Trulli committed to F1 despite NASCAR test Oct 9, 2009
At the time I asked the Toyota guys in the US if it would be possible to one day test a car just for fun and before the Belgian Grand Prix they offered me the chance to do so later in the year. My commitment is 100 per cent to Formula One, added the Italian, who finished second in last weekend s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
H00000ADFamilton Sep 26, 2009
A happy Lewis Hamilton said Friday that he was surprised to clock the fastest lap in the afternoon's second free practice session ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. Reigning champion Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, the current drivers' title leader, both crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix on the opening lap here on Sunday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
F1 SCHEDULE: Montreal race returns for 2010 Sep 22, 2009
Aug. 29 Belgian Grand Prix. Sept. 12 Italian Grand Prix. (USA Today -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Briatore, Symonds quit as Renault admit defeat in 'crash-gate' Sep 17, 2009
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F1 'crashgate': Renault team chief quits Sep 17, 2009
Stewards investigating the claims interviewed Symonds at the Belgian Grand Prix late last month. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Renault director offered immunity over 'crashgate' Sep 16, 2009
The offer of immunity from the International Motorsport Federation comes after its stewards investigating the claims interviewed Symonds at the Belgian Grand Prix late last month. After refusing to answer a series of key questions, Symonds, who is accused of asking Piquet jnr to crash in Singapore, said: ''I have no intention of lying to you. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1: Force India to assess Chandhok and Jani Sep 14, 2009
" "After Spa (last month's Belgian Grand Prix), I have at least 10 drivers and agents who have come to me, including some pretty well known F1 drivers. " Mallya said Sutil, who finished fourth on Sunday, and Liuzzi would probably be retained. "They are loyal and hard working. (India Times, India)
F1: Sutil puts Force India on top at Monza Sep 12, 2009
Fisichella, who put Force India on pole at the Belgian Grand Prix and finished second for the team's first points, had a mixed debut with the Maranello team he has always longed to drive for. The experienced Roman was eighth quickest, two places ahead of 2007 world champion and teammate Kimi Raikkonen, although he had switched to the softer and quicker tyres for the late run that produced the best time. (India Times, India)
Motor Racing: Alonso dismisses talk of Renault crash conspiracy Sep 11, 2009
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Live on TV (1) Sep 6, 2009
7 a.m. Auto racing: Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, qualfying (SV). 8 a.m. Golf: European PGA Walker Championship, third round (GOLF). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
* F1: Renault summoned to deliberate crash allegations hearing Sep 6, 2009
The FIA started the investigation after the claim was made by Brazilian TV station Globo during last Sundays Belgian Grand Prix. F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone said earlier this week that both Renault and Piquet Jr would be in serious trouble if the investigation uncovered any type of race-fixing activity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Belgium podium on par with IPL final: Vijay Mallya Sep 3, 2009
NEW DELHI: Force India chairman Vijay Mallya said the outfit's maiden podium finish in Belgian Grand Prix would rank alongside Royal Challengers Bangalore's final appearance in the Indian Premier League II as two of his best sporting moments. There is an uncanny similarity between Force India and BRC, both owned by the liquor baron, as both the outfits pulled off huge surprises in their fairytale second season to silence the critics. (India Times, India)
* Formula One title battle will go to wire: Webber Sep 3, 2009
Mark Webber of Red Bull prepares for the Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit near Spa on Sunday ... Championship leader Jenson Button of Brawn GP saw his lead over Brazilian teammate Rubens Barrichello cut to 16 points at last weekends Belgian Grand Prix after the Briton failed to score for the first time this season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
IT majors chase $6.5 bn Belgian outsourcing deals Sep 2, 2009
BANGALORE: Belgian Grand Prix is not the only race where Indian hopes are riding high. A worsening economic crisis is forcing companies such as AXA, Dexia Bank, Belgacom, drugmaker UCB and car insurer Allianz in Belgium explore IT offshoring and back-office projects, making it almost $6. (India Times)
The Handley Saga Sep 2, 2009
He recovered sufficiently to start in the Belgian Grand Prix and in other European classics. His final Norton appearance was at the Senior Ulster Grand Prix where he finished third behind Walter Rusk on a works Velocette and veteran Charlie Dodson, making a rare Norton outing. (Suite101.com)
Force India boss denies Fisico is off to Ferrari Sep 2, 2009
Fisichella finished second behind Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to record the teams first points in 30 starts. The Italian has been strongly linked with a move to Ferrari, who are set to decide whether Luca Badoer will continue as a stand-in for injured Brazilian driver Felipe Massa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Force Indias first podium raises expectations in India Sep 1, 2009
CHENNAI (India): Force India s first podium finish at the Belgian Grand Prix has raised expectation in the country of more consistent performances and of having an Indian driver on board the two-year-old team. Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella finished second on Sunday to log the Indian team s first points in F1, triggering wild celebrations in the country of 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Force India create history, finish 2nd in Belgian GP Aug 31, 2009
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium): Force Indias Giancarlo Fisichella created history by giving India their first-ever Formula One race point, finishing a sensational second in the Belgian Grand Prix, even as Ferraris Kimi Raikkonen overtook the Italian, who started from the pole, to win the race. ( ). (India Times, India)
Ferrari to decide on Massa substitute by Wednesday Aug 31, 2009
Team principal Stefano Domenicali made the announcement Sunday after the Belgian Grand Prix. Badoer qualified last for the second consecutive Formula One race, while teammate Kimi Raikkonen clinched the Italians' first win of the season following two straight top-three performances. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Auto Racing Roundup: Edwards captures Nationwide event in damp Montreal Aug 31, 2009
n Belgian Grand Prix: Kimi Raikkonen held off Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella to win the Formula One event at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. It was the Ferrari driver's fourth triumph at the high-speed track in the past five years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Raikkonen wins Belgian Grand Prix Aug 31, 2009
Finn Kimi Raikkonen rode his luck to claim Ferrari's first win this year when he held off a strong challenge from Force India's veteran Italian Giancarlo Fisichella in Sunday's dramatic Belgian Grand Prix. It was the 2007 world champion's 18th career win but his first since the 2008 Spanish Grand Prix - a welcome fillip for the Ferrari team after a torrid year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Raikkonen wins F1's Belgian GP for 4th time Aug 31, 2009
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -Kimi Raikkonen held off Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella to win Formula One's Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, the Ferrari driver's fourth triumph at the high-speed track in the past five years. The former world champion, who started sixth, immediately overtook pole sitter Fisichella after the safety car came in following accidents on the opening lap - including one involving overall F1 leader Jenson Button - and held for a 0. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Raikkonen wins drama-laden Belgian Grand Prix Aug 31, 2009
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MOTORSPORTS Edwards passes Ambrose on last lap to win Nationwide race Aug 31, 2009
-At Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Kimi Raikkonen held off Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella to win Formula One's Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, the Ferrari driver's fourth triumph at the high-speed track in the past five years. Jensen Button leads the drivers' standings with 72 points, followed by Rubens Barrichello with 56 and Sebastian Vettel with 53. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Force of Fisichella Aug 30, 2009
BELGIAN GRAND PRIXSPA-FRANCORCHAMPS. GIANCARLO Fisichella gave Force India an astonishing first pole position while Formula One championship leader Jenson Button qualified only 14th for the Belgian Grand Prix yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: No off weekend for Kyle Busch Aug 30, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella gave Force India its first Formula One pole in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. He earned the Indian team its maiden pole with a lap of 1 minute, 46. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Verdasco, Wozniacki win at Pilot Pen Aug 30, 2009
Fisichella claims F1 pole: Giancarlo Fisichella has given Force India its first Formula One pole during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Former Olympian killed. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fisichella makes India proud in Belgium Aug 30, 2009
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS: Italian Giancarlo Fisichella made India proud at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday. "It feels great, like a dream," said the 36-year-old Roman, who described his Force India team's first ever pole position as one of the most satisfying moments of his long Formula One career. (India Times, India)
* Fisichella delivers Force Indias first Grand Prix pole Aug 30, 2009
Italian veteran Giancarlo Fisichella produced the biggest qualifying shock of the season yesterday when he delivered Force Indias first-ever pole position in a stunning qualifying session for todays Belgian Grand Prix. Fisichella, 36, clocked his best time in the final five minutes of a tense session that produced several shocks, including both world championship leader Jenson Button of Brawn GP and defending champion Lewis Hamilton of McLaren failing to make it into the top 10. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Fisichella gives Force India 1st F1 pole in Belgian Aug 30, 2009
Fisichella delivers Force India's first F1 pole at Belgian Grand Prix ... Giancarlo Fisichella won the pole for the Belgian Grand Prix, Force India's first ... SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -- Giancarlo Fisichella gave Force India its first Formula One pole during qualifying Saturday for the Belgian Grand Prix. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Defiant Fernando Alonso vows to win 3rd F1 title Aug 29, 2009
"I'm more prepared than ever. In 2005 and 2006 I didn't have the experience I have today. I'm a much more complete driver now and when the opportunity arises I'll be better prepared than ever,'' Alonso said from the Belgian Grand Prix. "I want to be world champion again. I'll never surrender. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Lewis tops free practice where he was stripped of win last year Aug 29, 2009
McLarens world champion Lewis Hamilton was quickest yesterday on his return to the Belgian Grand Prix circuit where he was stripped of victory last year. The 24-year-old Briton, Formula Ones youngest champion, lapped the fast and sweeping Spa layout in 1:47. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton fastest in Belgian GP practice Aug 29, 2009
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was fastest in practice Friday for the Belgian Grand Prix, where Red Bull looked poised to cut into Brawn GP's Formula One championship lead. McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain adjusts his earplugs during a first practice session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
French rookie Grosjean laughing all the way to the bank Aug 29, 2009
I am still working in Geneva in the bank and I went on Tuesday morning, the only day I had in Geneva, and it was very good to stay with my previous life and get back to the bank, he told a Belgian Grand Prix news conference on Thursday. Everybody was very happy to see me there and it was a great moment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Schumacher may return if Ferrari get third car Aug 29, 2009
REUTERS 29 August 2009, 06:28am IST. LONDON: Seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher could come out of retirement to drive for Ferrari next year if the FIA (International Automobile Federation) governing body allow the team to run a third car. (India Times, India)
No holding back Aug 28, 2009
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium): Drivers world championship leader Briton Jenson Button (pic) will race with more aggression in a bid to secure victory in this weekend s Belgian Grand Prix and tighten his grip in the title-race. After four races without a win, the 29-year-old Englishman knows the time has come for him to wring all he can from himself and his Brawn GP car in a bid to make sure that he makes the most of his 18-point lead in the championship. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
This weekend on TV, radio Aug 28, 2009
SUNDAY AUTO RACING 6:30 a.m. - Formula One: Belgian Grand Prix, Speed. 2:30 p.m. - NASCAR Nationwide: NAPA Auto Parts 200, ESPN2. (Boston Globe)
On the air tv and radio Aug 28, 2009
8 a.m. Formula One, practice for Belgian Grand Prix, SPEED. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
SPORTS CALENDAR Aug 28, 2009
F1: Belgian Grand Prix, qualifying Speed ... F1: Belgian Grand Prix Speed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
F1 season so far Jul 26, 2009
German Grand Prix - July 12 Hungarian Grand Prix - July 26 European Grand Prix - August 23 Belgian Grand Prix - August 30 Italian Grand Prix - Sept 13 Singapore Grand Prix - Sept 27 Japanese Grand Prix - Oct 4 Brazilian Grand Prix - Oct 18 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Nov 1. AFP Digg LATEST FEATURES. (iAfrica.com)
New faces riding high in AMA Toyota Motocross Jul 6, 2009
Sunday's race on the former home of Formula One's Belgian Grand Prix marks the first time Champ Car has visited Europe since racing in England and Germany in 2003. Five drivers are left from that swing, including three-time defending champ and points leader Sebastien Bourdais. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
Brawn's Button wins rain-shortened Malaysian GP Apr 6, 2009
"You could not actually see the circuit, it was that bad. We were going around at running pace, it was that slow.''Brawn became only the second new team to win its first two races. Alfa Romeo won the opening two grand prix in 1950.Heidfeld pitted only once, while other drivers had three or four pits to change tires. He achieved his best result since the equally chaotic Belgian Grand Prix last season.Glock's third place was only the second podium finish of his career, having been runner-up in... (MSNBC -- Sports)
* F1: Brawn GPs Button wins chaotic race in Malaysia Apr 6, 2009
Heidfeld, whose canny strategy meant he pitted only once, while other drivers had three or four pits to change tires, got his best result since the equally chaotic Belgian Grand Prix last season. Glocks third place was only the second podium finish of his career, having been runner-up in Hungary last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Massa wants to win more than sympathy Mar 18, 2009
Massa won six races to Hamilton's five, although the tally would have been reversed had the McLaren driver not been stripped of his Belgian Grand Prix victory for an illegal overtaking manoeuvre. The Brazilian was denied victory by the cruellest of blows in Hungary and Singapore, the first an engine failure while leading comfortably three laps from the end and the second a bungled pitstop by his crew while he had been out in front from pole position. (International Herald Tribune)
