Monthly Archives: June 2009

How would you solve the current Formula 1 team impasse? Should F1 boss – New Zealand Herald Blogs

How would you solve the current Formula 1 team impasse? Should F1 boss – New Zealand Herald BlogsMax Mosley, the boss of Formula One motor racing, is fighting for his professional life over the breakaway of eight teams, including McLaren … Continue reading →

Volkswagen – Motorsport.com

Volkswagen – Motorsport.comHe has firmly set his sights on the championship: Volkswagen driver Jean Karl Vernay (Team Signature) safeguarded his chances of winning the title in the Formula 3 Euro Series by taking places seven and two at the Norisring. … Continue reading →

F1 chief Mosley hints he may stand again – West Online

F1 chief Mosley hints he may stand again – West OnlineMax Mosley claims he is coming under pressure to reverse his decision last week not to seek re-election as president of Formula One’s ruling body. Mosley had said he would … Continue reading →

Criteria for US student visas – Global Nation

Criteria for US student visas – Global NationAS the start of the fall school year approaches, many students are applying for the appropriate visa to pursue their studies in the States. Carolyne is scheduled for her visa interview in a … Continue reading →

Force India optimistic for future – BBC South-Asia

Force India optimistic for future – BBC South-AsiaCannot play media. Sorry, this media is not available in your territory. F1 racing team Force India failed to score in Sunday’s British Grand Prix, but the team is looking at the longer … Continue reading →

American Le Mans Series Weekend Notebook – The Auto Chanel

American Le Mans Series Weekend Notebook – The Auto ChanelBraselton, June 27, 2009: Le Mans and Lime Rock Park, site of the American Le Mans Series second half, really are worlds apart. For starters, the two circuits are more than … Continue reading →

Formula One on a budget – BBC Technology

Formula One on a budget – BBC TechnologyF1 racing team Force India give the BBC a tour round their factory and reveal their plans for the future. Adrian Sutil, the German racing driver, is looking over his car at Force … Continue reading →

Game over? FOTA announces formation of breakaway “Formula One – Autoweek.com

Game over? FOTA announces formation of breakaway “Formula One – Autoweek.comA picture of In a historic move, eight F1 teams say they plan to break away and form a new series in 2010. Here, Robert Kubica of BMW-Sauber leads Kimi … Continue reading →

N.Technology withdraws F1 bid, attacks FIA – Top News India

N.Technology withdraws F1 bid, attacks FIA – Top News IndiaSilverstone, Britain – Formula One team applicant N. Technology withdrew its bid on Friday, issuing sharp criticism on the ruling body FIA. N. Technology’s parent company MSC Organization accused FIA of … Continue reading →

Mosley says breakaway F1 series possible – ninemsn

Mosley says breakaway F1 series possible – ninemsnFIA president Max Mosley says there still could be a breakaway Formula One series. Mosley wrote that F1 is going through a “difficult period” in a letter on Friday to the World Motor … Continue reading →

Formula One – Economist.com

Formula One – Economist.comIT WAS 11am in Paris, but high noon for Formula One racing. On Wednesday June 24th at the grand headquarters of the F d ration Internationale de l Automobile in the Place de La Concorde in Paris, … Continue reading →

F1 ‘at peace’ following agreement – The Independent

F1 ‘at peace’ following agreement – The IndependentPeace broke out in Formula One today when a deal was reached to avert a breakaway series and teams agreed to further cut costs without a budget cap. Embattled FIA president Max Mosley, … Continue reading →

F1 split averted – Hong Kong Standard

F1 split averted – Hong Kong StandardFIA president Max Mosley reached a deal last night to stop eight rebel Formula 1 teams forming a breakaway series and says he will not stand for reelection. Mosley ceded to the Formula One … Continue reading →

Mosley to go as F1 breakaway threat ended – Ananova

Mosley to go as F1 breakaway threat ended – AnanovaThe threat of a Formula One breakaway series has been averted after agreement was today reached between motor sport’s world governing body, the FIA, and the Formula One Teams’ Association. As … Continue reading →

FORMULA ONE – Javno

FORMULA ONE – JavnoMotor racing chief Max Mosley made clear on Tuesday he would not be forced out of office by teams and car manufacturers threatening to set up their own Formula One championship. In a combative letter to all … Continue reading →

Ferrari among F1 teams to create rival series – Denver Post

Ferrari among F1 teams to create rival series – Denver PostSILVERSTONE, England Eight Formula One teams began preparations for a rival series after failing to resolve their dispute with motor sport’s governing body over financial constraints Thursday. Ferrari, which has … Continue reading →

F1: FIA to halt legal action against F1 breakaway teams – Taipei Times

F1: FIA to halt legal action against F1 breakaway teams – Taipei TimesInternational Automobile Federation (FIA) president Max Mosley said on Sunday that legal action against the eight Formula One teams planning a breakaway series will be halted to encourage … Continue reading →

Formula 1: Button fails to turn it around at Silverstone – Banbury Guardian

Formula 1: Button fails to turn it around at Silverstone – Banbury GuardianTHERE was to be no fairytale farewell to Silverstone for Brawn GP as championship leader Jenson Button failed to become the last home winner of the British Grand … Continue reading →

F1: Mosley to seek peace, Ecclestone says will not let sport collapse – Channel NewsAsia

F1: Mosley to seek peace, Ecclestone says will not let sport collapse – Channel NewsAsiaLONDON: Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said Monday he was not prepared to see the sport collapse in the face of the breakaway movement from eight … Continue reading →

F1 talks stall, cost-cap drama continues – Autoweek.com

F1 talks stall, cost-cap drama continues – Autoweek.comA picture of Formula One remains mired in a dispute over a cost-cap. The FIA and FOTA made no progress at their recent meeting. Formula One remains mired in a dispute over a … Continue reading →

Vettel earns 3rd pole of F1 season at British GP – Modesto Bee

Vettel earns 3rd pole of F1 season at British GP – Modesto BeeSILVERSTONE, England — Sebastian Vettel captured the pole for the British Grand Prix on Saturday, while Formula One championship leader Jenson Button will start from a season-worst sixth. … Continue reading →

N.Technology withdraws F1 bid, attacks FIA – Top News India

N.Technology withdraws F1 bid, attacks FIA – Top News IndiaSilverstone, Britain – Formula One team applicant N. Technology withdrew its bid on Friday, issuing sharp criticism on the ruling body FIA. N. Technology’s parent company MSC Organization accused FIA of … Continue reading →

Formula 1 is ‘finished’ – Alonso – BBC Sport

Formula 1 is ‘finished’ – Alonso – BBC SportOn Thursday, eight of F1′s major teams, including Renault, said they intended to establish a rival championship. And Alonso told the BBC that what was left of the old F1 would be … Continue reading →

F1 to sue group over plans for rival series – Wyoming Tribune-Eagle

F1 to sue group over plans for rival series – Wyoming Tribune-EagleSILVERSTONE, England – Formula One intends to sue the eight teams that announced plans for a rival series next season _ the biggest crisis to engulf the sport since … Continue reading →

F1 teams announce breakaway series – ESPN.com

F1 teams announce breakaway series – ESPN.comSILVERSTONE, England — Formula One teams plan to form a breakaway racing series after failing to resolve their budget-cap dispute with the motor sports’ governing body. The Formula One Teams’ Association refused to sign … Continue reading →