Monthly Archives: August 2009

Toyota F1 – Writing on the Wall? – F1 Central

Toyota F1 – Writing on the Wall? – F1 CentralIf you join the dots it seems Toyota’s huge Formula One white elephant could be coming to its end Toyota has spent billions on Formula 1 and yet it still has … Continue reading →

Motor racing-Ecclestone hands Donington British F1 deadline – Reuters UK

Motor racing-Ecclestone hands Donington British F1 deadline – Reuters UKLONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Bernie Ecclestone has given Donington Park until the end of September to secure the funding needed to host next year’s British Formula One Grand Prix or … Continue reading →

Massa thanks Barrichello for support – Autosport.com

Massa thanks Barrichello for support – Autosport.comInjured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has thanked compatriot Rubens Barrichello for his support since his accident and for the Brawn driver’s victory dedication to him following the European Grand Prix at Valencia. Barrichello carried … Continue reading →

Suzuka & Valencia extend F1 deals – BBC Sport

Suzuka & Valencia extend F1 deals – BBC SportSuzuka will host the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix after reaching an agreement with Fomula 1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone. A separate deal has ensured that the European Grand Prix will take … Continue reading →

F1 2009 – gamesindustry.biz

F1 2009 – gamesindustry.bizWednesday 19th August/ F1 2009, the official game of the 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP , is set to deliver an even more authentic experience for gamers as Codemasters today announced that a limited edition Race … Continue reading →

Hamilton leads McLaren 1-2 European GP qualifying – NBC Sports

Hamilton leads McLaren 1-2 European GP qualifying – NBC SportsVALENCIA, Spain (AP) -Lewis Hamilton took the pole position for the European Grand Prix on Saturday to lead a McLaren 1-2 in qualifying. Hamilton had a best lap of 1 minute, … Continue reading →

Badoer said comparison with F1 newcomers unfair – Motorsport.com

Badoer said comparison with F1 newcomers unfair – Motorsport.comLuca Badoer on Saturday said it is not fair to compare his poor performance at Valencia with those of F1′s other newcomers. Although the 38-year-old Italian has 56 Grand Prix weekends of … Continue reading →

US F1 Lands YouTube Co-Founder as Primary Investor – ABC News

US F1 Lands YouTube Co-Founder as Primary Investor – ABC NewsThe new US F1 Formula One team has landed YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley as its primary investor for its 2010 debut racing campaign. “I am thrilled to be a part … Continue reading →

F1 return the pits for Badoer – Sportal.com.au

F1 return the pits for Badoer – Sportal.com.auFerrari stand-in driver Luca Badoer quickly found himself on the wrong side of the race stewards as his return to Formula One racing got off to an inauspicious start in Valencia. Back in … Continue reading →

Renault’s Alonso fastest in F1 European GP practice – CNN Sports Illustrated

Renault’s Alonso fastest in F1 European GP practice – CNN Sports IllustratedVALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Fernando Alonso had the fastest lap in European Grand Prix practice Friday, while Ferrari replacement Luca Badoer’s return to F1 after a decade did not … Continue reading →

Motor racing-Kubica and Heidfeld confident of staying in F1 – Reuters UK

Motor racing-Kubica and Heidfeld confident of staying in F1 – Reuters UKVALENCIA, Spain, Aug 20 (Reuters) – BMW-Sauber drivers Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld expect to stay in Formula One next year despite BMW’s decision to quit the sport. “I … Continue reading →

Possible baby formula link to childhood diabetes – Australian Broadcasting Corp.

Possible baby formula link to childhood diabetes – Australian Broadcasting Corp.More Australian children are being diagnosed with diabetes each year and health authorities are warning parents to keep a close eye out for the factors that have been associated with … Continue reading →

Theissen admits own F1 future unclear – Motorsport.com

Theissen admits own F1 future unclear – Motorsport.comMario Theissen on Thursday admitted he might stay with the Hinwil based Formula One team even after his long time employer BMW pulls out at the end of the season. The German is … Continue reading →

Montreal mayor: Tentative deal reached for F1 return – TSN

Montreal mayor: Tentative deal reached for F1 return – TSNMONTREAL – Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay says a tentative deal has been reached to bring Formula One racing back to the city in 2010. But Tremblay says the actual date of … Continue reading →

FIA overturns Renault suspension, clears team to be at F1 race in – Autoweek.com

FIA overturns Renault suspension, clears team to be at F1 race in – Autoweek.comA picture of Fernando Alonso and Renault will race this weekend in Spain. Fernando Alonso and Renault will race this weekend in Spain. The FIA has canceled … Continue reading →

YouTube co-founder backs Team US F1 – Autosport.com

YouTube co-founder backs Team US F1 – Autosport.comThe new Team US F1 has pulled off a major coup by securing the services of YouTube co-founder and CEO Chad Hurley for its 2010 assault on grand prix racing, as AUTOSPORT predicted. … Continue reading →

European GP: Bridgestone preview – Motorsport.com

European GP: Bridgestone preview – Motorsport.comBridgestone will bring its two softest tyres to the European Grand Prix on August 21-23 which takes place on the exciting 5.44km Valencia street course, located in the port area of Spain’s third largest city. … Continue reading →

S pore F1 grid girl to be crowned in live pageant – Channel NewsAsia

S pore F1 grid girl to be crowned in live pageant – Channel NewsAsiaSINGAPORE: Formula One has always been more than just a premium racing competition. It is the exciting combination of men, machines and girls that makes it a … Continue reading →

Massa aims for October – SLAM! Sports

Massa aims for October – SLAM! SportsSAO PAULO – Formula One driver Felipe Massa says he is not far from a full recovery and is aiming to return to racing at the Brazilian Grand Prix in October. The Brazilian said … Continue reading →

F1 Race Factory – Arizona Business Gazette

F1 Race Factory – Arizona Business GazetteIf pesky traffic laws are preventing you from zooming past other drivers, head to F1 Race Factory to blow off some steam in the indoor kart-racing facility. The European racing karts reach up to … Continue reading →

Schumacher calls off F1 comeback – BBC Sport

Schumacher calls off F1 comeback – BBC SportSchumacher, now 40, is a seven-time world Formula 1 champion Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher has abandoned his comeback with Ferrari because of a neck injury. The 40-year-old, who retired at the … Continue reading →

Auto Racing on TSN – TSN

Auto Racing on TSN – TSNThe 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 … Continue reading →

Schumacher calls off F1 comeback – BBC Sport

Schumacher calls off F1 comeback – BBC SportSchumacher, now 40, is a seven-time world Formula 1 champion Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher has abandoned his comeback with Ferrari because of a neck injury. The 40-year-old, who retired at the … Continue reading →

PAPIS: NASCAR DRIVERS TOPS – FOXSports.com

PAPIS: NASCAR DRIVERS TOPS – FOXSports.comPapis is running a partial schedule this season. His next race is scheduled for Bristol on Aug. 22. “These guys are definitely the best of the best I’ve ever raced against in my life, point … Continue reading →

Music: Raising (Vampire) hands – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Music: Raising (Vampire) hands – Minneapolis Star TribuneTypical Minnesota band: Right when it lands a deal with a reputable indie label, finishes a national tour with a hip new buzz act and starts working with an experienced manager, Vampire Hands … Continue reading →