McLarens Hamilton has full support of team despite blunder Jun 19, 2008
However, Haug also said that the Briton Hamilton was rightly criticised for the incident at the Canadian Grand Prix on June 8. Hamilton crashed into the Ferrari of world champion Kimi Raikkonen when he overlooked a red light at the pit lane exit. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ecclestone warns of F1 split over FIA boss Mosley Jun 18, 2008
Ecclestone, who met with team principals ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix apparently to discuss the Concorde agreement, also appeared to warn Mosley that a withdrawal by F1 from the FIA umbrella could be a potentially harmful to the governing body's future. I am responsible to our investors who have an awful lot of money invested, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
At Last! Ice Cream That's Good For You! Jun 17, 2008
YoPRO has already received the LIVERight award for Best Dessert Item 2008 by the Canadian Liver Foundation, People's Pick Award for Best Overall Product at the 2008 Good Food Festival, and has been named as a finalist in the Dessert Category for the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix New Products Awards. YoPRO Treats Inc. has also been named one of the Top 10 Innovators by Food In Canada Magazine (May 2008). (Canada Newswire)
Bernie's F1 warning Jun 17, 2008
" Ecclestone, who met with team principals ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix apparently to discuss the Concorde agreement, also appeared to warn Mosley that a withdrawal by F1 from the FIA umbrella could be a potentially harmful to the governing body's future. "I am responsible to our investors who have an awful lot of money invested," he said. "And I am responsible to all the teams and manufacturers, who have an awful lot of money invested. Max is responsible to the people in wherever who have... (iAfrica.com)
Confident Kubica now reaches for the stars Jun 14, 2008
Kubica was speaking four days after getting the first win for himself, his home country Poland and BMW-Sauber in the sport at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday in Montreal, with German team-mate Nick Heidfeld placing second to round off the historic event. Victory was made easier because McLaren's Lewis Hamilton drove into the Ferrari of world champion Kimi Raikkonen in a bizarre pit lane accident, which forced both to retire. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Differences abound, but Le Mans and Formula One share talent and respect Jun 14, 2008
Robert Kubica, a driver at the BMW Sauber team, who won the Canadian Grand Prix last Sunday, said that he had never even watched Le Mans on television. He said he did not like that so much depended on car consistency and reliability. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
A pass the famed Pettys did not block: control of their NASCAR team Jun 13, 2008
Robert Kubica: BMW driver wins Canadian Grand Prix a year after his horrific accident on the same Circuit Gilles Villeneuve course. Brad Keselowski: After several controversial weeks, he scores his first win in NASCAR's Nationwide Series. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Week in review: San Diego's TV ratings Jun 13, 2008
Motorsports (F1 Canadian Grand Prix). Fox. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* McLaren's Dennis does not rule out breakaway series Jun 13, 2008
McLaren team principal Ron Dennis, right, chats with Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone in the paddock before the start of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday. PHOTO: EPA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
How offensive is the word 'pikey'? Jun 12, 2008
In an interview with Bernie Ecclestone before Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Brundle referred to repairs being made to the track. "There are some pikeys out there putting down new tarmac at Turn 10. Are they out of the way yet?". (BBC News -- UK)
Hamilton: I can still win F1 Jun 11, 2008
MONTREAL: Lewis Hamilton was encouraged by the world championship winning form his McLaren team showed at the Canadian Grand Prix, despite his race ending in a pit lane disaster ... Unlucky: Lewis Hamilton (left), Nico Rosberg and Kimi Raikkonen (right) sitting in the pit lane after Hamilton ran into Raikkonens stopped car at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Canada win forces BMW to revise targets Jun 11, 2008
LONDON: BMW Sauber have confirmed the Formula One championship as a genuine three-way battle with a Canadian Grand Prix win that surpassed their target for the season ... The winner: Robert Kubica waving at the crowd after winning the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Beyond single malt Jun 11, 2008
The Johnnie Walker Black Mojito was featured during last weekends Canadian Grand Prix ... During last weekend's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Diageo, the multinational whose bestselling Johnnie Walker brand sponsors the McLaren-Mercedes Formula One racing team, borrowed a page from the vodka marketing playbook. (Globe and Mail)
Canadian Grand Prix 2008 Awards Jun 10, 2008
Kubica Gets First Win, Kimis Race Ruined by Hamilton. Every race has its highlights. (Suite101.com)
* Kubica grabs first Formula 1 win Jun 10, 2008
Robert Kubica grabbed his first Formula One victory and the overall points lead on Sunday after Lewis Hamilton made a huge mistake that took him and world champion Kimi Raikkonen out of the Canadian Grand Prix. Hamilton slammed his McLaren into the rear of Raikkonens Ferrari in the pits early in the race, taking out both and giving the BMW Sauber driver a clear road to victory. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
After embarrassing 1st season, Red Bull showing progress Jun 10, 2008
Red Bull Racing's David Coulthard, of Britain, holds up his trophy after placing third behind winner BMW Sauber Robert Kubica during the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Sunday, June 8, 2008 in Montreal, Canada. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto Racing Roundup: Pit road accident decides F1 event Jun 10, 2008
The BMW Sauber driver was stopped at a red light, waiting impatiently after his first stop of the day to rejoin the action yesterday in the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, when the action suddenly took place right next to him. Defending race champion Lewis Hamilton smashed his Mercedes McLaren into the Ferrari of reigning world champion Kimi Raikkonen, sitting alongside Kubica at the stoplight. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Euro 2008 coverage hits some snags Jun 10, 2008
From Tuesday's Globe and Mail. June 10, 2008 at 9:29 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
BMW Sauber team grabs Canadian Grand Prix title Jun 9, 2008
Last year Kubica suffered the worst crash of his career at the Canadian Grand Prix. Sauber and BMW formed an alliance in 2006 with Switzerland's Peter Sauber acting as advisor. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Grand Prix collision Jun 9, 2008
Lewis Hamilton, driving for McLaren,collides with Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari in the pits at the Canadian Grand Prix. McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain pulls out of the pits just before colliding with Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1 teams remain supportive of FIA Jun 9, 2008
Ecclestone has called for Mosley to quit before then and the Canadian Grand Prix has been rife with rumours of a potential breakaway. Ecclestone has denied the rumours. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kubica gets first F1 win after Hamilton's mistake Jun 9, 2008
MONTREAL (AP) -Robert Kubica grabbed his first Formula One victory and the series points lead Sunday after Lewis Hamilton made a huge mistake that took him and world champion Kimi Raikkonen out of the Canadian Grand Prix. Defending race winner and pole-starter Hamilton slammed his Mercedes McLaren into the rear of Raikkonen's Ferrari in the pits early in the race, taking out both leaders and giving the 23-year-old BMW Sauber driver a clear road to victory in his 29th F1 start. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Historic win for Kubica, Hamilton and Raikkonen forced out in bizarre pit lane crash Jun 9, 2008
MONTREAL: Robert Kubica won the Canadian Grand Prix from BMW team-mate Nick Heidfeld as Formula One history was made after Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen had to retire over a bizarre pit lane crash ... The leader: Lewis Hamilton rounding the track during the qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Report -- Red Wings' Hasek to retire Jun 9, 2008
Auto racing // Robert Kubica won his first Formula One race and the series points lead after Lewis Hamilton rear-ended world champion Kimi Raikkonen, taking both out of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Baseball // third baseman didn't play yesterday because of a small tear in his right quadriceps and might miss one or two more games. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Freedom's playoff hope thwarted by tiebreaker Jun 9, 2008
Robert Kubica grabbed his first Formula One victory and the series points lead by winning the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. BASKETBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing results Jun 9, 2008
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Motor Racing | Formula One: Kubica wins after accident takes out rivals Jun 9, 2008
One year after crashing out in the most horrific accident in Formula One for over a decade, Robert Kubica drove a perfect race on the same track as the accident, this time dodging all the obstacles in yet another wild and hazardous race to take his first career victory Sunday at the Canadian Grand Prix. And despite an accident that knocked his two main rivals out of the race, the Polish driver won not only thanks to the luck that seemed to be against him last year, but through a fabulous drive... (International Herald Tribune)
Poland's Kubica Wins Canadian Grand Prix After Hamilton, Raikkonen Crash Jun 9, 2008
Kubica Scores First F-1 Win at Canadian Grand Prix (Update2) ... June 8 (Bloomberg) -- Poland's Robert Kubica, who survived a crash at last year's Canadian Grand Prix, scored his first Formula One win in his return visit to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Kubica wins F1 Canadian Grand Prix Jun 9, 2008
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
SPORTS CALENDAR Jun 6, 2008
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)
The art (and science) of making a Formula One champion Jun 6, 2008
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)
Rubens Barrichello is Formula One's milestone man Jun 6, 2008
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)
Today's Sports Menu Jun 6, 2008
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/ Jun 5, 2008
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)
Consistent Kubica returns to Montreal Jun 5, 2008
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)
Frequent-flier Kyle Busch bids for an adventurous first this weekend Jun 5, 2008
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)
Five reasons to watch auto racing this weekend Jun 5, 2008
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)
Hamilton back for more Jun 5, 2008
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)
Hamilton seeking repeat win in Canada Jun 4, 2008
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/ May 31, 2008
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)
FIA president Max Mosley asked to resign May 30, 2008
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)
Raikkonen says sorry to Sutil May 27, 2008
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)
F1: Raikkonen mars Sutil's fairytale race May 26, 2008
Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) June 8. Trivia. (India Times, India)
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
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)
Modern royalsHow Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly ditched the wedding pomp May 18, 2008
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)
Windsor ready for royal wedding May 17, 2008
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)
