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Home hero Felipe Massa made a perfect start to his Formula One title showdown with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton after lapping fastest in Friday's opening practice at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver, seven points behind Hamilton and embarking on the final stage of what some see as a Mission Impossible to wrest the title from the 23-year-old's grasp, lapped the Interlagos circuit in one minute 12. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Brewers tap Macha as new manager Oct 31, 2008
Formula One title favorite Lewis Hamilton has been the target of racist messages at a website aimed at promoting his failure in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Area drivers in top 10 in NASCAR series standings Oct 30, 2008
Formula One: Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo (71 laps, 2. 677-mile road course; Speed Channel, 8:30 a.m.) Coming off a win in the Chinese Grand Prix, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is holding a seven-point lead on Ferrari's Felipe Massa going into the season finale. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Grooves on Interlagos track to aid drainage Oct 30, 2008
Brazilian Grand Prix organisers added grooves to parts of the Interlagos track to improve drainage ahead of the season-ending Formula One race on Sunday. The grooving was added to three sections of the 4. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
FIA say Ferrari misinformed over engine plans Oct 30, 2008
The season ends with Sundays Brazilian Grand Prix. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Knaus driven to win third title Oct 30, 2008
DOWN TO THE WIRE: Another Formula One season has come down to the last race, with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Felipe Massa vying for a first career title at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. Hamilton arrives in Brazil with a seven-point lead over home-crowd favorite Massa after a season in which seven different drivers won races and as many as four led the series in points. (News & Observer -- Sports)
This week in auto racing Oct 30, 2008
What: Brazilian Grand Prix ... Last year: Kimi Raikkonen won the Brazilian Grand Prix to capture the title in the tightest race for the championship in 21 years. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hamilton ready to break boundaries Oct 30, 2008
The 23-year-old McLaren driver assured an appeal court hearing last month he was the best in the business and in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix he can hand over the proof by becoming Formula One's youngest champion. There have been doubters since the he made a sensational debut last year, reeling off nine successive podiums only to blow his chance of becoming the first rookie champion in the final two races. (International Herald Tribune)
Formula One season comes down to last race again Oct 29, 2008
SAO PAULO, Brazil Another Formula One season comes down to the last race of the year, with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Felipe Massa vying for their first career title at the Brazilian Grand Prix. In a thrilling season in which seven different drivers won races and as many as four led the series in points, Hamilton arrives in Brazil for Sunday's GP with a seven-point lead over home-crowd favorite Massa. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
All the pressure will be on Hamilton, says Massa Oct 29, 2008
HAMBURG: Ferrari s Felipe Massa (pic) believes all the pressure is on title rival Lewis Hamilton ahead of the final Formula One race of the season, Sunday s Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. The McLaren-Mercedes driver Hamilton holds a seven-point lead over Massa following his victory in Shanghai on October 19 and will be crowned the youngest F1 world champion ever at the age of 23 if he finishes in fifth place or higher. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton can smash my record of seven titles, says Schuey Oct 29, 2008
That s just the boost the British McLaren driver, who holds a seven-point lead over only remaining rival Felipe Massa, will appreciate going into this weekend s Brazilian Grand Prix, the final race of the season. Asked if he thought Hamilton could beat his record, the German told the BBC s Inside Sport programme: I would say, absolutely, yes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa will not blame team for seasons mistakes Oct 29, 2008
SAO PAULO: Felipe Massa would not be blaming Ferrari if he fails to win the Formula One title at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, even though high profile mistakes by his team have cost him crucial championship points. We are a team, Massa said on Monday in Sao Paulo. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing October 31 - November 2 Oct 29, 2008
Philadelphia, PA -- (Sports Network) - The eighth race in the "Chase for the Sprint Cup" headlines NASCAR's triple-header weekend in the "Lone Star State." Meanwhile, Formula One wraps up its season with the Brazilian Grand Prix as two drivers battle for the World Championship ... Brazilian Grand Prix - Autodromo Carlos Pace at Interlagos - Sao Paulo, Brazil ... The 2008 Formula One season wraps up with the Brazilian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa prepare to battle for the World... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Names in the game Oct 28, 2008
Massa thinks all the pressure will be on McLaren's Lewis Hamilton when the two drivers race for the Formula One title next week in the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver, seven points behind Hamilton in the season standings, said Sunday that he has the easier task with only victory on his mind. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Motor Racing: Hamilton can smash my F1 record, says Schumacher Oct 28, 2008
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Tragedy and triumph mark F1 deciders Oct 28, 2008
Twelve months ago, he needed to finish only fifth at the closing Brazilian Grand Prix to take the title, but mechanical and tactical errors handed the crown to Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen by just one point. The dangerous, daring days of the 1970s witnessed plenty of last race dramas. (India Times, India)
Massa says his job more straightforward than Hamilton's Oct 26, 2008
Felipe Massa has said the pressure is off for next Sunday's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix because he knows exactly what he has to do to snatch the title from British rival Lewis Hamilton ... " Massa has been on pole in Brazil for the past two seasons, winning in 2006 and finishing second last year after allowing Raikkonen to go past and win to become champion by a point. Hamilton threw away his chance of the title in that race. "It is impossible to predict what will happen at the Brazilian... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Briatore says Hamilton has learned after all Oct 24, 2008
Hamilton then won in China on Sunday from pole position, to restore his championship lead over Ferrari's Brazilian Felipe Massa to seven points heading into next week's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo. More Coverage. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
* Sports Briefs Oct 24, 2008
The picture will go on display in London from Wednesday until after the title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix on Nov. 2. Cooks technique reflects one of Hamiltons boyhood passions, with the Briton a champion radio-controlled car racer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
FIA and Formula One teams agree to cut cost Oct 24, 2008 * FORMULA 1: Teams agree to cutting costs for Formula One Oct 23, 2008 Ferrari boss happy with cost-cut meeting Oct 23, 2008 Toy racers put Hamilton in the big picture Oct 22, 2008 Massa glad to be deciding title at home in Brazil Oct 22, 2008 Dennis hopes Hamilton will stay out of trouble in Brazil Oct 22, 2008 Johnson nears Cup record Oct 22, 2008 Massa urges Ferrari to be optimistic about title decider at Interlagos Oct 21, 2008 Ferrari to analyse lack of speed in China Oct 21, 2008 Hamilton wins Chinese GP, extends title lead Oct 20, 2008 Lewis Hamilton Gets Second Chance to Capture, or Blow, F-1 Title in Brazil Oct 20, 2008 Motor Racing | Formula One: Hamilton wins in China, but drivers title must wait Oct 20, 2008 NASCAR: Johnson threatens to drive away (Today) Oct 20, 2008 Turnesa rolls in Vegas to first PGA win Oct 20, 2008 Hamilton can become youngest champion Oct 19, 2008 Hamilton secures pole in Chinese Grand Prix Oct 18, 2008 Jenson Button goes from stardom to eclipse Oct 17, 2008 For Hamilton, questions grow more urgent Oct 16, 2008 Hamilton or Massa? Oct 7, 2008 1976 F1 Season Oct 4, 2008 Hamilton faces day in court before night race Sep 21, 2008 A wiser Hamilton aims to keep lead he lost in '07 Sep 6, 2008 2008 Formula One schedule and standings Jul 16, 2008 Formula One season extends to 19 races as Abu Dhabi Grand Prix debuts as finale Jun 26, 2008 Fisichella brings experience to building the new Force India May 11, 2008 Entrepreneur hopes his Force India has recipe for success May 11, 2008 Barrichello opts to celebrate F1 record in Turkey Apr 21, 2008 A season of new faces and new races Mar 21, 2008 BBC win Formula One rights from ITV Mar 20, 2008 Rosberg overjoyed with first podium finish Mar 17, 2008 Formula One and the 2008 season preview - part four Mar 15, 2008 Hamilton: Easier year for me Mar 5, 2008 Heikki Kovalainen determined to push Hamilton Mar 3, 2008 Female Drivers in Formula One Feb 13, 2008 Forget sophomore slump Lewis Hamilton sees no room for error in 2008 Formula One season Jan 24, 2008 Rio wants in Jan 9, 2008 A sports event may draw a record billion live viewers Jan 7, 2008 2008 sports calendar Jan 4, 2008 British F1 star Hamilton loses licence for speeding in France Dec 19, 2007 McLaren Sign Kovalainen Dec 15, 2007 * Fernando Alonso rejoins Renault F1 Dec 12, 2007 Alonso returns to Renault Dec 11, 2007 Alonso celebrates return to first love Dec 11, 2007 Brazilian driver dies in San Paulo GP crash Dec 10, 2007 Hamilton the fastest on return to test track Dec 7, 2007 Renault awaits hearing in latest F1 spy scandal twist Dec 5, 2007 Lewis moved by Senna tribute Dec 4, 2007 One year out would not hurt Alonso Dec 4, 2007 I'll be back - Hamilton Dec 3, 2007 Kimi deserves title - Lewis Nov 19, 2007 * F1: FIA rejects fuel appeal, Nov 18, 2007 Raikkonen confirmed as F1 champion Nov 17, 2007 Raikkonen confirmed as Formula One world champion Nov 17, 2007 FIA appeals court rejects McLaren appeal, letting Kimi Raikkonen keep Formula One title Nov 17, 2007 Ferrari: McLaren appeal can hurt F1 Nov 17, 2007 Raikkonen Keeps Formula One Driving Title as McLaren's Appeal Is Dismissed Nov 17, 2007 Hamiltons last chance of title disappears Nov 17, 2007 McLaren appeal rejected Nov 17, 2007 Schuey: I cant believe it Nov 16, 2007 McLaren decision expected today Nov 16, 2007 Hamilton's world title chances recede Nov 16, 2007 Schumacher returns for a day and blows them away Nov 15, 2007 New owner Gillett has ideas to promote Nextel growth Nov 15, 2007 * Sports Brief Nov 15, 2007 Schumacher still the fastest in return to Formula One testing Nov 15, 2007
The teams will meet on the sidelines of the Brazilian Grand Prix between Oct 31 and Nov 2 to discuss changing the testing mileage from 2009, the team officials said. After the Sao Paulo race, FIA and FOTA will meet again to modify the rules for chassis design from 2010 onwards, they said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Pressure on Hamilton, Massa ahead of last race Oct 23, 2008
After losing the 2007 title to Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen because of a botched pass and gearbox problems in the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, the Briton knows that while his lead may be comfortable it isn't safe. "You can still take absolutely nothing for granted,'' he said ahead of Formula One's title showdown on Nov. 2. "I still need to pull together a strong qualifying lap, be competitive during the race and avoid failing to finish. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The teams will meet on the sidelines of the Brazilian Grand Prix between Friday and Sunday next week to discuss changing the testing mileage from next year, the team officials said. After the Sao Paulo race, FIA and FOTA will meet again to modify the rules for chassis design from 2010 onwards, they said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
McLarens Lewis Hamilton leads Ferraris Felipe Massa by seven points heading into the Brazilian Grand Prix but Montezemolo was quietly confident his driver could snatch the title, just like Kimi Raikkonen did last season. We have lost lots of chances. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The picture, commissioned by Hamilton's sponsors Reebok, will go on open display in the shadow of London's Tower Bridge from Oct 29 until after the title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix on November 2. By the time he returns to Britain, Hamilton could be hailed as the sport's youngest champion as well as the first black driver to take the title. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
The Ferrari driver said that the crowd expected to pack the Interlagos track for the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix on Nov. 2 will give him an important advantage as he tries to erase a seven-point deficit to overall leader Lewis Hamilton of McLaren. I've always liked racing at home, Massa said Tuesday after arriving in Sao Paulo. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
LONDON: McLaren want to make the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix as dull as possible to ensure Le-wis Hamilton brings home their first Formula One title in nine years. Briton Hamilton dominated a processional Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai from start to finish on Sunday to go seven points clear of Ferrari s Brazilian Felipe Massa with one race remaining. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
"F1 COST-CUTTING: The governing body of motorsports and Formula One have reached a deal to cut costs for smaller teams beginning next season.FIA president Max Mosley and Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo say the agreement will produce significant savings for 2009 and 2010. Their joint statement Tuesday provided no further details.MASSA EXPECTS BOOST: Felipe Massa expects to receive a huge boost from the Brazilian fans in the deciding Formula One race in Sao Paulo next week.The Ferrari driver... (News & Observer -- Sports)
SHANGHAI: Felipe Massa might be fighting an uphill battle against Lewis Hamilton but he is refusing to give up, urging Ferrari to stay optimistic ahead of the championship-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix. I m very optimistic, for sure, and we need to be, everybody in the team, said the Brazilian after finishing second behind the Briton in China to slip seven points adrift with one race of the season left. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The Brazilian Grand Prix takes place in Sao Paulo on Nov 2. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The result extended Hamilton's lead in the drivers' championship to seven points with only the Brazilian Grand Prix remaining in two weeks. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The 23-year-old -- vying to become the youngest champion in Formula One's 58-year history -- will enter the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix with a seven-point lead over after winning yesterday's Chinese Grand Prix ... Last year, he led by four points entering the Brazilian Grand Prix only to finish the race in seventh and fall one point behind Ferrari's. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
The two set up a title showdown at the last race of the season, the Brazilian Grand Prix in S ... Instead, the two set up a title showdown at the last race of the season, the Brazilian Grand Prix in S. (International Herald Tribune)
The result extended Hamilton's lead in the drivers' championship to seven points over Massa with only the Brazilian Grand Prix remaining in two weeks. First published on October 20, 2008 at 12:54 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The result extended Hamilton's lead in the drivers' championship to 7 points with only the Brazilian Grand Prix remaining. The only way Massa can pass Hamilton is if he wins and Hamilton finishes no higher than seventh, or Massa finishes second and Hamilton out of the points. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Massa, 27, is also chasing his first world title and will be aiming to close the gap on Hamilton before the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix at his home track, Interlagos. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune)
It is an excellent result for Hamilton, who leads the title race by 5 points with only this and the Brazilian Grand Prix to go. Results from Saturday's qualifying for Sunday's Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the 3. (Independent)
It soon paid off, as Button became the youngest man ever to score points in Formula One when he finished sixth at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the second race of the season. He finished fourth at the German Grand Prix, and fifth in four other races, including his home race in England. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The nearly unimaginable took place at the following race, the Brazilian Grand Prix, when Hamilton started second on the grid but made a mess of his first lap and by the eighth lap had dropped to 18th. Raikkonen won again and took the drivers' title by a single point, in the greatest reversal of fortune in a title-deciding race in Formula One since 1950. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, November 2. Interlagos is very much a Massa track. (CNN -- International)
The 1976 season opened in January with the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Hunt secured pole, but only just from Lauda. (Suite101.com)
In 1994, British driver Eddie Irvine had a one-race ban extended to three races when his Jordan team appealed his sentence for triggering a pile-up at the Brazilian Grand Prix. "The rules are available for everybody to read I think and they are very clear," said Toro Rosso's French driver Sebastien Bourdais on the Hamilton incident. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Last year, both Alonso and Hamilton finished with 109 points, allowing Raikkonen to run away with the title when he won the concluding Brazilian Grand Prix for a total of 110. This time around, it may well be that Ferrari has the rivalry problems this year with Massa and Raikkonen close together chasing Hamilton. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Nov. 2 Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo. . (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Nov. 1 - Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo. Nov. 15 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
"Third time under the same roof - yes, it's O.K.," he said of his return this year to the team where he was the last driver to win a race, the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2003. "Straightaway I felt very comfortable, because going back to the factory I saw many of the same faces as in 1997.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
It was the last true independent team to win a race - the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2003 - before it fell on hard times. Twice renamed after it was bought by a Canadian-Russian billionaire and then by Spyker, neither owner invested enough money or passion in the team. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The Brazilian, who won nine races with Ferrari and has 61 podium finishes to his credit, has not scored a point since the Brazilian Grand Prix of October 2006. His contract expires at the end of the season. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Nakajima, who made his debut with Williams at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix last year, should be challenging for points right from the start if his teams testing performances are any indication. With compatriot Takuma Satos Super Aguri team struggling for survival, Nakajima can expect also to be his countrys leading driver. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Reuters Published: March 20, 2008. The BBC has regained the British television rights to Formula One from rivals ITV in a five-year deal starting in 2009, the broadcaster and F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Thursday. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Rosberg, whose father Keke won the world championship in 1982, finished fourth at last year's Brazilian Grand Prix but said making the podium was the highlight of his career. Being on the podium in Formula One is a really great feeling, he told a news conference. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nakajima has frequently been faster than Rosberg, including that lap he did at the Brazilian Grand Prix last year. And as Joe is referring to, he also had an accident in Brazil - running over his mechanics during a pit stop. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
He ended the season as runner-up by a single point to Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen after leading into the final Brazilian Grand Prix. Since then he has swapped team-mates, with Spain's double world champion Fernando Alonso leaving for Renault after a troubled year at McLaren to be replaced by Finland's Heikki Kovalainen. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton was the talk of Formula One last season, winning four races and missing out by a single point on becoming the youngest champion and first rookie to take the title after leading into the final Brazilian Grand Prix. He was on the podium right from the start in Australia and stayed there for nine races in a row -- an unprecedented feat for a rookie driver. (International Herald Tribune)
Giovanne tried to qualify for the South African, Mexican and Brazilian Grand Prix s of 1992, but failed to qualify for all three. The only female drivers in recent history that did peak the interest of some Formula One teams and principals were Sarah Fisher, Sarah Kavanagh, Katherine Legge and Danica Patrick. (Suite101.com)
Hamilton slid off the track on the first lap at that Brazilian Grand Prix before enduring a gearbox problem. It probably cost him the chance of becoming the first rookie to win the drivers' championship. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
" Marcus Vinicius Freire, head of the Brazilian delegation to this year's Olympics in Beijing, said Madrid and Chicago were Rio's top rivals for the 2016 games. Baku, Azerbaijan; Doha, Qatar; Prague, Czech Republic; and Tokyo also are bidding. Rio already is preparing for the 2014 World Cup, and the planned renovations to Maracana Stadium -- which staged the 1950 World Cup final with a crowd exceeding 200,000 -- will leave it ready for 2016, Brazilian Olympic Committee President Carlos Nuzman... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
While that was enough for fourth place, it was less than half the audience for the No. 2 and No. 3 events, the Brazilian Grand Prix and the Champions League final. By comparison, the final match of the 2006 World Cup in Germany, for instance, drew an average live audience of 260 million; the final of the Euro 2004 soccer tournament attracted 161 million viewers. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
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But, when their turbulent relationship came to an end after the Brazilian Grand Prix this year, fresh speculation mounted that the two-time World Champion would return to the team that had taken him to greatness. On Monday this week Renault confirmed that Fernando Alonso would drive for them in 2008, although the full details of the contract have not been outlined and it is widely believed that Alonso may already have signed to drive for Ferrari in 2009. (Suite101.com)
Fernando Alonso celebrates with the Renault F1 team after the Brazilian Grand Prix near Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 22 last year. PHOTO: EPA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Im back: Fernando Alonso kissing the trophy after winning the world title with Renault following the Brazilian Grand Prix in this Oct 22, 2006 file photo. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alonso celebrates return to his first love after disastrous affair. Former champion signs two-year deal at Renault. (Guardian Unlimited)
The accident occurred on the same stretch of the Interlagos track where Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber were involved in an accident during the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
LONDON: McLaren s Lewis Hamilton set the pace on Wednesday in his first Formula One test since the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix in October ... It has felt like a very long time since the Brazilian Grand Prix, he added in a team statement. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLaren was again in the news on Nov. 16 when the FIA rejected its appeal to penalize four rival drivers for fuel irregularities at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. The rejected appeal meant Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen kept his title. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
"I met Vivian at the Brazilian Grand Prix and being in her presence there was very special but for her to come over here and present me with the award, it was as good as Ayrton being there. "I never got to meet him. I only know what kind of a character he was through his books and watching his videos. (iAfrica.com)
McLaren's Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo Oct. 21, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Having headed the world championship since May's Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton eventually conceded the title to Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in the season-closing Brazilian Grand Prix the Finn having overturned a 17-point gap over his rival across the final two races. "I'm over that disappointment," he told the News of the World. (iAfrica.com)
McLaren had called into question the decision of the stewards at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix not to punish Williams and BMW for fuel irregularities. Nico Rosberg, Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld finished fourth, fifth and sixth respectively at Interlagos behind race-winner Raikkonen, with Hamilton seventh. (iAfrica.com)
Formula One's governing body rejected McLaren's appeal to penalize four drivers for fuel irregularities at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, letting Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen keep his world championship title ... Hamilton finished second in the overall standings, one point behind Raikkonen, who won the Brazilian Grand Prix. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LONDON, England -- Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen has been confirmed as the 2007 Formula One world champion after McLaren's hopes of amending the result of the Brazilian Grand Prix was rejected by the Court of Appeal. Raikkonen has been confirmed as champion after McLaren's appeal was rejected by the Court of Appeal. (CNN -- International)
McLaren had appealed against the decision of stewards at last month's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix not to penalise BMW Sauber and Williams drivers after an enquiry into temperature irregularities. Although McLaren said they simply wanted to clarify the rules, any disqualification of the three drivers who finished ahead of Hamilton and subsequent reallocation of points would have changed the outcome of the championship. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
PARIS Formula One's governing body rejected McLaren's appeal to penalize four drivers for fuel irregularities at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, letting Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen keep his world championship title. The FIA's court of appeal said Friday there was not enough evidence to punish BMW and Williams, whose drivers finished fourth, fifth, sixth and 10th on Oct. 21 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
McLaren were appealing against the action of stewards at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix in failing to punish BMW Sauber and Williams for using fuel that was apparently cooler than the rules allow. If the three drivers concerned are disqualified, Hamilton could be promoted from seventh to fourth in the race handing the 22-year-old British rookie the points needed to overhaul Raikkonen and become Formula One's youngest champion. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The result of the title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix on Oct. 21 will stand. McLaren had asked that Williams driver Nico Rosberg and BMW Sauber drivers Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld be disqualified, which would have moved Hamilton into first place overall. (Bloomberg -- UK)
After a day of deliberation in the wake of a four-hour hearing in London on Thursday, the four judges decided that McLaren s appeal against a stewards decision at last month s Brazilian Grand Prix was inadmissible. McLaren had asked the court to review the stewards failure to punish BMW Sauber and Williams for using fuel during the race at Interlagos that may have been cooler than allowed under the rules. (Times Online)
McLaren had appealed the result of the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, believing BMW Sauber and Williams were in breach of the regulations. If Williams' Nico Rosberg and the BMW Saubers of Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld had been disqualified, that could have resulted in Hamilton being promoted to fourth, and with it taking the title. (iAfrica.com)
The Ferrari driver had also been quickest on Tuesday, when he returned to the Formula One cockpit for his first serious session since the Brazilian Grand Prix of October 2006. I dont miss F1 because Ive always been involved in F1, said Schumacher, who retains a role as a technical consultant for the title-winning Italian team and attended several races this year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLaren are appealing against the BMW Sauber and Williams teams for their use of allegedly irregular fuel during last month's Brazilian Grand Prix, the final race of the season where Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen clinched the drivers' title. McLaren are seeking the disqualification of Nico Rosberg of the Williams-Toyota team and Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld of the BMW Sauber team who came fourth, fifth and six respectively. (iAfrica.com)
McLaren officials arrive at the FIA hearing to determine the outcome of their Brazilian grand prix appeal ... The validity of McLaren's appeal against the stewards' decision at last month's Brazilian grand prix - when Williams and BMW Sauber cars finished in fourth, fifth and sixth positions ahead of the British driver but were then accused of fuel-temperature infringements - was robustly challenged by the two teams ... Insisting that the stewards at the Brazilian grand prix should have... (Guardian Unlimited)
The first test session since the end of the season was also Schumacher's first serious outing in a F1 car since the Brazilian Grand Prix in October 2006. "It looks as though he's got talent. He will make his way to F1," quipped Red Bull's David Coulthard, at 36 the oldest active driver in F1, at the reappearance of his rival. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
APPEAL ON TAP: McLaren's appeal to penalize four drivers for fuel irregularities at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix - which could hand Lewis Hamilton the Formula One title - will be heard Thursday in London. The court of appeal for FIA, motorsport's world governing body, will hear McLaren's appeal of the decision by stewards at the Oct. 21 race in Brazil to not penalize BMW and Williams for having the fuel in its cars outside an accepted temperature range. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The 38-year-old Schumacher, who hasn't raced since the Brazilian Grand Prix in October last year, will be joined by current Ferrari driver -- and former teammate -- Felipe Massa as winter testing continues. SOCCER. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The first test since the end of the season last month was also Schumachers first serious outing in a Formula One car since the Brazilian Grand Prix of October 2006. It looks as though hes got talent. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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