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MONTREAL, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Lewis Hamilton of McLaren failed to brake his car and hit Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari on the pit lanebefore Robert Kubica of BWM Sauber won the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix here on Sunday. Thus, Hamilton will drop 10 places on the French Grand Prix starting grid, the same penalty imposed by race stewards on Nico Rosberg of Williams. (Xinhuanet, China)
McLaren accepts Hamilton penalty Jun 9, 2008
McLaren accepted on Monday Lewis Hamilton's punishment for a pit-lane collision at the Canadian Grand Prix that shunted him and Ferrari title rival Kimi Raikkonen out of Sunday's race. The embarrassing accident cost the 23-year-old his Formula One championship lead as well as incurring a 10 place penalty on the starting grid for the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours in two weeks' time. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Victory is no sweat for white-hot Kahne Jun 9, 2008
Formula One - Robert Kubica grabbed his first victory and the series points lead after Lewis Hamilton made a huge mistake that took him and world champion Kimi Raikkonen out of the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal. Defending race winner and pole-starter Hamilton slammed his car into the rear of Raikkonen's car in the pits early in the race, taking out both leaders and giving the 23-year-old Kubica a clear road to victory in his 29th F1 start. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Red alert for Hamilton Jun 9, 2008
MONTREAL Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes looked like the man to beat at the, starting from the pole and opening a healthy eight-second lead before he ran a red light and caused an accident that ended his day at the Canadian Grand Prix yesterday. Hamilton's disaster became Robert Kubica's luck and the BMW-Sauber driver took full advantage of the miscue to score his first career win. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Pistons assistant Porter gets Suns job Jun 8, 2008
Lewis Hamilton took the pole at the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, edging BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica. Jimmy Croll, the Hall of Famer who trained 1994 Horse of the Year Holy Bull and won the 1987 Belmont Stakes with Bet Twice, died Friday in Oceanport, N.J. He was 88. (Boston Globe)
Rosberg fastest before Canadian GP qualifying Jun 8, 2008
Rosberg tops final practice before Canadian Grand Prix qualifying ... MONTREAL (AP) -- Nico Rosberg had the fastest lap Saturday in the final free practice before Canadian Grand Prix qualifying. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Track conditions are a concern for Canada GP Jun 8, 2008
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, who wound up third on the starting grid for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, was particularly unhappy with turn 10, where he said he consistently lost time in qualifying ... Vettel will have to start Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix from the pits ... " Family Time A year ago, Lewis Hamilton broke through with both his first pole and first win in the Canadian Grand Prix. Now he is back and on the pole here again -- only this time with a little added incentive. "My mum is here... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
F1 boss Ecclestone considers breakaway series Jun 8, 2008
Ecclestone met for more than two hours late Friday with F1 team bosses at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, site of Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, and brought up the idea of breaking away from the FIA, which has governed the sport for its entire 58-year history. After reports in the British media, Ecclestone, the F1 commercial rights holder, confirmed the meeting and its subject Saturday, when speaking to the media at the track. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Today's national TV sports highlights Jun 8, 2008
AUTO RACINGnoonFOX Formula One, Canadian Grand Prix, at Montreal1 p.m.TNT NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Pocono 500, at Long Pond, Pa. 4 p.m.ESPN2 NHRA, Route 66 Nationals, final eliminations, at Joliet, Ill. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Pistons assistant Porter hired to coach Phoenix Jun 8, 2008
Lewis Hamilton took the pole again at the Canadian Grand Prix barely. Hamilton finished his lap in 1 minute, 17. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hamilton on Canada pole Jun 8, 2008
Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position with a scintillating Canadian Grand Prix qualifying performance on Saturday. The world championship leader took his first ever pole in Montreal last year and he was even more impressive this time around, clocking a time over six-tenths of a second faster than that of his nearest rival. (iAfrica.com)
F1: Hamilton takes pole for Canadian GP Jun 8, 2008
MONTREAL: World championship leader Lewis Hamilton took pole position for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix after pipping BMW-Sauber's Robert Kubica with the last lap of qualifying on Saturday ... Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) June 8. (India Times, India)
Hamilton back with confidence,F-1 lead and fast car Jun 7, 2008
MONTREAL (AP) -Lewis Hamilton could hardly wait to get back on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve track at the Canadian Grand Prix. It's been a year since the Mercedes Mclaren driver last put a wheel on the 2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Massa quickest in wet opening practice Jun 7, 2008
MONTREAL: Ferrari's Felipe Massa set the pace in a wet opening free practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix yesterday. Against a backdrop of grey skies and drizzle at the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit, the Brazilian lapped in 1:17. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kubica: BMW must improve to challenge top two Jun 7, 2008
Ahead of tomorrow's Canadian Grand Prix he lies fourth in the world championship, just six points behind leader Lewis Hamilton. But even with BMW Sauber now firmly established as the third quickest team behind Ferrari and Hamilton's McLaren, Kubica is aware that there are still huge strides to be made if the German-Swiss team are to achieve their target of a race win this season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferraris Raikkonen undecided about his Formula One future Jun 7, 2008
There have been rumours like that for many years, the Finn told a Canadian Grand Prix news conference when asked about the possibility of him retiring when his contract expires at the end of 2009. End of the road. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mosley receives backing from Ferrari and Toyota Jun 7, 2008
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, also in Montreal for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, said he was happy that Mosley had had the green light to continue as the head of FIA.. I am happy that Max Mosley has been re-elected as FIA president. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
BMW Sauber keeps eye on the prize Jun 7, 2008
While BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica finished a solid second in both practice sessions yesterday ahead of tomorrow's Canadian Grand Prix, the pace wasn't indicative of all the teams. McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets at 1 minute 15. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Canadian GP: Hamilton fastest in practice Jun 7, 2008
MONTREAL: McLaren's Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in practice for the Canadian Grand Prix on Friday with a best lap of one minute 15 ... Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) June 8. (India Times, India)
SPORTS CALENDAR Jun 6, 2008 The art (and science) of making a Formula One champion Jun 6, 2008 Rubens Barrichello is Formula One's milestone man Jun 6, 2008 Today's Sports Menu Jun 6, 2008 /R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Canadian Grand Prix Open House Day/ Jun 5, 2008 Consistent Kubica returns to Montreal Jun 5, 2008 Frequent-flier Kyle Busch bids for an adventurous first this weekend Jun 5, 2008 Five reasons to watch auto racing this weekend Jun 5, 2008 Hamilton back for more Jun 5, 2008 Hamilton seeking repeat win in Canada Jun 4, 2008 /R E P E A T -- Opening of the new international press centre and new paddock installations for the Canadian Grand Prix/ May 31, 2008 FIA president Max Mosley asked to resign May 30, 2008 Raikkonen says sorry to Sutil May 27, 2008 F1: Raikkonen mars Sutil's fairytale race May 26, 2008 Canada's Food, Beverage, Consumer Products and Food Distribution Industry Meet to Discuss the Sea Change Ahead and What's on the Horizon for Canadian Shoppers May 22, 2008 Modern royalsHow Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly ditched the wedding pomp May 18, 2008 Windsor ready for royal wedding May 17, 2008 A crowning achievement for a Canadian sweetheart May 16, 2008 Bride-to-be tells magazine she didn't know she was dating heir to ... May 15, 2008 More festivals...More bicycle paths...More sweet deals... Montréal more than ever the destination of choice this summer! May 8, 2008 Super Aguri Withdraws From F1 May 7, 2008 1990s Formula 1 History Mar 21, 2008 Hamilton kick starts F1 season with Aussie win Mar 17, 2008 Crash course makes Formula One safer Mar 16, 2008 Paying top dollar for the VIP experience Mar 1, 2008 Hamilton hungry| Jan 13, 2008 2008 sports calendar Jan 4, 2008 2008 Sprint Cup Series Dec 30, 2007 A crash course in health care politics Nov 29, 2007 BMW Sauber target first victory in 2008 Nov 21, 2007 Formula One championship comes down to the wire Oct 18, 2007 Rearview mirror| Oct 18, 2007 * Wurz announces sudden retirement from Formula One Oct 10, 2007 Wurz confirms immediate retirement Oct 9, 2007 Timeline: the McLaren spying controversy Sep 14, 2007 A Record Fine for Formula One Sep 14, 2007 Northern exposure Sep 1, 2007 Villeneuve looks to jump-start career in NASCAR's truck series Aug 30, 2007 Montoya eager to race with Villeneuve Aug 29, 2007 Pironi, Arnoux Ignored Team Orders Aug 19, 2007 STR Finalizes 2008 Driver Lineup Aug 12, 2007 Busch drivers getting valuable experience with 3rd road race of season Aug 9, 2007 Road racers rule on first day in Montreal Aug 3, 2007 Pro Karts coming Aug 2, 2007 Royal nuptials in Canada? Jul 31, 2007 * World News Quick Take Jul 30, 2007 Canadian is engaged to Queen's grandson Jul 30, 2007 Queen's grandson to marry Canadian Jul 29, 2007 Peter Phillips first of young royals to wed Jul 29, 2007 Van de Velde Is Not Alone Jul 19, 2007 Safety Has Come a Long Way in F1 Jul 16, 2007 McLaren Mercedes at Mid-Season Jul 16, 2007 U.S. Grand Prix ditched for 2008 Jul 13, 2007 'Challenges' plagued USGP Jul 13, 2007 Raikkonen dashes Hamilton's hopes Jul 9, 2007 Formula One: Translating a fast and dangerous sport to safe road driving Jul 7, 2007 Racing prodigy on track to earn a billion dollars Jul 7, 2007 Ferrari bumps McLaren Jul 2, 2007 Victorious Raikkonen Jul 2, 2007 Rookie Doornbos Records First Career Win At Mont-Tremblant Jul 2, 2007 Kubica sidesteps talk of papal miracle Jun 30, 2007 Video feed filling fans Jun 26, 2007 With move coming, Earnhardt hungry to finish season strong Jun 23, 2007 Prost: McLarens equal status for drivers could backfire Jun 20, 2007 Hamilton rolls on, wins U.S. GP Jun 19, 2007
Formula One Canadian Grand Prix qualifying ... Formula One Canadian Grand Prix. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Morning leadoff Jun 6, 2008
SPEED - Formula One, practice for Canadian Grand Prix, at Montreal. 2:30 p.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
When the 20 Formula One drivers gather at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, the elite racing series will be returning to the scene of the first victory a year ago by a young rookie who represented an experiment in creating the perfect human racing machine. That driver, Lewis Hamilton of Britain, arrives in Canada this year as the leader of the championship and winner of the previous race - the most prestigious in the series, the Monaco Grand Prix -... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
But as of the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend, he will be without question the most experienced. Over the last couple of Formula One races, the Brazilian driver for the Honda team has been celebrating a milestone: beating Riccardo Patrese's record of participating in 256 Grands Prix. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Formula One: Canadian Grand Prix practice, Speed11 a.m.. Sprint Cup: Pocono 500 qualifying, Speed12:30 p.m.. (Modesto Bee, CA)
R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Canadian Grand Prix Open House Day. MONTREAL, June 3 /CNW Telbec/ - Thursday, June 5, is the day the much anticipated Bridgestone Open House Day will take place at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve as one of the highlights of the festivities surrounding the Grand Prix of Canada. (Canada Newswire)
PARIS Robert Kubica walked away from a potentially fatal accident at the Canadian Grand Prix last year without a scratch. This year, he's got a strong chance to come away with his first career Formula One victory. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Formula One: Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal (70 laps, 2. 709-mile, 15-turn road course; Channel 6, 10 a.m.) Lewis Hamilton's win in Monaco shot the McLaren-Mercedes driver into the season points lead. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
We'll find out if Formula One's Canadian Grand Prix is once again a battle of attrition. Watch the season's seventh race at 12:30 p.m. Sunday on the Speed Channel. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
The 23-year-old Briton never even had seen the layout for the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix and, in his first practice, notched the fastest time. He went on to mark his first F-1 win two days later. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton wants Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix to be a re-run of last year's race but Robert Kubica is hoping for something very different. The two drivers left their mark on the 2007 race, with McLaren's Hamilton taking his breakthrough first grand prix win in Montreal while BMW Sauber's Kubica suffered the biggest crash of his career. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
R E P E A T -- Opening of the new international press centre and new paddock installations for the Canadian Grand Prix. MONTREAL, May 29 /CNW Telbec/ - Mr. Normand Legault, Chairman and CEO of the Canadian Grand Prix, invites the media to attend the official opening of the new international press centre and paddock installations at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Saturday, May 31, at 1:00 pm. (Canada Newswire)
National federations call for Mosley resignation - News - News & Features - Indiatimes Racing. National federations call for Mosley resignation 30 May, 2008 09:29 am IST,AFP. (India Times, India)
The next event is the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal where Hamilton scored his maiden victory last season after taking pole position. The young Englishman will go there with confidence high after his win in Sunday's race and all set to press home his advantage in the championship. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) June 8. Trivia. (India Times, India)
Capping off the event will be the presentation of The Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards(TM) which celebrate product innovation. Over 200 products were reviewed for this year's awards. (Canada Newswire)
The new Mrs Phillips and her now husband met when they were both working at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal in 2003. She says she didn't realise who he was until six weeks into their relationship, while he says there was no cause to mention his royal connection. (BBC News -- UK)
The couple, both 30, who met while working at the 2003 Canadian Grand Prix, will exchange vows at the Berkshire castle's St George's Chapel. Miss Kelly has given up her Catholic faith to allow her fiance to retain his place as 11th in line to the throne. (BBC News -- UK)
Mr. Phillips, who does not have a royal title because his mother, Princess Royal Anne, didn't want him to, met Ms. Kelly at the 2003 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. For years, the couple, both 30, stayed out of the spotlight until they agreed to a pre-wedding interview for the May 13 issue of Hello. (Globe and Mail -- International)
supplied candid comments about their courtship - which began with a chance meeting at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal in 2003 - the wedding and their plans. Among the revelations was Kelly's claim she had been dating Phillips for about six weeks before she learned he was the queen's grandson, now 11th in line to the throne. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Sports fans will also find themselves being spoiled with the best: the mighty roar of engines will resound at the Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit from June 6 to June 8 during the Canadian Grand Prix, and on August 1 and August 2, when Montr;al hosts the Nascar Busch Series. From July 26 to August 3, the world's best tennis players will battle for the Rogers Cup, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the women's professional circuit. (Canada Newswire)
Honda has released a statement saying, "The Super Aguri F1 team's withdrawal is indeed very disappointing for us but we understand that it was inevitable unless the team could find a way to stand alone by itself in the future. It is felt though by many fans in the sport that Honda could have done more to prevent Super Aguri from having to withdraw from racing this year. The most exciting part for the Super Aguri team will probably be their first ever World Championship points in Spain in 2007... (Suite101.com)
The Canadian Grand Prix produced one of the most popular victories the sport has seen. The ever spectacular Jean Alesi won the first and, incredibly, only Grand Prix of his career. (Suite101.com)
" It was Williams' first podium finish since last year's Canadian Grand Prix, and a sixth place for teammate Kazuki Nakajima had the once-dominant team in second place in the constructors' championship standings. However, Nakajima was punished by stewards after the race for colliding with BMW-Sauber's Robert Kubica under safety-car conditions, and will be moved back 10 spots on the grid from his eventual qualifying position at the Malaysian Grand Prix next week. Hamilton was expecting a stronger... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Last year in the Canadian Grand Prix, Theissen's young Polish driver, Robert Kubica, miraculously survived one of the scariest crashes in modern motor sport ... "It can never be safe enough," Heidfeld told the Vancouver Sun after last year's Canadian Grand Prix. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
But to wander pit row at the Canadian Grand Prix and watch last year's winner Lewis Hamilton, racing's emerging superstar, squeeze into his car costs $4,900 for the three-day event, without accommodation. For this price, and proximity, you do get compliment- ary ear plugs. (Globe and Mail)
Hamilton missed out on becoming world champion last season by a point after leading the standings from the Canadian Grand Prix in June through to the final race in Brazil. At Interlagos, a gearbox malfunction robbed Hamilton of the chance of becoming the first rookie in the sport's history to take the title. (iAfrica.com)
8 Auto Racing, F1, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal. 8 Auto racing, Champ Car, TBA, Jerez, Spain. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Robert Doornbos. (USA Today -- Sports)
MONTREAL When Formula One upstart Robert Kubica's BMW broke into pieces after hitting a cement barrier during the Canadian Grand Prix in June, the Polish driver was airlifted to H. pital du Sacr. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
He said the high point of the team's season was the Canadian Grand Prix, with Germany's Nick Heidfeld finishing second and Polish driver Robert Kubica emerging unscathed from an horrendous crash. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The British driver of African-Caribbean descent captured his first win in the Canadian Grand Prix in June. It marked the first win for a black driver in Formula One and the most notable win for a black driver in all of auto racing. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
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Wurz raced 16 times for Williams this season, finishing third at the Canadian Grand Prix on June 10. He is 11th in the driver's standings with 13 points. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
His best result was third place at the Canadian Grand Prix in June, and he came fourth at the rain-hit European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring one month later. However, he failed to consistently match the pace of team-mate Nico Rosberg and confirmed his departure from Williams -- citing a lack of motivation. (CNN -- International)
June 10: The furore is forgotten as Hamilton wins his first race from pole position in an incident-strewn Canadian Grand Prix. Jun 11: A disgruntled Alonso accuses the team of favouring Hamilton, claiming he is "a British driver in a British team.". (Guardian Unlimited)
At the Canadian Grand Prix in June, the Briton took his first chequered flag. And following two more Grand Prix wins, Hamilton and his Spanish teammate current World Champion Fernando Alonso head into this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix in the top two slots in the drivers' championship; in the race for the constructors' title, the team was streets ahead. (Time.com)
I quickly deemed this stretch of road the Canadian Grand Prix of Doom, was adamant on remaining a passenger at this point in the trip and held on for dear life as my valiant travel companion evaded crashing into hyper-speeding Canadian vehicles. But Montreal turned out to be completely worth it. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Perhaps if I was a young man again, he said at his hometown Canadian Grand Prix last June. But as a family man, it's just too much. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The contempt between the former Indianapolis 500 winners erupted at the 2001 Canadian Grand Prix, when Villeneuve accused Montoya of blocking him on the track during practice. Montoya countered that Villeneuve brake-checked him at a chicane during the same session. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Canadian Grand Prix was on the schedule three races after Pironi disobeyed team orders and two races after Villeneuve perished. Prior to the 1982 Canadian Grand Prix, the track was renamed Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in honor of the late driver, who was a native of the Canadian province of Quebec. (Suite101.com)
Then, the Canadian Grand Prix was viewed by STR management as an opportunity to score points that was squandered ... When the checkered flag fell at the Canadian Grand Prix, only 12 cars (out of 22) were running, including both Honda-powered Super Aguris. (Suite101.com)
The series made its Canadian debut last Saturday at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, home of the Canadian Grand Prix Formula One event. The Busch drivers now move to Watkins Glen, N.Y., for another road race on Saturday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The former CART racer banked on his past experience at the venue and yet, at the same time, getting use to handling a stockcar on the same venue where Formula One cars hit very fast speeds at the Canadian Grand Prix. "What amazes me is the power, the acceleration for a car that heavy. You're coming down the straightaway down the back and it keeps going, it keeps accelerating. It reminds me of the CART era, of that time, when we had a lot of power," Carpentier said. (Motorsport.com)
71-mile, 15-turn road course; ESPN2, noon) This will be the first Busch Series race in Canada and will be run on the same course used for Formula One's Canadian Grand Prix. It is also the second non-U.S. race site in series history. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
He and Ms. Kelly met at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal in 2003. They live together on his mother's Gloucestershire estate, and are known to be low-key and private. (Globe and Mail)
He met Kelly, a management consultant, at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal in 200e. No date was given for the wedding. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The freckled beauty with strawberry blond hair, who graduated from McGill with a BA in 2002, met her beau in 2003 at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Phillips was working in marketing for the Williams Formula One team. (Toronto Star)
Ms. Kelly is a 31-year-old management consultant that Mr. Phillips met at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal in 2003. She moved to Britain soon after meeting Mr. Phillips. (Globe and Mail)
The couple met at the Canadian Grand Prix in her native Montreal in 2003, and Kelly soon moved to Britain to be closer to the royal. Despite being quoted as saying he would marry a British woman, royal watchers predicted Phillips would tie the knot before his sister, Zara, and cousins, Princes William and Harry. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
However, the 1991 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix had to be one of his worst moments. Mansell was leading the race comfortably on the last lap when he waved to the fans. (Suite101.com)
Robert Kubica was lucky to escape with only minor injuries when his BMW Sauber crashed at 170-plus miles per hour during the 2007 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix ... On lap 27 of the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, which took place in June, Kubica s car was traveling over 170 miles per hour on a straightaway approaching the Casino hairpin. (Suite101.com)
Conversely, Alonso said Hamilton s first win the Canadian Grand Prix was lucky. Also, Alonso publicly contradicted Hamilton and team principal Ron Dennis, denying that he and Hamilton had made a pact to not talk about each other with the media unless both were present. (Suite101.com)
"However, we have agreed to leave the door open for a potential future date. "It has been a pleasure having the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis, and I hope that as we approach our Centennial Era at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, an opportunity might present itself that would allow its return," he added. Indianapolis, home of the Indy 500, may however be remembered more in Formula One circles for the disastrous six-car fiasco of 2005 when all the Michelin-shod teams withdrew for safety... (CNN -- International)
The move to June allowed the USGP to share expenses -- and presumably fans -- with North America's other F-1 race, the Canadian Grand Prix. But the projected boost was not discernable, and the 2005 race never got a chance to be successful. (Indianapolis Star)
Poland's Robert Kubica, who suffered a horrific crash in the Canadian Grand Prix earlier this season, took a strong fourth for BMW.. His teammate Nick Heidfeld of Austria finished sixth ahead of the two Renault's of Finn Heikki Kovalainen and Italian Giancarlo Fisichella. (CNN -- International)
When Robert Kubica lost control of his BMW Sauber car at 280 kilometers an hour and ran into a concrete wall before rolling across the track and hitting another wall at the Canadian Grand Prix last month, it was one of the largest impacts ever measured on a Formula One car. That he suffered nothing more than a slight concussion was, according to a report released this week by the International Automobile Federation, the sport's governing body, thanks to a perfect functioning of all of the safety... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
7m for the Canadian grand prix. "Lewis Hamilton appeals not just to the core petrol heads but to the average Joe Bloggs on the street," an ITV spokesman said. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
"But the fact is I finished on the podium again. I extended my lead in the championships, so I couldn't be happier."Robert Kubica, who survived a crash at the Canadian Grand Prix and missed the subsequent U.S. race, took fourth for BMW-Sauber. Kubica was cleared to race Thursday after hurting his ankle when he crashed hard into two walls in Montreal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
" Robert Kubica, for his return to racing after a spectacular accident at the Canadian Grand Prix three weeks ago, started the race in fourth and finished the race in fourth with BMW Sauber. "Physically I am a hundred percent, and mentally too," said Kubica after the race. "I could do another race now. " The race began under hot, cloudy skies threatening rain as Massa got off to a perfect start from pole position and Raikkonen slipped by Hamilton into second. "It's nothing to do with me," said... (International Herald Tribune)
He changed lanes three times when I was trying to pick a line. " Doornbos took advantage of numerous mistakes and misfortunes that befell the rest of the pack on the 2.65-mile road course to give Minardi Team USA its first series win. Doornbos and Bourdais are tied atop the standings with 145 points. Doornbos, a 25-year-old native of Holland, gained the lead for good on the 52nd lap when leader Simon Pagenaud went off the track, which alternated between dry and wet throughout the race as a... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Poland's local PAP news agency reported that Kubica's survival after slamming into a wall during this month's Canadian Grand Prix could serve as evidence of a miracle in the Catholic Church's beatification process of John Paul. The report was based on a Church source. (Yahoo News)
TV, whose hand-held unit was available at the recent Canadian Grand Prix Formula One race in Montreal. The unit gives fans everything the viewer at home can get from live video, radio transmissions, statistics, replays and in-car views with the added benefit of ear-splitting noise and choking exhaust fumes. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
"I want to finish great, and I want to win races because these guys deserve it,'' he said.That's a man relieved and at peace. Earnhardt appears hungry to finish the season strong.A desire to do the best he can for his crew is likely to keep Earnhardt motivated.He has a close relationship with Tony Eury Jr., who could join his new team next season, and has been quick to support his crew even when it struggles.Earnhardt has run well enough to climb to 12th despite a 100-point deduction and the... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Good old days: Filepic shows Alain Prost (right) and Michael Schumacher celebrating their first and second places respectively at the 1993 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
This latest win, coming on the heels of his inaugural Formula One victory a week earlier in the Canadian Grand Prix, gave Hamilton his seventh top-three finish in as many starts - one of his numerous unprecedented feats for a rookie. Another is his lead in the points. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
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