Archive for July, 2009

Michael Schumacher comeback trail begins – Motorsport.com

Michael Schumacher comeback trail begins – Motorsport.com
Michael Schumacher began preparing Friday to replace Felipe Massa in Ferrari’s Formula One team with a test drive. Last year’s world championship runner-up, Massa suffered a skull fracture during an accident in qualifying Saturday for the Grand Prix

Schumacher takes the wheel of old Ferrari car in Tuscany ahead of – Chicago Tribune
Driver Michael Schumacher tests a Ferrari F2007 racer at the Mugello track, central Italy, Friday July 31, 2009. Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body in shape for his Formula One comeback next month. The seven-time champion is filling in

Ferrari hoping FIA will make a special case for Michael Schumacher – Times Online
Never one to waste time, Michael Schumacher was back behind the wheel of a Formula One racing car yesterday, only 48 hours after it was announced that he would replace the injured Felipe Massa until the Brazilian is fit to return. Rules dictate that

BANDIT Lets the Air Out of Formula 1’s Tyres – PR Newswire
COPENHAGEN, July 31 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine You’re at a great party that happens every year, it’s the best party in the world and people would literally do anything to get into the party. It’s expensive to be there, but worth it and deep down

Michael Schumacher “testing” ahead of Formula One comeback – Autoweek.com
A picture of Michael Schumacher is believed to be testing the F2007 race car. It’s shown here at Goodwood with Ferrari test driver Marc Gene at the wheel. Michael Schumacher is believed to be testing the F2007 race car. It’s shown here at Goodwood

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.

Formula 1 Driver Felipe Massa’s Discharge From Hospital Is “Imminent” – Edmunds.com
BUDAPEST, Hungary Injured Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa appears to be recovering rapidly , so much so that he may be returning back home to Brazil as early as Monday, according to Ferrari. “Felipe Massa’s health condition is improving day by day

Ferrari’s request for Michael Schumacher to test 2009 car met with – Daily Telegraph

Ferrari’s request for Michael Schumacher to test 2009 car met with – Daily Telegraph
Focus: Michael Schumacher, who is back training intensively for a return to the F1 grid, wants to drive Ferrari’s 2009 car before Valencia GP Photo: EPA In-season testing is banned this year as part of the drive to curb excessive spending in Formula

F1 car on sealink? Watch this space – Hindustan Times
After a host of rolling chassis sans engines, Mumbai may finally hear the full grunt of a Formula One car. F1 team Red Bull Racing wants to blaze one of their machines down Mumbai s latest engineering marvel, the 5.6-km-long Bandra-Worli sealink

Old Schumacher’s new shine in F1 return – News.com.au
WELCOME back! Michael Schumacher’s shock return to Formula One this week has been well-received, which is no great surprise. More than most sports, this one has a habit of turning people off with its political and financial squabbling – seldom more

Michael Schumacher tests old Ferrari car ahead of F1 comeback – Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal
Driver Michael Schumacher tests a Ferrari F2007 racer at the Mugello track, central Italy, Friday. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Lorenzo Galassi) ROME – Michael Schumacher has borrowed an old Ferrari car to test his form ahead of a comeback to Formula One as

Schumacher returns to F1 – Tasmanian Examiner
MELBOURNE – Formula one’s young titans have been warned to watch out for a “hard-core” Michael Schumacher when the seven-times world champion returns to racing next month. The 40-year-old will step back into a Ferrari, replacing injured Brazilian

Schumacher begins preparing for F1 return – Formula 1
Michael Schumacher has begun readying himself for his expected return to Formula One racing at next month s European Grand Prix. Assuming Ferrari are happy with his fitness levels, Schumacher will replace the injured Felipe Massa at the Valencia

Schumacher begins F1 preparations – BBC Sport
Under F1 rules, drivers are not allowed to test current cars, but the F1 Teams’ Association (Fota) members have agreed to let Schumacher test for one day. However, F1’s governing body, the FIA, must still sanction the decision. The seven-time world

Schumacher prepares for F1 comeback – Ananova
Michael Schumacher has wasted no time in preparing for his Formula One comeback in three weeks. Just two days after confirming he would replace the injured Felipe Massa at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23, the 40-year-old will be

F1 driver Felipe Massa to return home to Brazil on Monday, doctor says – Minneapolis Star Tribune
2010 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix off, 2011 maybe Patrick in no hurry to rush decision on future Massa thinking about racing again, doctor says Body work: Schumacher getting in shape for return Appeals court hears arguments in Ky. NASCAR suit

No F1 deal yet: Quebec tourism minister – CJAD
The Quebec government reportedly says they’re not anywhere near a deal to bring back the F1. Quebec Tourism Minister Nicole M nard helped kicked off the Francofolies last night. She says they can’t come to an agreement on the cost and negotiations

Schumacher takes the wheel of old Ferrari car in Tuscany ahead of – Chicago Tribune

Schumacher takes the wheel of old Ferrari car in Tuscany ahead of – Chicago Tribune
Driver Michael Schumacher tests a Ferrari F2007 racer at the Mugello track, central Italy, Friday July 31, 2009. Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body in shape for his Formula One comeback next month. The seven-time champion is filling in

Formula One: The emperor is back !!!, page 1 – Home of Sport
Bernie must have forked out a fortune to make this happen, lets face the truth Button leading the championship is probably the most boring thing that has happened in the sport since the Hungary circuit was introduced, Mr Burns, I mean Bernie must be

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 hoping FIA will make a special case for Michael Schumacher – Times Online
Never one to waste time, Michael Schumacher was back behind the wheel of a Formula One racing car yesterday, only 48 hours after it was announced that he would replace the injured Felipe Massa until the Brazilian is fit to return. Rules dictate that

Alguersuari takes first FR3.5 pole – Autosport.com
Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Jaime Alguersuari dispelled any apprehensions over running a dual programme by claiming his first Formula Renault 3.5 pole position at Portimao today. Alguersuari’s time of 1m33.462s was almost 0.5 seconds quicker than his

Schumacher set to return to F1, replace Massa at Ferrari – Taipei Times

Schumacher set to return to F1, replace Massa at Ferrari – Taipei Times
Former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher falls with his Honda racing bike during a test ride at the Sachsenring racetrack near Hohenstein, Germany, on June 12. Seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher will replace injured

Schumacher makes sensational return to F1 – China Post
ROME — Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is making a sensational return to Formula One, Ferrari announced, to replace injured Felipe Massa in the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23. The retired German motor racing legend, may

Mark Webber extends Red Bull F1 contract through 2010 – Autoweek.com
A picture of Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. The Red Bull Racing Formula One team said Thursday that Mark Webber has

Renault F1 banned from Valencia race, appeals decision – Autoweek.com
A picture of Renault has been banned from the next race at Valencia, Spain, for a pit infringement that caused driver Fernando Alonso to lose a tire. The ruling is being appealed. Renault has been banned from the next race at Valencia, Spain, for a

F1 teams look at racing 3 cars, qualifying changes – FOXSports.com
LONDON (AP) – Formula One teams are exploring whether they should race three cars beginning next season, along with changes to qualifying designed to make it more challenging. While the Formula One Teams Association scrapped plans to form a rival

Manager wanted Schumi to stay retired – Saudi Gazette
BERLIN Michael Schumacher s manager has revealed he advised the seven-time world champion against coming out of retirement to replace the injured Felipe Massa. I advised him against it. The problem is the expectation people will have

Stamp commemorates Webber’s F1 win – Skynews.com
Mark Webber’s Formula One Grand Prix win in Germany is being commemorated by Australia Post with a souvenir stamp sheet. The three images on the 10×55 cent stamps sheet show the racing driver with a winning grin on the podium, another in his racing

F1 driver Felipe Massa already thinking about return to racing, doctor – Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Felipe Massa is already planning a return to racing and joking about keeping Michael Schumacher away from his car as he recovers from a high-speed crash. Massa’s family doctor Dino Altman said Thursday the Brazilian driver

Are you excited to see Schumacher return to F1? – Tiscali
The return of seven times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher to competitive racing has dominated headlines across all types of media in Germany. “The God of racing has come back. The legend will drive again,” read Bild newspaper’s headline

Mega yachts to feature at F1 event – Gulf News
Dubai: 4Yacht Arabia, one of the region’s leading yacht brokerage and charter firms, has announced the presence of the world celebrated mega yachts Alysia and Lauren L at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The yachts are set to arrive in the capital

Renault F1 banned from Valencia race, appeals decision – Autoweek.com

Renault F1 banned from Valencia race, appeals decision – Autoweek.com
A picture of Renault has been banned from the next race at Valencia, Spain, for a pit infringement that caused driver Fernando Alonso to lose a tire. The ruling is being appealed. Renault has been banned from the next race at Valencia, Spain, for a

Manager wanted Schumi to stay retired – Saudi Gazette
BERLIN Michael Schumacher s manager has revealed he advised the seven-time world champion against coming out of retirement to replace the injured Felipe Massa. I advised him against it. The problem is the expectation people will have

Stamp commemorates Webber’s F1 win – Skynews.com
Mark Webber’s Formula One Grand Prix win in Germany is being commemorated by Australia Post with a souvenir stamp sheet. The three images on the 10×55 cent stamps sheet show the racing driver with a winning grin on the podium, another in his racing

F1 driver Felipe Massa already thinking about return to racing, doctor – Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Felipe Massa is already planning a return to racing and joking about keeping Michael Schumacher away from his car as he recovers from a high-speed crash. Massa’s family doctor Dino Altman said Thursday the Brazilian driver

F1 teams look at racing 3 cars, qualifying changes – FOXSports.com
LONDON (AP) – Formula One teams are exploring whether they should race three cars beginning next season, along with changes to qualifying designed to make it more challenging. While the Formula One Teams Association scrapped plans to form a rival

Mark Webber extends Red Bull F1 contract through 2010 – Autoweek.com
A picture of Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. The Red Bull Racing Formula One team said Thursday that Mark Webber has

Are you excited to see Schumacher return to F1? – Tiscali
The return of seven times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher to competitive racing has dominated headlines across all types of media in Germany. “The God of racing has come back. The legend will drive again,” read Bild newspaper’s headline

Schumacher makes sensational return to F1 – China Post
ROME — Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is making a sensational return to Formula One, Ferrari announced, to replace injured Felipe Massa in the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23. The retired German motor racing legend, may

Schumacher set to return to F1, replace Massa at Ferrari – Taipei Times
Former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher falls with his Honda racing bike during a test ride at the Sachsenring racetrack near Hohenstein, Germany, on June 12. Seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher will replace injured

F1 teams look at racing 3 cars, qualifying changes – FOXSports.com

F1 teams look at racing 3 cars, qualifying changes – FOXSports.com
LONDON (AP) – Formula One teams are exploring whether they should race three cars beginning next season, along with changes to qualifying designed to make it more challenging. While the Formula One Teams Association scrapped plans to form a rival

Mega yachts to feature at F1 event – Gulf News
Dubai: 4Yacht Arabia, one of the region’s leading yacht brokerage and charter firms, has announced the presence of the world celebrated mega yachts Alysia and Lauren L at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The yachts are set to arrive in the capital

Renault F1 banned from Valencia race, appeals decision – Autoweek.com
A picture of Renault has been banned from the next race at Valencia, Spain, for a pit infringement that caused driver Fernando Alonso to lose a tire. The ruling is being appealed. Renault has been banned from the next race at Valencia, Spain, for a

Mark Webber extends Red Bull F1 contract through 2010 – Autoweek.com
A picture of Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. The Red Bull Racing Formula One team said Thursday that Mark Webber has

Are you excited to see Schumacher return to F1? – Tiscali
The return of seven times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher to competitive racing has dominated headlines across all types of media in Germany. “The God of racing has come back. The legend will drive again,” read Bild newspaper’s headline

Doctor confident Schu fit for F1 return – Motorsport.com

Doctor confident Schu fit for F1 return – Motorsport.com
Michael Schumacher must get the green-light of a doctor before shifting his planned Valencia comeback into high gear. The 40-year-old German, who retired in 2006 but has agreed to return to replace Ferrari’s injured race driver Felipe Massa, is to

Schumacher makes sensational return to F1 – China Post
Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is making a sensational return to Formula One, Ferrari announced, to replace injured Felipe Massa in the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23. The retired German motor racing legend, may end up

Schumacher’s F1 Comeback: An Adrenaline Junkie Returns to the – Der Spiegel

Schumacher’s F1 Comeback: An Adrenaline Junkie Returns to the – Der Spiegel
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FIA sets date for Renault F1 suspension appeal – Autoweek.com
A picture of The Renault F1 team is appealing a one-race suspension. Race stewards says the team let driver Fernando Alonso onto the track without a wheel retainer in place during the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Renault F1 team is appealing a one-race

Speculation over Sauber continuing in F1 without BMW – Earthtimes
Munich – There is speculation that Sauber team could continue in some guise despite the decision by BMW to pull out of Formula One at the end of the season. Team founder Peter Sauber admitted that the BMW-Sauber team will struggle to maintain a

BMW Sauber exits Formula One – Motorsport.com
BMW Sauber has thrown in the towel on Formula One. Speaking Wednesday at a news conference in Munich, Germany, where the car manufacturer is headquartered, Norbert Reithofer, chief executive and chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, said the

F1 teams look at racing 3 cars, qualifying changes – FOXSports.com
LONDON (AP) – Formula One teams are exploring whether they should race three cars beginning next season, along with changes to qualifying designed to make it more challenging. While the Formula One Teams Association scrapped plans to form a rival

F1’s Raikkonen drives in Rally Finland – ninemsn
Formula One star Kimi Raikkonen was 20th in his World Rally Championship debut at Rally Finland on Thursday. Competing while F1 takes a monthlong break, Raikkonen, the 2007 world champion, was driving as a guest in Group N Fiat. He was the early

Button: Schumacher brave for making F1 comeback – NBC Sports
LONDON (AP) -World championship leader Jenson Button expects a tough challenge from Michael Schumacher when the German makes his Formula One comeback next month. Brawn GP’s Button described the seven-time champion as “brave” for coming out of

Doctor confident Schu fit for F1 return – Motorsport.com
Michael Schumacher must get the green-light of a doctor before shifting his planned Valencia comeback into high gear. The 40-year-old German, who retired in 2006 but has agreed to return to replace Ferrari’s injured race driver Felipe Massa, is to

F1 teams look at racing 3 cars, qualifying changes – Cleveland Plain Dealer

F1 teams look at racing 3 cars, qualifying changes – Cleveland Plain Dealer
(AP) LONDON – Formula One teams are exploring whether they should race three cars beginning next season, along with changes to qualifying designed to make it more challenging. While the Formula One Teams Association scrapped plans to form a rival

F1 Auto Racing – TSN Schedule – TSN
Saturday, Aug. 22 Qualifying: European Grand Prix 7:55am Sunday, Aug. 23 European Grand Prix 7:55am Saturday, Aug. 29 Qualifying: Belgian Grand Prix 7:55am Sunday, Aug. 30 Belgian Grand Prix 7:55am Saturday, Sept. 12 Qualifying: Italian Grand Prix 7

Clive Randall – Crash.net

Clive Randall – Crash.net
Come on guys F1 today is the most expensive but also the most boring form of motorsport. All 2009 has brought is a change of names at the top but the racing is still boring. We all get excited at who can make up places in the pits for heavans sake

GP Racing from Brawn GP Hits the App Store – Intomobile.com
Formula 1 fans are well aware that the Brawn F1 team are leading the Drivers AND Constructors Championship this year. Not only that, but it looks like they ve already won another race the race to bring the first worthwhile F1 racing simulation

Motor Racing: Massa faces surgery after 200kph Hungary F1 crash – Channel NewsAsia
BUDAPEST – Ferrari’s Felipe Massa will miss Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix after suffering a horror crash in qualifying when his car careered off the track at more than 200kph after being hit by flying debris. The 28-year-old Brazilian – winner of 11

Motor Racing: McLaren in form as Hamilton tops second F1 practice – Channel NewsAsia
BUDAPEST, Hungary : Defending driver world champion Briton Lewis Hamilton confirmed that McLaren Mercedes are back on form by clocking the fastest time in Friday afternoon’s second free practice for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Earlier, his team

Formula One crashes: what F1 has done to protect drivers – Daily Telegraph
Minor knock: despite suffering this horrific looking crash in Montreal in 2007 Robert Kubica, the Polish BMW-Sauber driver, hobbled away with a sprained ankle and a bout of mild concussion Photo: GETTY IMAGES Stripped to the bone: Mark Webber’s car

Massa s F1 future in doubt – Indian Express

Massa s F1 future in doubt – Indian Express
Doctors treating Brazilian Formula One driver Felipe Massa have said that there has been a significant improvement in the Ferrari driver’s condition, who is now awake and has been talking to family members. AEK military hospital chief surgeon Lajos

Injured F1 driver Massa no longer in danger, but eye damage worrying – Kamloops Daily News Online
BUDAPEST, Hungary – A doctor says Felipe Massa’s life is no longer in danger, but that the Ferrari driver sustained an eye injury in his crash which could affect his future in Formula One. Robert Veres, who performed surgery on Massa after his crash

F1 Driver Massa Shows ‘Positive Signs’ – Wall Street Journal
BUDAPEST — Felipe Massa’s health was improving Monday after the Formula One driver made “passive communication” with doctors, and medical scans provided “positive signs.” Department of defense ministry spokesman Istvan Bocskai said Massa was not

Fitch Affirms Stanford Hospital & Clinics’ (CA) LT/ST Ratings at ‘AA – Earthtimes
CHICAGO – (Business Wire) Fitch Ratings affirms the ‘AA-’ long-term rating on Stanford Hospital and Clinics’ approximately $832.6 million of bonds outstanding issued through the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (the authority). In

Alguersuari becomes youngest F1 race driver – The Guardian

Alguersuari becomes youngest F1 race driver – The Guardian
BUDAPEST, July 26 (Reuters) – Spain’s Jaime Alguersuari became the youngest driver to start a Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday at 19 years and 125 days. The teenager, driving a Toro Rosso, could also boast that he lasted longer than double world

FIA suspends Renault from next F1 race for pit incident – USA Today
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Renault has been suspended from the upcoming European Grand Prix after allowing Fernando Alonso to leave the pit lane with his tire not securely fastened to his car. Governing body FIA said Sunday after reviewing film and

F1 suspends Renault for 1 race – Sportsnet.ca
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Renault was suspended from the upcoming European Grand Prix for allowing Fernando Alonso to leave the pit lane with his wheel not securely fastened to his car during Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Governing body FIA said that

Massa’s high-speed crash at Hungary leads racing figures to call on F1 – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Johnson grabs Indy win after late Montoya penalty Former Indy CEO wants answers about his removal FIA suspends Renault from next F1 race Hospital: Massa remains in life-threatening state Hamilton picks up 1st F1 win of 2009 at Hungary BUDAPEST

F1: Renault is suspended from next race – Focus Infomation
Budapest. Renault have been suspended from the next Grand Prix in Valencia after a wheel from Fernando Alonso’s car came loose at the Hungaroring on Sunday, BBC informed. The pit crew failed to attach Alonso’s right front wheel correctly and it

FIA suspends Renault from next F1 race – Montana Standard
Renault driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car on three wheels into the pit-lane during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky, Pool) Renault

Defending F1 champion Hamilton gets 1st win of 2009 at Hungary – Minneapolis Star Tribune
BUDAPEST, Hungary – McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton won a Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday that was overshadowed by the absence of Felipe Massa. The Ferrari driver remained sedated in a hospital with multiple skull fractures after a crash in his Ferrari

Webber closes gap in F1 as Hamilton wins – ninemsn
Australian Mark Webber moved into second place in the Formula One championship standings after finishing third behind reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. Webber followed up his historic first grand prix win

UPDATE: Felipe Massa in ‘life-threatening’ condition following – Autoweek.com

UPDATE: Felipe Massa in ‘life-threatening’ condition following – Autoweek.com
A picture of Felipe Massa’s F60 is taken away after a crash Saturday during qualifying. He had surgery for head injuries sustained in the accident and remains hospitalized. Felipe Massa’s F60 is taken away after a crash Saturday during qualifying. He

Massa’s high-speed crash at Hungary leads racing figures to call on F1 – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Johnson grabs Indy win after late Montoya penalty Former Indy CEO wants answers about his removal FIA suspends Renault from next F1 race Hospital: Massa remains in life-threatening state Hamilton picks up 1st F1 win of 2009 at Hungary BUDAPEST

GP Racing from Brawn GP Hits the App Store – Intomobile.com
Formula 1 fans are well aware that the Brawn F1 team are leading the Drivers AND Constructors Championship this year. Not only that, but it looks like they ve already won another race the race to bring the first worthwhile F1 racing simulation

Schumacher tipped for shock F1 return – The Independent
Michael Schumacher could make a surprise return to Formula One racing following Felipe Massa’s crash, according to three-times world champion Nikki Lauda. Brazilian Massa is to remain under sedation for 48 hours following emergency surgery to repair

Hamilton wins first F1 race of 2009 – ESPN.com
BUDAPEST, Hungary — McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton won a Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday that was overshadowed by the absence of Felipe Massa . The Ferrari driver remained sedated in a hospital with multiple skull fractures after a crash in his Ferrari

FIA suspends Renault from next F1 race – CNN Sports Illustrated
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Renault has been suspended from the upcoming European Grand Prix after allowing Fernando Alonso to leave pit lane with a loose tire in the Hungarian GP. Governing body FIA said on Sunday that the French team “is suspended

Renault F1 banned from Valencia race, appeals decision – Autoweek.com
A picture of Renault has been banned from the next race at Valencia, Spain, for a pit infringement that caused driver Fernando Alonso to lose a tire. The ruling is being appealed. Renault has been banned from the next race at Valencia, Spain, for a

Lauda backs Schumacher for F1 return – Ananova
Michael Schumacher could make a surprise return to Formula One racing following Felipe Massa’s crash, according to three-times world champion Nikki Lauda. In light of his injuries sustained during his accident in Saturday’s qualifying session for the

Mega yachts to feature at F1 event – Gulf News
Dubai: 4Yacht Arabia, one of the region’s leading yacht brokerage and charter firms, has announced the presence of the world celebrated mega yachts Alysia and Lauren L at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The yachts are set to arrive in the capital

Felipe Massa seriously ill after smash in Hungarian GP qualifying – News.com.au

Felipe Massa seriously ill after smash in Hungarian GP qualifying – News.com.au
UPDATE, 1.35pm: FERRARI Formula One ace Felipe Massa will be brought out of a coma today to have a brain scan after his horrific 280kmh crash in Hungarian GP qualifying. Massa, 28, was knocked unconscious when a rear suspension spring fell off Rubens

Students’ formula for success – BBC Technology
Not the Formula 1 Grand Prix – that was a couple of weeks earlier – but Formula Student, bringing more than 2,000 engineering students together from around the world. There were 108 teams from 23 countries and they were not just here to race. Just as

Alonso: Worst Formula One season in history – Planet F1
Fernando Alonso reckons this is the “worst” season ever in F1, Renault’s performances are nothing short of “frustrating” and remained coy on rumours he’s off to Ferrari. You either love him or you don’t, there doesn’t seem to be any middle ground

ESPN – ESPN.com
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa underwent surgery on life-threatening skull injuries Saturday from a high-speed crash during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. He was in stable condition in the intensive care unit of a military

Formula One-Hungarian Grand Prix Lineup – ESPN.com
1. (7) Fernando Alonso, Renault RS27, 193.353. 2. (15) Sebastian Vettel, Renault RS27, 193.263. 3. (14) Mark Webber, Renault RS27, 192.946. 4. (1) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz FO108W, 192.715. 5. (16) Nico Rosberg, Toyota RVX-09, 192.595. 6. (2

Formula One-Hungarian Grand Prix Lineup – ESPN.com

Formula One-Hungarian Grand Prix Lineup – ESPN.com
1. (7) Fernando Alonso, Renault RS27, 193.353. 2. (15) Sebastian Vettel, Renault RS27, 193.263. 3. (14) Mark Webber, Renault RS27, 192.946. 4. (1) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz FO108W, 192.715. 5. (16) Nico Rosberg, Toyota RVX-09, 192.595. 6. (2

ESPN – ESPN.com
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa underwent surgery on life-threatening skull injuries Saturday from a high-speed crash during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. He was in stable condition in the intensive care unit of a military

Villeneuve crashes out of 24 Hours – Autosport.com
Jacques Villeneuve has crashed out of his first Spa 24 Hours. The 1997 Formula 1 world champion had been setting competitive lap times in the Gravity Racing Mosler he was sharing with Vincent Radermacker, Ho-Pin Tung and Loris de Sordi. He was

Head injury leaves Formula 1’s Massa fighting for his life – Scotsman
FORMULA 1 star Felipe Massa was in intensive care last night after being hit on the head by bouncing debris and crashing heavily in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. The Brazilian, who came second behind Lewis Hamilton in last year’s championship

The formula – Boston Globe
Earlier this month, the Pew Research Center and the American Association for the Advancement of Science unveiled the latest embarrassing evidence of our nation s scientific illiteracy. Only 52 percent of Americans in their survey knew why stem

Brazilian Formula One driver Felipe Massa in life-threatening – Kamloops Daily News Online
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Hospital officials say Felipe Massa is in “life-threatening” condition after undergoing emergency surgery on a skull fracture following a violent crash in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday. Officials at AEK military

Alonso on Pole for Hungarian GP as Massa Crashes Out (Update1) – Bloomberg
July 25 (Bloomberg) — Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso earned his first pole position of the Formula 1 season in qualifying for tomorrow s Hungarian Grand Prix. Renault s Alonso edged out Red Bull s Sebastian Vettel by 38/100th of a

Students’ formula for success – BBC Technology
Not the Formula 1 Grand Prix – that was a couple of weeks earlier – but Formula Student, bringing more than 2,000 engineering students together from around the world. There were 108 teams from 23 countries and they were not just here to race. Just as

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.

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Daily Times

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Daily Times
BUDAPEST: Renault s Fernando Alonso took his first pole position in nearly two years on Saturday after a Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session overshadowed by Ferrari s Felipe Massa suffering a heavy crash. The session was suspended at the end

Students’ formula for success – BBC Technology

Students’ formula for success – BBC Technology
Not the Formula 1 Grand Prix – that was a couple of weeks earlier – but Formula Student, bringing more than 2,000 engineering students together from around the world. There were 108 teams from 23 countries and they were not just here to race. Just as

Students’ formula for success – BBC Technology

Students’ formula for success – BBC Technology
Not the Formula 1 Grand Prix – that was a couple of weeks earlier – but Formula Student, bringing more than 2,000 engineering students together from around the world. There were 108 teams from 23 countries and they were not just here to race. Just as

Children’s Museum takes playful approach to learning – Greenville News
Several years and millions of dollars and countless hours in the making, the Children’s Museum of the Upstate is set to open July 31 as a world-class destination for families near and far. What’s extraordinary about this museum? Everything

Hungaroring: Alvaro Parente qualifying report – Motorsport.com
Alvaro Parente had today a difficult qualifying for the first GP2 race of the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix and will start from fourteenth, because of the track traffic. The sinuosity nature of the Hungarian circuit played against the Portuguese

FIA: New F1 deal ready for next week – Autosport.com
Formula 1’s ruling body said on Friday that it expects a new Concorde Agreement to be signed by the end of next week. The FIA said in a statement that all parties, including the 13 Formula 1 teams, had completed their negotiations for the new deal

Formula 1 Betting: Hungarian Grand Prix – Covers.com
Tom Cowie runs us through the Hungarian Grand Prix fact-file as Mark Webber attempts to secure victory again following his win in Germany. Mark Webber’s smile on the Nurburgring podium was as apparent as Rubens Barrachello’s dismay in the garage as

Massa hits out at F1 newboy – Straits Times

Massa hits out at F1 newboy – Straits Times
BUDAPEST – JAIME Alguersuari, who is set to become the youngest driver in a Formula One race, stayed cool on Thursday as Ferrari ace Felipe Massa hit out over his participation in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Spaniard Alguersuari, just 19 years and 125

Bourdais’ F1 ouster another punch to U.S. gut – ESPN.com
Confirmation that Sebastien Bourdais has been dropped mid-season by the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula One team is another punch in the gut for aficionados of American open-wheel racing. The latest failure of a star from the American scene to

F1 Auto Racing – TSN Schedule – TSN
Saturday, July 25 Qualifying: Hungarian Grand Prix 7:55am Sunday, July 26 Hungarian Grand Prix 7:55am Saturday, Aug. 22 Qualifying: European Grand Prix 7:55am Sunday, Aug. 23 European Grand Prix 7:55am Saturday, Aug. 29 Qualifying: Belgian Grand Prix

F1 team Red Bull confirms Webber will drive in 2010 – TSN
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Red Bull has confirmed that Mark Webber will drive for the Formula One team in 2010. The 32-year-old Australian, who is coming off his first win after 132 races at the German Grand Prix, will partner Sebastian Vettel again next

Mark Webber extends Red Bull F1 contract through 2010 – Autoweek.com
A picture of Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. The Red Bull Racing Formula One team said Thursday that Mark Webber has

Formula One: Best period in F1? – Home of Sport

Formula One: Best period in F1? – Home of Sport
When, for you and in the time you’ve been watching F1, was the best period? I find it quite boring lately, I was most into it when Senna was around, also when it was Schumacher v Hill, and also Schumacher v Hakkinen was good

Mega yachts to feature at F1 event – Gulf News
Dubai: 4Yacht Arabia, one of the region’s leading yacht brokerage and charter firms, has announced the presence of the world celebrated mega yachts Alysia and Lauren L at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The yachts are set to arrive in the capital

Formula One: F1 Drivers 2010 – Home of Sport
so then the 1st move has been made with Red Bull announcing they are keeping Mark Webber next year to partner Vettel again. how long will it be before the next announcement is made? and who will it be

Alguersuari in at F1’s deep end – BBC
When you are the new boy in Formula 1, a word of advice from a double world champion is probably just the tonic on your debut race weekend. Toro Rosso’s Jaime Alguersuari is to become in Hungary this weekend the youngest ever grand prix driver – at

Formula One drivers thrilled by Moscow reception – Formula 1
Formula One drivers are a jet-setting bunch at the best of times, but this week a couple of them have been especially busy clocking up the air miles, after taking part in a street demonstration in Russia before heading to Hungary for this weekend s

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.

Tambay injured in paddock incident – Autosport.com
Formula 3 Euro Series rookie Adrien Tambay will not make his British F3 debut at Spa this weekend after suffering a freak accident in the circuit paddock. AUTOSPORT understands the son of ex-Formula 1 race winner Patrick fell over while playing a

MSC Cruises and Formula 1 : A Passion for Excellence – e-Travel Blackboard
MSC Cruises is proud of its agreement with Allsport Management regarding trackside advertising for the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship . Under the arrangement, initiated last year, MSC Cruises features as a trackside advertiser at the

Forty Years of Racing for Regular Guys – Wall Street Journal
For most Americans, auto racing is just another thing on television. The Indianapolis 500, Formula One and Nascar all are racing with multimillion-dollar budgets, big corporate sponsors and celebrity drivers. But there s a world of racing where the

Auto Racing Capsules: Dewalt leaving Roush Fenway at end of season – Brownsville Herald

Auto Racing Capsules: Dewalt leaving Roush Fenway at end of season – Brownsville Herald
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Former NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth is losing his sponsor after 10 seasons. Roush Fenway Racing says Dewalt Power Tools told the team Thursday it will not return in 2010. Team president Geoff Smith says the decision is not a

Bourdais’ F1 ouster another punch to U.S. gut – ESPN.com
Confirmation that Sebastien Bourdais has been dropped mid-season by the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula One team is another punch in the gut for aficionados of American open-wheel racing. The latest failure of a star from the American scene to

Mark Webber extends Red Bull F1 contract through 2010 – Autoweek.com
A picture of Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. The Red Bull Racing Formula One team said Thursday that Mark Webber has

Massa hits out at F1 newboy – Straits Times
BUDAPEST – JAIME Alguersuari, who is set to become the youngest driver in a Formula One race, stayed cool on Thursday as Ferrari ace Felipe Massa hit out over his participation in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Spaniard Alguersuari, just 19 years and 125

Bourdais considering legal action against Toro Rosso F1 team – Autoweek.com
A picture of Sebastien Bourdais might take legal action against Scuderia Toro Rosso after he was fired this week by the team. Sebastien Bourdais might take legal action against Scuderia Toro Rosso after he was fired this week by the team. Sebastien

Motorsport: Kiwi drivers’ youngest F1 driver record to fall – New Zealand Herald
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Jaime Alguersuari is about to become Formula One’s youngest ever driver this weekend, and is already drawing criticism from fellow drivers over his inexperience even before he makes his debut at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The 19

Mega yachts to feature at F1 event – Gulf News
Dubai: 4Yacht Arabia, one of the region’s leading yacht brokerage and charter firms, has announced the presence of the world celebrated mega yachts Alysia and Lauren L at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The yachts are set to arrive in the capital

Bourdais considering legal action against Toro Rosso F1 team – Autoweek.com

Bourdais considering legal action against Toro Rosso F1 team – Autoweek.com
A picture of Sebastien Bourdais might take legal action against Scuderia Toro Rosso after he was fired this week by the team. Sebastien Bourdais might take legal action against Scuderia Toro Rosso after he was fired this week by the team. Sebastien

F1 2009: Hungarian Grand Prix circuit guide with BMW Sauber’s Robert – Daily Telegraph
The scene of Jenson Button s one and only grand prix victory in 2006, the Hungaroring looks spectacular with fantastic vantage points for fans but very rarely produces racing worthy of that adjective. Held in the European midsummer, it is

on a driver whose career went wrong – GrandPrix.com
Last year, I received a phone call out of the blue. At the other end of the line, speaking from Colombia, was Ricardo Londono, a racing driver with whom I had made friends in the early Eighties at a time when he was trying to get a foothold in F1

Mark Webber extends Red Bull F1 contract through 2010 – Autoweek.com
A picture of Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. Mark Webber celebrates his first Formula One win earlier this month in Germany. The Red Bull Racing Formula One team said Thursday that Mark Webber has

Simple formula spells success for Ali Baba in Oakland – Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Simple formula spells success for Ali Baba in Oakland – Pittsburgh Tribune Review
In season, out of season, it doesn’t matter. Ali Baba, the Middle Eastern restaurant at South Craig Street in Oakland, buzzes with activity during the lunch hour. Faculty and staff from Pitt and CMU flock there in droves. During a recent visit, even

At gatherings watch the verbal grenade – Daily Comet
It was probably like this at your Fourth of July family gathering, too. You talk at first of pleasantries. The job? Fine. The cat? Her bald spot is less noticeable. The drive? Lovely, really lovely. You take a cautious glance around the picnic table

EXCLUSIVE: IRS To Mastectomy Moms: No Tax Relief For Baby Formula – Newsweek Blog
The IRS has ruled that a woman medically incapable of breastfeeding after a double mastectomy may not set aside the cost infant formula as a pre-tax medical expense, NEWSWEEK has learned exclusively. To explicitly deny women this deduction is a

Spend smart Six ways to save money on toddlers – Boston Globe
I was recently looking through one of my wife s magazines (obviously it was not a very exciting day in the Downey household). One of the articles I came across noted that it cost over $6,700 to raise a child in their first year of life. My daughter

Is Formula One Becoming Formula “What” Across the Pond? – Bleacherreport.com
It is an international sport with a lot of glitz and glamour, but there isn’t a whole lot of talk about it across the pond anymore. One of the obvious reasons behind this is simply the fact that there is no Grand Prix in North America anymore, with

IFM: Series newsletter – Motorsport.com
ALEXANDER SIMS, SAMUELE BUTTARELLI AND EARL BAMBER CONFIRMED AS FIRST IFM TALENT SUPPORT DRIVERS British Alexander Sims, Italy’s Samuele Buttarelli and New Zealander Earl Bamber are to become the first International Formula Master (IFM) drivers to

The formula for failure: 1 green job= -2.2 normal jobs – San Francisco Examiner
As almost every American knows, Barack Obama claimed during his campaign that he was going to create jobs and help end the recession. He also stated his commitment to making our country a green nation, and creating green jobs. This all sounded

Renault to hold open day at factory – Autosport.com
Renault is to hold an open day at its Formula 1 factory in Enstone on 12 August as part of National Motorsport Week. The team will open its doors to fans for one day only, offering a tour of some of its facilities and the Heritage and Communication

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.

GP Racing from Brawn GP Hits the App Store – Intomobile.com

GP Racing from Brawn GP Hits the App Store – Intomobile.com
Formula 1 fans are well aware that the Brawn F1 team are leading the Drivers AND Constructors Championship this year. Not only that, but it looks like they ve already won another race the race to bring the first worthwhile F1 racing simulation

Bourdais considering legal action against Toro Rosso F1 team – Autoweek.com
A picture of Sebastien Bourdais might take legal action against Scuderia Toro Rosso after he was fired this week by the team. Sebastien Bourdais might take legal action against Scuderia Toro Rosso after he was fired this week by the team. Sebastien

City boys zoom closer to F1 – Mid Day.com
It’s sleek, sexy and promises speeds of 180 km per hour on a Formula One track. Around 65 students of the K G Somaiya College of Engineering at Vidyavihar have developed Titan a single-seater, Formula One-style car that will adorn the racing tracks

Formula One head confirms exit – United Press International
Peace agreement reached in Formula One Report: Teams meet F1 2010 entry deadline Report: Renault, Ferrari leaving F1 racing Cost-cutting moves for F1 auto racing Canada dropped from 2009 F1 schedule LONDON, July 15 (UPI) — Max Mosley , the head of

Motor Racing: Spaniard replaces Bourdais at F1’s Toro Rosso – Channel NewsAsia
PARIS: Spanish teenager Jaime Alguersuari becomes the youngest ever Formula One driver after Toro Rosso announced on Monday he will replace sacked Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais until the end of the season. The 19-year-old reigning Formula Three

Bourdais’ F1 ouster another punch to U.S. gut – ESPN.com
Confirmation that Sebastien Bourdais has been dropped mid-season by the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula One team is another punch in the gut for aficionados of American open-wheel racing. The latest failure of a star from the American scene to

Auto Racing on TSN – TSN
The 2008 Formula One season saw Lewis Hamilton become the youngest Drivers’ World Champion ever. Hamilton was also the first British champ since Damon Hill claimed the title in 1996. TSN has every F1 race of the 2009 season! Check out the full TSN F1

Motor Racing: F1 team Toro Rosso fire Bourdais – Channel NewsAsia
PARIS: France’s Sebastien Bourdais has been sacked by the Toro Rosso team with immediate effect, the Formula One outfit announced on Thursday. The Frenchman fell out of favour following lacklustre performances in this year’s Formula One campaign and

F1 Auto Racing – TSN Schedule – TSN
Saturday, July 25 Qualifying: Hungarian Grand Prix 7:55am Sunday, July 26 Hungarian Grand Prix 7:55am Saturday, Aug. 22 Qualifying: European Grand Prix 7:55am Sunday, Aug. 23 European Grand Prix 7:55am Saturday, Aug. 29 Qualifying: Belgian Grand Prix

GP Racing from Brawn GP Hits the App Store – Intomobile.com

GP Racing from Brawn GP Hits the App Store – Intomobile.com
Formula 1 fans are well aware that the Brawn F1 team are leading the Drivers AND Constructors Championship this year. Not only that, but it looks like they ve already won another race the race to bring the first worthwhile F1 racing simulation

Former F1 champion John Surtees pays tribute to 18-year-old son killed – Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Former Formula One champion John Surtees paid tribute Monday to his teenage son, who died in a race crash over the weekend. Henry Surtees was struck by a tire from another car, causing him to lose consciousness and drive into a barrier in an F2 race

Formula One head confirms exit – United Press International
Peace agreement reached in Formula One Report: Teams meet F1 2010 entry deadline Report: Renault, Ferrari leaving F1 racing Cost-cutting moves for F1 auto racing Canada dropped from 2009 F1 schedule LONDON, July 15 (UPI) — Max Mosley , the head of

Hartley ‘not ready for F1 – Stuff
ON HOLD: Brendon Hartley says a desire to concentrate on his racing prompted him to put his role as reserve driver for the Red Bull and Toro Rosso Formula One teams on hold. New Zealand driver Brendon Hartley was initially disappointed to have missed

Davidson to contest Spa 24 Hours – Autosport.com
Brawn GP reserve driver Anthony Davidson says he cannot wait to get back racing at this weekend’s Spa 24 Hours, after inking a deal to drive a Nissan GT-R. The former Super Aguri driver has been keen to keep himself race sharp as he eyes a return to

Motor Racing: F1 team Toro Rosso fire Bourdais – Channel NewsAsia
PARIS: France’s Sebastien Bourdais has been sacked by the Toro Rosso team with immediate effect, the Formula One outfit announced on Thursday. The Frenchman fell out of favour following lacklustre performances in this year’s Formula One campaign and