F1 feeder series cutting costs – NBC Sports
MADRID, Spain (AP) -Formula One’s feeder series announced cost-cutting moves Monday designed to cope with the global economic crisis. The GP2 series will follow measures taken by F1. GP2 said overall costs will drop, specifically through less
An interesting reflection on Renault F1 – GrandPrix.com
There have been lots of rumours in recent days that all is not well with the aerodynamics of the new Renault F1 car. It is always hard to judge these things at this time of year but the car was not quick in the recent test in Portugal and Spanish
Super Bowl urban legends go down the drain – Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
The website snopes.com , which takes a look at urban legends, proving many of them to be false, has turned its skeptical eye toward a myriad Super Bowl legends . Can you guess which of the following are true, and which are false? 1. Sewage systems
F1 feeder series cutting costs – FOXSports.com
MADRID, Spain (AP) – Formula One’s feeder series announced cost-cutting moves Monday designed to cope with the global economic crisis. The GP2 series will follow measures taken by F1. GP2 said overall costs will drop, specifically through less
Dutch bank ING slashing millions from F1 program – CNN Sports Illustrated
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch bank ING is slashing millions of dollars from its Formula One program this season as part of a massive cost-cutting effort triggered by the global financial crisis. ING NV is in the final season of a three
Honda F1 seeking UK taxpayer bail-out – Crash.net
Honda Racing has applied for a Government bail-out to save its beleaguered Formula 1 team, it has been revealed meaning that if it does succeed in making the starting grid for the Australian Grand Prix in two months’ time, it will be British
ING bank slashes F1 budget – Sportsnet.ca
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch bank ING is slashing millions of dollars from its Formula One program this season as part of a massive cost-cutting effort triggered by the global financial crisis. ING NV is in the final season of a three-year
Anger over F1 job plan for Fred Goodwin – Scotsman
Rumours have recently surfaced of the potential new role for the former banker, and a senior motor racing source has confirmed to The Scotsman that Sir Fred has been approached. The news comes less than a week after RBS announced a loss of 28
FEATURE-Motor racing-Jury still out on F1’s new KERS system – Reuters
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Formula One teams are racing against time to perfect the new KERS technology that will give world champion Lewis Hamilton and his rivals a burst of extra power at the push of a button. Whether they even use the
Honda F1 seeking UK taxpayer bail-out – Crash.net
Honda Racing has applied for a Government bail-out to save its beleaguered Formula 1 team, it has been revealed meaning that if it does succeed in making the starting grid for the Australian Grand Prix in two months’ time, it will be British
F1: Bailout for Honda Racing? – Straits Times
LONDON – HONDA Racing could apply for a bail-out from the British government, which this week said it would unlock billions of pounds in credit funding for the auto industry, it was reported on Thursday. The team said it had had meetings with the
David Richards’s new dream – GrandPrix.com
If taking over Honda Racing F1 proved to be too big a risk for David Richards in the current economic climate, the Prodrive boss nonetheless refuses to stop pushing onwards and has announced his plan to take Aston Martin to Le Mans to beat Peugeot
Surprise! The New F1 Cars Aren’t Ugly – Wired
Grand Prix auto racing is the pinnacle of motorsports. Nowhere are the cars so technologically advanced or success so dependent upon talent, bravery and money. Lots and lots of money. Hundreds of millions of dollars flow into the hands of some of the
McLaren, Ferrari in harmony on F1 future – Autosport.com
During the height of the ‘Stepneygate’ affair in 2007, when the only time Ferrari and McLaren came close to each was on track or in a court room, it was hard to imagine that the two teams could ever work in harmony again. Yet, just 18 months on from
FORMULA ONE – Javno
Formula One teams are racing against time to perfect the new KERS technology that will give world champion Lewis Hamilton and his rivals a burst of extra power at the push of a button. Whether they even use the controversial kinetic energy recovery
F1 drivers balk at license hike – International Herald Tribune
PARIS : Formula One drivers have delayed signing their licenses for this season’s championship after the sport’s governing body hiked the price. The super license, which allows F1 drivers to race, has jumped 400 ($514) to 10,400 ($13,362). FIA
F1 feeder series cutting costs – NBC Sports
MADRID, Spain (AP) -Formula One’s feeder series announced cost-cutting moves Monday designed to cope with the global economic crisis. The GP2 series will follow measures taken by F1. GP2 said overall costs will drop, specifically through less
Only if F1 champs were decided by gold medals – Daily News and Analysis
Mumbai: If the medal system would have been in place, Felipe Massa, not Lewis Hamilton, would have been the 2008 champion. Similarly, Senna, Prost and Mansell would have had more championships under their belt Lewis Hamilton must be thanking his
Red Bull adds Bortolotti to F2 line-up – Autosport.com
Italian Formula 3 champion Mirko Bortolotti has been confirmed as the third Red Bull-backed driver in the field for the revived Formula Two Championship. Bortolotti has been added to Red Bull’s young driver roster after clinching the Italian F3 title
Correction – Fitch Revises Caterpillar’s Outlook to Negative; Affirms – Earthtimes
–Commercial paper ‘F1′. The ratings cover approximately $7.8 billion of unsecured debt at Caterpillar Inc. and approximately $27.7 billion of unsecured debt at CFSC as of Dec. 31, 2008. Fitch has revised the Ratings Outlook for both entities to
Will Toyota Still Be on the F1 Grid in 2010? – Bleacherreport.com
In the immediate aftermath of Honda s F1 withdrawal announcement all the remaining car manufacturers including Toyota confirmed their commitment to Formula One. The December statement from Toyota however had word currently placed right next
Thatsracing.com : Dutch bank ING cutting millions from F1 budget – ThatsRacin.com
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The Dutch bank ING is slashing millions of dollars from its Formula One program this season as part of a massive cost-cutting effort triggered by the global financial crisis. ING NV is in the final season of a three-year
Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on Enhanced Variable Rate Muni – Businesswire.com
NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )–In connection with the downgrade of Bank of America, N.A.’s long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR), Fitch Ratings has taken various actions on municipal bonds with letters of credit provided by Bank of America, N.A. Fitch
FEATURE-Motor racing-Jury still out on F1’s new KERS system – Reuters
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Formula One teams are racing against time to perfect the new KERS technology that will give world champion Lewis Hamilton and his rivals a burst of extra power at the push of a button. Whether they even use the
Pussycat Dolls: We approve of Lewis Hamilton – Now Magazine
Lewis Hamilton was grilled by the Pussycat Dolls before he was allowed to date frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger . The group including Melody Thornton , 24, Ashley Roberts , 27, Jessica Sutta , 26, and Kimberly Wyatt , 26 wanted to make sure the
Deadline? What deadline? – GrandPrix.com
The signs are increasingly suggesting that Honda is working on a management buyout of the Honda Racing F1 team and that the end of January deadline for completing the deal is really not that important as a result. If the intention exists for this to
motor racing f1 – Buenos Aires Herald
PARIS Formula One drivers have delayed signing their licences for this season s championship after the sport s governing body hiked the price. The super licence, which allows F1 drivers to race, has jumped 400 euros (514 dollars) to 10,400
David Richards’s new dream – GrandPrix.com
If taking over Honda Racing F1 proved to be too big a risk for David Richards in the current economic climate, the Prodrive boss nonetheless refuses to stop pushing onwards and has announced his plan to take Aston Martin to Le Mans to beat Peugeot
Anger over F1 job plan for Fred Goodwin – Scotsman
Rumours have recently surfaced of the potential new role for the former banker, and a senior motor racing source has confirmed to The Scotsman that Sir Fred has been approached. The news comes less than a week after RBS announced a loss of 28
F1: Bailout for Honda Racing? – Straits Times
LONDON – HONDA Racing could apply for a bail-out from the British government, which this week said it would unlock billions of pounds in credit funding for the auto industry, it was reported on Thursday. The team said it had had meetings with the
FEATURE-Motor racing-Jury still out on F1’s new KERS system – Reuters
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Formula One teams are racing against time to perfect the new KERS technology that will give world champion Lewis Hamilton and his rivals a burst of extra power at the push of a button. Whether they even use the
In the fast lane – Daily News and Analysis
Mumbai: For the Force India team’s F1 drivers Adrian Sutil and Giancarlo Fisichella, it’s not just their love for racing that binds them together. As a matter of fact, the two also share the same birth sign (Capricorn), with both havingbirthdays in
Honda F1 seeking UK taxpayer bail-out – Crash.net
Honda Racing has applied for a Government bail-out to save its beleaguered Formula 1 team, it has been revealed meaning that if it does succeed in making the starting grid for the Australian Grand Prix in two months’ time, it will be British
motor racing f1 – Buenos Aires Herald
PARIS Formula One drivers have delayed signing their licences for this season s championship after the sport s governing body hiked the price. The super licence, which allows F1 drivers to race, has jumped 400 euros (514 dollars) to 10,400
Anger over F1 job plan for Fred Goodwin – Scotsman
Rumours have recently surfaced of the potential new role for the former banker, and a senior motor racing source has confirmed to The Scotsman that Sir Fred has been approached. The news comes less than a week after RBS announced a loss of 28
F1 feeder series cutting costs – NBC Sports
MADRID, Spain (AP) -Formula One’s feeder series announced cost-cutting moves Monday designed to cope with the global economic crisis. The GP2 series will follow measures taken by F1. GP2 said overall costs will drop, specifically through less
Adam Khan joins Renault – espnstar.com
23-year-old racer Adam Khan has joined the Renault F1 team as their demonstration driver for the 2009 season. The 23-year-old is set to drive the Renault F1 car during the team’s city demonstrations and circuit presentations for World Series by
Raikkonen leads F1 charge in Arctic Rally – Formula 1
Ferrari s Kimi Raikkonen swapped tarmac for snow at the weekend as he made his debut in the punishing Arctic Lapland Rally. Fellow Finns Mika Hakkinen and Mika Salo were among the other Formula One names taking part. Raikkonen looked very much at
Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009’s rule changes – Formula 1
Charlie Whiting: This was all a result of the work done by the Overtaking Working Group, as it was called, made up of the technical directors of Renault, Ferrari and McLaren, plus myself. After a lot of research, we came up with a package that gave a
2009 regulation changes – front wing, 2008 versus 2009 – Formula 1
As part of the aero changes designed to allow cars to be able to follow each other more closely (and hence promote overtaking), the 2009 front wing is both lower (75mm instead of 150mm) and wider (1800mm instead of 1400mm). The wing also features a
Exclusive – Howett on victory, cost cutting and Toyota s future – Formula 1
Although wind, rain and even hail affected the TF109 s first test at Portimao last week, John Howett, Toyota s President of Motorsport, was satisfied with what he saw from the team s new car at the Algarve track. Not only is he pleased with his
Ferrari F60 – revised exhaust exits – Formula 1
Ferrari have had to modify the exhaust exits on the side pods of the F60, as seen at its launch at Mugello earlier this month (left diagram). In testing the length of the tailpipes has already been reduced (right diagram). Under the original text of
Exclusive Ron Dennis interview – the F1 love affair continues – Formula 1
When Ron Dennis announced his decision to step down as McLaren team principal at the launch of the team s new car earlier this month, it came as a surprise to many. But then, since the very start of his career, Dennis has always had a feeling for
Renault answer 10 questions about KERS – Formula 1
It s a system whereby the goal is to store the energy produced under braking in a reservoir (either batteries or flywheel) in order to release it under acceleration. The 2009 technical regulations state that KERS should not deliver power in excess
Fisichella: 2009 could be great opportunity for Force India – Formula 1
From a seat at Renault to one at Force India, Giancarlo Fisichella has experienced both ends of the Formula One spectrum over the past few years. But for 2009, Fisichella is hopeful he can make a return to the sharp end of the grid, thanks to Force
Ferrari F60 – front wing – Formula 1
Even though the dimensions of the front wing’s central section are now standardised, the teams have devised a variety of solutions for the rest of the wing. The shape of the nosecone is now more significant, as the designers search for ways to claw
New safety car rules for 2009 – Formula 1
FIA race director Charlie Whiting has confirmed that the safety car rules have been altered for the 2009 season. The previous regulations, which saw the pit lane closed for a period of time after the safety car s deployment, came under intense
Exclusive – Howett on victory, cost cutting and Toyota s future – Formula 1
Although wind, rain and even hail affected the TF109 s first test at Portimao last week, John Howett, Toyota s President of Motorsport, was satisfied with what he saw from the team s new car at the Algarve track. Not only is he pleased with his
2009 regulation changes – 2008/2009 overhead comparison – Formula 1
From overhead, the clearest difference between the 2008 and 2009 designs is the increased width of the front wing, now as wide as the car itself at 1800mm. Gone are the fairings on the front suspension pick-up points (where the suspension attaches to
Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009’s rule changes – Formula 1
Charlie Whiting: This was all a result of the work done by the Overtaking Working Group, as it was called, made up of the technical directors of Renault, Ferrari and McLaren, plus myself. After a lot of research, we came up with a package that gave a
Renault answer 10 questions about KERS – Formula 1
It s a system whereby the goal is to store the energy produced under braking in a reservoir (either batteries or flywheel) in order to release it under acceleration. The 2009 technical regulations state that KERS should not deliver power in excess
New safety car rules for 2009 – Formula 1
FIA race director Charlie Whiting has confirmed that the safety car rules have been altered for the 2009 season. The previous regulations, which saw the pit lane closed for a period of time after the safety car s deployment, came under intense
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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.
2009 regulation changes – 2008/2009 overhead comparison – Formula 1
From overhead, the clearest difference between the 2008 and 2009 designs is the increased width of the front wing, now as wide as the car itself at 1800mm. Gone are the fairings on the front suspension pick-up points (where the suspension attaches to
Exclusive – Howett on victory, cost cutting and Toyota s future – Formula 1
Although wind, rain and even hail affected the TF109 s first test at Portimao last week, John Howett, Toyota s President of Motorsport, was satisfied with what he saw from the team s new car at the Algarve track. Not only is he pleased with his
Fisichella: 2009 could be great opportunity for Force India – Formula 1
From a seat at Renault to one at Force India, Giancarlo Fisichella has experienced both ends of the Formula One spectrum over the past few years. But for 2009, Fisichella is hopeful he can make a return to the sharp end of the grid, thanks to Force
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 Ron Dennis interview – the F1 love affair continues – Formula 1
When Ron Dennis announced his decision to step down as McLaren team principal at the launch of the team s new car earlier this month, it came as a surprise to many. But then, since the very start of his career, Dennis has always had a feeling for
In the fast lane – Daily News and Analysis
Mumbai: For the Force India team’s F1 drivers Adrian Sutil and Giancarlo Fisichella, it’s not just their love for racing that binds them together. As a matter of fact, the two also share the same birth sign (Capricorn), with both havingbirthdays in
F1: Bailout for Honda Racing? – Straits Times
LONDON – HONDA Racing could apply for a bail-out from the British government, which this week said it would unlock billions of pounds in credit funding for the auto industry, it was reported on Thursday. The team said it had had meetings with the
Surprise! The New F1 Cars Aren’t Ugly – Wired
Grand Prix auto racing is the pinnacle of motorsports. Nowhere are the cars so technologically advanced or success so dependent upon talent, bravery and money. Lots and lots of money. Hundreds of millions of dollars flow into the hands of some of the
Honda F1 seeking UK taxpayer bail-out – Crash.net
Honda Racing has applied for a Government bail-out to save its beleaguered Formula 1 team, it has been revealed meaning that if it does succeed in making the starting grid for the Australian Grand Prix in two months’ time, it will be British
David Richards’s new dream – GrandPrix.com
If taking over Honda Racing F1 proved to be too big a risk for David Richards in the current economic climate, the Prodrive boss nonetheless refuses to stop pushing onwards and has announced his plan to take Aston Martin to Le Mans to beat Peugeot
Honda F1 seeking UK taxpayer bail-out – Crash.net
Honda Racing has applied for a Government bail-out to save its beleaguered Formula 1 team, it has been revealed meaning that if it does succeed in making the starting grid for the Australian Grand Prix in two months’ time, it will be British
F1: Bailout for Honda Racing? – Straits Times
LONDON – HONDA Racing could apply for a bail-out from the British government, which this week said it would unlock billions of pounds in credit funding for the auto industry, it was reported on Thursday. The team said it had had meetings with the
Surprise! The New F1 Cars Aren’t Ugly – Wired
Grand Prix auto racing is the pinnacle of motorsports. Nowhere are the cars so technologically advanced or success so dependent upon talent, bravery and money. Lots and lots of money. Hundreds of millions of dollars flow into the hands of some of the
Honda Racing seeks government bail-out – Daily Telegraph
The Honda F1 team became the UK’s first high-profile casualty of the global credit crisis after their Japanese parent company withdrew funding. Honda Racing chief executive, Nick Fry, has been actively seeking a buyer for the team, which reportedly
In the fast lane – Daily News and Analysis
Mumbai: For the Force India team’s F1 drivers Adrian Sutil and Giancarlo Fisichella, it’s not just their love for racing that binds them together. As a matter of fact, the two also share the same birth sign (Capricorn), with both havingbirthdays in
Sebastien Buemi Q&A: I can live with Vettel comparisons – Formula 1
His stranglehold on the top of the timesheets at this week s Algarve test will have come as a major boost to Sebastien Buemi s confidence, even if his rivals were running in 2009 cars, whilst he stayed in Toro Rosso s 08 machine. And Buemi
Heidfeld gets first taste of F1.09 at Valencia – Formula 1
Nick Heidfeld took over from BMW Sauber team mate Robert Kubica in the cockpit of the F1.09 on Friday, as the team’s four-day test at the Spanish circuit of Valencia continued. It was Heidfeld s first chance to sample the car, and the German was
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.
Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009’s rule changes – Formula 1
Charlie Whiting: This was all a result of the work done by the Overtaking Working Group, as it was called, made up of the technical directors of Renault, Ferrari and McLaren, plus myself. After a lot of research, we came up with a package that gave a
F1: Bailout for Honda Racing? – Straits Times
LONDON – HONDA Racing could apply for a bail-out from the British government, which this week said it would unlock billions of pounds in credit funding for the auto industry, it was reported on Thursday. The team said it had had meetings with the
Hamilton was grilled by the Pussycat Dolls – Daily News and Analysis
London: Formula 1 champion and sports heartthrob Lewis Hamilton was thoroughly grilled by the members of the girls group Pussycat Dolls before they finally let him date their lead singer Nicole Scherzinger. The glamorous American singer began dating
Fitch Confirms Northwestern University’s (Illinois) Short-Term Rating – PR Inside
Fitch Ratings confirms the short-term ‘F1+’ rating on approximately $260.8 million of outstanding Illinois Finance Authority adjustable-rate revenue bonds issued on behalf of Northwestern University (Northwestern, or the university) and the ‘F1
Another Reason We Love Japan: A Crazy-Fast Ferrari F1 Trike – Wired
If you think trikes are for kids and over-the-hill bikers, you may want to talk to the guys at Trike Japan who whipped up this F1 Ferrari-styled Suzuki Hayabusa three-wheeler for the Tokyo Auto Salon . Most of the stuff Trike Japan builds is pretty
Fitch Rates Belmont Funding LLC’s Asset-Backed Commercial Paper ‘F1′ – PR Inside
Fitch rates Belmont Funding LLC (Belmont), $20.0 billion asset-backed commercial paper (CP) program ‘F1′. This fully supported multi-seller CP program is sponsored by Hudson Castle Group Inc. The ‘F1′ rating assigned to the CP issued by Belmont is
F1: Bailout for Honda Racing? – Straits Times
LONDON – HONDA Racing could apply for a bail-out from the British government, which this week said it would unlock billions of pounds in credit funding for the auto industry, it was reported on Thursday. The team said it had had meetings with the
Fast track to recovery: Honda F1 team seeks state bail-out – Guardian Unlimited
Lord Mandelson’s 2.3bn bail-out of the car industry ostensibly aimed at shoring up jobs in towns such as Swindon and Luton could end up being deployed in the pit lanes of Monte Carlo after Honda’s formula one team confirmed it was in talks
Fitch Confirms Northwestern University’s (Illinois) Short-Term Rating – PR Inside
Fitch Ratings confirms the short-term ‘F1+’ rating on approximately $260.8 million of outstanding Illinois Finance Authority adjustable-rate revenue bonds issued on behalf of Northwestern University (Northwestern, or the university) and the ‘F1
Motorsport: F1 street race for Rome? – New Zealand Herald
Bernie Ecclestone is open to the concept of a Formula One street race in Rome, according to reports. Photo / AP ROME – A Roman industrialist has presented a plan to host a Formula One race in the Italian capital starting in 2011. Maurizio Flammini
Sign Up for Bleacher Report – Bleacherreport.com
You must register in order for that functionality to work! I have been an on-and-off racing fan since I was 10 (except for NASCAR which has always seemed pointless to me). I used to love to watch the Indy 500, and have bought and tuned cars to street
Another Reason We Love Japan: A Crazy-Fast Ferrari F1 Trike – Wired
If you think trikes are for kids and over-the-hill bikers, you may want to talk to the guys at Trike Japan who whipped up this F1 Ferrari-styled Suzuki Hayabusa three-wheeler for the Tokyo Auto Salon . Most of the stuff Trike Japan builds is pretty
Formula One ditches bad safety car rule – Business World
The revised rule will now allow the pits to stay open, with new software regulating the speed of drivers returning to refuel. “The rule introduced in 2007 was a bad one, and we ve gone back to the 2006 regulations,” Formula One race director
Hamilton grilled by Pussycat Dolls – Digital Spy
The Pussycat Dolls have admitted that they were originally suspicious of Lewis Hamilton. The pop troupe confessed that they grilled the F1 driver about his intentions when he began dating singer Nicole Scherzinger. “When we found out Lewis was a
Formula One affected by global financial crisis – NRC Handelsblad
Dutch banking and insurance company ING is slashing millions of dollars from its Formula One programme this season as part of a massive cost-cutting effort triggered by the global financial crisis. ING, for the second time in three months, had to
Ferrari F60 – front wing – Formula 1
Even though the dimensions of the front wing’s central section are now standardised, the teams have devised a variety of solutions for the rest of the wing. The shape of the nosecone is now more significant, as the designers search for ways to claw
BMW Sauber wrap up productive Valencia test – Formula 1
Although strong winds continued to hamper their progress, BMW Sauber left Valencia satisfied after concluding their four-day private test on Saturday. Nick Heidfeld was in action for the final day and covered 91 laps in the team s 2009 challenger
McLaren MP4-24 – front wheel rim fairings – Formula 1
The MP4-24’s lower and wider 2009 front wing has modified the airflow around the car. During testing in Portugal the McLaren featured an evolution of the rim fairings tested by the team last year, designed to take best advantage of the change
Ferrari F60 – revised exhaust exits – Formula 1
Ferrari have had to modify the exhaust exits on the side pods of the F60, as seen at its launch at Mugello earlier this month (left diagram). In testing the length of the tailpipes has already been reduced (right diagram). Under the original text of
Heidfeld gets first taste of F1.09 at Valencia – Formula 1
Nick Heidfeld took over from BMW Sauber team mate Robert Kubica in the cockpit of the F1.09 on Friday, as the team’s four-day test at the Spanish circuit of Valencia continued. It was Heidfeld s first chance to sample the car, and the German was
Portimao day four – a washout in the Algarve – Formula 1
The five teams in action at the Algarve Motor Park this week endured a frustrating final day of testing on Thursday. With persistent rain and misty conditions grounding the medical helicopter, the Portuguese track was forced to close for all but the
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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.
Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009’s rule changes – Formula 1
Charlie Whiting: This was all a result of the work done by the Overtaking Working Group, as it was called, made up of the technical directors of Renault, Ferrari and McLaren, plus myself. After a lot of research, we came up with a package that gave a
Exclusive – Howett on victory, cost cutting and Toyota s future – Formula 1
Although wind, rain and even hail affected the TF109 s first test at Portimao last week, John Howett, Toyota s President of Motorsport, was satisfied with what he saw from the team s new car at the Algarve track. Not only is he pleased with his
Fitch Rates Belmont Funding LLC’s Asset-Backed Commercial Paper ‘F1′ – Businesswire.com
NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Fitch rates Belmont Funding LLC (Belmont), $20.0 billion asset-backed commercial paper (CP) program ‘F1′. This fully supported multi-seller CP program is sponsored by Hudson Castle Group Inc. The ‘F1′ rating assigned to
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Plan unveiled for Formula 1 race in Rome – West Online
A Roman industrialist has presented a plan to host a Formula One race in the Italian capital starting in 2011. Maurizio Flammini, one of the inventors of the Superbike motorcycling division, presented his plan to F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone at Ferrari
motor racing f1 – Buenos Aires Herald
PARIS Formula One drivers have delayed signing their licences for this season s championship after the sport s governing body hiked the price. The super licence, which allows F1 drivers to race, has jumped 400 euros (514 dollars) to 10,400
F1 Heading to India – 580 CFRA
Formula One racing is headed for India. F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says India will host a race in New Delhi in 2011. Construction on a circuit in New Delhi has yet to begin. India has been talked about as a potential race host since Force India
RPT-FEATURE-Motor racing-Jury still out on F1’s new KERS system – Reuters
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Formula One teams are racing against time to perfect the new KERS technology that will give world champion Lewis Hamilton and his rivals a burst of extra power at the push of a button. Whether they even use the
David Richards’s new dream – GrandPrix.com
If taking over Honda Racing F1 proved to be too big a risk for David Richards in the current economic climate, the Prodrive boss nonetheless refuses to stop pushing onwards and has announced his plan to take Aston Martin to Le Mans to beat Peugeot
Deadline? What deadline? – GrandPrix.com
The signs are increasingly suggesting that Honda is working on a management buyout of the Honda Racing F1 team and that the end of January deadline for completing the deal is really not that important as a result. If the intention exists for this to
Anger over F1 job plan for Fred Goodwin – Scotsman
Rumours have recently surfaced of the potential new role for the former banker, and a senior motor racing source has confirmed to The Scotsman that Sir Fred has been approached. The news comes less than a week after RBS announced a loss of 28
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Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009’s rule changes – Formula 1
Charlie Whiting: This was all a result of the work done by the Overtaking Working Group, as it was called, made up of the technical directors of Renault, Ferrari and McLaren, plus myself. After a lot of research, we came up with a package that gave a
Raikkonen leads F1 charge in Arctic Rally – Formula 1
Ferrari s Kimi Raikkonen swapped tarmac for snow at the weekend as he made his debut in the punishing Arctic Lapland Rally. Fellow Finns Mika Hakkinen and Mika Salo were among the other Formula One names taking part. Raikkonen looked very much at
BMW Sauber wrap up productive Valencia test – Formula 1
Although strong winds continued to hamper their progress, BMW Sauber left Valencia satisfied after concluding their four-day private test on Saturday. Nick Heidfeld was in action for the final day and covered 91 laps in the team s 2009 challenger
2009 regulation changes – front wing, 2008 versus 2009 – Formula 1
As part of the aero changes designed to allow cars to be able to follow each other more closely (and hence promote overtaking), the 2009 front wing is both lower (75mm instead of 150mm) and wider (1800mm instead of 1400mm). The wing also features a
Exclusive – Howett on victory, cost cutting and Toyota s future – Formula 1
Although wind, rain and even hail affected the TF109 s first test at Portimao last week, John Howett, Toyota s President of Motorsport, was satisfied with what he saw from the team s new car at the Algarve track. Not only is he pleased with his
Portimao day four – a washout in the Algarve – Formula 1
The five teams in action at the Algarve Motor Park this week endured a frustrating final day of testing on Thursday. With persistent rain and misty conditions grounding the medical helicopter, the Portuguese track was forced to close for all but the
Ferrari F60 – front wing – Formula 1
Even though the dimensions of the front wing’s central section are now standardised, the teams have devised a variety of solutions for the rest of the wing. The shape of the nosecone is now more significant, as the designers search for ways to claw
Q&A: Charlie Whiting on 2009’s rule changes – Formula 1
Charlie Whiting: This was all a result of the work done by the Overtaking Working Group, as it was called, made up of the technical directors of Renault, Ferrari and McLaren, plus myself. After a lot of research, we came up with a package that gave a
Raikkonen leads F1 charge in Arctic Rally – Formula 1
Ferrari s Kimi Raikkonen swapped tarmac for snow at the weekend as he made his debut in the punishing Arctic Lapland Rally. Fellow Finns Mika Hakkinen and Mika Salo were among the other Formula One names taking part. Raikkonen looked very much at
Heidfeld gets first taste of F1.09 at Valencia – Formula 1
Nick Heidfeld took over from BMW Sauber team mate Robert Kubica in the cockpit of the F1.09 on Friday, as the team’s four-day test at the Spanish circuit of Valencia continued. It was Heidfeld s first chance to sample the car, and the German was
Sebastien Buemi Q&A: I can live with Vettel comparisons – Formula 1
His stranglehold on the top of the timesheets at this week s Algarve test will have come as a major boost to Sebastien Buemi s confidence, even if his rivals were running in 2009 cars, whilst he stayed in Toro Rosso s 08 machine. And Buemi
Ferrari F60 – front wing – Formula 1
Even though the dimensions of the front wing’s central section are now standardised, the teams have devised a variety of solutions for the rest of the wing. The shape of the nosecone is now more significant, as the designers search for ways to claw
Portimao day four – a washout in the Algarve – Formula 1
The five teams in action at the Algarve Motor Park this week endured a frustrating final day of testing on Thursday. With persistent rain and misty conditions grounding the medical helicopter, the Portuguese track was forced to close for all but the
Fitch Affirms Bank of N.T. Butterfield at ‘A/F1′ – PR Inside
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long- and short-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) for Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (BNTB). The Rating Outlook remains Stable. A complete list of ratings is shown below. BNTB’s ratings reflect the company’s
Will Toyota Still Be on the F1 Grid in 2010? – Bleacherreport.com
In the immediate aftermath of Honda s F1 withdrawal announcement all the remaining car manufacturers including Toyota confirmed their commitment to Formula One. The December statement from Toyota however had word currently placed right next
Karthikeyan: I hope India hosts F1 race by 2011 – espnstar.com
Ace Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan on Tuesday hoped India could host a Formula One Grand Prix event by 2011, as scheduled. “It is just possible. Now that Bernie Ecclestone has said it is possible, I just hope it happens,” Karthikeyan, who was here
BMW Sauber F1.09 launch notes – Motorsport.com
BMW Sauber F1.09 unveiled in Valencia. Valencia, 20th January 2009. The BMW Sauber F1 Team raised the curtain on its 2009 season in Formula One in Valencia this morning. Robert Kubica (24) and Nick Heidfeld (31) unveiled the new BMW Sauber F1.09
Technical briefing with the FIA’s Charlie Whiting – Pitpass
With the Formula One teams beginning their development programmes for the upcoming season, Charlie Whiting provides an overview of the main regulation changes and their implications. Charlie Whiting: This was all a result of the work done by the
ING to cut Formula One budget – Columbia Missourian
The Dutch bank ING is slashing millions of dollars from its Formula One program this season as part of a massive cost-cutting effort triggered by the global financial crisis. ING NV is in the final season of a three-year sponsorship deal with Renault
Renault answer 10 questions about KERS – Formula 1
It s a system whereby the goal is to store the energy produced under braking in a reservoir (either batteries or flywheel) in order to release it under acceleration. The 2009 technical regulations state that KERS should not deliver power in excess
Heidfeld gets first taste of F1.09 at Valencia – Formula 1
Nick Heidfeld took over from BMW Sauber team mate Robert Kubica in the cockpit of the F1.09 on Friday, as the team’s four-day test at the Spanish circuit of Valencia continued. It was Heidfeld s first chance to sample the car, and the German was
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Portimao day four – a washout in the Algarve – Formula 1
The five teams in action at the Algarve Motor Park this week endured a frustrating final day of testing on Thursday. With persistent rain and misty conditions grounding the medical helicopter, the Portuguese track was forced to close for all but the
Exclusive – Howett on victory, cost cutting and Toyota s future – Formula 1
Although wind, rain and even hail affected the TF109 s first test at Portimao last week, John Howett, Toyota s President of Motorsport, was satisfied with what he saw from the team s new car at the Algarve track. Not only is he pleased with his
BMW Sauber wrap up productive Valencia test – Formula 1
Although strong winds continued to hamper their progress, BMW Sauber left Valencia satisfied after concluding their four-day private test on Saturday. Nick Heidfeld was in action for the final day and covered 91 laps in the team s 2009 challenger
Sebastien Buemi Q&A: I can live with Vettel comparisons – Formula 1
His stranglehold on the top of the timesheets at this week s Algarve test will have come as a major boost to Sebastien Buemi s confidence, even if his rivals were running in 2009 cars, whilst he stayed in Toro Rosso s 08 machine. And Buemi
Ferrari test ends on a high note at Mugello – Formula 1
After experiencing their fair share of disruptive weather at their private test at Mugello this week, Ferrari were finally gifted with dry conditions at the Italian track on Thursday. Felipe Massa was in action for the team and covered 103 laps in
Raikkonen leads F1 charge in Arctic Rally – Formula 1
Ferrari s Kimi Raikkonen swapped tarmac for snow at the weekend as he made his debut in the punishing Arctic Lapland Rally. Fellow Finns Mika Hakkinen and Mika Salo were among the other Formula One names taking part. Raikkonen looked very much at
Ferrari F60 – front wing – Formula 1
Even though the dimensions of the front wing’s central section are now standardised, the teams have devised a variety of solutions for the rest of the wing. The shape of the nosecone is now more significant, as the designers search for ways to claw
Jarno Trulli Q&A: We need to deliver as a team – Formula 1
Toyota want to see results this season. And the man under most pressure to produce those results is Jarno Trulli, the Japanese team s veteran driver. If Trulli is to deliver, the TF109 needs to have what it takes to run consistently at the front of
Sebastien Buemi Q&A: I can live with Vettel comparisons – Formula 1
His stranglehold on the top of the timesheets at this week s Algarve test will have come as a major boost to Sebastien Buemi s confidence, even if his rivals were running in 2009 cars, whilst he stayed in Toro Rosso s 08 machine. And Buemi
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