Archive for November, 2008

Exclusive Fisichella Q&A: I ve been promised a competitive package – Formula 1

Exclusive Fisichella Q&A: I ve been promised a competitive package – Formula 1
Sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better. After zero points in 2008, Force India owner Vijay Mallya has made a shrewd move in signing a technical partnership with McLaren-Mercedes for 2009. It s raised the probability of the team

2008 Team Review – Force India – Formula 1
One team on the grid has seen more change in the past few years than all the others combined. From Jordan to Midland to Spyker, they started 2008 as Force India. With a new billionaire owner, Dr Vijay Mallya, Ferrari engines, a strengthened technical

Coulthard and Jordan to become television pundits – Formula 1
Red Bull Racing s David Coulthard and former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan will both serve as television pundits next season when the BBC takes over UK Formula One broadcasting rights from current holders ITV. Coulthard retired from competition at the

Toyota to unveil TF109 in mid January – Formula 1
Toyota will launch the new TF109 and its race livery on 15 January 2009. However, as part of the team s commitment to cutting costs in Formula One racing, there will be no traditional launch ceremony. Instead, all press material will be distributed

Red Bull to buy out Berger at Toro Rosso – Formula 1
Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz has announced plans to buy back Gerhard Berger s 50 percent stake in Toro Rosso, returning full control of the team to the energy drinks giant. Mateschitz had previously stated he planned to sell off his half

LG Electronics becomes a Global Partner of Formula 1 – Formula 1
LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement to become a Global Partner of Formula 1 and a Technology Partner of Formula 1 . As part of this top level

Vettel Q&A: We have to be even more focused without Webber – Formula 1
Mark Webber s weekend accident comes as a blow to Red Bull Racing s 2009 preparations. With so many regulation changes looming, it is now up to the incoming Sebastian Vettel to do the main work in setting up the RB5. After his dream season with

A beginner s guide to the 2009 rule changes – Formula 1
The FIA have made a number of changes to the Sporting and Technical Regulations for the 2009 Formula One season, and the results of some have already been seen in testing. In the case of the Sporting Regulations, the primary aims are increased

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/

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Check out the latest news from Formula One’s teams and drivers, and take a look at the results from recent races. Includes links and games.

LG Electronics becomes a Global Partner of Formula 1 – Formula 1
LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement to become a Global Partner of Formula 1 and a Technology Partner of Formula 1 . As part of this top level

Vettel Q&A: We have to be even more focused without Webber – Formula 1
Mark Webber s weekend accident comes as a blow to Red Bull Racing s 2009 preparations. With so many regulation changes looming, it is now up to the incoming Sebastian Vettel to do the main work in setting up the RB5. After his dream season with

2008 Team Review – Force India – Formula 1
One team on the grid has seen more change in the past few years than all the others combined. From Jordan to Midland to Spyker, they started 2008 as Force India. With a new billionaire owner, Dr Vijay Mallya, Ferrari engines, a strengthened technical

Toyota to unveil TF109 in mid January – Formula 1
Toyota will launch the new TF109 and its race livery on 15 January 2009. However, as part of the team s commitment to cutting costs in Formula One racing, there will be no traditional launch ceremony. Instead, all press material will be distributed

Rosberg Q&A: I want to return Williams to the glory days – Formula 1
For a petrol head like Frank Williams, seeing his team slip down the grid this season must have been painful to watch. And it was equally saddening for driver Nico Rosberg, the much acclaimed German youngster, who has been touted as a possible future

Red Bull to buy out Berger at Toro Rosso – Formula 1
Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz has announced plans to buy back Gerhard Berger s 50 percent stake in Toro Rosso, returning full control of the team to the energy drinks giant. Mateschitz had previously stated he planned to sell off his half

Coulthard and Jordan to become television pundits – Formula 1
Red Bull Racing s David Coulthard and former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan will both serve as television pundits next season when the BBC takes over UK Formula One broadcasting rights from current holders ITV. Coulthard retired from competition at the

A beginner s guide to the 2009 rule changes – Formula 1
The FIA have made a number of changes to the Sporting and Technical Regulations for the 2009 Formula One season, and the results of some have already been seen in testing. In the case of the Sporting Regulations, the primary aims are increased

Red Bull buy back F1 team Toro Rosso F1 – sportbusiness.com

Red Bull buy back F1 team Toro Rosso F1 – sportbusiness.com
Red Bull have taken back total control of the Toro Rosso Formula One team, the energy drink company announced. In a statement to the press, the company said that they had re-acquired co-owner Gerhard Berger’s 50 percent holding “subject to approval

Formula One: Webber targets February return – Daily Times
LONDON: Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber believes he will have recovered from his broken leg in time to start testing with his Red Bull team in February. The 32-year-old fractured his right leg after being hit head-on by a car while cycling

Red Bull take over Toro Rosso F1 team – International Herald Tribune
Red Bull have taken back total control of the Toro Rosso Formula One team, the energy drink company said on Tuesday. The company said in a statement that they had re-acquired co-owner Gerhard Berger’s 50 percent holding “subject to approval by

Webber: Will be ‘business as usual’ in Melbourne. – Crash.net
Red Bull Racing F1 star Mark Webber has insisted that come the 2009 season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne in March, he will be ready to attack as new and showing no signs of his leg-breaking Tasmanian accident last weekend. In his first

REFILE-UPDATE 1-Motor racing-LG buck credit crunch with F1 deal – Reuters
LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) – South Korean-based global electronics company LG bucked the credit crunch by announcing a five-year partnership with Formula One on Wednesday. “History shows that if you want to build a brand, you have to invest in that