Bridgestone to quit F1 in late 2010 Nov 2, 2009
"In recent years the arrival of Bahrain and China to the F1 championship has enabled Bridgestone to increase its activity in the Middle East and Far East.". Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Motor Racing: Bridgestone to stop tyre supply to F1 in late 2010 Nov 2, 2009
" Bridgestone, which vies with Michelin to be the world's top tyremaker, posted a net loss of 38.34 billion yen (US 420 million) for January-June, a turnaround from a year-earlier profit of 37.24 billion yen. Last month Bridgestone said it would shed nearly 900 jobs in Australia and New Zealand as it closes plants amid the worldwide slump in demand for cars. Toyota Motor in July pulled out of hosting the Japanese Grand Prix at its Fuji Speedway circuit from next year. Honda has sold its Formula... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Button can wrap up F1 championship crown by playing it safe Oct 16, 2009
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Kubica to join Renault in 2010, replaces Alonso Oct 8, 2009
The 24-year-old from Poland, who has driven for BMW Sauber since 2006, was a contender for last year's F1 championship. Kubica got his break with BMW Sauber which announced it was abandoning the sport at the end of the season after replacing Jacques Villeneuve with six rounds of the championship to race. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing October 2 - 4 Sep 30, 2009
Fernando Alonso won last year's Japanese GP. Alonso also won the race in 2006, the same year he won his second straight F1 championship. "I'm really excited to be returning to this amazing track, which is one of my favorites," Alonso said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Motor Racing: South Korea to stage Formula One race in 2010 Sep 22, 2009
com - Motor Racing South Korea to stage Formula One race in 2010. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
* FEATURE : S Korea readies Asias best track for F1 debut Sep 21, 2009
Chungs office announced this month it has secured agreements for bank loans totalling 198 billion won, enough to cover about 46 percent of the total cost and the national parliament approved a special law on Wednesday to help the province host the F1 championship as a national event for the next seven years. F1, considered one of the worlds three most popular sports, is a new thing in South Korea, said KAVO general marketing manager Kim Jae-ho. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Sport & Style: Sep 15, 2009
I can't believe I clicked on this link expecting some sort of educated article on the 2009 F1 Championship. Johnno. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mercedes mum over plans to buy stake at Brawn Sep 9, 2009
The facts are that we have long-term contracts with partner McLaren with whom we won the last F1 championship. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1's Massa in stable condition Jul 27, 2009
Massa, who finished runner-up to Lewis Hamilton in the F1 championship last year, underwent surgery around 4:20 p.m. local time Saturday, about an hour after being airlifted to the hospital. He was conscious at the time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
F1 Teams Association walks out of FIA meeting Jul 9, 2009
The FIA was to meet Wednesday with the 13 teams that have entered the 2010 F1 championship to discuss measures agreed to last month that kept FOTA from forming a breakaway series. But there has been no agreement over a minimum weight limit or on signing a legally binding agreement to reduce costs to the level of the early 1990s. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
FIA, FOTA ward off F1 breakaway threat Jun 25, 2009
"There will be one F1 championship, but the objective is to get back to the spending levels of the early '90s within two years.". Mosley said the deal still maintains the "financial viability" of teams which he had been targeting with the initial cap. (India Times, India)
F1 reaches unifying deal Jun 25, 2009
President Max Mosley: Deal reached for unified F1 championship - Racing - SI.com ... Mosley: Deal reached for unified F1 championship. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mosley to step down after deal to prevent F1 split Jun 25, 2009
By JAMEY KEATEN and ROB HARRISAssociated Press Sportsupdated 2:23 p.m. ET June 24, 2009. PARIS (AP) -The cash-strapped Formula One series prevented a break up Wednesday when the FIA's divisive and scandal-plagued president, Max Mosley, agreed to scrap a planned budget cap and step down at the end of his term. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Force India disappointed by rival F1 series Jun 20, 2009
SILVERSTONE, England (AP): Force India described Friday plans by eight Formula One teams, including Ferrari, to form a rival series after refusing to participate in the 2010 F1 championship as "very sad and disappointing.". Force India and Williams will be the only current teams on the F1 grid next season after lodging unconditional entries, breaking ranks with the eight-strong Formula One Teams Association. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1: The sport that is fast becoming a soap opera Jun 20, 2009
But setting up a rival F1 championship may not be quite as easy as the rebels make it sound. Where will they race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ferrari pulling out of Formula One recedes May 30, 2009
It said this would create a mechanism that will preserve the technological competition and the sporting challenge and, at the same time, facilitate the entry in the F1 Championship for new teams. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Teams submit entries for 2010 F1 championships May 30, 2009
com - Motor Racing Teams submit entries for 2010 F1 championships ... " It added that it had "unanimously agreed further and significant actions to substantially reduce the costs of competing in the championship in the next three years, creating a mechanism that will preserve the technological competition and the sporting challenge and, at the same time, facilitate the entry in the F1 Championship for new teams. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Williams suspended from F1 teams' association May 28, 2009
Posted: Wednesday May 27, 2009 10:09AM; Updated: Wednesday May 27, 2009 10:09AM (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Williams reveal 2010 F1 championship entry May 26, 2009
Williams are first of the 10 current Formula One teams to confirm 2010 entry. The team say they still support the unified efforts to scrap new rules changes. (CNN -- International)
Ferrari likely to be engaged in protracted legal battle with FIA May 19, 2009
Four years ago, Ferrari broke ranks with other manufacturers planning a rival grand prix series and agreed to commit to the FIA s F1 championship until the end of 2012. In 2005 we signed an exchange of letters with them saying that their rights and privileges under the Concorde Agreement would continue until 2012, whether or not we signed a new one, said Mosley. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1 teams, officials in stalemate over budget cap rules May 16, 2009
The deadline for entering the 2010 F1 championship is May 29. Mosley was surprised to be told at the meeting that Ferrari had filed an injunction in Paris. (USA Today -- Sports)
F1 teams fail to reach deal on caps with Mosley May 16, 2009
"We want to fight to make sure we are in the competition in the right way.'' The main opponents to the proposal have two weeks to either agree to the terms of the cap, come up with a proposal to satisfy the FIA, or pull out of next year's championship. The deadline for entering the 2010 F1 championship is May 29. Mosley was surprised to be told at the meeting that Ferrari had filed an injunction in Paris. "I'll be surprised if they get it,'' he said. "But if things go as they should go, they are... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Italians rally behind Ferraris threat to quit May 14, 2009
Giorgio Pighi, the mayor of Modena, which is close to Ferrari s base at Maranello, said an F1 championship without Ferrari was unthinkable. The absence of Ferrari from the highest level of motoring competition would be a huge loss for the territory of Modena in terms of prestige, technological development and also jobs of the highest quality, lamented Pighi. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brawn GP turning F1 championship into a cakewalk May 14, 2009
By PAUL LOGOTHETISAssociated Press Sportsupdated 11:54 a.m. ET May 13, 2009. BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -Brawn GP's early season dominance has provided Formula One with an unlikely start to the season - although some are calling it a cakewalk. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ferrari threaten 2010 F1 boycott May 13, 2009
"Ferrari confirms its opposition to the new technical regulations adopted by the FIA and does not intend entering its cars in the 2010 F1 Championship," the team said in a statement on its official Web site. The verdict not to enter F1 next season came at a meeting of Ferrari directors in Maranello, Italy -- and they made it clear that only a change of rules will see them reverse the decision. (CNN -- International)
F1: Focus now on the diffuser and McLaren Apr 7, 2009
SEPANG: Events in Europe could reshape the F1 championship before teams regroup in China next week. The focus is on the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) and an appeal court hearing scheduled for April 14 in Paris that will make a definitive ruling on the sports diffuser controversy. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
This Week in Auto Racing March 27 - 29 Mar 25, 2009
" Skinner's first victory there came in 1996. FORMULA ONE Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Circuit - Melbourne, Australia The 2009 Formula One season will feature major changes to the sport with new rules in place to increase competition and reduce costs for teams. The most significant change relates to aerodynamics with smaller rear wings and wider front wings which may be adjusted by the driver twice per lap. The new Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), a mechanical system that collects... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
F1 boss Ecclestone lauds championship changes Mar 19, 2009
Bernie Ecclestone lauds F1 championship changes - Racing - SI.com ... Ecclestone lauds F1 championship changes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Names & Faces Mar 11, 2009
Hamilton became the youngest driver, at 23, and first black racer to win the F1 championship last season. He was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire, or MBE, in the queen's New Year honors list and went to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday to pick up the medal. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sixty Years of Formula One Feb 8, 2009
We also had the legendry Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the Ferrari team, the only team that has competed in every single year of the F1 championship and incidentally also christened their car the F60 for this upcoming season. Colin Chapman is of course a designing genius who brought more changes in F1 than almost any other man. (Suite101.com)
