Massa grabs pole Aug 24, 2008
FELIPE Massa of Ferrari took pole position here yesterday for today's European Grand Prix ahead of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton following a hotly-contested qualifying session. Brazilian Massa timed 1:38. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dixon can wrap up Indy title Aug 24, 2008
EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX: Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the pole position at Valencia, Spain after edging McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in qualifying. Massa timed a fastest lap of 1 minute, 38. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Raikkonen has Hamilton in sights Aug 23, 2008
VALENCIA, Spain: Defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen will go into this weekend's European Grand Prix confident he can overhaul Lewis Hamilton to lift this year's formula one title. The Ferrari driver said he was not concerned at trailing the 23-year-old Briton by five points with seven races remaining. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lewis Hamilton ready to go steady for title Aug 23, 2008
Lewis Hamilton has hinted he is willing to go steady in Sunday's European Grand Prix as he bids to win the Formula One world title. Hamilton will look to extend his five-point lead over Ferrari's world champion Kimi Raikkonen in the drivers' standings when they race on Valencia's new 5. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Kubica leads final free practice in Valencia Aug 23, 2008
Poland's Robert Kubica was fastest for BMW Sauber in Saturday's final free practice for Sunday's European Grand Prix at the new Valencia street circuit. The 23-year-old driver from Krakow lapped in one minute and 38. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Ferrari's Raikkonen fastest in Euro GP practice Aug 23, 2008
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen set the pace in practice Friday for the European Grand Prix, with drivers getting their first experience on the new Valencia street circuit. The Finnish world champion had a best lap of 1 minute, 39. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Sport Briefs Aug 23, 2008
Fernando Alonso is to wear a black armband as a sign of respect for the dead following Wednesdays air crash in Madrid at tomorrows European Grand Prix in Valencia. It will definitely change the weekend for me, because its a tragedy X what has happened. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kimi sets the pace Aug 23, 2008
EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX, VALENCIA AUGUST 22 - 24. DEFENDING drivers world champion Kimi Raikkonen bounced back to clock the fastest time for Ferrari at the end of yesterday's opening practice for tomorrow's European Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
TV SportsWatch Aug 23, 2008
SPEED Formula One, European Grand Prix, at Valencia, Spain. 3 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Massa puts Ferrari on pole for European Grand Prix Aug 23, 2008
Brazilian Felipe Massa put Ferrari on pole position for Sunday's European Grand Prix with McLaren's championship leader Lewis Hamilton alongside on the front row. The 27-year-old secured his fourth pole of the season, and the 13th of his Formula One career, with a flying lap in the final seconds of Saturday's qualifying. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
SPORTS CALENDAR Aug 22, 2008
Formula One European Grand Prix qualifying ... Formula One European Grand Prix. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kimi confident of catching up with Lewis Aug 22, 2008
VALENCIA: Defending world champion Finn Kimi Raikkonen will go into this weekend's European Grand Prix confident that he can overhaul Lewis Hamilton to lift this year's Formula One title. The Ferrari driver said he is not concerned at trailing the 23-year-old Briton, who drives for McLaren Mercedes, by five points with seven races remaining. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Local Teams Today Aug 22, 2008
7 a.m. Formula One: European Grand Prix practice Speed. 9:30 a.m. NASCAR Nationwide: Food City 250 practice Speed. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports lineup Aug 22, 2008
Formula One, practice for European Grand Prix, SPEED. 8 a.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
They're taking it to the streets, again Aug 22, 2008
Special Report/European Grand Prix ... This year two new such circuits make their debuts, at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sept. 28 and at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on the Mediterranean coast of Spain this weekend. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
This weekend on TV, radio Aug 22, 2008
SATURDAYAUTO RACING 8 a.m. - Formula One: European Grand Prix qualifying, Speed ... SUNDAYAUTO RACING7:30 a.m. - Formula One: European Grand Prix, Speed. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
IndyCar's Dixon could uncork title-clincher Sunday in wine country Aug 21, 2008
Formula One: European Grand Prix, Valencia, Spain (57 laps, 3 ... Fernando Alonso won the European Grand Prix when it was run at Nuerburg, Germany, last year. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton seeks to extend F1 lead in new Euro Grand Prix Aug 21, 2008
Lewis Hamilton is excited by the prospect of racing on Formula One's newest track this weekend as he seeks to extend his slim championship lead at the European Grand Prix in Valencia ... " The Spanish venue will mark the fifth home for the European Grand Prix, which has been held at Brands Hatch, the N?rburgring, Donington Park and Jerez since its inception in 1983. BMW Sauber's pair, Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld, who lie fourth and fifth in the drivers' standings respectively, are chasing... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Kubica not letting Ferrari talk distract him Aug 21, 2008
Some drivers might start thinking championship after a maiden victory, but Kubica is keeping his feet firmly planted knowing that a poor result at this weekend's European Grand Prix on the inaugural street circuit in Valencia, Spain, could dampen such hopes. More Coverage. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
F1's new challenge Aug 19, 2008
European Grand Prix being held on the new street circuit in Valencia, Spain ... " The European Grand Prix has moved to Valencia from its previous home of the Nurburgring in Germany, representing a changing of the guard. When Michael Schumacher was deposed as F1's perennial champion by in 2005, Spain had a new idol and a hitherto undiscovered love for the sport was unearthed. Now Spain is the only country on the calendar to have two races. But with Alonso's Renault not quick enough to allow him... (CNN -- International)
F1 recharges its batteries Aug 12, 2008
F1's summer break means David Coulthard won't sit in his Red Bull again until the first practice session for the European Grand Prix ... For the drivers, the traditional summer hiatus incorporates a testing ban, so they will not turn a wheel in anger until the first practice session for the European Grand Prix in Valencia at the end of August. (CNN -- International)
Ferrari and McLaren prepare for final push Aug 4, 2008
Both teams will offer welcome time off to drivers and mechanics in a three-week pause from official test sessions before the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 24 ... "We have three weeks of hard work ahead of us to be as well prepared as possible for the European Grand Prix," he added. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Force India: Fisichella has made Sutil quicker Jul 31, 2008
The team had been due to give their new seamless shift gearbox its race debut in Hungary but technical head Mike Gascoyne said that would now have to wait until the European Grand Prix in Valencia in August. Obviously we would like to introduce it as soon as possible, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Jelimo wants gold to appease her mother Jul 29, 2008
Jelimo said the secret of her winning success is in her strict training programme where she is paced by a male compatriot and credits her Kenyan coach Said Aziz for instilling her with confidence on her first European Grand Prix season. My coach told me to go there to ascertain where I stand against the rest of the world. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Right-Wing Rewards Jul 26, 2008
The piece notes that "in a case about doctrinaire male authority, and supposed abuse committed by men, it's the women of the F.L.D.S. who have largely had to assume a public mantle these past months, making court appearances, trying to defend both their faith and their life style in the face of deep skepticism." A profile of European Grand Prix wunderkind Lewis Hamilton observes that the black British racer has been "compared with another sports prodigy, Tiger Woods." In her "Medium"... (Slate)
Kenya: Athletics - Lagat Ghost Comes Back to Haunt Fault-Finders Jul 16, 2008
He received a lot of flack for opting not to run in the 2002 Commonwealth Games for his nation, instead heading for the lucrative European Grand Prix. Greedy, they called him. (allAfrica.com)
Hamilton looks for second home win in a row Jul 16, 2008
Hamilton has never raced a Formula One car there before, with the Nuerburgring hosting Germany's only round as the European Grand Prix in his rookie season last year, but he was fastest on both his days of testing at the track last week. "Of course I want to do well here," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
This Week In Auto Racing July 18 - July 20 Jul 16, 2008
" The first F1 race held at Hockenheim, in 1970, was dramatic as Jochen Rindt drove his Lotus home, a nose in front of Jacky Ickx's Ferrari. In response to the drivers not wishing to compete at the Nurburgring, following Niki Lauder's near fatal accident in 1976, the race returned to Hockenheim in 1977. Lauder, ironically enough, won the '77 race. The most memorable race at this circuit was in 1982 when Nelson Piquet made the headlines after trying to punch Eliseo Salazar after they collided. It... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Teams upset at plan to move F1 from Silverstone Jul 7, 2008
4 million) over a five-year period to upgrade the circuit, which hosted grand prix racing in the 1930s as well as the 1993 European Grand Prix, with much of it coming from an unnamed investor. Ecclestone, a billionaire, has denied that his money is involved. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McLaren say Hamilton to only get better Jul 7, 2008
His afternoon's work recalled for many the late Brazilian triple champion Ayrton Senna's great drive in the wet in the 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington Park. Hamilton, alluding in a news conference to his heroes Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King as well as Senna, revealed just how much pressure he had been under in a race that had his rivals skidding and spinning in his wake. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
British GP will move to Donington Park Jul 5, 2008
" Donington Park staged the 1993 Formula One European Grand Prix, won by Brazilian Ayrton Senna. It will become the fifth home of the British Grand Prix, which has also been held at Brooklands, Aintree and Brands Hatch. Donington's owners, having pledged to Ecclestone that they were willing to spent up to $198 million over the next five years to modernize the circuit, now have two years to get it in shape for a GP. "We are naturally delighted and extremely proud to have acquired the rights to... (CNN -- International)
F1 teams fear burnout from expanded calendar Jul 5, 2008
The 2009 provisional calendar, issued last week, has the Turkish Grand Prix on August 9 followed by the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23. This year, with 18 races, there is a gap between Hungary on August 3 and Valencia on August 24. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Formula One season extends to 19 races as Abu Dhabi Grand Prix debuts as finale Jun 26, 2008
Aug. 23 - European Grand Prix, Valencia, Spain. Sept. 6 - Italian Grand Prix, Monza. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Ecclestone says Donington could host British Grand Prix Jun 21, 2008
Formula One has raced before at Donington, with the European Grand Prix in 1993, but Ecclestone's comments are likely to be seen more as a means to put pressure on the BRDC in ongoing negotiations. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kenya warn greedy star runners Jun 5, 2008
Athletics Kenya (AK) chairman Isaiah Kiplagat has now ordered the athletes, who were named for the pre-Olympic training but were given permission to compete on the US and European Grand Prix circuit last week, to return home immediately and start a residential camp. In an emailed message to the athletes agents, Kiplagat said the runners should report to the camp on June 8 without failure or risk being dropped from the team. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Beijing on her mind for peerless Cai Lin May 31, 2008
Due to the Sukma commitments, Cai Lin, who has qualified to compete in the 400m and 800m freestyle events in Beijing, had to skip the opening leg of the European Grand Prix Series in Monaco from June 7-8. But she will compete in the second-leg and third-leg that will be held in Barcelona (June 10-11) and Canet (June 14-15). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Grid Hands-on Apr 19, 2008
As much as I wish I were describing my typical Saturday afternoon on the European Grand Prix circuit, I cannot tell a lie. I crashed my beautiful Bimmer in , the entre to Codemasters' newest racing series. (IGN PC Games)
Formula One team bosses back expansion to 20 races Apr 4, 2008
Formula One has two new venues this year, with a European Grand Prix in Valencia and the first night-time race in Singapore, but the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis has gone. Bahrain, which hosts the third round of the season, is currently the only Middle Eastern race but Abu Dhabi is pencilled in for next year while India and South Korea are scheduled for 2010. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
1990s Formula 1 History Mar 21, 2008
Despite being in an inferior car Senna produced some remarkable performances, none better than in the European Grand Prix at Donington Park. In the wet he took his McLaren from fifth at the first corner to lead by the end of the opening lap. (Suite101.com)
Car notes: Preview of Formula 1 season Mar 15, 2008
The European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain, will join Monaco as a second street race on the tour. And four-time Champ Car World Series champion Sebastien Bourdais makes the jump to Europe as a rookie with the Scuderia Toro Rosso team that dropped American Scott Speed (who is back in the United States racing on the ARCA stock car tour) from its lineup midway through last season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Spain earn FIAs wrath Feb 6, 2008
Spain is the only country to have two grands prix this year, one at the Circuit de Catalunya in April and the European Grand Prix in Valencia at the end of August. Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has plenty of candidates looking for a slot, however, and has also to accommodate a new race in Abu Dhabi in 2009 with India and South Korea lined up for 2010. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spain given F1 warning after Hamilton abused Feb 5, 2008
The Circuit de Catalunya is scheduled to stage the Spanish GP on April 27 with Valencia due to host the European Grand Prix four months later. Circuit de Catalunya director Ramon Pradera was quick to warn spectators about any repetition. (CNN -- International)
FIA warn Spain after racist abuse Feb 5, 2008
Spain has two grands prix this year, the Spanish round of the championship at the Circuit de Catalunya in April and the European Grand Prix on a new street track in Valencia at the end of August. Formula One teams also use Valencia's Ricardo Tormo circuit and Jerez for pre-season testing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Racism could cost Spain GPs Feb 5, 2008
The Spanish Grand Prix is scheduled for 27 April at the Montmelo venue near Barcelona while Valencia hosts the European Grand Prix on 24 August. A FIA spokesman said: "FIA are surprised and disappointed at the abuse directed at Lewis Hamilton. An act of this kind is a clear breach of the principles enshrined in the FIA statutes, and any repetition will result in sanctions.". (iAfrica.com)
FIA demands Hamilton abuse report Feb 5, 2008
The Spanish grand prix is scheduled to take place at the track on April 27, and Valencia hosts the European grand prix on August 24, though these are both now in doubt. Hamilton, who is unpopular in Spain following his acrimonious rivalry with his Spanish former teammate Fernando Alonso last year, said: "The truth is that I feel somewhat sad. I am in love with this country, and especially Barcelona and this circuit, one of my three favourites.". (Guardian Unlimited)
Briatore keeps chin up on Renault's chances and Alonso's return despite mixed opening day Jan 23, 2008
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) Formula One teams and their drivers will get a walkthrough Wednesday of the street circuit being prepared for the European Grand Prix in August. Race organizers planned to present the track specifications and layout to the 10 teams testing at the Cheste Circuit, seven months ahead of the inaugural race that weaves in and around Valencia's port area, which was redeveloped to host the America's Cup last summer. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
2008 sports calendar Jan 4, 2008
24 Auto Racing, F1, European Grand Prix, Valencia, Spain. 24 Motorcycle racing, Superbike WC, TBA. 24 Auto racing, IndyCar, Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma (Calif. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Webber banking on better Bull Dec 24, 2007
Webber's season was highlighted by a third place at the European Grand Prix but the low point was being taken out by Torro Rosso's Sebastian Vettel while running second in the wet Japanese GP.. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Honda reject reports of Alonso link Dec 2, 2007
Honda had confirmed the Button-Barrichello pairing on July 19 ahead of the European Grand Prix at Nuerburgring, the spokeswoman added. Alonso, who left McLaren at the end of the season, is still without a race seat for 2008, with teams set to begin test driving in Jerez, Spain next week. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Wurz confirms immediate retirement Oct 9, 2007
His best result was third place at the Canadian Grand Prix in June, and he came fourth at the rain-hit European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring one month later. However, he failed to consistently match the pace of team-mate Nico Rosberg and confirmed his departure from Williams -- citing a lack of motivation. (CNN -- International)
Timeline: the McLaren spying controversy Sep 14, 2007
July 21: Hamilton is involved in a spectacular 170mph smash in qualifying for the European Grand Prix. July 22: After being declared fit to race, Hamilton spins off in a torrential downpour, eventually coming home ninth - ending his run of nine successive podiums - behind race winner Alonso. (Guardian Unlimited)
Hamilton's storybook season running into trouble Aug 30, 2007
Hamilton had car trouble in the European Grand Prix and didn't score a point, and he had a flat tire in Turkey. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Formula One: Suddenly, it's a race in the drivers' series Aug 27, 2007
His string of nine podium finishes ended at the European Grand Prix in Germany last month after a broken right front suspension during qualifying destroyed his tire, caused him to crash and colored the rest of his race. He won the following race, the Hungarian Grand Prix at Budapest, this month, but again on Sunday the front right tire exploded and ruined his chances. (International Herald Tribune)
Formula One: Drivers fight to curb road rage Aug 25, 2007
At the race before that, the European Grand Prix in Germany, an off-track argument about a botched pit stop led the Toro Rosso team to fire Scott Speed, an American driver. An argument about aggressive driving at the same race between the top two finishers, Alonso and Felipe Massa at Ferrari, increased tension between those two title contenders. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Scott Speed set to return home Aug 17, 2007
Bounced out of his seat with Toro Rosso in Formula 1 at the end of July, Scott Speed will attempt to resume his career back home in the USA. Speed, who was pushed out after a run-in with team management at the European Grand Prix last month, will begin his comeback effort this weekend at Michigan, where he and agent Glen Hinshaw will meet with several NASCAR teams ... Speed's last race with the team was the European Grand Prix on July 22. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
STR Finalizes 2008 Driver Lineup Aug 12, 2007
But the European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring proved to be the straw that brought to an end Speed s time as a race driver for STR. For more information, please see the Suite101 articles, and. Vettel, the 20-year-old German, made his STR debut at the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. (Suite101.com)
* McLaren's Alonso on pole in Hungary Aug 5, 2007
The rookie, who leads the overall season standings, crashed in qualifying at the European Grand Prix and came in ninth after nine podium finishes in a row. Ferrari's Felipe Massa, who has had four pole positions this season and the fastest time in Saturday morning's practice, was just 14th with 1 minute 21. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Sports Briefs Aug 4, 2007
There were reports of an altercation with team director Franz Tost after Speed crashed out of the last race, the European Grand Prix on July 22, then criticized the team. "I grabbed him on the arm and said, `Please stop,'" Tost said of a heated discussion with Speed in the pits. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
BMW-Sauber's Robert Kubica surprises major teams with fastest practice lap at Hungarian GP Aug 3, 2007
Alonso is two points behind Hamilton, 70-68, after his victory at the European Grand Prix on July 22 in Germany, where Hamilton finished ninth after crashing in qualifying. Massa has 59 points for third place, with Raikkonen in fourth with 52 points. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: Harvick still stewing over contact Aug 3, 2007
Alonso vaulted within two points of leader Hamilton with his victory July 22 at the European Grand Prix in Germany. The win was Alonso's third this season, and cut Hamilton's lead to 70-68 as the English rookie missed the podium for the first time in 10 starts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
THIS WEEK IN AUTO RACING Aug 2, 2007
Last race: Two-time defending champion Fernando Alonso outdueled Felipe Massa on a slippery track to win the European Grand Prix in Germany. Fast facts: Alonso closed to within two points in the standings of McLaren teammate Lewis Hamilton. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Vettel replaces Speed at Toro Rosso Aug 1, 2007
Californian Speed, who fell out with team bosses after the last European Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring, was the only American driver on the starting grid and leaves without scoring a point. Vettel became the youngest driver in Formula One history to score when, aged 19, he finished eighth on his race debut with BMW Sauber in June at the US Grand Prix as a stand-in for Poland's Robert Kubica. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mets' Glavine going for his milestone win Jul 30, 2007
-- How will rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton bounce back from his crash at the European Grand Prix. BASEBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Fight not over in spy row: Ferrari Jul 28, 2007
Valencia will host the European Grand Prix on a street circuit on Aug. 24. Singapore will also stage a street race on Sept. 28. (India Times, India)
European Grand Prix 2007 Awards Jul 25, 2007
Winkelhock leads, Hamilton slides, Alonso wins and Massa sulks. Every race has its highlights. (Suite101.com)
