Monthly Archives: February 2009

Motor racing-Honda says sees no serious buyer for F1 team yet – Reuters

Motor racing-Honda says sees no serious buyer for F1 team yet – ReutersTOKYO, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co ( 7267.T ) said on Monday it currently sees no serious buyer for its Formula One team, a sign that … Continue reading →

Exclusive Peter Windsor Interview – Part Two – Formula 1

Exclusive Peter Windsor Interview – Part Two – Formula 1This week saw F1 veterans Peter Windsor and Ken Anderson announce their plans to bring an all-American team to the grid in 2010. In the second and final installment of our … Continue reading →

F1 – Williams 2009 Livery – Crash.net

F1 – Williams 2009 Livery – Crash.netChampionship — Show All Championships — Motorsports Cars Bikes Sportscars A1GP NASCAR Rally UK Renault WS BTCC IndyCar DTM F3 Formula One GP2 WTCC V8 SUPERCARS World Rally World Superbikes MotoGP Moto-X Speedway British … Continue reading →

RBS to pull out of Williams F1 in 2010 – Financial Express

RBS to pull out of Williams F1 in 2010 – Financial ExpressRBS to pull out of Williams F1 in 2010 Malaysia drops F1 night race due to high cost Team Honda pull out of Formula One Team Honda pull out … Continue reading →

Honda: search for a serious buyer continues – Formula 1

Honda: search for a serious buyer continues – Formula 1Amidst widespread media speculation, Honda revealed on Monday they are yet to find a serious buyer for their Formula One team. The Japanese car maker put the team up for sale … 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. Bahrain day three – Glock fastest at Sakhir – Formula 1Toyota s … Continue reading →

Costa: Ferrari quite satisfied with KERS – Formula 1

Costa: Ferrari quite satisfied with KERS – Formula 1Ferrari technical director Aldo Costa has revealed that he is pleased with the progress of the Italian team s Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), despite several reliability issues interrupting their scheduled programme … 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. Bahrain day three – Glock fastest at Sakhir – Formula 1Toyota s … Continue reading →

Honda, battling global crisis, names Ito as CEO – Forbes

Honda, battling global crisis, names Ito as CEO – ForbesTOKYO, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (nyse: HMC – news – people ) said on Monday Chief Executive Officer Takeo Fukui would step down in June, to be replaced … Continue reading →

Honda, battling global crisis, names Ito as CEO – Forbes

Honda, battling global crisis, names Ito as CEO – ForbesTOKYO, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (nyse: HMC – news – people ) said on Monday Chief Executive Officer Takeo Fukui would step down in June, to be replaced … Continue reading →

No ‘serious’ buyer for Honda – espnstar.com

No ‘serious’ buyer for Honda – espnstar.comHonda’s hopes of competing in Formula One appear to have suffered a blow as they cannot find a “serious buyer”. The news comes after F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone revealed an offer to help with … Continue reading →

Renault tapping Indian sponsors for 2010 deal? – Daily News and Analysis

Renault tapping Indian sponsors for 2010 deal? – Daily News and AnalysisMumbai: India’s status as the hottest emerging market for Formula One has been reinforced by reports that Renault F1 has approached an Indian multinational for a sponsorship deal starting … Continue reading →

Virgin Group emerges as potential Honda Racing F1 buyer – Brand Republic

Virgin Group emerges as potential Honda Racing F1 buyer – Brand RepublicLONDON – Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has emerged as one of several potential buyers for Honda’s defunct Formula One team. Honda aims to secure a buyer ahead of the … Continue reading →

US hopefuls to unveil F1 plans – Zee News

US hopefuls to unveil F1 plans – Zee NewsCharlotte, Feb 23: A prospective American-based Formula One team will unveil its plans Tuesday to use US technology and drivers to compete in the global racing series, according to the group’s website. … Continue reading →

US hopefuls to unveil F1 plans – Straits Times

US hopefuls to unveil F1 plans – Straits TimesCHARLOTTE – A PROSPECTIVE American-based Formula One team will unveil its plans on Tuesday to use US technology and drivers to compete in the global racing series, according to the group’s website. … Continue reading →

Exclusive Hamilton Q&A: I’m more committed than ever – Formula 1

Exclusive Hamilton Q&A: I’m more committed than ever – Formula 1On the final day of last week s Jerez test, McLaren s Lewis Hamilton was the fastest driver in a 2009 car. And although it s still too early to … Continue reading →

Branson coy over F1 link – Western Telegraph

Branson coy over F1 link – Western TelegraphSir Richard Branson has revealed for the first time he would be interested in becoming involved in Formula One. F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone confirmed earlier this week Branson’s Virgin Group “would love” to … Continue reading →

Branson hints at move into Formula One – West Online

Branson hints at move into Formula One – West OnlineVirgin boss Sir Richard Branson admitted in an interview on Saturday that he would consider becoming involved in Formula One if certain financial and environmental conditions were met. “They need to … Continue reading →

Bahrain day four – Raikkonen fastest as test resumes – Formula 1

Bahrain day four – Raikkonen fastest as test resumes – Formula 1After spending two days dodging sandstorms, Ferrari, Toyota and BMW Sauber were finally able to carry out some productive running as their four-day Bahrain test concluded on Friday. Ferrari … Continue reading →

Bahrain day two – Raikkonen takes Ferrari back to the top – Formula 1

Bahrain day two – Raikkonen takes Ferrari back to the top – Formula 1Ferrari s Kimi Raikkonen charged to the top of the timesheets on Tuesday, as this week s test continued in Bahrain. Clocking a best lap of 1m … Continue reading →

Honda uncertain on F1 buyout – The Independent

Honda uncertain on F1 buyout – The IndependentHonda has warned that a disbanding of its Formula One team remains a possibility as negotiations continue with potential buyers. The Japanese manufacturer announced its withdrawal from F1 in December amid the global … Continue reading →

Bahrain day three – Glock fastest at Sakhir – Formula 1

Bahrain day three – Glock fastest at Sakhir – Formula 1Toyota s Timo Glock was the driver to beat on Wednesday, as this week s four-day Bahrain test session continued. In windy conditions, Glock s best lap of 1m 32.492s … Continue reading →

Virgin could buy Honda Formula One team – Times Online

Virgin could buy Honda Formula One team – Times OnlineThe Honda Formula One team confirmed yesterday that they are in talks with Richard Branson’s Virgin Group about a possible deal to buy the team after the Japanese car giant’s decision … Continue reading →

Honda uncertain about F1 buyout – ESPN.com

Honda uncertain about F1 buyout – ESPN.comThe stagnant economy has impacted the IndyCar Series just like any other major racing league. Good thing the IRL has been in cost-cutting mode for years. John Oreovicz Bookmark this content :

Raikkonen fastest in F1 testing – USA Today

Raikkonen fastest in F1 testing – USA TodaySAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen was fastest in a Formula One testing session Tuesday, although the Italian team missed out on three hours of track time because of a KERS malfunction. Raikkonen … Continue reading →