No Schumacher but plenty of German drivers Jul 17, 2008
Nico Rosberg, in his third season with Williams, is the son of 1982 world champion Keke and finished third in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Nobody doubts that he has the talent to succeed, he just lacks the equipment at present with a team that last won with BMW engines in 2004. (International Herald Tribune)
2008 Formula One schedule and standings Jul 16, 2008
March 16 Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne (Lewis Hamilton). March 23 Malaysian Grand Prix, Kuala Lumpur (Kimi Raikkonen). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Sullivan plays down injury worries Jul 6, 2008
SYDNEY: The world's fastest swimmer Eamon Sullivan played down pre-Olympics fitness concerns yesterday after aggravating a dislocated rib at an Australian Grand Prix meeting here. The 50m freestyle world record-holder from Perth stressed he was not in doubt for Beijing despite the painful twinge which forced him to paddle through his 50m freestyle heat late on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Marellyn, Jian Beng fail in bid to earn Olympic tickets Jul 6, 2008
PETALING JAYA: Swimmer Marellyn Liew (pic) failed to qualify for the Beijing Olympics despite bagging a bronze in her pet 100m butterfly event in the second-leg of the Telstra Australian Grand Prix in Sydney yesterday. Marellyn managed to improve on her preliminary time of 1:02. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Marellyn, Luisa keep Olympic hopes alive Jul 5, 2008
PETALING JAYA: Marellyn Liew and Luisa Los Santos kept alive their Olympic hopes when they qualified for the women s 100m butterfly final in the second-leg of the Telstra Australian Grand Prix in Sydney yesterday. Marellyn, who earned the Best Sportsgirl award in the recently concluded Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Terengganu last month, swam in the strongest heat in the company of two Beijing-bound Australian swimmers Jessica Schipper and Lisbett Trickett. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
NHRA calls for changes Jul 4, 2008
"On Wednesday, the NHRA announced what it called an interim step, reducing the length of Top Fuel and Funny Car races from a quarter-mile to 1,000 feet. The 320-foot reduction will start next week in the Mopar Mile High Nationals in Colorado. The Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle classes will continue to run a quarter-mile.COULTHARD ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT: David Coulthard will retire from Formula One after the season, ending a career in which he won 13 races but repeatedly fell short of the world... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Grand Prix locked in until 2015 Jul 4, 2008
The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne will be a twilight race for the next seven years, the Victorian Government has announced. Premier John Brumby said the Government had agreed to push back the start time of the race to 5pm in order to secure the event until 2015. (The Age, Australia)
Australia Secures Formula One Grand Prix Through 2012 With Evening Start Jul 4, 2008
The 2007 edition cost Victorian taxpayers A$35 million, according to the Australian Grand Prix Corp.'s annual report. Brumby said the benefits outweighed the costs. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Coulthard announces retirement Jul 3, 2008
The Scottish driver, who has driven for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull since 1994, has won 13 F1 races but none since the 2003 Australian Grand Prix. His best finish this season was sixth at the Canadian GP on June 9. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Six-pack of Grange on the list of MPs' gifts Jun 27, 2008
The Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, was given free tickets by Toyota to the Australian Grand Prix. The Environment Minister, Peter Garrett, received a $300 tie from the French environment minister. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Formula One season extends to 19 races as Abu Dhabi Grand Prix debuts as finale Jun 26, 2008
March 29 - Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne. April 5 - Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Massa's Senna milestone Jun 23, 2008
Italy's Jarno Trulli gave Toyota, mourning the death of former team principal Ove Andersson, their first podium finish since the Australian Grand Prix of April 2006 after holding off McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen in a thrilling chase to the line. The two cars came close to banging wheels on the penultimate lap as Kovalainen tried in vain to pass. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
French driver Sébastien Bourdais pursues greatness at racing's pinnacle Jun 20, 2008
The French circuit promoters have dedicated a grandstand opposite his team garage for his fans to follow his weekend, hoping for the return of the good form he displayed in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Bourdais finished seventh and scored 2 points, the best debut by a former Champ Car driver since Jacques Villeneuve finished second in his first race in 1996 when he drove for the world champion Williams team. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hosting council says Melbourne F1 Grand Prix should be scrapped Jun 18, 2008
The Australian Grand Prix, beset by speculation that its contract won't be renewed by Formula One organizers after 2010, received a rebuke closer to home Wednesday ... The Australian Grand Prix has been part of the F1 championship for 23 years, 12 at Albert Park on the edge of downtown Melbourne and formerly in the South Australian state capital of Adelaide. (International Herald Tribune)
Grand Prix fails to poll in search for top tourist attractions Jun 9, 2008
THE Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park failed to register a vote in an online poll to find Victoria's best tourist attraction ... But Australian Grand Prix Corporation chairman Ron Walker can take heart in the modest performance of other attractions such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground (84th place) and the Australian Tennis Open (100). (The Age, Australia)
A year after scary crash, Kubica returns to Montreal as title contender Jun 6, 2008
The season-opening Australian Grand Prix aside, Kubica has been F1's most consistent driver this season. He hasn't finished outside the top-four since Sepang and is fourth in the overall standings with 32 points, trailing McLaren's Lewis Hamilton by six points. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Two charged over vintage bikes theft Jun 5, 2008
TWO brothers have been charged 10 years after the theft of three rare racing motorcycles from the Strathfield home of the former Australian grand prix racer Allen Burt. The three motorbikes, worth approximately $175,000, were stolen from Burt's home in May 1998. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
This is racing's Super Sunday May 25, 2008
The only non-Ferarri winner so far was Hamilton, in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. After Monaco comes Indy, where most, if not all eyes will be on Danica Patrick. (The Palm Beach Post)
Lewis in full throttle May 24, 2008
The car felt great almost immediately and I was able to show a good pace from the very beginning, reported the winner of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton's time in the afternoon session was the quickest of the day and gave the McLaren driver major encouragement for Sunday's 66th running of the showpiece event. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fisichella brings experience to building the new Force India May 11, 2008
Indeed, he joined Renault in 2005 and scored the pole position and victory in the first race, the Australian Grand Prix. Yet that season was the beginning of the end of the great Fisichella hope. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton wants to start winning again May 10, 2008
Hamilton won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but has since been unable to stop the Ferrari steamroller from taking charge with three successive victories including two one-two finishes. I never approach a race thinking I am the favourite, said Hamilton, when it was pointed out to him that Ferrari have won the last two Turkish Grands Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dannii speaks out on cancer heartache May 5, 2008
" But Minogue downplayed rumours she wanted to date British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton. "I don't fancy him, no," she said. "We met at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and we've been texting each other and said we'd meet up in Monaco for the Grand Prix there. So if that's a date, then we're going on a date. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Collapse of funds manager leaves Geelong investors out of pocket Apr 23, 2008
It was also hired out during the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and for other major events. Last year Mr Hoy paid $3 million for a "sub-penthouse" apartment in the new Edgewater Geelong complex. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Alonso claims he has no problems with Hamilton Apr 22, 2008
Last month Alonso finished in fourth place behind Hamilton at the Australian Grand Prix. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Prime target Apr 20, 2008
Only a week before it blew up, Opes had entertained 16 or so of the stockbrokers and financial advisers who had put their clients into this mess in its box in the exclusive Paddock section of the Australian Grand Prix. Stories have emerged of underworld figures journeying between countries chasing lost dollars, and large licks of cash taking a trip from Australian bank accounts to the renowned tax haven the British Virgin Islands. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Courtney 'not here to make friends' Apr 17, 2008
" Kiwi veteran Greg Murphy has branded Courtney a "f***ing idiot", while Paul "The Dude" Morris suggested Courtney had "picked the wrong bloke to mess with" when the two came to blows at Eastern Creek. Courtney's ex-teammate Russell Ingall even called the former Dancing with the Stars contestant a "pretty boy who should crawl back into his hole". But Courtney reckons the criticism is unfounded, saying he was only to blame for one his many accidents in 2008. It has been a bit of a crazy start to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jacob Saulwick: No medals for economic benefits of the Games Apr 12, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Renault hoping to close gap at Alonso's home race Apr 7, 2008
" Today in Sports Alonso finished 10th in Sakhir in a race dominated by Ferrari. He was fourth in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and eighth in Malaysia. The Spanish Grand Prix is on April 27. The double world champion was in a resigned mood afterwards, accepting that Renault were not in a position to do much more. BIGGER STEP "Now unfortunately we are in a pessimistic moment because the first three races were not as good as we expected," he said. "We were not aiming for a podium or... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Theme park adds up to Disney down under Apr 6, 2008
Mr Harnden, the former Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games boss and Australian Grand Prix CEO, estimated the park would attract 430,000 tourists to Victoria from interstate each year and 290,000 from overseas. The zoo now attracts between 250,000 and 300,000 people each year. (NEWS.com.au)
Hamilton conquers his fear of the deep Apr 5, 2008
Hamilton won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and is three points clear of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld in the championship after two races. He finished second in Bahrain last year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sauber wont last the pace Apr 3, 2008
The 26-year-old retired from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and then spun into the gravel after starting on pole position at the last round in Malaysia. Massa's slow start to the season has increased speculation about his future with the Italian team, despite still having two years left on his contract. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa needs a repeat win in Bahrain Apr 2, 2008
He retired from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and then spun into the gravel after starting on pole position at the last round in Malaysia. Although Massa has two years of his Ferrari contract remaining, he has had to contend with regular speculation about his future and suggestions that Renault's double world champion Fernando Alonso could be a likely replacement. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
BMW Sauber still need to improve, says Kubica Mar 25, 2008
In the season-opening Australian Grand Prix race in Melbourne on March 16, Nick Heidfeld also took second place, behind McLaren's Lewis Hamilton. Kubica's efforts in Sepang also brought delight to team sponsors Petronas. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bernie Ecclestone Gets Malaysia to Stage Night F-1 Race, Eyes China Next Mar 24, 2008
Ecclestone has already told Australian Grand Prix officials they must work after dark or face a ``divorce'' when their contract ends in 2010. Australian Grand Prix Corp. Chairman has said the switch to a night race would cost too much. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Raikkonen raises the red flag Mar 24, 2008
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* F 1: Raikkonen's Malaysia win revives Ferrari's challenge Mar 24, 2008
It helped the Ferrari team to recover from the disappointment of the Australian Grand Prix where the team gained just one point and both cars failed to finish. Heidfeld was also on 11 championship points, one point ahead of Kovalainen. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Motor Racing | Formula One: Raikkonen wins easily as Ferrari hits back Mar 24, 2008
A week earlier, both Ferraris had dropped out of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne with blown engines. "It was a perfect job from the team after a difficult first race," Raikkonen said, "so this is a good start now for the season for us, and we are in a pretty good position now.". (International Herald Tribune)
Rosberg comes down to earth with a thump Mar 23, 2008
His team-mate Japanese Kazuki Nakajima, who has a grid penalty of 10 places following his driving in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, finished 22nd and failed to qualify beyond the first phase of qualifying. We will look at the strategy now and put together the best race plan we can to get the cars into the points, said technical director Sam Michael. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa: Our championship starts now. Mar 23, 2008
Brazilian pole-sitter adamant Ferrari's nightmare start to the 2008 campaign is behind the team now, as he vows not to repeat the errors that cost him last year's Australian Grand Prix. Felipe Massa. (crash.net)
Stopover no sweat to Webber Mar 22, 2008
He'd spent the previous day disappointed by his forced retirement from the Australian Grand Prix when his Red Bull Racing RB4 broke a rear track rod. The former Raiders ball boy is a rugby league fan but had little sympathy with the players and their sauna-bath conditions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
This weekend's TV viewing Mar 22, 2008
In perhaps the most freakish coincidence in the history of Australian weekend sport TV listings columns, Mark Webber last weekend greeted the release of On The Box's latest book, The Very Best of Mark Webber's Gearbox Failures, by doing the noble thing and getting no further than the third corner of the first lap in the Australian Grand Prix. We were touched, and can only think it was Mark's way of saying to us: "Don't listen to the knockers - keep on doing what you're doing. Stay true to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
It's the winter of our content Mar 22, 2008
Australian Grand Prix ... Age columnist Greg Baum on the Australian Grand Prix: "It is as well that there were so many 'Melbourne, Australia' signs; only they and the ungodly hour would have identified us to [Bernie] Ecclestone. Otherwise, one grand prix track looks pretty much like another: a hazy city skyline, a few fast-moving trees, Webber DNF-ing.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hamilton finds the roots to success Mar 22, 2008
Coulthard was shunted out of the Australian Grand Prix after colliding with Massa, who maintained his thrust down the inside was within the rules. "I haven't apologised and I won't because I didn't do anything wrong," Massa said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* F1: Hamilton fastest in Sepang practice Mar 22, 2008
Hamilton's late lap was disheartening for Ferrari, with the team looking to rebound from a dismal season start at last week's Australian Grand Prix where they collected just one point. However, Ferrari could take satisfaction from the reliability of their cars after the mechanical failures in Melbourne. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
At Renault, Alonso returns to his roots Mar 22, 2008
At the Australian Grand Prix last Sunday, Alonso had a technical problem that hurt his qualifying, and his car was clearly not as fast as the McLarens, Ferraris or the BMW Saubers. But his goals were largely achieved when he drove a perfect race to finish in fourth place. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
F1 title bid starts in Malaysia, vows pole-winning Massa Mar 22, 2008
Just a week after their embarrassing exit from the Australian Grand Prix, where somehow Ferrari collected a point even though both of their cars failed to finish, the 26-year-old Brazilian put a smile back on his team's faces. "This is where the season starts for us now, this is where we start to fight for the championship," said Massa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Competition has caught up with Hendrick Motorsports Mar 22, 2008
" . . . On the day Jarrett's career came to a close, Aric Almirola, alternating this season with Mark Martin behind the wheel of the No. 8 car fielded by Dale Earnhardt Inc., gave his career an immeasurable boost with an impressive eighth-place finish . . . While most of his Sprint Cup colleagues will take this weekend off, Edwards, the reigning Nationwide Series champion, will compete today at Nashville, where he has won the last three series races and been awarded three electric guitars. "The... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Hamilton best in Malaysian GP practice Mar 21, 2008
Hamilton's late lap was disheartening for Ferrari, with the team looking to rebound from a dismal season start at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix where they collected just one point - their worst season opener since 1992. However, Ferrari could take satisfaction from the reliability of their cars after the mechanical failures in Melbourne. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Knock it off, football bashers Mar 21, 2008
Started the year by clinching an entirely underwhelming Australian Grand Prix ... Age columnist Greg Baum on the Australian Grand Prix: "It is as well that there were so many 'Melbourne, Australia' signs; only they and the ungodly hour would have identified us to [Bernie] Ecclestone. Otherwise, one grand prix track looks pretty much like another: a hazy city skyline, a few fast-moving trees, Webber DNF-ing.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australian Grand Prix 2008 Awards Mar 21, 2008
Hamilton Wins, Ferrari Fail, Rookies Surprise. Every race has its highlights. (Suite101.com)
Same team,different theme Mar 21, 2008
On course: Nick Heidfeld jubilates after his second place finish in last weekends Australian Grand Prix. It was just the result BMW Sauber wanted in their bid to win their first F1 race as they head into their third season of racing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Too hot to handle Mar 21, 2008
Bad start: Kimi Raikkonens Ferrari being pushed into the pit after encountering mechanical problem during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix last week ... Ahead of last weekends Australian Grand Prix, Ferrari had looked strong enough to lead many to suspect they would dominate the Melbourne race in much the same way as they did last season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Emphasis on skill Mar 21, 2008
The change followed last years Australian Grand Prix when David Coulthards Red Bull passed over the Williams driven by Alexander Wurz, narrowly missing the Austrians head. BIO-FUEL. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Set to soar higher Mar 21, 2008
High flyer: Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the rostrum after winning the Australian Grand Prix ... Hamiltons win for McLaren at last Sundays Australian Grand Prix almost went unnoticed at Albert Park. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
In the name of the father Mar 21, 2008
Historic: Williams driver Nico Rosberg celebrating his maiden podium finish after coming in third in the Australian Grand Prix last Sunday. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Looking back Nine great years Mar 21, 2008
Unfortunately team-mate David Coulthard, winner of the Australian Grand Prix two weeks earlier, was forced to retire on lap 15 with engine trouble. Renaults Fernando Alonso claimed his first pole position and eventually finished third. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton is no Tiger, says Mansell Mar 21, 2008
"Why shouldn't he (Hamilton) have the confidence? There is no question that the Australian Grand Prix was a fantastic win. The incredible thing is the speed of the McLaren car. I think it is the class act of the field at the moment.". (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Martin Petty). (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Ferrari aiming for quick turnaround after poor start to F1 season Mar 20, 2008
The 2007 F1 constructors' champion failed to get either of its cars to the finish at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last Sunday, although world champion Kimi Raikkonen was awarded a consolation point after another driver was disqualified. With only six days between the first two rounds, and the 11 F1 teams needing to relocate to Sepang for the Malaysian Grand Prix, Ferrari principal Stefano Domenicali said there was no time to waste on hysterics. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Motorsports report: Champ Car teams test at Sebring Mar 20, 2008
7 Of the 22 starters who finished Sunday in the Australian Grand Prix. QUOTABLE. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Alonso hopes to bounce back at favourite track Mar 20, 2008
The outcome of the qualifying day of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne last week showed that the Renault cars are struggling to keep up with the McLaren, Ferrari and BMW cars. Alonso and his Renault team-mate Nelson Piquet Jr missed out on making the top 10 of the final qualifying session. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton out to build on momentum at Sepang Mar 20, 2008
McLaren's Hamilton took the chequered flag in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last Sunday, a performance the 23-year-old Briton described as the best race of his career. Now he is eager to build on that momentum at Sepang. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bring it on - Lewis Mar 20, 2008
The 23-year-old Briton, who produced a faultless exhibition of dominant driving to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last Sunday, reeled off nine successive podiums from the start of his rookie season last year. And this time he will be hoping for more of the same when he hits the track at the Sepang circuit, close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. (iAfrica.com)
Red Bull to sell off Toro Rosso Mar 20, 2008
com) after last weekend's Australian Grand Prix ... Meanwhile, McLaren has said it will look into modifying its car's pitlane speed limiter system after Heikki Kovalainen accidentally activated it and lost fourth place in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hamilton hoping good times roll Mar 19, 2008
McLaren's Hamilton took the chequered flag in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last Sunday, a performance the 23-year-old Briton described as the best race of his career ... For the red cars of Ferrari, the Australian Grand Prix proved a black day. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Team India finish ninth in A1 GP Mar 18, 2008
Australian Grand Prix 2008. Date: March 16, 2008. (India Times, India)
