Archive for December, 2008

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1
It has been a turbulent year for the FIA and its President Max Mosley. Just when it looked as though the teams were distancing themselves from Formula One s governing body, Honda s withdrawal changed everything, prompting close cooperation to

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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.

Slim denies Honda interest – Ananova

Slim denies Honda interest – Ananova
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim and Honda team principal Ross Brawn have denied they are in talks over a potential takeover of the Formula One outfit. Slim was reportedly one of four interested parties in negotiations to buy the troubled outfit

Webber confident of fitness for F1 race – ninemsn
Injured Mark Webber is set to be fit to trial the new Red Bull car before the F1 season begins. Despite recuperating from injury, Mark Webber is confident of squeezing in some test time in the new Red Bull car before the Formula One season opens in

Never change a winning formula – Motorsport.com
My Formula 1 heart aches. And you know why? Because I’m not sure that I’m going to like F1 in the years to come. They said it couldn’t be done: Gilles Villeneuve passing Alan Jones from the exterior of the spectacular Tarzan curve at Zandvoort. Photo

Toyota F1 in a Bit of Trouble? – Bleacherreport.com

Toyota F1 in a Bit of Trouble? – Bleacherreport.com
Being the biggest spender in Formula One could not have been its best bet, nor is betting on second hand IPR as Toyota F1 is yet to scale the peak of excellence in Formula One Motorsport and is all set to announce its next steps to the waiting F1

Slim denies Honda bid – Punch
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has denied he is in talks about a rescue bid for the Honda Formula One team. Slim, who owns telecommunications firm Telmex and a racing team, was reported to be one of four interested parties. But a statement said

Will Alonso wear Ferrari red? – Autoweek.com
The internet is buzzing with the rumor that Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso will sign with Ferrari, beginning with the 2011 season. The speculation began Sunday, Dec. 28, when the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reported Alonso

Toyota remains committed to F1 – Autosport.com
Toyota chiefs in Japan say they remain committed to keeping their team in Formula One, despite the Japanese car maker predicting its first ever operating loss. The shock news on Monday that Toyota is forecasting a $1.7 billion (USD) loss for the year

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1
It has been a turbulent year for the FIA and its President Max Mosley. Just when it looked as though the teams were distancing themselves from Formula One s governing body, Honda s withdrawal changed everything, prompting close cooperation to

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
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.

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1
It has been a turbulent year for the FIA and its President Max Mosley. Just when it looked as though the teams were distancing themselves from Formula One s governing body, Honda s withdrawal changed everything, prompting close cooperation to

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
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.

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1
It has been a turbulent year for the FIA and its President Max Mosley. Just when it looked as though the teams were distancing themselves from Formula One s governing body, Honda s withdrawal changed everything, prompting close cooperation to

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
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.

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1
It has been a turbulent year for the FIA and its President Max Mosley. Just when it looked as though the teams were distancing themselves from Formula One s governing body, Honda s withdrawal changed everything, prompting close cooperation to

Troubled Toyota still in F1 – The Times

Troubled Toyota still in F1 – The Times
Toyota will scale back costs on Formula One racing, but is vowing not to drop out despite expectations it will record its first yearly operating loss in seven decades. Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe did not give details on how the

Troubled Toyota Still In F1 Racing – ClickOnDetroit.com
Toyota will scale back costs on Formula One racing, but is vowing not to drop out despite expectations it will record its first yearly operating loss in seven decades. Toyota Motor Corp. president Katsuaki Watanabe did not give details on how the

B/R Opinion Time: When Being An Indian Is A Crime – Bleacherreport.com
Let me say this, this is no racial post or nationalistic fervour speaking here. This is pure rage, unadulterated. Vijay Mallya, the owner of Team Force India is supposed to be the big hope of Indian Auto Racing Industry just because he is the part

Sarah Vs. Vijay Mallya: “Team Force India is Not GOOD ENOUGH for any – Bleacherreport.com
Let me say this, this is no racial post or nationalistic fervor speaking here. This is pure rage, unadulterated. Vijay Mallya, the owner of Team Force India, is supposed to be the big hope of Indian Auto Racing Industry just because he is the part

Mexican interest in Honda Racing F1? – GrandPrix.com

Mexican interest in Honda Racing F1? – GrandPrix.com
There are reports that Carlos Slim, the 68-year-old Mexican telecommunications billionaire, may be interested in buying the Honda Racing F1 team, as a means of growing his business in Latin America. Slim is the owner of Telmex and has a record of

B/R Opinion Time: When Being An Indian Is A Crime – Bleacherreport.com
Let me say this, this is no racial post or nationalistic fervour speaking here. This is pure rage, unadulterated. Vijay Mallya, the owner of Team Force India is supposed to be the big hope of Indian Auto Racing Industry just because he is the part

Knocking on heaven’s door – Motorsport.com
Just like so many times before, many are turned away for sins of the past, not meeting expectations in junior formulae. But even the lucky few who are granted access to the forbidden land called Formula 1 paddock can find that the glitz and glamour

Troubled Toyota still in F1 racing, will cut costs – Detroit News
NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota will scale back costs on Formula One racing, but is vowing not to drop out despite expectations it will record its first yearly operating loss in seven decades. Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe did not give

F1 Toyota 2008 Season Review: Finally Some Progress Is Made – Bleacherreport.com
After a couple of very disappointing seasons, Toyota finally made some progress in 2008, with some very respectable performances. This included two brilliant podium positions, one for Trulli and one for Glock. Along with Honda Toyota have been F1 s

Motor racing-Honda F1 team still hopeful of finding a buyer – Reuters
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The Honda Formula One team are continuing to develop their 2009 car in the hope of finding a buyer after the Japanese carmaker’s decision to leave the championship, said chief executive Nick Fry. “We have had a high level

War of words add fuel to F1 game show – Motorsport.com
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone claims “we bought Ferrari’s loyalty” and calls Ferrari’s Luca di Montezemolo a “press officer”. War of words has exploded between two of the most influential men in motor racing. Looks like after Spygate- and Hookergate

Troubled Toyota Still In F1 Racing – ClickOnDetroit.com
Toyota will scale back costs on Formula One racing, but is vowing not to drop out despite expectations it will record its first yearly operating loss in seven decades. Toyota Motor Corp. president Katsuaki Watanabe did not give details on how the

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
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.

Toyota field youngster Caldarelli at Bahrain test – Formula 1
Toyota have brought the curtain down on their 2008 testing programme by introducing a new face behind the wheel of the TF108. Italian youngster Andrea Caldarelli, a member of Toyota s young driver programme since 2007, enjoyed his first official

Troubled Toyota still in F1 racing, will cut costs – Detroit News

Troubled Toyota still in F1 racing, will cut costs – Detroit News
NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota will scale back costs on Formula One racing, but is vowing not to drop out despite expectations it will record its first yearly operating loss in seven decades. Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe did not give

War of words add fuel to F1 game show – Motorsport.com
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone claims “we bought Ferrari’s loyalty” and calls Ferrari’s Luca di Montezemolo a “press officer”. War of words has exploded between two of the most influential men in motor racing. Looks like after Spygate- and Hookergate

F1 gurus debunk Mallya claim – Hindustan Times
Force India part-owner Vijay Mallya’s assertion that neither of the two pioneer racing drivers from India Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok are good enough for F1 or his team has elicited incredulous reactions from those who really know

Where Have You Gone Michael Schumacher, F1 Turns It’s Lonely Eyes To – Bleacherreport.com
I’ve been to every web site available to look at the Michael Schumacher era of F1 races. After about 10 minutes, it’s easy to see why F1 has become so boring. I was a fan that got up at 7 am on a Sunday, fixed myself a big breakfast, and got ready to

Motor racing-Honda F1 team still hopeful of finding a buyer – Reuters
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The Honda Formula One team are continuing to develop their 2009 car in the hope of finding a buyer after the Japanese carmaker’s decision to leave the championship, said chief executive Nick Fry. “We have had a high level

F1 Toyota 2008 Season Review: Finally Some Progress Is Made – Bleacherreport.com
After a couple of very disappointing seasons, Toyota finally made some progress in 2008, with some very respectable performances. This included two brilliant podium positions, one for Trulli and one for Glock. Along with Honda Toyota have been F1 s

Toyota president may step down – Detroit Free Press
A day after Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe revealed that the Japanese automaker would likely report an operating loss next year, news reports from Japan suggested the leader would step down from the company’s top management post

What Formula One Wants for Christmas – Driving Today
What does F1 racing want for Christmas? They want what every racer wants: more bang for their buck. And with the new economic realities closing in on them in ways that they might never have expected, the powers that are in Formula One — in the form

Mexican interest in Honda Racing F1? – GrandPrix.com
There are reports that Carlos Slim, the 68-year-old Mexican telecommunications billionaire, may be interested in buying the Honda Racing F1 team, as a means of growing his business in Latin America. Slim is the owner of Telmex and has a record of

Toyota field youngster Caldarelli at Bahrain test – Formula 1

Toyota field youngster Caldarelli at Bahrain test – Formula 1
Toyota have brought the curtain down on their 2008 testing programme by introducing a new face behind the wheel of the TF108. Italian youngster Andrea Caldarelli, a member of Toyota s young driver programme since 2007, enjoyed his first official

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
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.

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1
It has been a turbulent year for the FIA and its President Max Mosley. Just when it looked as though the teams were distancing themselves from Formula One s governing body, Honda s withdrawal changed everything, prompting close cooperation to

Exclusive: Red Bull s Vettel on testing, KERS and 2009 – Formula 1
Red Bull have enjoyed a fantastic series of test sessions over recent weeks, with their drivers consistently topping the timesheets, despite the absence of veteran racer Mark Webber. One was the team s new star signing Sebastian Vettel. The German

F1 gurus debunk Mallya claim – Hindustan Times

F1 gurus debunk Mallya claim – Hindustan Times
Force India part-owner Vijay Mallya’s assertion that neither of the two pioneer racing drivers from India Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok are good enough for F1 or his team has elicited incredulous reactions from those who really know

Motor racing-Honda F1 team still hopeful of finding a buyer – Reuters
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The Honda Formula One team are continuing to develop their 2009 car in the hope of finding a buyer after the Japanese carmaker’s decision to leave the championship, said chief executive Nick Fry. “We have had a high level

War of words add fuel to F1 game show – Motorsport.com
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone claims “we bought Ferrari’s loyalty” and calls Ferrari’s Luca di Montezemolo a “press officer”. War of words has exploded between two of the most influential men in motor racing. Looks like after Spygate- and Hookergate

Toyota president may step down – Detroit Free Press
A day after Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe revealed that the Japanese automaker would likely report an operating loss next year, news reports from Japan suggested the leader would step down from the company’s top management post

Merry Christmas – GrandPrix.com

Merry Christmas – GrandPrix.com
Everyone at grandprix.com would like to wish our readers a very merry Christmas and we hope that you will be back with us when F1 kicks into action again after the holidays. At the moment F1 is VERY quiet

Where Have You Gone Michael Schumacher, F1 Turns It’s Lonely Eyes To – Bleacherreport.com
I’ve been to every web site available to look at the Michael Schumacher era of F1 races. After about 10 minutes, it’s easy to see why F1 has become so boring. I was a fan that got up at 7 am on a Sunday, fixed myself a big breakfast, and got ready to

Founding family may regain top Toyota job – Nashville Tennessean
Akio Toyoda, a leading candidate to succeed Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe, is a member of the famed family that founded the company and still holds considerable sway, but hasn’t been in the driver’s seat since 1995. Toyoda, 52, one

Yas Marina Circuit races to F1 action – AME Info
A unique look at the on going development of the F1 circuit on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi as the race continues to build a ’state of the art’ facility. Phil Blizzard tours the Yas Marina Circuit, from both the driver and spectators perspective

Bleacher Report F1 World Championship Round I: Scuderia Toro Rosso – Bleacherreport.com
Bleacher Report F1 World Championship Round III: Three Way Battle for Domination Bleacher Report F1 World Championship Round I: Scuderia Toro Rosso Rules the Day The Formula One Times: 3rd December: Germany To Leave F1 Calendar? Sebastien Vettel

THE PHOTO GALLERY – 121,411 PHOTOS – Autosport.com
— 2008: —– December Testing & Events II (142) Race of Champions (101) Autosport Awards (73) Wales Rally GB (34) GP2 Dubai (78) December Testing & Events (176) NASCAR Testing & Events (32) Sportscar Testing & Events (22

Toyota field youngster Caldarelli at Bahrain test – Formula 1

Toyota field youngster Caldarelli at Bahrain test – Formula 1
Toyota have brought the curtain down on their 2008 testing programme by introducing a new face behind the wheel of the TF108. Italian youngster Andrea Caldarelli, a member of Toyota s young driver programme since 2007, enjoyed his first official

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1
It has been a turbulent year for the FIA and its President Max Mosley. Just when it looked as though the teams were distancing themselves from Formula One s governing body, Honda s withdrawal changed everything, prompting close cooperation to

Exclusive: Red Bull s Vettel on testing, KERS and 2009 – Formula 1
Red Bull have enjoyed a fantastic series of test sessions over recent weeks, with their drivers consistently topping the timesheets, despite the absence of veteran racer Mark Webber. One was the team s new star signing Sebastian Vettel. The German

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
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Troubled Toyota still in F1, will cut costs – South China Morning Post

Troubled Toyota still in F1, will cut costs – South China Morning Post
Toyota will scale back costs on Formula One racing, but is vowing not to drop out despite expectations it will record its first yearly operating loss in seven decades. Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe did not give details on how the Japanese

Bleacher Report F1 World Championship Round One: Toro Rosso Rules The – Bleacherreport.com
Giving Back: Kasey Kahne An Advocate In His Own Community Winner Winner Chicken Dinner: Hornish Involved in Most Wrecks in 2008 As Goes the Big Three, so Goes NASCAR? Bleacher Report F1 World Championship Round One: Toro Rosso Rules The Day A Ban On

What Formula One Wants for Christmas – Driving Today
What does F1 racing want for Christmas? They want what every racer wants: more bang for their buck. And with the new economic realities closing in on them in ways that they might never have expected, the powers that are in Formula One — in the form

Troubled Toyota still in F1 racing, will cut costs – Detroit News
NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota will scale back costs on Formula One racing, but is vowing not to drop out despite expectations it will record its first yearly operating loss in seven decades. Toyota Motor Corp. president Katsuaki Watanabe did not give

War of words add fuel to F1 game show – Motorsport.com
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone claims “we bought Ferrari’s loyalty” and calls Ferrari’s Luca di Montezemolo a “press officer”. War of words has exploded between two of the most influential men in motor racing. Looks like after Spygate- and Hookergate

TheStar.com | Sports | Troubled Toyota will remain in F1 – Toronto Star
NAGOYA, Japan Toyota will scale back costs on Formula One racing, but is vowing not to drop out despite expectations it will record its first yearly operating loss in seven decades. Toyota Motor Corp. president Katsuaki Watanabe did not give

Motor racing-Honda F1 team still hopeful of finding a buyer – Reuters
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The Honda Formula One team are continuing to develop their 2009 car in the hope of finding a buyer after the Japanese carmaker’s decision to leave the championship, said chief executive Nick Fry. “We have had a high level

Troubled Toyota still in F1, will cut costs – Statesman
NAGOYA (Japan), Dec. 23: Toyota will scale back costs on Formula One racing, but is vowing not to drop out despite expectations it will record its first yearly operating loss in seven decades. Toyota Motor Corp. chief Mr Katsuaki Watanabe did not

Mexican interest in Honda Racing F1? – GrandPrix.com
There are reports that Carlos Slim, the 68-year-old Mexican telecommunications billionaire, may be interested in buying the Honda Racing F1 team, as a means of growing his business in Latin America. Slim is the owner of Telmex and has a record of

Toyota to cut costs but vows to remain in F1 – China Economic Net
Toyota will scale back costs on Formula One racing, but is vowing not to drop out despite expectations it will record its first yearly operating loss in seven decades. Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe did not give details on how the

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1
It has been a turbulent year for the FIA and its President Max Mosley. Just when it looked as though the teams were distancing themselves from Formula One s governing body, Honda s withdrawal changed everything, prompting close cooperation to

De la Rosa fastest again as Algarve test concludes – Formula 1
McLaren continued to dominate the timesheets as this week s test at Portugal s Algarve Motor Park concluded on Wednesday, with test driver Pedro de la Rosa outpacing the only other runner, Ferrari s Luca Badoer. With warm and sunny conditions

Playing catch-up on KERS costing Ferrari – Formula 1
Ferrari have admitted that they are still behind schedule on development of their KERS system for 2009 – and that the costs have exceeded expectations. They are currently evaluating cars both with and without the system. KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery

Exclusive Nakajima Q&A: the next logical step is a podium – Formula 1
With testing to be banned during the season, teams are under pressure to get their 2009 preparations right over the winter. This week at Jerez Williams ran a hybrid version of the FW30, complete with some 09-spec parts, and driver Kazuki Nakajima

Exclusive: Red Bull s Vettel on testing, KERS and 2009 – Formula 1
Red Bull have enjoyed a fantastic series of test sessions over recent weeks, with their drivers consistently topping the timesheets, despite the absence of veteran racer Mark Webber. One was the team s new star signing Sebastian Vettel. The German

Toyota field youngster Caldarelli at Bahrain test – Formula 1
Toyota have brought the curtain down on their 2008 testing programme by introducing a new face behind the wheel of the TF108. Italian youngster Andrea Caldarelli, a member of Toyota s young driver programme since 2007, enjoyed his first official

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
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.

De la Rosa sets pace on day two at Algarve Motor Park – Formula 1
McLaren s Pedro de Rosa led the way at this week s second day of testing at the Algarve Motor Park in Portugal. De la Rosa was the quickest of three drivers present on Tuesday, heading Ferrari s Luca Badoer and Marc Gene. Taking over from

Playing catch-up on KERS costing Ferrari – Formula 1

Playing catch-up on KERS costing Ferrari – Formula 1
Ferrari have admitted that they are still behind schedule on development of their KERS system for 2009 – and that the costs have exceeded expectations. They are currently evaluating cars both with and without the system. KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery

De la Rosa fastest again as Algarve test concludes – Formula 1
McLaren continued to dominate the timesheets as this week s test at Portugal s Algarve Motor Park concluded on Wednesday, with test driver Pedro de la Rosa outpacing the only other runner, Ferrari s Luca Badoer. With warm and sunny conditions

Exclusive Nakajima Q&A: the next logical step is a podium – Formula 1
With testing to be banned during the season, teams are under pressure to get their 2009 preparations right over the winter. This week at Jerez Williams ran a hybrid version of the FW30, complete with some 09-spec parts, and driver Kazuki Nakajima

Toyota field youngster Caldarelli at Bahrain test – Formula 1
Toyota have brought the curtain down on their 2008 testing programme by introducing a new face behind the wheel of the TF108. Italian youngster Andrea Caldarelli, a member of Toyota s young driver programme since 2007, enjoyed his first official

Exclusive interview – FIA President Max Mosley – Formula 1
It has been a turbulent year for the FIA and its President Max Mosley. Just when it looked as though the teams were distancing themselves from Formula One s governing body, Honda s withdrawal changed everything, prompting close cooperation to

Jerez day three – Vettel ends the year on top – Formula 1
Sebastian Vettel was fastest at Jerez on Wednesday as Red Bull and the two other teams present completed their 2008 test programmes. Vettel and Red Bull tester Sebastien Buemi worked on evaluating various mechanical set-up changes in conjunction with

Exclusive: Red Bull s Vettel on testing, KERS and 2009 – Formula 1
Red Bull have enjoyed a fantastic series of test sessions over recent weeks, with their drivers consistently topping the timesheets, despite the absence of veteran racer Mark Webber. One was the team s new star signing Sebastian Vettel. The German

Exclusive Kubica Q&A: I want the best car – with or without KERS – Formula 1
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – or in the case of a Formula One car, in its pace. The wide 2009-spec front wing of BMW Sauber s F1.08B certainly caused a few raised eyebrows when it made its debut recently. More puzzling to Robert Kubica

Exclusive interview with Sebastien Buemi – Formula 1
Sebastien Buemi dominated last week s test at Jerez, clinching the fastest time on all three days for Toro Rosso. It was a stellar performance, which could help secure Buemi one of the team s empty cockpits for next season. This week he s back

Exclusive Kubica Q&A: I want the best car – with or without KERS – Formula 1

Exclusive Kubica Q&A: I want the best car – with or without KERS – Formula 1
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – or in the case of a Formula One car, in its pace. The wide 2009-spec front wing of BMW Sauber s F1.08B certainly caused a few raised eyebrows when it made its debut recently. More puzzling to Robert Kubica

Playing catch-up on KERS costing Ferrari – Formula 1
Ferrari have admitted that they are still behind schedule on development of their KERS system for 2009 – and that the costs have exceeded expectations. They are currently evaluating cars both with and without the system. KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery

Jerez day two – Buemi still on top form – Formula 1
Red Bull tester Sebastien Buemi maintained his position at the top of the timesheets on Tuesday, as testing continued at the Spanish circuit of Jerez. Buemi clocked a quickest lap of 1m 17.029s to finish almost three-tenths of a second ahead of team

Exclusive interview with Sebastien Buemi – Formula 1
Sebastien Buemi dominated last week s test at Jerez, clinching the fastest time on all three days for Toro Rosso. It was a stellar performance, which could help secure Buemi one of the team s empty cockpits for next season. This week he s back

Jerez day three – Vettel ends the year on top – Formula 1
Sebastian Vettel was fastest at Jerez on Wednesday as Red Bull and the two other teams present completed their 2008 test programmes. Vettel and Red Bull tester Sebastien Buemi worked on evaluating various mechanical set-up changes in conjunction with

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
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Exclusive interview with Sebastien Buemi – Formula 1

Exclusive interview with Sebastien Buemi – Formula 1
Sebastien Buemi dominated last week s test at Jerez, clinching the fastest time on all three days for Toro Rosso. It was a stellar performance, which could help secure Buemi one of the team s empty cockpits for next season. This week he s back

Playing catch-up on KERS costing Ferrari – Formula 1
Ferrari have admitted that they are still behind schedule on development of their KERS system for 2009 – and that the costs have exceeded expectations. They are currently evaluating cars both with and without the system. KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery

After 15 years in F1 cockpit, Coulthard seeking new challenges – ESPN.com

After 15 years in F1 cockpit, Coulthard seeking new challenges – ESPN.com
Lewis Hamilton managed to accomplish something in two seasons with McLaren Mercedes that David Coulthard failed to do in nine years with the team — he won the Formula One world championship. David Coulthard won 13 times in 15 F1 seasons, including

Mallya, Slim in race for Honda F1 – Business Standard
Liquor and airline business tycoon Vijay Mallya is pitched against Mexican billionaire and one of the world’s richest men Carlos Slim Helu, among others, to buy the Formula One team of Japanese auto giant Honda, a report said today

Mallya races with the richest man for Honda s F1 – Indian Express
London: Flamboyant Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya is pitched against Mexican billionaire and one of the world s richest man, Carlos Slim Helu, among others for buying the Formula One team of Japanese auto giant Honda, a report said today

Toyota projects first loss in 70 years – North County Times
Toyota Motor Co. President Katsuaki Watanabe speaks during the year-end press conference at Japan’s leading automaker’s office in Nagoya, central Japan, Monday, Dec. 22, 2008. Toyota slashed its profit forecast Monday for the fiscal year to barely

Fitch Rates PNC Funding Corporation’s FDIC Guaranteed Debt ‘AAA/F1+’ – Earthtimes
CHICAGO – (Business Wire) Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘AAA’ long-term rating to $2.9 billion in debt issued by PNC Funding Corporation under the FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP). PNC Funding is a subsidiary of PNC Financial

F1 boss says Ferrari gets more money than rivals – ThatsRacin.com
LONDON — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone revealed that Ferrari gets up to $80 million more out of the sport than any other team because of a special deal set up five years ago to buy the team’s loyalty. After Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo

Mallya in race to buy Honda’s F1 – Business Standard
Honda put its Formula One team on the block earlier this month as it decided to move out of the racing activities due to the economic slowdown saying that it was looking to sell the team by the end of the year. In a report published today, automotive

Mallya pitches to buy Honda F1 – Zee News
London, Dec 22: Flamboyant Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya is pitched against Mexican billionaire and one of the world’s richest persons, Carlos Slim Helu, among others for buying the Formula One team of Japanese auto giant Honda, a report said

Fitch Affirms Cargill Inc.’s IDRs at ‘A/F1′; Outlook Stable – PR Inside
Cargill’s ratings reflect its competitive position as the largest agricultural company based in the United States and one of the largest privately owned companies in the world. Its operations span every major country and almost every agricultural

Jerez day two – Buemi still on top form – Formula 1

Jerez day two – Buemi still on top form – Formula 1
Red Bull tester Sebastien Buemi maintained his position at the top of the timesheets on Tuesday, as testing continued at the Spanish circuit of Jerez. Buemi clocked a quickest lap of 1m 17.029s to finish almost three-tenths of a second ahead of team

Exclusive: Red Bull s Vettel on testing, KERS and 2009 – Formula 1
Red Bull have enjoyed a fantastic series of test sessions over recent weeks, with their drivers consistently topping the timesheets, despite the absence of veteran racer Mark Webber. One was the team s new star signing Sebastian Vettel. The German

Playing catch-up on KERS costing Ferrari – Formula 1
Ferrari have admitted that they are still behind schedule on development of their KERS system for 2009 – and that the costs have exceeded expectations. They are currently evaluating cars both with and without the system. KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/
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Champ Hamilton concerned about economy, F1, not his status in America – ESPN.com

Champ Hamilton concerned about economy, F1, not his status in America – ESPN.com
WASHINGTON — When Lewis Hamilton arrived here Monday evening, his first request was simple — take me to the White House. The newly crowned Formula One world champion was in town paying a visit to the Fairfax, Va., headquarters of ExxonMobil

Citroen and Peugeot not planning F1 – GrandPrix.com
Sources at PSA Peugeot Citroen say that rumours suggesting that the French company might buy the assets of Honda Racing F1 are not going to become a reality. The company was involved in F1 between 1994 and 2000 as an engine supplier with McLaren

Ecclestone lashes out at Montezemolo – Motorsport.com
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone claims “we bought Ferrari’s loyalty” and calls Ferrari’s Luca di Montezemolo a “press officer”. War of words has exploded between two of the most influential men in motor racing. Looks like after Spygate- and Hookergate

Motor racing reacts to worldwide recession – Huffingtonpost.com
While the White House struggles to figure out how to appear to be helping Detroit and still screw the UAW, it’s a good time to see how motor sports are reacting to the ruined world economy. No sport is more dependent on sponsor dollars than

Bleacher Report F1 World Championship Round One: Toro Rosso Rules The – Bleacherreport.com
Giving Back: Kasey Kahne An Advocate In His Own Community Winner Winner Chicken Dinner: Hornish Involved in Most Wrecks in 2008 As Goes the Big Three, so Goes NASCAR? Bleacher Report F1 World Championship Round One: Toro Rosso Rules The Day A Ban On

Why Fernando Alonso Should Win F1 Racing s Man of the Year 2008 – Bleacherreport.com

Why Fernando Alonso Should Win F1 Racing s Man of the Year 2008 – Bleacherreport.com
Every year the magazine I subscribe to, F1 Racing, has an award ceremony. The main award up for grabs is the prestigious man of the year prize (as voted by the readers). Whilst I think these awards are a great idea, I have felt a bit cheated

Citroen and Peugeot not planning F1 – GrandPrix.com
Sources at PSA Peugeot Citroen say that rumours suggesting that the French company might buy the assets of Honda Racing F1 are not going to become a reality. The company was involved in F1 between 1994 and 2000 as an engine supplier with McLaren

Peugeot NOT Buying Honda F1 Team – PaddockTalk
Reports that the French carmaker PSA Peugeot-Citroen is seriously considering buying Honda’s formula one team have been denied. Anonymous sources had apparently told a Belgian motor racing magazine that the manufacturer, last involved in F1 as an

Bleacher Report F1 World Championship Round One: Toro Rosso Rules The – Bleacherreport.com
Giving Back: Kasey Kahne An Advocate In His Own Community Winner Winner Chicken Dinner: Hornish Involved in Most Wrecks in 2008 As Goes the Big Three, so Goes NASCAR? Bleacher Report F1 World Championship Round One: Toro Rosso Rules The Day A Ban On

McLaren Mercedes voted most popular team – Motorsport.com
World Champion Lewis Hamilton most popular Formula 1 Driver Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is the world’s favourite Formula 1 team, 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton is the most popular driver. This is the result of a survey among the readers of the

Champ Hamilton concerned about economy, F1, not his status in America – ESPN.com
WASHINGTON — When Lewis Hamilton arrived here Monday evening, his first request was simple — take me to the White House. The newly crowned Formula One world champion was in town paying a visit to the Fairfax, Va., headquarters of ExxonMobil

Motor racing reacts to worldwide recession – Huffingtonpost.com
While the White House struggles to figure out how to appear to be helping Detroit and still screw the UAW, it’s a good time to see how motor sports are reacting to the ruined world economy. No sport is more dependent on sponsor dollars than

Playing catch-up on KERS costing Ferrari – Formula 1

Playing catch-up on KERS costing Ferrari – Formula 1
Ferrari have admitted that they are still behind schedule on development of their KERS system for 2009 – and that the costs have exceeded expectations. They are currently evaluating cars both with and without the system. KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery

De la Rosa sets pace on day two at Algarve Motor Park – Formula 1
McLaren s Pedro de Rosa led the way at this week s second day of testing at the Algarve Motor Park in Portugal. De la Rosa was the quickest of three drivers present on Tuesday, heading Ferrari s Luca Badoer and Marc Gene. Taking over from