Monthly Archives: December 2008

AUTO RACING HAMILTON OPPOSES F1 CHANGES – FOXSports.com

AUTO RACING HAMILTON OPPOSES F1 CHANGES – FOXSports.comFormula One champion Lewis Hamilton is against FIA president Max Mosley’s idea of using a standardized engine for all F1 cars. Mosley has called for the introduction of a low-cost Cosworth engine from … Continue reading →

Exclusive interview with Sebastien Buemi – Formula 1

Exclusive interview with Sebastien Buemi – Formula 1Sebastien 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 … Continue reading →

Andretti Green Racing takes place on international stage – ESPN.com

Andretti Green Racing takes place on international stage – ESPN.comIn the brutal economic environment afflicting international motorsports, most organizations are cutting back their operations. Not Andretti Green Racing. The Indianapolis-based team owned by Michael Andretti , Kim Green and Kevin … Continue reading →

Motor racing-Honda F1 team still hopeful of finding a buyer – Reuters

Motor racing-Honda F1 team still hopeful of finding a buyer – ReutersLONDON, 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 … Continue reading →

White-Racism Exposed By Black NASCAR Official! – Bleacherreport.com

White-Racism Exposed By Black NASCAR Official! – Bleacherreport.comI’m compelled to assume that the NASCAR circuit is ostensibly happy to announce, that a settlement has been reached in the $225-Million racial discrimination claim by an African American NASCAR component. taking a … Continue reading →

South Africa aiming to lure F1 back – Autosport.com

South Africa aiming to lure F1 back – Autosport.comSouth Africa has moved a step forward in its attempts to lure Formula One back after the official confirmation that a new company has been formed to bring top class events to … Continue reading →

De la Rosa sets pace on day two at Algarve Motor Park – Formula 1

De la Rosa sets pace on day two at Algarve Motor Park – Formula 1McLaren 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 … Continue reading →

De la Rosa sets pace on day two at Algarve Motor Park – Formula 1

De la Rosa sets pace on day two at Algarve Motor Park – Formula 1McLaren 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 … Continue reading →

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.comEvery 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 … Continue reading →

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

Jerez day two – Buemi still on top form – Formula 1Red 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 … Continue reading →

Gulf Arabs doing utmost for F1 – Straits Times

Gulf Arabs doing utmost for F1 – Straits TimesDUBAI – THE oil-exporting Gulf Arab region cannot do more than it is doing already to support Formula One, a leading member of the sport’s governing body said on Wednesday. ‘The contribution … Continue reading →

Honda’s F1 team has three potential buyers, boss says – ThatsRacin.com

Honda’s F1 team has three potential buyers, boss says – ThatsRacin.comLONDON — The boss of Honda Racing F1 Team said Friday that three parties have expressed an interest in taking over the team from Honda Motor Co. following the Japanese … Continue reading →

F1 teams fail payment test – Financial Times

F1 teams fail payment test – Financial TimesThe nine remaining teams in Formula One motor racing have been dealt a fresh blow after last week s sudden announcement that Honda, the Japanese car manufacturer, will be pulling out of the … Continue reading →

Buemi fastest at Jerez, de la Rosa quick in Portimao – Motorsport.com

Buemi fastest at Jerez, de la Rosa quick in Portimao – Motorsport.comFor sure, Sebastien Buemi is a talent. The Swiss newcomer to Formula One proved as much yet again by topping timesheets for the fifth consecutive test day at Jerez … Continue reading →

Jerez day one – Buemi fastest for Red Bull – Formula 1

Jerez day one – Buemi fastest for Red Bull – Formula 1After recent appearances for Toro Rosso, tester Sebastien Buemi was back in action for Red Bull on Monday as this week s three-day session got underway at Jerez. Buemi … Continue reading →

Fitch Affirms Vanderbilt University’s (Tennessee) Short-Term Rating at – Earthtimes

Fitch Affirms Vanderbilt University’s (Tennessee) Short-Term Rating at – EarthtimesNEW YORK – (Business Wire) Fitch Ratings affirms the short-term ‘F1+’ rating on Vanderbilt University’s (Vanderbilt, or the university) $675 million commercial paper (CP) program. Fitch also affirms the short-term ‘F1+’ … Continue reading →

ROUGH ROAD AHEAD – Deccan Herald

ROUGH ROAD AHEAD – Deccan HeraldA week is a long time in the high-octane world of Formula One racing. At least it is when there’s a recession on. Last Wednesday, Ron Dennis, the boss of the McLaren F1 team, known … Continue reading →

Honda done with F1 Racing and reallocating funds to ECO car – Crunchgear.com

Honda done with F1 Racing and reallocating funds to ECO car – Crunchgear.comThere was a time when winning races on Sunday meant sales on Monday, but the general populous might have moved from that mentality as the race cars drifted … Continue reading →

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. Medal rush: Q&A with Bernie Ecclestone – Formula 1Bernie Ecclestone: My idea … Continue reading →

Formula One teams pledge major cost cuts, changes – Autoweek.com

Formula One teams pledge major cost cuts, changes – Autoweek.comThe FIA World Motor Sport Council will meet Friday, Dec. 12, to discuss a raft of changes and cost-cutting measures to Formula One, and early indications say that the sport is … Continue reading →

Honda done with F1 Racing and reallocating funds to ECO car – Crunchgear.com

Honda done with F1 Racing and reallocating funds to ECO car – Crunchgear.comThere was a time when winning races on Sunday meant sales on Monday, but the general populous might have moved from that mentality as the race cars drifted … Continue reading →

Economic crisis hits auto racing – Autoweek.com

Economic crisis hits auto racing – Autoweek.comShattered dreams: Honda’s F1 cars have run without signifcant sponsorship on their way to dismal results, likely making the decision to quit the sport that much easier. The global economic crisis hit racing hard … Continue reading →

Qatar s world champ Price retires from Grand Prix of Sharjah – Gulf Times

Qatar s world champ Price retires from Grand Prix of Sharjah – Gulf TimesThe 2008 UIM F1 World Champion Jay Price retired from fourth position in the Grand Prix of Sharjah on lap 22 SHARJAH (UAE): The Qatar Team s … Continue reading →

Teams meet with FIA in Monte Carlo – Formula 1

Teams meet with FIA in Monte Carlo – Formula 1Team representatives will meet with Formula One racing s governing body, the FIA, on Wednesday afternoon to analyse proposals put forward by the teams to reduce the costs of competing in … Continue reading →

Cosworth win FIA standard engine tender – Formula 1

Cosworth win FIA standard engine tender – Formula 1The legendary Cosworth name could return to Formula One racing in 2010 if the FIA pushes ahead with plans to introduce standardised engines, one of three options being offered to the teams … Continue reading →