Worst result hampers Red Bull's F1 title chances Aug 24, 2009
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -Red Bull's worst result of the season at the European Grand Prix could prove costly in Formula One's title fight ... "My life has changed. I'm really very happy now,'' Badoer said Sunday after the European Grand Prix, where the 38-year-old Italian finished 17th in his first race in a decade. "For me it's a special time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin gains with 2d place finish Aug 24, 2009
Formula One - Brawn GP s Rubens Barrichello won the European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain, to claim his first victory in five years. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Motorsports Quick Hits Aug 23, 2009
The F1 European Grand Prix will take place on Sunday ... TODAY'S RACES ON TV Formula One, European Grand Prix, at Valencia, Spain, 7:30 a.m., SPEED IRL, Infineon Indy Grand Prix, at Sonoma, Calif ... At Valencia, Spain, Lewis Hamilton took the pole position for the European Grand Prix on Saturday to lead a McLaren 1-2 in qualifying. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Kyle Busch keeps Chase hopes alive Aug 23, 2009
Briefly: Lewis Hamilton took the pole position for the European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain, with a best lap of 1 minute, 39. 498 seconds around the street circuit. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
McLaren on the up Aug 23, 2009
VALENCIA: Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton grabbed his first pole position of the season at the European Grand Prix yesterday in an all-McLaren front row. The 24-year-old, winner of the previous race in Hungary, took his 14th career pole ahead of Finnish team-mate Heikki Kovalainen on a sizzling afternoon in Valencia with air temperatures of 31C.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Force Indias Sutil tops times at final practice Aug 23, 2009
Germanys Adrian Sutil delivered a Formula One rarity yesterday when he topped the times for the Force India team in final free practice for todays European Grand Prix. The 26-year-old driver delivered a best lap of 1 minute, 39. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Heidfeld and Kubica stunned by BMW pullout Aug 22, 2009
Talking to reporters here on the eve of this weekends European Grand Prix, Polish driver Kubica said he knew nothing at all until he read the news late last month while browsing on the internet ... Moving ahead: Brawn GP driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil (right) goes ahead of Toyotas Jarno Trulli of Italy during the first practice session at the European Grand Prix in Valencia yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: Martin earns Bristol pole Aug 22, 2009
Fernando Alonso had the fastest lap in European Grand Prix practice in Valencia, Spain, while Ferrari replacement Luca Badoer's return to F1 after a decade did not go as well. Renault's Alonso finished in 1 minute, 39. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
* Slow start for Ferrari stand-in Badoer Aug 22, 2009
The old men of Formula One were first and last in opening European Grand Prix practice yesterday, with Rubens Barrichello quickest while Ferrari stand-in Luca Badoer was a second slower than anyone else. Badoer X the 38-year-old Italian preparing for his first start in a decade after Brazilian Felipe Massa was seriously injured in Hungary X was watched by retired seven-times champion Michael Schumacher. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Martin boosts hopes with pole at Bristol Aug 22, 2009
Fastest lap: Fernando Alonso had the fastest lap in European Grand Prix practice in Valencia, Spain, on Friday. The Renault driver finished in 1 minute, 39. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Alonso delights Spanish fans with fastest time Aug 22, 2009
TWO-time world champion Fernando Alonso of Spain delighted his home fans yesterday when he dominated the second free practice session ahead of tomorrows European Grand Prix ... Moving ahead: Brawn GP driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil (right) goes ahead of Toyotas Jarno Trulli of Italy during the first practice session at the European Grand Prix in Valencia yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
This weekend on TV, radio Aug 21, 2009
SATURDAYAUTO RACING 7 a.m. - Formula One: European Grand Prix qualifying, Speed ... 7:30 a.m. - Formula One: European Grand Prix, Speed. (Boston Globe)
Motor Racing: Hamilton optimistic about F1 Valencia street fight Aug 21, 2009
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On the air tv and radio Aug 21, 2009
8 a.m. Formula One, practice for European Grand Prix, SPEED. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamilton ready to take on rivals with improved car Aug 21, 2009
DEFENDING world champion Lewis Hamilton will be hoping to pick-up this weekend on the streets of Valencia where he left off in Budapest last month when he takes part in the European Grand Prix. The 24-year-old Englishman claimed his first win of the season last time out in Hungary for McLaren Mercedes and with a package of improvements on his car believes he can challenge for another win after Formula Ones month-long summer break. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
YouTube founder backing US F1 team Aug 21, 2009
"I see tremendous potential for all sports to integrate more media, more social connections, connect with the fans and build a fan base," he said in an interview ahead of this weekend's European Grand Prix in Valencia. "And that's exactly what I hope to bring to US F1, bringing my experience and perhaps my opinions of how we could go about that. "Obviously video is something I am deeply involved with today, and that is going to be a big part of what we do at US F1," he a 00004000 dded.... (India Times)
Brawn and Red Bull battle, Badoer goes for Ferrari Aug 20, 2009
MADRID Red Bull's pursuit of championship leader Brawn GP resumes at the European Grand Prix, where Ferrari reserve driver Luca Badoer returns to Formula One's starting grid for the first time in a decade to fill in for the injured Felipe Massa. Photo made available by Ferrari, showing driver Luca Badoer posing for a photograph during a testing session on a F60 racer at the Fiorano track, central Italy, Monday Aug. 17, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Force India making major upgrade in Valencia Aug 20, 2009
Team principal Vijay Mallya said that aerodynamic developments for this weekends European Grand Prix in Valencia included a new floor, bargeboard area and front wing. We should definitely be Q2 (the second stage of qualifying), maybe even the top of Q2 in Valencia and beyond, the Indian drinks and aviation tycoon said in a preview for the race in Spain. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Romain Grosjean named as new Renault driver Aug 19, 2009
PARIS (AP) -- French driver Romain Grosjean will replace Nelson Piquet Jr. behind the wheel of a Renault at Sunday's European Grand Prix. The Formula One team said Tuesday in a statement that Piquet's departure follows a "mutual agreement that this course of action is in the best interests of both parties.'' Grosjean will race alongside Fernando Alonso at the European GP in Valencia, Spain, and for the remainder of the 2009 season. "I am very proud that the Renault F1 Team has given me the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
* Massa close to full recovery and aiming to race at Brazilian GP Aug 19, 2009
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso was meanwhile cleared to race at the European Grand Prix in his native Spain after Renault won its appeal on Monday to overturn a one-race suspension. Motor sports governing body had suspended Renault from Sundays race in Valencia after the team allowed Alonso to leave the pit lane with a loose wheel during last months Hungarian GP.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Renault win appeal, Alonso gets to race Aug 18, 2009
PARIS: Renault yesterday won their appeal against a ban on Fernando Alonsos team competing in the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Sunday. Renault were originally handed a one-race suspension, ruling them out of the race in Spain, by the International Motorsports Federation (FIA) after a wheel flew off Alonsos car at the Hungarian Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Renault F1 wins appeal; Alonso cleared to race Aug 18, 2009
PARIS (AP) -- Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso of Spain was cleared to ride in the European Grand Prix in his home country after Renault won an appeal Monday to overturn a one-race suspension. The governing body of motor sports had suspended Renault from Sunday's race in Valencia, contending the team allowed Alonso to leave the pit lane with a loose wheel during last month's Hungarian GP.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
LB Keith Brooking leaves home for 12th season, rejuvenated by move from Georgia to Cowboys Aug 17, 2009
STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer. 4:13 AM EDT, August 17, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
A pain in the neck for Schu, a big disappointment for everyone else Aug 16, 2009
And the promoters of the European Grand Prix, along with F1 telecasters around the globe, were rubbing their hands. Now, though, emptiness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sad Schu refuses to discuss returning to F1 in the future Aug 14, 2009
Schumacher on Tuesday announced that he had abandoned plans to replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23 due to the consequences of a neck injury. Speculation in this business is pretty natural, the fact is that I m disappointed I m not able to do what I looked forward to do. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Schumacher too downbeat to think of later comeback Aug 13, 2009
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Neck injury forces Schumacher to abandon F1 return Aug 12, 2009
BERLIN: Former world champion Michael Schumacher has called off plans to return to Formula One racing at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23 due to a neck injury, he announced on his website yesterday ... Ferrari announced that the team s test driver Luca Badoer would take the place of Schumacher replacing Massa for the European Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Schumacher calls off comeback Aug 12, 2009
The seven-time world champion was to fill in for injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa, and hoped to return at this month's European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain. Ferrari announced Tuesday that test driver Luca Badoer will race in Massa's place. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* F1: Schumacher scraps plans for return to F1 Aug 12, 2009
Schumacher, who retired in 2006, had been expected to return at the European Grand Prix on Aug. 23 while Massa continues his rehabilitation from a fractured skull, but the German conceded defeat in his battle to get fit for the Valencia race. The consequences of the injuries caused by the bike accident in February, fractures in the area of head and neck, unfortunately have turned out to be still too severe, Schumacher said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Pain in the neck - Schumacher calls off F1 comeback Aug 12, 2009
Former world champion Michael Schumacher has abandoned plans to return to Formula One racing at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23 due to a neck injury, he announced on his website on Tuesday. The 40-year-old German, who won the world title seven times before retiring in 2006, had been primed to replace the injured Felipe Massa in the Ferrari team for the race in Spain and possibly for the rest of the season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australia's star athletes hit Berlin Aug 11, 2009
Long jumpers Fabrice Lapierre and Mitchell Watt - one of the most improved athletes in the world in 2009 - have also impressed throughout the European grand prix season. And then there's Jared Tallent, who moved into the top echelon of race walkers last year in Beijing with silver in the 50km race and bronze in the 20km. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Schumacher again tests 2007 Ferrari before Spain race Aug 11, 2009
The all-time F1 legend will replace the injured Felipe Massa for the Ferrari team at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Aug. 23. However, he cannot try out the F60 car because track testing is banned during the season. (Xinhuanet, China)
Michael Schumacher cancels F1 comeback Aug 11, 2009
Seven-time world champion was to replace Felipe Massa in European Grand Prix ... Schumacher was due to replace the injured Felipe Massa for the Italian team at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23, but announced on his personal Web site that these plans have now been scrapped. (CNN -- International)
7-time champion Michael Schumacher calls off Formula One comeback due to head, neck injuries Aug 11, 2009
The seven-time world champion was to fill in for injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa and hoped to return at this month's European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain ... MILAN (AP) Ferrari says Italian Luca Badoer will replace Michael Schumacher at this month's European Grand Prix at Valencia after the seven-time world champion called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback. (FOX61, CT)
'Schumacher return subject to medical' Aug 11, 2009
BERLIN: Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher's return to Formula One for the European Grand Prix later this month is still subject to him passing a medical for a niggling neck problem, his spokeswoman Sabine Kehm said on Wednesday. The 40-year-old, who will replace injured Felipe Massa in the Ferrari team for the European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain, on August 23, and possibly for the rest of the season, injured his neck in a motorcycle accident last February. (India Times, India)
7-time champ Schumacher will test older Ferrari Aug 11, 2009
Schumacher's first race is slated to be the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Aug. 23. He has already driven the 2007 Ferrari model and has also practiced on a kart track. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mexico seems to have all the advantages in World Cup qualifier against United States Aug 11, 2009
BY STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer. 3:48 AM EDT, August 11, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Raghu Krishnan: Next Schumacher Aug 9, 2009
The first test for the 40-year-old Schumacher will be on August 23 at the European Grand Prix at Valencia when the world will know whether retirement has slowed down his reflexes. Hopefully, he will not emulate the legendary cycling champion Lance Armstrong who won the Tour de France a record number of times, retired, returned to the sport this year and has been making derogatory comments about his team-mate Alberto Contador who won the 2009 event. (India Times)
Lingering doubts about his neck aside, looks like the Schu will fitagain Aug 9, 2009
7m) a race plus a similar bonus for every victory while subbing for the injured Felipe Massa, starting in a fortnight at the European Grand Prix. In-season testing is prohibited but Ferrari sought a waiver so Schumacher could test the 2009 F60 F1 car before Valencia, and wrote to the teams in the hope of getting the unanimous ''yeah'' required. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Sport Briefs Aug 8, 2009
Schumacher is not allowed to use Ferraris F60 car before the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Aug. 23 because the sports regulations ban track testing during the season. FOOTBALL. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Sauber fails to rescue BMWs F1 team Aug 7, 2009
Schumacher is not allowed to practice in the 2009 Ferrari car ahead of the European Grand Prix due to an F1 ban on in-season testing. - AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Schumacher return 'subject to medical' Aug 6, 2009
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Neck injury doubts hit Schumacher's return Aug 6, 2009
Schumacher is slated to replace Felipe Massa for European Grand Prix ... Schumacher is hoping to make his Ferrari return in the European Grand Prix on August 23 ... The seven-time world champion is due to replace stricken Ferrari driver Felipe Massa in the European Grand Prix in Valencia later this month, but his spokesperson Sabine Kehm told ZDF television in Germany that the injury could wreck his return. (CNN -- International)
Slimmer Schumacher cant wait to race in Valencia Aug 6, 2009
The 40-year-old German will replace injured Felipe Massa in the Ferrari team for the European Grand Prix race in Valencia, Spain, on August 23, and possibly for the rest of the season. Im currently in the midst of my preparations for the upcoming race, Schumacher said on his website. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Injured F1 driver Massa back in Brazil Aug 5, 2009
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Schumacher slimming down for his F1 comeback Aug 5, 2009
Schumacher's first race is expected to be the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Aug. 23. The 40-year-old is returning to his Ferrari team while Felipe Massa recovers from a recent crash. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Motor Racing: Williams road-block Schumacher's test plans Aug 4, 2009
"Williams sees no distinction between Alguersuari's situation and Schumacher's and feels any deviation from the rule would create a precedent for the future. "For the sake of consistency and fairness, therefore, we oppose Ferrari's proposal to test ahead of the European Grand Prix. " - AFP/de Other sports News Advertisements Affiliate Sites: | | | Copyright ? MediaCorp Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Use of this Site is subject to our of use. Your continued use of this Site shall be construed as... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Williams road-block Schumacher's test plans Aug 4, 2009
Ferrari last week wrote to the other nine Formula One teams and the FIA requesting Schumacher be granted a day at the wheel of the F60 ahead of the German legend's return to racing at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23 ... "For the sake of consistency and fairness, therefore, we oppose Ferrari's proposal to test ahead of the European Grand Prix.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Motorsport: Massa vows F1 return Aug 4, 2009
Michael Schumacher will replace him at European Grand Prix in Valencia. (CNN) -- Felipe Massa vowed to return to Formula One "as soon as possible" as he left hospital in Hungary to fly home to Brazil after his horror crash last weekend. (CNN -- International)
Massa on road to recovery, says Schumacher Aug 3, 2009
The German driver announced last Thursday that he would return to formula one to replace Massa in the Ferrari team for the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23, and possibly for the rest of the season. Speaking of his first tests on Friday, Schumacher, who retired in 2006, admitted: I m feeling muscles that I was not even aware exist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Venus Williams falls in Stanford final Aug 3, 2009
The 28-year-old has said he was thinking about returning to Formula One as early as the next race, the European Grand Prix Aug. 23 at Valencia, Spain. Massa underwent surgery for multiple skull fractures after he was hit on the helmet by a loose part from another car. (Boston Globe)
Racing: F1 star Massa leaves hospital, flies home to Brazil Aug 3, 2009
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Injured driver heading home Aug 3, 2009
The 28-year-old Brazilian has said he was thinking about returning to Formula One as early as the European Grand Prix on Aug. 23 at Valencia, Spain. But he said Sunday his return might be some time away. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Button says Ferrari hero has nothing to gain and everything to lose Aug 1, 2009
Schumacher, 40, has accepted Ferraris offer to replace injured Brazilian Felipe Massa at next months European Grand Prix in Valencia. The seven-time world champion quit Formula One in 2006 but has returned to help his former team after Massa required surgery to repair a fractured skull following a freak accident in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Its back to the track for German ace Aug 1, 2009
The seven-times world champion is poised to fill in for injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Aug. 23 and will continue to race until the Brazilian is able to return. Italian media said the 40-year-old, who retired at the end of 2006, had gone out for a few laps in the car at the Mugello track near Florence. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Schumacher tests old car ahead of comeback Aug 1, 2009
Schumacher, who retired in 2006, was back behind the wheel just two days after Ferrari announced Schumacher the seven-time F1 champion would replace Massa until his return, starting with the European Grand Prix on Aug. 23, in Valencia, Spain. The 28-year-old Massa underwent surgery on multiple skull fractures after he was hit in the helmet by a loose part from another car and crashed into a protective tire barrier during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix last Saturday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
‘For team loyalty reasons I can’t ignore this unfortunatesituation’: Schu makes F1 return Jul 31, 2009
Provided the 40-year-old seven-time world champion can prove his fitness and the German prides himself on his conditioning he will line up against reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton for the first time at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23 ... Michael Schumacher said he is ready and, over the next few days, will undertake a specific training programme at the end of which confirmation will be given of his participation in the championship with effect from the European Grand Prix... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Schumacher working on fitness for comeback Jul 31, 2009
While the 40-year-old Schumacher hopes to compete in the next race, the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Aug. 23, he and Ferrari were downplaying any chance of him adding to his record 91 victories in 250 starts. "I hope he's up to it physically and he can pass the tests that must be administered for the neck muscles, which he hasn't used in a while," Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said in Rome. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Schumacher comeback puts reputation on line, says Button Jul 31, 2009
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Massa to remain in Hungary until Sunday, says doctor Jul 31, 2009
Seven-time world champion driver Schumacher, who retired in 2006, announced Wednesday he would make a return to Formula One to replace Massa for the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23 and possibly for the remainder of the season. Massa suffered severe injuries when he was struck at around 275 kph by a spring that flew off compatriot Rubens Barrichello's Brawn car during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Back to the future: Jul 31, 2009
MICHAEL Schumacher's key problems in preparing to substitute for Felipe Massa at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23 are to ensure that the neck and back injuries he sustained in a motorbike accident earlier this year are fully resolved. In fitness terms, the neck is the most vulnerable area of a formula one driver's body. (Sydney Morning Herald)
It'll be special: Button Jul 31, 2009
At the age of 40, seven-times world champion Schumacher will make a sensational return to Formula One at next month's European Grand Prix in Valencia. Schumacher answered Ferrari's call for help given Felipe Massa's absence after the Brazilian required life-saving surgery to repair a fractured skull following a freak accident on Saturday in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. (iAfrica.com)
Body work: Schumacher getting in shape for return Jul 31, 2009
The seven-time champion is filling in for injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa and hopes to race at the European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain, on Aug. 23. Schumacher retired at the end of the 2006 season, and his return is greatly anticipated in his home country of Germany. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
> Sport's great comebacks Jul 31, 2009
Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is set to make a comeback at the age of 40 for his beloved Ferrari at the European Grand Prix on August 23 in Valencia. His is just the latest in a series of comebacks of former champions who found the temptation for further glory too good to resist. (iAfrica.com)
Wan Khalmizam saves the blushes for national elite recurve archers Jul 30, 2009
Chu Sian now has to pick himself up for the bronze medal play-off against Zulkifli, runner-up in the European Grand Prix in Sofia recently. Chu Sian, however, was not too disappointed with his failure to qualify for the gold medal contest. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
