany with the World Cup trophy at the series’ … Continue reading →

F1 driver – A1 Team Germany celebrate victory

A1 Team Germany celebrate victoryespnstar.com – London (espnstar.com) – Michael Schumacher praised the success of A1 Team Germany by presenting the World Cup trophy at the series’ end of season awards ceremony in London on Monday. The seven-times Formula One … Continue reading →

F1 – Don’t underestimate Johnson in late-race duels

Don’t underestimate Johnson in late-race duels FOXSports.com – When it was time to go, he turned his fastest laps of the race right at the end, just like he did at Las Vegas. 5) Juan Pablo Montoya: With Formula 1 … Continue reading →

F1 – The boom in zooms

The boom in zoomsAge – A large maximum opening for the lens (which, counterintuitively, is represented by a small f-stop number, like f1.4) can reduce depth of field. The one big compromise shared by most zooms is that they usually … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – McLaren debut new aerodynamic front wing

McLaren debut new aerodynamic front wingTSN – Also taking part in Monday’s test is Gideo van der Garde, who is behind the wheel for the Spyker F1 team. The Dutchman’s Jordan Szoke clinched his third career Parts Canada Superbike Championship … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – Spain 13 May

Spain 13 MayFormula 1 – France 1 July The Renault Formula One team are to put on a demonstration run in Rotterdam in August as part of the city s annual Bavaria Fairfax would save $1.2M under VRE restructuringExaminer – … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – Massa Demands More Performance

Massa Demands More PerformanceSportnetwork.net – This is what the Brazilian had to say: ” Looking at the last two races, it was clear that Malaysia did not go well for us, but More Ferrari F1 headlines Fisichella confident of Renault … Continue reading →

F1 – Tiger Woods: The Lewis Hamilton Of Golf?

Tiger Woods: The Lewis Hamilton Of Golf?FastMachines – Young Lewis is just making his mark in F1, and in a big way. Three races into his career, three podiums, statistically tied for the driver s championship and a huge role … Continue reading →

Drivers – BAHRAIN GP – SUNDAY – RACE INCIDENTS

BAHRAIN GP – SUNDAY – RACE INCIDENTSGrandPrix.com – Next up is Giancarlo Fisichella in the second Renault ahead of Mark Webber and Christian Klien. Kimi Raikkonen has a good first lap and moves from 22nd to 13th. Towards the back … Continue reading →