Archive for May, 2009

Defending F1 champ Hamilton says title bid is over – CNN Sports Illustrated

Defending F1 champ Hamilton says title bid is over – CNN Sports Illustrated
MONACO (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says his hopes of defending the Formula One championship title have ended at the Monaco Grand Prix — the same track that provided a dramatic victory on the way to last season’s overall win. Hamilton finished 16th in

US team seeks to join F1 in 2010 – BBC Sport
FIA president Max Mosley is determined to attract new teams to Formula 1’s grid Potential new Formula 1 team US F1 has lodged an official entry with the sport’s governing body, the FIA, to compete in the 2010 world championship. The American outfit

F1 teams meet ahead of further talks with Mosley – PR Inside
MONACO (AP) – Formula One’s teams met Saturday ahead of more negotiations with motor sport’s governing body over a proposed budget cap for 2010. The Formula One Teams Association met after qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix, one day after

Diamonds are forever for F1 world champion Hamilton at Monaco GP – Welwyn & Hatfield Times
CHART-TOPPER Paul Simon famously sung about someone with diamonds on the soles of their shoes. But reigning F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton will go in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix with diamonds on top of his yellow race helmet. The Vodafone McLaren

FIA and teams edge closer to common ground – Times Online
A solution to the crisis over the future of Formula One moved a step closer last night after hours of meetings around the harbour at Monaco to try to resolve the impasse over the FIA s determination to introduce a 40 million budget cap next

F1 beats Britain’s best companies in revenue ranking – Pitpass
At the end of the 1990s, F1 seemed to be set on one goal and that was floating its shares on the London stock exchange. Despite repeated attempts to do so it was not to be as an investigation by the European Commission put paid to this plan. The

Monaco a F1 ‘fixture’ – Ecclestone – Motorsport.com
Bernie Ecclestone on Saturday played down speculation that this weekend’s famous Monaco Grand Prix could be one of the last in the Principality. Recent reports suggested that race promoter Michel Boeri would not seek an extension to the current

US F1 enter for 2010 – Ananova
Team US F1 have confirmed lodging an entry with the FIA to compete in the 2010 Formula One world championship. The American outfit, owned by former Ligier technical director Ken Anderson and one-time Williams team manager Peter Windsor, is the second

Argentina could host F1 race in 2010 – CNN Sports Illustrated
MONACO (AP) — Argentina could host a Formula One race from as soon as 2010, according to F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. Ecclestone said Saturday that discussions were ongoing with representatives of the Argentine government and that a race could be held

BMW Sauber may consider F1 future – BBC Sport
BMW Sauber boss Mario Theissen says the team’s continued involvement in Formula 1 depends on the outcome of current talks to decide the sport’s future. Theissen denied the German manufacturer would quit at the end of the season. But he revealed the

Lewis Hamilton falls in love with F1 racing again – Taipei Times

Lewis Hamilton falls in love with F1 racing again – Taipei Times
Sunbathers relax on a roof as McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drives during the second free practice session ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack on Thursday. Monaco worked its magic on Lewis Hamilton

Formula 3 team Campos Racing submits for 2010 F1 championship – TSN
Spanish Formula 3 team Campos Racing wasted little time in submitting its entry for the 2010 Formula One championship. The window to accept bids by FIA opened on Friday and a release from the Campos Meta 1 team said it had lodged an entry five

Beyonce Knowles gets racing tips from Lewis Hamilton – Thaindian.com
Washington, May 18 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles has found the perfect teacher to learn about the nuances of professional F1 racing-Lewis Hamilton. The race ace has reportedly agreed to teach the Baby Boy singer how to drive like a professional

2009 Lime Rock- Historic F1 Grand Prix cars – Race Site
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Button is a home boy – The Sun
CAMPOS RACING have lodged an entry with the FIA to compete in next year’s F1 World Championship. The week-long entry period began at midnight on Thursday, with the Spanish Formula Three team confirming their intentions just five minutes later. FIA

Beyonce gets racing tips from Hamilton – Times of India
Beyonce Knowles has found the perfect teacher to learn about the nuances of professional F1 racing Lewis Hamilton. The race ace has reportedly agreed to teach the Baby Boy singer how to drive like a professional. Beyonce met Hamilton in

Ecclestone in talks to return F1 to Argentina – Boston Globe
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says he’s in talks with Argentine government officials to bring the sport back to the South American country. The last F1 race in Argentina was 1998, an event won by Michael Schumacher. “I

Motor Racing: French court rejects Ferrari F1 appeal – Channel NewsAsia
PARIS : A French court on Wednesday rejected Ferrari’s bid to block controversial proposed changes to Formula One imposed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). The Italian team, as well as Toyota, Red Bull and Renault, were trying through

Mosley hopeful F1 teams can agree deal – Reuters UK
MONACO (Reuters) – Motor racing head Max Mosley hoped an agreement could be reached to keep champions Ferrari in Formula One after an afternoon of talks at the Monaco Grand Prix on Friday. “I’m always hopeful and confident there will be an agreement

Ferrari: No deal yet between F1 teams and FIA – Boston Globe
MONACO Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said no agreement was reached between Formula One teams and FIA president Max Mosley in talks on Friday over a planned budget cap. The Formula One Teams Association met with Mosley after Ferrari

Rome continuing effort to host Formula 1 race – Delaware Online

Rome continuing effort to host Formula 1 race – Delaware Online
ROME Rome is pushing ahead with its effort to host a Formula One race, with the city s mayor laying out plans for the track and private investors pledging $217 million. However, the city has yet to make a formal bid to F1 authorities to host a

Car showcases Jenson Button’s latent talent – Daily Telegraph
The evidence suggests Button is a new man. It took him 113 races to win his first Grand Prix in 2006 his solitary win until this season. But now, with four wins from five races, Button is running away with the championship. Why Button’s sudden

F1 teams unite in pull-out threat – BBC Sport
Formula 1’s teams say they are united in their bid to get the proposed 40m budget cap scrapped – and may pull out altogether if the row is not resolved. Team bosses had a meeting on Friday to discuss how to reach a compromise with the sport’s

Paul Ricard considering French GP bid – Autosport.com
Paul Ricard circuit boss Gerard Neveu has revealed the track is considering entering a bid to host the French Formula 1 Grand Prix in the future. The race is absent from this year’s calendar after the French federation said it would not promote the

Formula One: No agreement reached during FIA/FOTA meeting – Autoweek.com
A picture of The Formula One teams met Friday on a boat at Monaco. The Formula One teams met Friday on a boat at Monaco. No agreement on Grand Prix racing’s future was forthcoming after team bosses met with FIA president Max Mosley in Monaco on

Brawn face competition for Richard Branson’s Formula One investment – Times Online
As many as four Formula One teams are attempting to lure Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group away from Brawn GP on the eve of what could the new squad’s greatest triumph. Branson flew in to Monte Carlo on Thursday night before the Monaco Grand Prix

Jenson Button hails F1 show – espnstar.com

Jenson Button hails F1 show – espnstar.com
Jenson Button has offered a timely reminder of the exact nature of Formula One at a time when it is mired in crisis and civil war. The political battle between the FIA and Ferrari that threatens to head to the civil courts is currently overshadowing

Formula One gridlock may end in legal action against Ferrari – Times Online
Few in Formula One seriously believe that Ferrari will walk away if Max Mosley, the president of the FIA, presses ahead with a budget-capping proposal that has precipitated one of the biggest political crises in the sport in recent years. But if Luca

Formula One s American Dream Team – New York Times
MONTE CARLO The United States and Formula One are words rarely spoken in the same breath. But one place where they have long tended to come together is at the Monaco Grand Prix, the crown jewel of the season, which will be run Sunday in this

Campbell readies for yearly pilgrimage to The Brickyard – Sentinel
LEWISTOWN – You may not be going to the Indianapolis 500 this year, but Lewistown resident Darrell Campbell is. For the 24th time. Campbell, who grew up in Yeagertown, has been to the big race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway – better known as The

Aldar Becomes Official Partner of Scuderia Ferrari for the 2009 – Earthtimes
Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will play an integral part in the development of Abu Dhabi as a leading international city with world class sporting and recreational facilities. The Scuderia Ferrari Team Motorhome, located within

Hurricane’s Locker Room: Failing to follow formula puts Carolina in a – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Hurricane’s Locker Room: Failing to follow formula puts Carolina in a – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Carolina coach Paul Maurice dismissed precedent before this game. It turns out it would have been pretty nice for the Hurricanes if they could have repeated the pattern they established earlier in the playoffs. They failed to follow the formula that

Motorsport: Rosberg tops F1 timesheet at Monaco – New Zealand Herald

Motorsport: Rosberg tops F1 timesheet at Monaco – New Zealand Herald
MONACO – Nico Rosberg continued his impressive form in practice by setting the fastest lap ahead of Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton showed his McLaren just might be finding its pace again. Rosberg navigated the tiny principality

Can Button and Brawn Maintain Their Dominance at F1’s Jewel In The – Bleacherreport.com
Monte-Carlo, Monaco. The jewel in the Formula One crown. The only place that gives more to Formula One than Formula One gives to it. But on the eve on the 6th round of this years championship, who will be crowned the king of the principality? If the

Ferrari face legal action if they quit F1 – Daily Telegraph
The Italian team have made repeated threats to walk out on a sport in which they have participated continuously for 60 years should the world governing body, the FIA, press ahead with its controversial budget cap for 2010. However, there is now

Fitch Affirms Archer Daniels Midland’s IDRs at ‘A/F1′; Outlook Stable – Earthtimes
–Commercial paper at ‘F1′. The Rating Outlook is Stable. ADM’s total debt was $8 billion at March 31, 2009. ADM’s credit ratings are supported by its leading position in agricultural processing and merchandising, as well as its position as a leading

Bernie Ecclestone may take Ferrari to court if they walk away from F1 – Guardian Unlimited
Ecclestone yesterday said the Italian team would be expected to honour the terms of the Concorde Agreement last signed by Ferrari and the other formula one teams in January 2005, which binds them to the sport through the 2012 season. “We would always

Locals are left in cold by the glitz of Monaco F1 Grand Prix – Belfast Telegraph
A forest of steel has been assembled. Stealthily, surreptitiously, a new city of scaffolding has been built around one of the world s favourite international playgrounds, Monte Carlo. The famous harbour, where vast ocean-going luxury yachts vie for

Formula One s American Dream Team – New York Times

Formula One s American Dream Team – New York Times
MONTE CARLO The United States and Formula One are words rarely spoken in the same breath. But one place where they have long tended to come together is at the Monaco Grand Prix, the crown jewel of the season, which will be run Sunday in this

Formula One gridlock may end in legal action against Ferrari – Times Online
Few in Formula One seriously believe that Ferrari will walk away if Max Mosley, the president of the FIA, presses ahead with a budget-capping proposal that has precipitated one of the biggest political crises in the sport in recent years. But if Luca

Hurricane’s Locker Room: Failing to follow formula puts Carolina in a – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Carolina coach Paul Maurice dismissed precedent before this game. It turns out it would have been pretty nice for the Hurricanes if they could have repeated the pattern they established earlier in the playoffs. They failed to follow the formula that

Grosjean on pole again in Monaco – Autosport.com
GP2 championship leader Romain Grosjean continued his superb form to lead an all-Addax front row in Monaco qualifying. The Renault Formula 1 test driver, who took a pole, a win and a second place in the Barcelona season-opener and also topped this

Aldar Becomes Official Partner of Scuderia Ferrari for the 2009 – Earthtimes
Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will play an integral part in the development of Abu Dhabi as a leading international city with world class sporting and recreational facilities. The Scuderia Ferrari Team Motorhome, located within

Will F1 Survive Beyond The 2009 Season? – Bleacherreport.com

Will F1 Survive Beyond The 2009 Season? – Bleacherreport.com
With the news the FIA plans to implement a new $60 million budget cap on F1 teams in the upcoming year, manufacturers and team presidents have begun to voice their displeasure in the new budget rules. Two big players, Ferrari and Renault, have said

Locals are left in cold by the glitz of Monaco F1 Grand Prix – Belfast Telegraph
A forest of steel has been assembled. Stealthily, surreptitiously, a new city of scaffolding has been built around one of the world s favourite international playgrounds, Monte Carlo. The famous harbour, where vast ocean-going luxury yachts vie for

MOTOR RACING – Javno
Formula One teams will meet FIA president Max Mosley on Friday with champions Ferrari and other manufacturers threatening to walk away from the sport at the end of the season. The meeting, which team sources said would be on Renault team boss Flavio

Brawn supports Will Stevens – GrandPrix.com
Brawn GP team has confirmed that it will continue to support the career of Formula Renault driver Will Stevens. The 17-year-old Englishman was previously supported by Honda Racing F1. “We are very pleased to be continuing our support of Will s

Beyonce Knowles gets racing tips from Lewis Hamilton – Express India
Washington Beyonce Knowles has found the perfect teacher to learn about the nuances of professional F1 racing Lewis Hamilton. The race ace has reportedly agreed to teach the Baby Boy singer how to drive like a professional. Beyonce met

Formula One: Team bosses talk about budget cap at press conference – Autoweek.com
This is the transcript released by the FIA of a press conference in Monaco on Thursday with the principals of four Formula One teams– Norbert Haug of Mercedes-McLaren, Vijay Mallya of Force India, Mario Theissen of BMW-Sauber and Frank Williams of

THE HACK LOOKS BACK – GrandPrix.com
Over dinner and a few beers a couple of weeks ago at the amazingly inexpensive little country hotel where we stay for the Spanish GP, my mate Dan Knutson and I were reflecting on the delights of the Monaco GP. It is an utterly ridiculous race, of

Danica Patrick could benefit from Formula One’s reinvention – Daily Telegraph
Motor racing has long had a medieval attitude towards female involvement, assuming half the human population of the planet competent for such delicate duties as public relations, catering and flag-holding, but reserving the tougher stuff like

French court rejects Ferrari F1 appeal – ninemsn

French court rejects Ferrari F1 appeal – ninemsn
A French court on Wednesday rejected Ferrari’s bid to block controversial proposed changes to Formula One imposed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). The Italian team, as well as Toyota, Red Bull and Renault, were trying through the

Court throws out Ferrari suit over FIA rules – China Economic Net
A French court has thrown out a bid by Ferrari to prevent Formula One’s governing body from introducing controversial new rules next season. The ruling yesterday was made in a written statement handed to journalists. Champion Ferrari went to the

Motorsport: Court rejects Ferrari’s bid to stop F1 budget caps – New Zealand Herald
PARIS – A French court dismissed Ferrari’s bid to stop Formula One from instituting a budget cap next season, and the Italian team reiterated its threat to pull out of the 2010 championship. Ferrari sought a court injunction against governing body

Motorsport: F1 fight put aside as circus heads to Monaco – New Zealand Herald
MONACO – Formula One forgets its off-track money worries this weekend as the sport returns to the glamorous streets of Monte Carlo for the Monaco GP, with Jenson Button looking to tighten his grip on the championship with a fifth win of the season

Beaten Ferrari ponder F1 future – Belfast Telegraph
Ferrari hit back yesterday after a French court rejected their bid to prevent Formula One’s governing body introducing controversial new rules next season. The sport’s most successful and glamourous team warned in a statement at the Monaco Grand Prix

University of Waterloo Formula Motorsports Wins CFdesign Award at – PR Inside

University of Waterloo Formula Motorsports Wins CFdesign Award at – PR Inside
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — (Marketwire) — 05/20/09 — Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc. : is pleased to announce the University of Waterloo Formula Motorsports team : has earned the 2009 Formula SAE (FSAE) : CFdesign Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Award

Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone: Destroying Their Formula One Empire – Bleacherreport.com
The history of F1 started back in the 1950s. In the late ’70s, Bernie Ecclestone got the commercial rights and started a massive promotion campaign, successfully making Formula One what it is today. Max Mosley and Bernie joined forces when Max was

FORMULA 1: Courts rule against Ferrari – EDP 24
Ferrari have failed in their bid to acquire an injunction against the FIA and their decision to introduce a budget cap into Formula One from next season. FIA president Max Mosley set a figure of 40million at the end of April, sparking uproar

Ferrari attack prospective new teams in Formula One after losing – Daily Telegraph
The Italian team one of five who have threatened to quit the sport unless next year’s rules are radically revised had sought an injunction to prevent Formula One’s governing body from introducing an optional 40 million budget cap from 2010

Court rejects Ferrari’s bid to stop Formula One budget caps – Everett Herald
PARIS — A French court dismissed Ferrari’s bid to stop Formula One from instituting a budget cap next season, and the Italian team reiterated its threat to pull out of the 2010 championship. Ferrari sought a court injunction against governing body

Formula One: Ferrari responds to court decision – Autoweek.com
A picture of Ferrari is still threatening to pull out of Formula One. Ferrari is still threatening to pull out of Formula One. Formula One: French court rejects Ferrari bid to block new rules Ferrari issued a statement responding to Wednesday’s

Ferraris loses court battle against Formula One – Everything Alabama Blog
“They couldn’t almost believe their eyes, the men at women working at Ferrari, when they read the papers this morning and found the names of the teams, declaring that they have the intention to race in Formula 1 in the next year. Looking at the list

French court dismisses Ferrari bid to stop $60 million budget caps for – Hartford Courant
John Howett, President of Toyota Motorsport, speaks to the media after an F1 dispute meeting at a hotel in Heathrow airport, London, Friday May 15, 2009. Formula One teams and the sports administrators failed to resolve the dispute over a proposed

Barwa Addax denies plans to enter F1 – Autosport.com
The Barwa Addax GP2 team has denied it has any plans to compete in Formula 1 next season. The Spanish squad, the current GP2 champions formerly known as Campos Racing, was one of several teams believed to be interested in entering Formula 1 under the

Brawn replaces F1 commercial director – Motorsport.com

Brawn replaces F1 commercial director – Motorsport.com
Brawn GP’s commercial director David Butler has left the former Honda team, Marketing Magazine reported on Wednesday. A reason for his departure is not known, but the timing is noteworthy given the influx of commercial interest in the Brackley outfit

Racing: French court rejects Ferrari F1 appeal – Channel NewsAsia
PARIS : A French court on Wednesday rejected Ferrari’s bid to block controversial proposed changes to Formula One imposed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). The Italian team, as well as Toyota, Red Bull and Renault, were trying through

Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone: Destroying Their Formula One Empire – Bleacherreport.com
The history of F1 started back in the 1950s. In the late ’70s, Bernie Ecclestone got the commercial rights and started a massive promotion campaign, successfully making Formula One what it is today. Max Mosley and Bernie joined forces when Max was

Renault join Ferrari in F1 boycott – CNN

Renault join Ferrari in F1 boycott – CNN
LONDON, England (CNN) — The Renault F1 team have shown a united front with Ferrari with a threat to boycott the 2010 Championship unless proposed rule changes are dropped by the sport’s governing body. Renault have now joined Ferrari in saying they

Formula 1 Chooses Atlas Air To Transport The World’s Most – TradingMarkets.com

Formula 1 Chooses Atlas Air To Transport The World’s Most – TradingMarkets.com
“Formula 1 is an unmatched championship series, where skill, technology, and dedication are put to the ultimate test. Atlas Air is proud to have been chosen again to transport teams, cars, and support equipment for F1’s global events,” said William J

When Ferrari almost quit Formula One – Daily News and Analysis
Ferrari has been vehemently opposing FIA’s decision of introducing budget caps from 2010, a stand that has been endorsed by the company’s board. However, this is not the first time that the Italian team has threatened to quit the sport. In 1986

Fight for F1 rules moves to courtroom – Autosport.com
The fight over future Formula 1 regulations moves to the Paris courtroom this afternoon when Ferrari’s bid to prevent a voluntary budget cap being introduced in 2010 is scheduled to be heard by French legal authorities. Ferrari is seeking an

Court to rule on Ferrari case tomorrow – Autosport.com
French legal authorities will announce on Wednesday the verdict of the case in which Ferrari is seeking an injunction to prevent the FIA from introducing a budget cap in Formula 1 in 2010. Representatives from both the Italian squad and the governing

Ferrari to Leave Formula One in 2010 – Bleacherreport.com
Ferrari have today confirmed that they intend to leave Formula One in 2010 if the rules for the 40 million voluntary budget cap are changed. Although the team had expressed private concerns over the rules for the 2010 season, it finally went public

Formula 1 Chooses Atlas Air To Transport The World s Most – Earthtimes
PURCHASE, N.Y. – (Business Wire) Atlas Air, Inc. has recently completed successful cargo charters for F1, the preeminent global motorsport championship, in support of the Australian, Malaysian, Chinese, and Bahrain Grand Prix. Formula 1 is an

Ferrari threatens boycott over new F1 budget cap – Taipei Times

Ferrari threatens boycott over new F1 budget cap – Taipei Times
Ferrari said on Tuesday it won t enter next season s Formula One championship unless the sport s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The storied Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the new FIA

Motorsport: Ferrari to quit F1 unless cap revoked – New Zealand Herald
MILAN – Ferrari said today it won’t enter next season’s Formula One championship unless the sport’s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The storied Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the new FIA

Court to rule on Ferrari bid to stop F1 budget cap – CNN Sports Illustrated
PARIS (AP) — A French court is set to rule Wednesday on Ferrari’s opposition to the budget cuts proposed by Formula One’s governing body. Several F1 teams are in dispute with the FIA over a budget cap, and last week’s meeting with FIA president Max

Ferrari may pull out of F1 – Manila Bulleting Online
MILAN, Italy (AP) Ferrari said Tuesday it won’t enter next season’s Formula One championship unless the sport’s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The storied Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the

Formula One: Ruling due on Ferrari s bid to block spending cap – Autoweek.com
A picture of A ruling will come down Wednesday in a French court in Ferrari’s case against the FIA. Shown is Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen. A ruling will come down Wednesday in a French court in Ferrari’s case against the FIA. Shown is Ferrari driver

Knowles gets racing tips from Lewis Hamilton – Hindustan Times
Singer-actress Beyonce Knowles enjoyed private driving sessions with Formula One world champion driver Lewis Hamilton at Monaco’s Grand Prix track following her arrival at the Cannes Film Festival. Knowles’ husband, rapper Jay-Z had also joined them

Will F1 Survive Beyond The 2009 Season? – Bleacherreport.com
With the news the FIA plans to implement a new $60 million budget cap on F1 teams in the upcoming year, manufacturers and team presidents have begun to voice their displeasure in the new budget rules. Two big players, Ferrari and Renault, have said

Motor racing-Renault follow Ferrari with F1 pullout threat – Reuters
LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) – Renault will quit Formula One at the end of the season if the 2010 rules remain unchanged, team boss Flavio Briatore said on Wednesday. “If the decisions announced by the (FIA) World Council on the 29th of April 2009 are

F1 Auto Racing – TSN Schedule – TSN
Saturday, May 23 Qualifying: Monaco Grand Prix 7:55am Sunday, May 24 Monaco Grand Prix 7:55am Saturday, June 6 Qualifying: Turkish Grand Prix 6:55am Sunday, June 7 Turkish Grand Prix 7:55am on TSN2/encore at midnight et on TSN Saturday, June 20

French court to rule on Ferrari F1 action – The Independent
The most glamorous team in motorsport have threatened to pull out of Formula One next season in an escalating row over budget caps In pictures: Proud history of the Prancing Horse An injunction sought by Ferrari to prevent Formula One’s governing

Ferrari threaten 2010 F1 boycott – CNN

Ferrari threaten 2010 F1 boycott – CNN
(CNN) — Ferrari rocked the world of motor racing on Tuesday when the Italian Formula 1 giants announced they will not be entering a team for the 2010 world championships. Ferrari will be absent from the Formula 1 grid next season after opposing new

Ferrari to discuss future in F1 – BBC Sport
Ferrari have been racing in Formula 1 since 1950 Ferrari have announced they will meet on Tuesday to discuss their future involvement in Formula 1 racing. The move comes just two weeks after F1 governing body the FIA introduced new cost-cutting

F1 World championship faces summer of discontent – Bangkok Post
Formula One may face a prolonged crisis over budgets and regulations before a dramatic endgame decides if Ferrari, and the sport’s other disenchanted major manufacturers, rejoin for 2010. Ferrari Brazilian’s driver Felipe Massa leaves the pits of the

Fitch Rates $78.715MM Wisconsin Health & Ed Fac Auth (Gundersen – PR Inside
Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of ‘AA-/F1+’ to the $78,715,000 Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority variable rate revenue bonds (Gundersen Lutheran) consisting of: $45,305,000 series 2009A and $33,410,000 series 2009B. The rating is

Renault join Ferrari in F1 boycott – CNN
LONDON, England (CNN) — The Renault F1 team have shown a united front with Ferrari with a threat to boycott the 2010 Championship unless proposed rule changes are dropped by the sport’s governing body. Renault have now joined Ferrari in saying they

Fitch Rates Goldman Sachs’ Guaranteed Senior Secured Notes ‘A+/F1+’ – PR Inside
Fitch Ratings assigns ‘A+/F1+’ ratings to the issuances under the guaranteed senior secured notes programme (Programme). Programme notes will be issued by Goldman Sachs Bank (Europe) Plc and/or Goldman Sachs International, both wholly owned

Mosley Blinks First In F1 Standoff – Wired
Someone s slapped some sense into Max Mosley, who has scuttled his proposal for a two-tiered set of rules that had just about every team in Formula 1 threatening to quit racing at the end of this season. Mosley, who leads the sport s sanctioning

Fitch Rates $78.715MM Wisconsin Health & Ed Fac Auth (Gundersen – Earthtimes

Fitch Rates $78.715MM Wisconsin Health & Ed Fac Auth (Gundersen – Earthtimes
NEW YORK – (Business Wire) Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of ‘AA-/F1+’ to the $78,715,000 Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority variable rate revenue bonds (Gundersen Lutheran) consisting of: $45,305,000 series 2009A and $33,410,000

Fitch Places Washington Federal Inc.’s Ratings on Watch Negative – Earthtimes
NEW YORK – (Business Wire) Fitch Ratings today placed Washington Federal Inc. (WFSL) and its subsidiary’s ratings on Rating Watch Negative to reflect the sizable increase of nonperforming assets that have accumulated over the last six months. Fitch

Fitch Rates Lower Colorado River Authority’s (Texas), $300MM Rfdg – PR Inside
Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘A+’ rating to Lower Colorado River Authority’s (LCRA) refunding and improvement revenue bonds series 2009 expected to be issued in an amount up to $300 million. The Rating Outlook is Stable. In addition, Fitch affirms

Huntingdon: 40million budget will not deter Lola Cars’ F1 bid – Hunts Post

Huntingdon: 40million budget will not deter Lola Cars’ F1 bid – Hunts Post
HUNTINGDON’S Lola Cars has confirmed it will be applying to join F1 from next season. The St Peter’s Road company had been debating joining the sport after FIA World Motorsport Council announced in April that teams competing next year would have to

Ferrari to discuss future in F1 – BBC Sport
Ferrari have been racing in Formula 1 since 1950 Ferrari have announced they will meet on Tuesday to discuss their future involvement in Formula 1 racing. The move comes just two weeks after F1 governing body the FIA introduced new cost-cutting

Fitch Rates ConocoPhillips’ Sr Unsecured Notes ‘A’ – CNBC
CHICAGO, May 18, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘A’ Rating to ConocoPhillips’ issuance of $3 billion in senior unsecured notes. The notes will be used primarily to refinance existing commercial paper (CP) balances, as well as

Fitch Places Washington Federal Inc.’s Ratings on Watch Negative – Earthtimes
NEW YORK – (Business Wire) Fitch Ratings today placed Washington Federal Inc. (WFSL) and its subsidiary’s ratings on Rating Watch Negative to reflect the sizable increase of nonperforming assets that have accumulated over the last six months. Fitch

Fitch Rates $78.715MM Wisconsin Health & Ed Fac Auth (Gundersen – Earthtimes
NEW YORK – (Business Wire) Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of ‘AA-/F1+’ to the $78,715,000 Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority variable rate revenue bonds (Gundersen Lutheran) consisting of: $45,305,000 series 2009A and $33,410,000

Mosley Blinks First In F1 Standoff – Wired
Someone s slapped some sense into Max Mosley, who has scuttled his proposal for a two-tiered set of rules that had just about every team in Formula 1 threatening to quit racing at the end of this season. Mosley, who leads the sport s sanctioning

Ferrari Goes To Court To Stop F1 Rule Change – Ananova
Ferrari has applied for an injunction to stop proposed Formula One rule changes, FIA president Max Mosley has revealed. The Italian team is one of four threatening to withdraw from the sport at the end of this season unless revisions are made to the

Sports Round-Up: R ikk nen 3rd in China s F1 debut, T hti takes – HS.fi
Apart from the historic nature of a first Formula One race in China, the event was most memorable for the poor showing by World Champion Michael Schumacher , who will probably prefer to forget this weekend. He limped home in 12th place after a series

Motor Racing: Raikkonen could quit F1 over reforms – Channel NewsAsia

Motor Racing: Raikkonen could quit F1 over reforms – Channel NewsAsia
LONDON : Ferrari Formula One ace Kimi Raikkonen said he could quit the sport over controversial plans to introduce a budget cap and a two-tier championship, according to the BBC Saturday. The sport’s ruling body, the International Motoring Federation

Ferrari may pull out of F1 – Manila Bulleting Online
MILAN, Italy (AP) Ferrari said Tuesday it won’t enter next season’s Formula One championship unless the sport’s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The storied Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the

Ferrari threatens F1 boycott in 2010 – Sportsnet.ca
MARANELLO, Italy — Ferrari said Tuesday it won’t enter next season’s Formula One championship unless the sport’s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the new FIA

Will F1 Survive Beyond the 2009 Season? – Bleacherreport.com
With the news the FIA plans to implement a new $60 million budget cap on F1 teams in the upcoming year, manufacturers and team presidents have begun to voice their displeasure in the new budget rules. Two big players, Ferrari and Renault, have said

Continuing F1 Revolution Must Encourage More Women Drivers – Bleacherreport.com
Since the Formula One World Drivers Championship began in 1950, the sport has seen just five female drivers, and none of them making it onto the podium. April marked 17 years since the last time a woman driver entered a Grand Prix. Italian Giovanna

Ferrari threatens boycott over new F1 budget cap – Taipei Times
Ferrari said on Tuesday it won t enter next season s Formula One championship unless the sport s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The storied Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the new FIA

Motorsport: Ferrari to quit F1 unless cap revoked – New Zealand Herald
MILAN – Ferrari said today it won’t enter next season’s Formula One championship unless the sport’s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The storied Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the new FIA

Essex consortium to enter F1 with Britannia Racing – Pitpass
Following the news that British F3 team Litespeed and motorsport legends Lola are both submitting entries for the 2010 Formula One World Championship, Pitpass can confirm that a group of Essex, ahem, businessmen, is on the verge of confirming its

Author Lucien Khodeir Releases Second Book Critical of Canada s – PR.com

Author Lucien Khodeir Releases Second Book Critical of Canada s – PR.com
Read about a newly released book, titled ultra vires, that argues that the child-support formula in Canada s child-support guidelines operates outside its alleged authority. Toronto, Canada, May 16, 2009 –( PR.com )– Subsection 26.1(2

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.

Ferrari Goes To Court To Stop F1 Rule Change – Ananova
Ferrari has applied for an injunction to stop proposed Formula One rule changes, FIA president Max Mosley has revealed. The Italian team is one of four threatening to withdraw from the sport at the end of this season unless revisions are made to the

Formula One: Lewis “I feel like a prisoner” Hamilton, page 1 – Home of Sport
Just when you think the odious little turd cannot become any more odious or turdlike The Birmingham Six 16 years in prison wrongfully convicted Stephen Downing 27 years in prison wrongfully convicted Nelson Mandela 27 years in

City firm celebrates centennial – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
An area company not only has been around for a century, but has done so under the guidance of only three managers. The Comprehensive Financial Group has been a community mainstay for 100 years. According to Paul Mamolen, the firm’s general manager

He’s in fast lane at 15 — and with no driver’s license – Weblogs.sun-sentinel.com
DUH purists — fair warning. This isn’t a classic DUH, unless you think a 15-year-old driving race cars at 140 mph is a bit on the wild side. But we thought you should know about Gaby Chavez. He’s not old enough to borrow his dad’s car and drive down

Formula One fans to get rewarded with the brand new F1 Card – Formula 1
Corpcom GmbH and Formula One Administration Limited (FOA) are delighted to announce the launch of the F1 Card as the official Formula One payment card. Unveiled at the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA TELEFONICA 2009 by Hischam Telib CEO of Corpcom

Go-ahead for Superbikes at Donington – This is Derbyshire
MOTORCYCLING: Donington Park’s round of the British Superbike Championships has been given the green light by circuit inspectors. The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (MCRCB) granted a track licence yesterday for the event to be staged over

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.

City firm celebrates centennial – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
An area company not only has been around for a century, but has done so under the guidance of only three managers. The Comprehensive Financial Group has been a community mainstay for 100 years. According to Paul Mamolen, the firm’s general manager

Formula One: Lewis “I feel like a prisoner” Hamilton, page 1 – Home of Sport
Just when you think the odious little turd cannot become any more odious or turdlike The Birmingham Six 16 years in prison wrongfully convicted Stephen Downing 27 years in prison wrongfully convicted Nelson Mandela 27 years in

Ferrari Goes To Court To Stop F1 Rule Change – Ananova
Ferrari has applied for an injunction to stop proposed Formula One rule changes, FIA president Max Mosley has revealed. The Italian team is one of four threatening to withdraw from the sport at the end of this season unless revisions are made to the

Go-ahead for Superbikes at Donington – This is Derbyshire
MOTORCYCLING: Donington Park’s round of the British Superbike Championships has been given the green light by circuit inspectors. The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (MCRCB) granted a track licence yesterday for the event to be staged over

Who will be the next star of Formula 1? – bbc
Is a future world champion driving in a formula far, far away or are they already moving within F1’s inner circle? The launch of the 2009 GP2 Series on the eve of the season-opening races at the Circuit de Catalunya could provide a few clues. In its

Denied at the brink – Chicago Sun-Times
Just like that, the White Sox led 1-0 in the first inning. A formula not seen since — don’t say it — the 2005 World Series team. By the time Jose Bautista singled in Adam Lind in the eighth inning for what proved to be the game-winning run in 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.

Ferrari may pull out of F1 – Manila Bulleting Online

Ferrari may pull out of F1 – Manila Bulleting Online
MILAN, Italy (AP) Ferrari said Tuesday it won’t enter next season’s Formula One championship unless the sport’s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The storied Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the

Ferrari Goes To Court To Stop F1 Rule Change – Ananova
Ferrari has applied for an injunction to stop proposed Formula One rule changes, FIA president Max Mosley has revealed. The Italian team is one of four threatening to withdraw from the sport at the end of this season unless revisions are made to the

Ferrari threatens F1 boycott in 2010 – Sportsnet.ca
MARANELLO, Italy — Ferrari said Tuesday it won’t enter next season’s Formula One championship unless the sport’s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the new FIA

Motor Racing: Raikkonen could quit F1 over reforms – Channel NewsAsia
LONDON : Ferrari Formula One ace Kimi Raikkonen said he could quit the sport over controversial plans to introduce a budget cap and a two-tier championship, according to the BBC Saturday. The sport’s ruling body, the International Motoring Federation

Continuing F1 Revolution Must Encourage More Women Drivers – Bleacherreport.com
Since the Formula One World Drivers Championship began in 1950, the sport has seen just five female drivers, and none of them making it onto the podium. April marked 17 years since the last time a woman driver entered a Grand Prix. Italian Giovanna

Ferrari won’t enter 2010 F1 season unless budget cap revoked – News1130.com
MARANELLO, Italy – Ferrari said Tuesday it won’t enter next season’s Formula One championship unless the sport’s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the new FIA

Motorsport: Ferrari to quit F1 unless cap revoked – New Zealand Herald
MILAN – Ferrari said today it won’t enter next season’s Formula One championship unless the sport’s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The storied Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the new FIA

Motor racing-Ferrari will quit F1 if 2010 rules stand – Reuters
MILAN, May 12 (Reuters) – Ferrari will quit Formula One at the end of season if the sport adopts a budget cap for 2010, the Italian company’s board said on Tuesday. “No F1 in 2010 if the rules do not change. Ferrari confirms its opposition to the new

Ferrari threatens boycott over new F1 budget cap – Taipei Times
Ferrari said on Tuesday it won t enter next season s Formula One championship unless the sport s governing body revokes its new budget cap. The storied Italian team, which has been involved in all 60 seasons of F1 racing, said the new FIA

Report: Renault, Ferrari leaving F1 racing – United Press International
LONDON, May 13 (UPI) — Renault has joined Ferrari in pulling out of the Formula One auto racing series because of a potential $60 million budget cap in 2010, the BBC said. Ferrari officials were reported to be reconsidering Wednesday, about 24 hours

Ferrari Goes To Court To Stop F1 Rule Change – Ananova

Ferrari Goes To Court To Stop F1 Rule Change – Ananova
Ferrari has applied for an injunction to stop proposed Formula One rule changes, FIA president Max Mosley has revealed. The Italian team is one of four threatening to withdraw from the sport at the end of this season unless revisions are made to the

F1 politics too much for Hamilton – star.com.my
LONDON: Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton has admitted the predominance of politics in Formula One has left him feeling disillusioned with the sport. Hamilton, 24, claimed his maiden world crown for McLaren in spectacular style last season, but

F1 on brink as talks fail to solve budget cap impasse – Independent
It also transpired that Ferrari have applied to a French court for an injunction against the proposed changes which they claim breach their right of technical veto, and the closure of entries to the 2010 championship by the end of May. Earlier this

F1: Ferrari take legal action to prevent new F1 budget cap – Taipei Times
Formula One plunged deeper into crisis on Friday with Ferrari taking legal action in France to try to prevent the governing body from pressing ahead with plans for a budget cap next year. International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Max Mosley

FERRARI GEARING UP FOR FIGHT TO FINISH – Daily Express
Ferrari have stepped up their battle with F1 s governing body by taking legal action in France to try to stop the budget cap being introduced. They revealed their legal action at a crucial meeting with FIA president Max Mosley in London yesterday

Ferrari taking cap issue to court – Age
FERRARI has applied to a French court for an injunction against the proposed formula one rule changes, FIA president Max Mosley has revealed. Ferrari and three other teams have threatened to withdraw at the end of this season unless fundamental

F1 2010 – Xbox World Australia
F1 2010 is in development at Codemasters Studios and coming mid 2010 for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games For Windows. F1 2010 is being created using Codemasters

The Monaco GP timetable – Planet F1
The Monaco GP, which takes place around the streets of Monte Carlo, marks the sixth round of the 2009 F1 World Championship. All times are local (Monaco is GMT +2) Wednesday 20 May 15:00: FIA press conference Thursday 21 May 10:00 – 11:30: First free

F1 teams fail to reach deal with Mosley on cap – Associated Press

F1 teams fail to reach deal with Mosley on cap – Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Formula One teams failed to resolve the dispute over a proposed budget cap in a meeting Friday with FIA president Max Mosley, and Ferrari took legal action in a French court to stop the measure. Team owners met with Mosley and F1 boss

F1: Ferrari take legal action to prevent new F1 budget cap – Taipei Times
Formula One plunged deeper into crisis on Friday with Ferrari taking legal action in France to try to prevent the governing body from pressing ahead with plans for a budget cap next year. International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Max Mosley

No resolution to F1 row – Ireland On-Line
The crisis gripping Formula One will enter a crucial stage on Tuesday in Paris after Ferrari applied for an injunction to prevent proposed rule changes. FIA president Max Mosley, F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone and team representatives were locked in

FERRARI GEARING UP FOR FIGHT TO FINISH – Daily Express
Ferrari have stepped up their battle with F1 s governing body by taking legal action in France to try to stop the budget cap being introduced. They revealed their legal action at a crucial meeting with FIA president Max Mosley in London yesterday

Ferrari Goes To Court To Stop F1 Rule Change – Ananova
Ferrari has applied for an injunction to stop proposed Formula One rule changes, FIA president Max Mosley has revealed. The Italian team is one of four threatening to withdraw from the sport at the end of this season unless revisions are made to the

The Monaco GP timetable – Planet F1
The Monaco GP, which takes place around the streets of Monte Carlo, marks the sixth round of the 2009 F1 World Championship. All times are local (Monaco is GMT +2) Wednesday 20 May 15:00: FIA press conference Thursday 21 May 10:00 – 11:30: First free

F1 on brink as talks fail to solve budget cap impasse – Independent
It also transpired that Ferrari have applied to a French court for an injunction against the proposed changes which they claim breach their right of technical veto, and the closure of entries to the 2010 championship by the end of May. Earlier this

Ferrari taking cap issue to court – Age
FERRARI has applied to a French court for an injunction against the proposed formula one rule changes, FIA president Max Mosley has revealed. Ferrari and three other teams have threatened to withdraw at the end of this season unless fundamental

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