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    Button's F1 switch divides opinion  Nov 20, 2009
    Meanwhile, Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd, the company that owns the leasehold to Donington Park, has gone into administration after a long-running saga in which it won the rights to stage the British Grand Prix from next year, only to run out of money to upgrade its facilities. Begbies Traynor, which is handling the administration process, said the aim was to find a buyer who wanted to host the race from 2011. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Stoner crashes out in Spain  Nov 9, 2009
    November 9, 2009 - 8:09PM. Australia's Casey Stoner is looking forward to a two-month fitness campaign before his 2010 MotoGP title assault after his rollercoaster 2009 campaign ended on a flat note. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Minister: No bailout to save British GP  Nov 3, 2009
    LONDON: British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson on Sunday urged motor racing chief Bernie Ecclestone to safeguard the future of the British Grand Prix, but said no state funds would be used to broker a deal. Silverstone is back in pole position to host the 2010 race after rival circuit Donington missed a final deadline to show that funds for redevelopment were in place. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Hopes of British GP fade as Donington deal fails  Oct 30, 2009
    Donington had been provisionally announced as host for next year's British Grand Prix but efforts to raise funds for the requisite upgrade had failed ... "It's very important we have a British Grand Prix," new world champion Jenson Button said. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Hill fears F1 may drop British GP from calendar  Oct 28, 2009
    LONDON Former Formula One champion Damon Hill is trying to bring the British Grand Prix back to Silverstone next year amid fears the race could be dropped from the calendar. F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone seems convinced that Donington Park will fail to meet Tuesday's deadline to find the cash to redevelop its circuit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Monaco F1 date change approved  Oct 23, 2009
    The British Grand Prix is due to switch to Donington Park from Silverstone. However, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has given organisers until next Monday to provide the required financial guarantees or lose the race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Belstaff wear is perfect for this time of year  Oct 22, 2009
    In the 1940s Belstaff began producing its famous Trialmaster jacket, favored by British Grand Prix racers and, according to the company's history, Che Guevara, who wore a Trialmaster during his motorcycle ride across Latin America. In 2004 Belstaff was taken over by the Clothing Company, and the Trialmaster was a casualty of the transition and the times, replaced by jackets with high tech construction and more modern fabrics. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Bernie gives Donington another two weeks  Oct 14, 2009
    LONDON: Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has given Donington Park more time to provide the financial guarantees needed to host next years British Grand Prix. Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd has another two weeks to further demonstrate our credentials for hosting the British Grand Prix, chief executive Simon Gillett said after meeting Ecclestone on Monday ... We need to work together so there is not a question every year about the future of the British Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Results worldwide  Oct 9, 2009
    Web search enhanced by. Friday October 9, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Hot and cold OSullivan scrapes into second round  Oct 8, 2009
    GLASGOW: Ronnie OSullivan struggled into a British Grand Prix second-round encounter with world champion John Higgins on Tuesday after the world number one beat Scotlands Jamie Burnett 5-3 in a hot-and-cold showing at Glasgows Kelvin Hall. OSullivan produced a best break of 126 and exceeded 50 on three more occasions as he occasionally switched to his left hand while looking sometimes in vain for the right formula. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Vettel shows mettle to win from pole  Oct 5, 2009
    Vettel's win was his first since the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in June, his third this year and the fourth of his career. Fantastic, fantastic, thank you. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    F1: Vettel wins Japanese Grand Prix  Oct 4, 2009
    It was Vettel's third win of the season, and first since the British Grand Prix in June. The German started from pole position and led from start to finish. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Motor Racing: Vettel storms to Japanese F1 GP victory  Oct 4, 2009
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    H00000ADFamilton  Sep 26, 2009
    Defending world champion Lewis Hamilton enjoyed his 'home-coming' on Friday when he clocked the seventh-best time in free practice for Sunday's British Grand Prix. 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    F1 SCHEDULE: Montreal race returns for 2010  Sep 22, 2009
    July 11 British Grand Prix. July 25 German Grand Prix. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Americans dominate in England and Croatia  Sep 2, 2009
    GATESHEAD (England): Sprinter Tyson Gay emerged from giant shadow cast by Usain Bolt to lead the United States domination of the British Grand Prix on Monday. Gay, 27, has trailed Bolt over recent months and the Olympic and world champions decision not to compete in Gateshead ensured an easy win for the American in the 100m. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    * Gay wins 100m, looks ahead to surgery  Sep 2, 2009
    RUNNING TO VICTORY: Other winners at the British Grand Prix included Olympic and world 400m champion LaShawn Merritt and Shawn Crawford in the 200m AP , GATESHEAD, ENGLAND Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009, Page 20. Tyson Gay , center, sprints to victory in the mens 100m on Monday at the British Grand Prix athletics meet in Gateshead, England ... 15 seconds in the 100m running into a headwind at the British Grand Prix on Monday, finishing well ahead of Kim Collins and Marc Burns in his first race since... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Manson wins at British Grand Prix  Sep 2, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 1:44 PM CDT GATESHEAD, England Brenham High School graduate Andra Manson won the high jump at the Aviva British Grand Prix on Monday, clearing 7 feet, 7. 75 inches (2. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    Gay wins at Gateshead, looks ahead to surgery  Sep 1, 2009
    16 seconds running into a headwind at the British Grand Prix on Monday, finishing well ahead of Kim Collins and Marc Burns. It was Gay's first race since he was beaten by Usain Bolt's blistering performance in Berlin, where the Jamaican set a world record of 9. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Former European race champion Frank Gardner dies  Aug 31, 2009
    Gardner made his first F1 start at the British Grand Prix in 1964 and his last at the 1968 Italian Grand Prix. His best finish was eighth at the British GP in 1965. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Dovizioso wins first MotoGP title at British GP  Jul 29, 2009
    DONINGTON, England (AP) -- Andrea Dovizioso has won his first MotoGP race in a rain-soaked British Grand Prix. The 23-year-old-year Repsol Honda rider finished ahead of Colin Edwards and Randy de Puniet on Sunday in the last edition of the event to be staged at Donington Park. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Stoner pays for ignoring MotoGP advice  Jul 27, 2009
    Australian MotoGP star Casey Stoner has paid a heavy penalty for ignoring team advice in the British Grand Prix. The former world champion admitted he and teammate Nicky Hayden had made the wrong decision when they decided to start the race on wet tyres under gloomy skies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Stoner one lap down as Dovizioso wins British MotoGP  Jul 27, 2009
    Andrea Dovizioso of Italy leads the field before winning the British Grand Prix ... Australian MotoGP star Casey Stoner has paid a heavy penalty for ignoring team advice in the British Grand Prix ... Andrea Dovizioso of Italy leads the field before winning the British Grand Prix. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids'  Jul 27, 2009
    Prince Harry took a 100mph spin ahead of the British Grand Prix ... Prince Harry took a 100mph spin ahead of the British Grand Prix. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')

    F1 season so far  Jul 26, 2009
    British Grand Prix - 21 June. Red Bull's rising star Sebastian Vettel led from start to finish to win ahead of his Australian team-mate Mark Webber. (iAfrica.com)

    Pedrosa beats off Stoner and Rossi in free practice  Jul 25, 2009
    DONINGTON: Honda rider Dani Pedrosa put Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi in the shade as the Spaniard set the fastest time in Friday practice for the British Grand Prix. Pedrosa clocked 1:38. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Motor Racing: Vettel can be world champion inside two years, says manager  Jul 23, 2009
    " Going into Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix, Red Bull are very much in contention with both two-time season winner Vettel and Australian teammate Mark Webber, the latter having just won the German Grand Prix for his maiden triumph. Vettel won the British Grand Prix and the Chinese Grand Prix and now has 47 points to trail championship leader Jenson Button by 21 points. Webber is in hot pursuit with 45.5 points. Mateschitz said the team had quickly realised that head designer Adrian Newey had put... (Channelnewsasia.com)

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    Who Cares Pick of the Week: Lewis Hamilton takes the checkered flag at the British Grand Prix on Sunday. Dunderhead of the Week: A Michigan 6-year old who aced a 85-yard Par 3 using a 3-wood and SpongeBob golf ball. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    F1: Webber takes pole position in German GP  Jul 12, 2009
    Webber takes first pole position in Germany - News - News - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Webber takes first pole position in Germany11 Jul 2009, 1842 hrs IST, AFP. (India Times, India)

    F1: Hamilton fastest in second practice  Jul 11, 2009
    Hamilton fastest in second practice - News - News - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Hamilton fastest in second practice10 Jul 2009, 1958 hrs IST, AFP. (India Times, India)

    Naval Academy student faces drugs, weapons charges  Jul 11, 2009
    Formula One - British Grand Prix Preview. Date: Sunday, June 21st. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    F1: Hamilton sets early pace in Germany  Jul 11, 2009
    Button, who saw Vettel cut his championship lead after victory in the preceding British Grand Prix, was second in the morning practice, leaving many to predict that qualifying and Sunday's race will again be dominated by the Brawns and Red Bull. The two Ferraris of Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen again disappointed with 12th and 16th best. (CNN -- International)

    F1 teetering on brink after FOTA walkout  Jul 9, 2009
    Formula One teetering on brink after FOTA walk out - News - News - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Formula One teetering on brink after FOTA walk out9 Jul 2009, 0951 hrs IST, AFP. (India Times, India)

    Alonso wants more wins  Jul 9, 2009
    Alonso's struggles were typified at last month's British Grand Prix when he found himself fighting with Lewis Hamilton at one stage over 16th place before going on to finish 14th. That is not what Alonso was anticipating, and ahead of Sunday's German Grand Prix, he has his fingers crossed the team can rediscover the formula for success as they did last year. (iAfrica.com)

    Toyota to stop hosting Japanese GP  Jul 7, 2009
    Toyota to stop hosting Japanese Grand Prix from 2010 - News - News - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Toyota to stop hosting Japanese Grand Prix from 20107 Jul 2009, 1109 hrs IST, AFP. (India Times, India)

    Dani holds off Rossi to win US MotoGP  Jul 6, 2009
    Pedrosa holds off Rossi to win US MotoGP - Moto GP - Other Racing - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Pedrosa holds off Rossi to win US MotoGP6 Jul 2009, 0843 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times, India)

    MotoGP: Jorge crashes after taking pole  Jul 5, 2009
    Spain's Lorenzo crashes after capturing pole - Moto GP - Other Racing - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Spain's Lorenzo crashes after capturing pol 00004000 e5 Jul 2009, 0858 hrs IST, AFP. (India Times, India)

    Dont write me off, FIA boss Mosley warns F1 teams  Jun 30, 2009
    While expressing anger and astonishment at Montezemolos comments, although he himself labelled some team bosses loonies (lunatics) at the British Grand Prix, Mosley also dismissed the Italian. I dont really expect Luca will apologise or withdraw in the way that he should, he said of a foe, who has largely ignored the Britons recent statements. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Question over F1 peace deal  Jun 27, 2009
    At last weekends British Grand Prix, he labelled some of the team bosses loonies (lunatics) and suggested Renaults Flavio Briatore was after Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestones job. Mosley said in the letter that he had a long-standing plan not to seek re-election but now considered his options open given the deliberate attempt to mislead the media. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Rossi secures pole in Dutch Grand Prix  Jun 27, 2009
    ASSEN (Netherlands): Italy's Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) on Friday secured pole position for the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix here, ahead of Spaniards Dani Pedrosa (Honda) and Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha). It was the second pole of the year for the eight-time world champion, following his first-place start in Japan, and the 53rd of his career. (India Times, India)

    F1 peace deal in doubt over dictator gibe  Jun 26, 2009
    Last weekend's British Grand Prix was overshadowed by the split between the FIA and FOTA members, some of whom were branded "loonies" by Mosley after their decision to form a rival series. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Mad Max threatens peace deal after dictator gibe  Jun 26, 2009
    Last weekend's British Grand Prix was overshadowed by the split between the FIA and FOTA members, some of whom were branded "loonies" by Mosley after their decision to form a rival series. AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Angry Mosley calls F1 deal into question  Jun 26, 2009
    At last weekend's British Grand Prix, he labelled some of the team bosses 'loonies' (lunatics) and suggested Renault's Flavio Briatore was after Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone's job. Mosley said in the letter that he had a long-standing plan not to seek re-election but now considered his options open given the "deliberate attempt to mislead the media. "At least until October, I am president of the FIA with the full authority of that office," he added. "After that it is the FIA member... (India Times, India)

    F1 reaches compromise; Mosley to step down  Jun 25, 2009
    Last weekend's British Grand Prix had been overshadowed by the split between the FIA and FOTA members, some of whom were branded "loonies" by Mosley after their decision to form a rival series. Mosley announced plans to sue FOTA on Friday, but backed down 48 hours later when he insisted that a deal was close. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Mosley to step down after deal to prevent F1 split  Jun 25, 2009
    Last weekend's British Grand Prix had been overshadowed by the split between the FIA and FOTA members, some of whom were branded "loonies'' by Mosley after their decision to form a rival series.Mosley announced plans to sue FOTA on Friday, but backed down 48 hours later when he insisted that a deal was close.What will help heal the rifts is the departure of the often divisive Mosley after four terms. His leadership style was criticized as too autocratic and was blamed by many of the teams for... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    * F1: F1 players avert breakaway series  Jun 25, 2009
    FOTA responded by announcing plans for a breakaway series next year before last weekends British Grand Prix, but the teams have now committed themselves to F1 until 2012. Now the manufacturers, thats to say FOTA, have committed commercially until 2012. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    FIA, FOTA ward off F1 breakaway threat  Jun 25, 2009
    Mosley to step down after deal to prevent F1 split - News - News - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Mosley to step down after deal to prevent F1 split24 Jun 2009, 1707 hrs IST, AP. (India Times, India)

    No F1 split as Mosley departs  Jun 25, 2009
    FOTA responded by announcing plans for a breakaway series next year before last weekend's British Grand Prix but the teams are now committed to F1 until 2012. "Now the manufacturers, that's to say FOTA, have committed commercially until 2012...as far as the FIA is concerned the commitment is indefinite," the FIA chief added. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Mosley ready to drop legal action, seeks peace  Jun 23, 2009
    After another momentous day of rumour and counter-rumour during which German Sebastian Vettel raced to victory in the British Grand Prix, paddock insiders were predicting a peaceful closure to the dispute that has split the sport. There won t be any writ, I think we would rather talk than litigate, Mosley was quoted telling Italian television station Sky Italia shortly before the start of Sunday s 60-lap race, on the F1-Live website. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Webber cooks up another podium finish as Red Bull show horns  Jun 23, 2009
    AUSTRALIAN Mark Webber's maiden formula one win seems closer than ever after he snared his fourth podium finish of the season at the British Grand Prix. Webber finished second to Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel at Silverstone to continue his best season and buoy hopes a race victory is within his grasp in 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Webber claims fourth podium of F1 season  Jun 22, 2009
    SILVERSTONE, England: Rising German star Sebastian Vettel maintained his challenge in this year's drivers' world championship on Sunday when he cruised to a comfortable victory in the British Grand Prix ... "It is a dream coming true! We have won the British Grand Prix.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Kahne, Petty get back on course  Jun 22, 2009
    Formula One - Sebastian Vettel cruised to victory in the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, England, leading Red Bull to a 1-2 finish for the second time this season. Vettel s faultless 15. (Boston Globe)

    Vettel wins British GP in 1-2 Red Bull finish  Jun 22, 2009
    SILVERSTONE, England (AP) -Sebastian Vettel has won the British Grand Prix, leading Red Bull to a 1-2 finish and claiming his second Formula One victory of the season. The German beat teammate Mark Webber by 15. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Franchitti beats out Briscoe for IRL win  Jun 22, 2009
    -At Silverstone, England, Sebastian Vettel cruised to victory in the British Grand Prix, leading Red Bull to a 1-2 finish for the second time this season. The 21-year-old German's faultless 15. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Vettel wins British GP in Red Bull one-two  Jun 22, 2009
    SILVERSTONE: Germanys Sebastian Vettel ran away with the British Grand Prix in a Red Bull one-two while championship leader Jenson Button struggled at home in sixth place yesterday ... Weve won the British Grand Prix, he said over the team radio after taking the chequered flag ... Donington Park is due to host the British Grand Prix next year, although Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said it will return to Silverstone if that circuit is not ready. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Auto Racing Roundup: Franchitti rockets to Iowa 250 victory  Jun 22, 2009
    n British Grand Prix: German Sebastian Vettel won in Silverstone, England, leading Red Bull to a 1-2 finish and claiming his second F1 victory of the season. Vettel beat teammate Mark Webber by 15. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    * F1: Rising star Vettel wins at Silverstone  Jun 22, 2009
    Rising German star Sebastian Vettel maintained his challenge in this years drivers world championship yesterday when he cruised to a comfortable victory at the British Grand Prix ... In what is widely expected to be Silverstones final British Grand Prix, there was precious little for the home fans to cheer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Montoya won't push limits at Sonoma  Jun 21, 2009
    TV TODAY 1 p.m.: IRL, Iowa Corn IndyCar 250, WJET 3 p.m.: Formula One, British Grand Prix (same-day tape), WFXP 5 p.m.: NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Toyota/SaveMart 350, TNT. SONOMA, Calif. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Mosley planning to keep post as FIA president  Jun 21, 2009
    The FIA is issuing legal proceedings against Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, BMW Sauber, Toyota, Brawn GP, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso after accusing them of "serious violations of law'' by launching a breakaway championship. That came after the eight outfits - united as the Formula One Teams Association - could not resolve their difference with FIA over plans to introduce a voluntary $65 million budget cap from next season. Mosley dismissed the move as an attempt to seize control of sport's... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Vettel takes pole in F1 British GP  Jun 21, 2009
    LONDON, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel grabbed his second pole position in a row on Saturday while F1 leader Jenson Button qualified in sixth place in the British Grand Prix. Button's teammate Rubens Barrichello, whose last win was with Ferrari in 2004, took second place on the starting grid for Brawn GP with Australian Mark Webber third for Red Bull. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Phelps bests his 100 fly mark  Jun 21, 2009
    British Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel will start from the pole for today's British Grand Prix after setting the fastest lap time in qualifying in Silverstone, England. The Red Bull driver secured his third pole of the Formula One season on Saturday by edging Brawn GP's Rubens Barrichello. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Vettel grabs pole, Button settles for sixth  Jun 21, 2009
    RED Bulls Sebastian Vettel seized his second pole position in a row while Formula One leader Jenson Button could qualify only sixth for his home British Grand Prix yesterday ... Dead slow: Two McLaren engineers pushing Lewis Hamilton's car into the team garage during a practice session for the British Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Teams face up for an F1 showdown  Jun 21, 2009
    On Friday, after a day of intrigue and lengthy talks in the build-up to the British Grand Prix, the sport's ruling body, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) said it would take legal action against the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) which threatened to begin a breakaway series. Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, BMW Sauber, Toyota, Brawn GP, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso, who are all under the FOTA banner, announced on Thursday that they would not sign up to next year's world... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Motorsports Quick Hits  Jun 21, 2009
    At Silverstone, England, Sebastian Vettel captured the pole for the British Grand Prix, while Formula One championship leader Jenson Button will start from a season-worst sixth. In his revamped Red Bull car, Vettel set the fastest lap time in qualifying for the third time this year, finishing in 1 minute, 19. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Stewart's fix for formula one's woes - end Mosley's dictatorialrule  Jun 20, 2009
    With the British Grand Prix coming up this Sunday - the last to be hosted at Silverstone - he believes that the British sporting public should be feasting on reports of Jenson Button's magnificent start to the season ... "That said, the Government should have stepped in to bail them out a long time ago. Donington is unproven. If we lose the British Grand Prix, that could be 50,000 jobs lost, but politicians are generally short-sighted. Instead they give the money to the Olympics.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Ferrari, McLaren hold key to success of rebel championship: Webber  Jun 20, 2009
    Webber is angered that the split in F1 will overshadow this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the former WWII airfield converted into a motor racing circuit in 1945, but the declaration of civil war in F1 yesterday will likely result in Webber and Red Bull flooring it towards a breakaway title race next year. The dispute centres on Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) president Max Mosley wanting teams to compete under an annual budget cap of 40 million ($82m). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Button at Silverstone on bike  Jun 20, 2009
    Formula One's championship leader Jenson Button has taken to his bike to race the BBC's Chris Hollins around British Grand Prix track Silverstone. Available to UK users only. (BBC News -- UK)

    Max Mosley plans to stay on as FIA president  Jun 20, 2009
    "I don't want to go on for too long, but the difficulty the teams are putting me in is that even if I wanted to stop in October, they are making it very difficult for me to do so," Mosley said ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix. "Everything they are doing is counterproductive. The people in the FIA are saying to me, 'We've all this trouble, we're being attacked. You must stay.' "Whereas if we didn't have this and we had peace and I said I'd actually like to stop in October, they wouldn't... (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    Track changes  Jun 20, 2009
    On the eve of the British Grand Prix, one of the oldest and best loved events on its calendar, the glamorous world of Formula One motor racing is in turmoil ... A distraction, to say the least, as the teams build up for the British Grand Prix. (BBC News -- Business)

    Motor Racing: FIA to start legal action against breakaway teams  Jun 20, 2009
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    Force India disappointed by rival F1 series  Jun 20, 2009
    " Talks were continuing in the Silverstone paddock Friday to try and resolve the FOTA-FIA dispute ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix. Most Viewed Most E-mailed Copyright ? 1995-2009 (Co No 10894-D). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    F1 governing body 'not surprised' at sport's split  Jun 19, 2009
    FOTA's announcement late Thursday threw Formula One into disarray on the eve of this weekend's British Grand Prix after months of wrangling over the FIA's plans to introduce rule changes, most notably a budget cap, for next season in an attempt to revamp the sport. "The FIA is disappointed but not surprised by FOTA?s inability to reach a compromise in the best interests of the sport," the FIA said in a statement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    F1 faces split as eight teams break away  Jun 19, 2009
    The teams, who are due to race in the British Grand Prix on Sunday, also promised "lower prices for spectators worldwide, partners and other important stakeholders. "The major drivers, stars, brands, sponsors, promoters and companies historically associated with the highest level of motorsport will all feature in this new series," it added. There was no immediate comment from the FIA or Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Former champions Williams and Force India have already... (India Times, India)

    ALONSO: Two-time champ could bolt with Renault  Jun 19, 2009
    " A breakaway series is planned if Renault along with constructors' championship leader Brawn GP, McLaren, BMW Sauber and Toyota cannot reach a deal with FIA president Max Mosley, who is vowing not to change his organization's stance. "I really hope they find a solution, but I know it's difficult times," Alonso said as he prepared for Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone. "It's a critical moment for Formula One and we need to be ready for any sort of decision tomorrow. "If we do not race... (USA Today -- Sports)

    Formula One in turmoil as teams plan breakaway  Jun 19, 2009
    Ferrari, which has participated since the first season in 1950, and current leader Brawn GP headed the list of Formula One Teams' Association members to announce the split ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix. FOTA, which also includes McLaren, Renault, Toyota, BMW Sauber, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso, said it would not compromise on the quality of the series by signing up unconditionally for the 2010 F1 season under the FIA's plans for cost-cutting. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Sports calendar  Jun 19, 2009
    F1: British Grand Prix qualifying ... F1: British Grand Prix. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    This weekend on TV, radio  Jun 19, 2009
    3 p.m. - Formula One: British Grand Prix, Ch. 25. (Boston Globe)

    On the air TV and radio  Jun 19, 2009
    9 a.m. Formula One, practice for British Grand Prix, SPEED. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Morning Leadoff  Jun 19, 2009
    SPEED - Formula One, practice for British Grand Prix, at Silverstone, England. 2 p.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    F1 teams cannot be allowed to set rules: FIA  Jun 19, 2009
    SILVERSTONE (England): Formula One's governing body insists it will not be held to ransom by the eight teams threatening to form a breakaway series in a row over the submission of unconditional entries for next season's championship. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) added that it would publish a revised list of entrants to its championship on Saturday. (India Times, India)

    F1 teams announce breakaway series  Jun 19, 2009
    "The teams cannot continue to compromise on the fundamental values of the sport and have declined to alter their original conditional entries to the 2010 world championship," FOTA said after a meeting near Silverstone ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix. "These teams, therefore, have no alternative other than to commence the preparation for a new championship which reflects the values of its participants and partners. "This series will have transparent governance, one set of regulations,... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    F1 teams to break away  Jun 19, 2009
    Formula One was thrown into disarray on Thursday days ahead of the British Grand Prix as the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) announced they would be setting up a rival championship to that organised by the sport's governing body the FIA next season. The Geneva-based FOTA who consist of McLaren-Mercedes, BMW Sauber, Renault, Toyota, Brawn GP, Ferrari, Red Bull and Toro Rosso have been opposed to FIA's plans to introduce rule changes over a proposed budget cap for next season and other... (iAfrica.com)

    Vettel under more F1 pressure: Webber  Jun 18, 2009
    Webber said his rivalry with Vettel was a healthy one, but warned the 21-year-old German could not to expect any favours with both drivers now well and truly in the hunt for a top-three finish and deserving of equal team treatment going into this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone ... " Webber will be looking to continue his impressive run at the June 19-21 British Grand Prix in Silverstone. ? 2009 Brought to you by Today in Breaking News Sport Story Tools Latest Breaking News Video Vic... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Barrichello aims to spoil Buttons big day  Jun 18, 2009
    LONDON: Rubens Barrichello will do all he can to wreck team-mate Jenson Button s British Grand Prix homecoming at Silverstone on Sunday. I think I will given Jenson a run for his money, said the Brawn driver, 26 points adrift of the runaway Formula One championship leader, looking forward to one of his favourite tracks. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    HotelTravel.com Takes Pole Position for Final British Grand Prix Formula 1 at Silverstone  Jun 5, 2009
    com Takes Pole Position for Final British Grand Prix Formula 1 at Silverstone - Yahoo ... com Takes Pole Position for Final British Grand Prix Formula 1 at Silverstone ... is poised to take the checkered flag with super charged hotel deals for the last British Grand Prix at historic Silverstone Race Track. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

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