Six Uncomfortable Truths About Race in America Apr 4, 2008
McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain stands in the team pit area after going off the track during the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai in this October 7, 2007 file photo. Abuse directed at Grand Prix racer Lewis Hamilton in Spain and an ugly confrontation between the India and Australia cricket sides provide depressing evidence that racism continues to blight international sport. (Townhall.com)
Cats with grace, space and pace Mar 27, 2008
Having acquired Coventry Climax, the maker of among other things great F1 Grand Prix engines, Jaguar came up with their twin overhead cam 5. 3-litre V12 which first appeared in the mid-engined but ill-fated XJ13. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
F1: SIC hope to stage race under floodlights by next year Mar 25, 2008
SEPANG: After successfully hosting 10 editions of the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix, race organisers Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will be bracing for the new challenge of staging their first-ever night race as early as next year. Malaysia have signed a deal with promoter and rights holder Bernie Ecclestone to remain as one of the venues for the F1 World Championships until 2015 but on condition that they must be ready to stage the race at night from 2011. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Life's full of uppers and downers Mar 24, 2008
Just hours later, our operatives spied him and his wife, Alex, living large in the Red Bull marquee at the Melbourne F1 grand prix. Cooper in shop window. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Raikkonen rekindles title defence at circuit where he won maiden victory Mar 24, 2008
It was at the Sepang F1 Circuit in 2003 where Raikkonen bagged his first Grand Prix victory and the Finn repeated the feat by winning the 10th edition of the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix in commanding fashion yesterday. While Raikkonen romped to a trouble-free victory, winning the 56-lap race by nearly 20 seconds, his McLaren rival, Lewis Hamilton, endured a torrid afternoon. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malaysian F1 Grand Prix results Mar 22, 2008
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Ferrari starts on front row of grid in Malaysian GP Mar 22, 2008
Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland drives his car into the pit during the practice session for the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix in Sepang March 21, 2008 ... Ferrari team crew push Kimi Raikkonen of Finland's car to the pit after it ran out of fuel in free practice for the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix in Sepang March 21, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Punters pin their faith in the Roosters for good Friday return Mar 21, 2008
An all-the-way win in the opening F1 grand prix of the season in Melbourne has resulted in McLaren's Lewis Hamilton being heavily backed to win the world drivers' championship with Betezy. com. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A step in the dark Mar 21, 2008
THE Singapore F1 Grand Prix, scheduled for Sept 28, will not only be the biggest sporting event hosted by the republic but also be a much-anticipated and much-talked about affair. It is set to make history as the first-ever night race in F1 history and also the first street race in Asia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Wider track should see a more open race at Sepang Mar 21, 2008
But with Ferrari aiming to make a strong comeback and rein in a hot McLaren, nothing less than sizzling is on the cards in the 10th edition of the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix, which begins with the practice sessions at the Sepang F1 Circuit today. McLaren's Lewis Hamilton produced a sensational performance when he won the race from pole-to-flag in the Australian GP and he is again touted as the man to beat. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ferrari denies crisis after Aussie flop Mar 21, 2008
"I am comfortable inside the team. Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa (L) of Brazil loses control on the second corner of the first lap of the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix March 16, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) "Last race was not a fantastic weekend for the team, the drivers, our reliability. It's a case of one bad result and you change everything inside the team. (Xinhuanet, China)
Alonso hopes to bounce back at favourite track Mar 20, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR: Double world champion Fernando Alonso will be hoping for a Renault resurgence as he returns to his favourite track in the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix at the Sepang F1 Circuit this weekend. The outcome of the qualifying day of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne last week showed that the Renault cars are struggling to keep up with the McLaren, Ferrari and BMW cars. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
New rules, unpredictable weather promise plenty of surprises Mar 20, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR: The weatherman is predicting a wet affair for the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix at Sepang F1 Circuit this weekend. With the ban on traction control and the mandatory use of a standard electronics control unit on all cars in place this season, that is where the fun starts. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Challenge for new recruits to last the pace in tough Malaysian GP Mar 19, 2008
The duo will be among the four newcomers in the championships racing for the first time in the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix in Sepang this weekend. In the season-opening event in Melbourne last Sunday, Williams' Nakajima finished sixth for three points while Scuderia Toro Rosso's Bourdais was seventh to claim two points. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Australian Grand Prix Mar 17, 2008
Photos: All the action on and off the track as Lewis Hamilton wins the Australian F1 Grand Prix. A fan attempts to cool off as temperatures rose in Melbourne for the Grand Prix. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jubilant Hamilton warns he'll get faster Mar 17, 2008
Photos: All the action on and off the track as Lewis Hamilton wins the Australian F1 Grand Prix. Richard Hinds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
SIC up the pace in Malaysian GP promotion Mar 17, 2008
Stylish design: SIC general manager Datuk Azmi Murad (second left) receiving the new Malaysian F1 Grand Prix trophy from Royal Selangor International general manager Yong Yoon Li Sunday. This will be a historic race, our 10th edition, and we will make sure it is a success like always, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rockers get a bit of a roll on Mar 15, 2008
The band will play after the F1 Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday night. Top sorts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hamilton tops in second practice, Raikkonen overall fastest Mar 15, 2008
Out for a spin: Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany spins into the gravel during the second practice session of the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
SIC to launch Malaysian GP promotion on Friday Jan 16, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will officially kick off their domestic promotion campaign for the 2008 Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix on Friday with a unique open-air launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the Esplanade Suria KLCC.. Marking the 10th edition, the SIC general manager, Datuk Azmi Murad, said that the event would, among others, display the 1999 Red Bull Sauber Petronas F1 car to symbolise the success story of SIC and Petronas in the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Singapore promise to stage a breathtaking Formula 1 race Jan 16, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR: The Singapore F1 Grand Prix scheduled for Sept 28 will not only be the biggest sporting event hosted by the republic but it will also be a much anticipated and much talked about affair. Unique race: (from left) Singapore Tourism Boards Chang Chee Pey, Singapore GP Pte Ltds Colin Syn and ESPN Star Sports Steve Slater looking at an artists impression of the Singapore F1 grandstand during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Qi-Meritus Mahara to head our challenge Jan 14, 2008
The GP2 Asia Series is also a support race for the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix in Sepang from March 21-23. GP2 series calender Round 1: Dubai (Jan 25-26). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Motorsports Carnival goes to the heartlands in Punggol Dec 30, 2007
The F1 Grand Prix, which will be held at Marina, is less than a year away and a series of carnivals has been planned to bring the excitement of motorsports to Singaporeans in the heartlands. Peh Chin Keong said: "We're staying nearby and my son actually heard the engine sounds so he was very excited and he wanted to come down here and take a look. He loves racing cars.". (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
The Observer's quiz of the year Dec 24, 2007
30 In which country did Lewis Hamilton win his first F1 grand prix. 31 Which three England footballers got married on the same day, 16 June. (Guardian Unlimited -- Football)
2008 to be a busy year for sports in Singapore Dec 22, 2007
The Singapore F1 Grand Prix will be the world's first night street race and work has already begun on all fronts from track layout to ticketing and hospitality. The F1 cars could be hitting the roads earlier than September 2008 as night tests will be carried out in May after similar trials overseas. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Hamilton banned from driving in Franch for speeding Dec 19, 2007
McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after setting the fastest time in qualifying to take pole position for the United States F1 Grand Prix in Indianapolis, June 16, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
UAE national airline to sponsor F1 Abu Dhabi GP Dec 18, 2007
In February, Abu Dhabi was granted the right to host a F1 Grand Prix for seven years starting in 2009. The UAE will become the second country in the Middle East to host the race after Bahrain, which hosted its first Grand Prix in 2004. (Xinhuanet, China)
3-night hotel stay during F1 Grand Prix auctioned for S$30,000 Nov 28, 2007
3-night hotel stay during F1 Grand Prix auctioned for S 30,000 ... 3-night hotel stay during F1 Grand Prix auctioned for S 30,000 ... The hotel's management, who were also at the dinner, decided to capitalise on the interest in Singapore's F1 race by making an impromptu offer to contribute a three-night room stay at the Pan Pacific during the F1 Grand Prix next year. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Former Yugoslavian country to host grand prix? Nov 26, 2007
Autocourse F1 Grand Prix Archive ... Autocourse F1 Grand Prix Quick Links. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Kiss all set to rock next years Australian Grand Prix Nov 15, 2007
And then the F1 Grand Prix ... The 2008 F1 Grand Prix will be at Melbournes Albert Park from March 13-16. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Is oil money spoiling sport? Nov 11, 2007
Abu Dhabi, which has the greatest oil reserves in the Gulf, is due to host its F1 grand prix in 2009. This was facilitated by the government's purchase of a five per cent stake in Ferrari. (Guardian Unlimited)
Singapore gets in-principle approval to host F1 night race Oct 25, 2007
Singapore will host the F1 Grand Prix for five years with the option to extend the deal by another five years. The race is expected to rev up Singapore's tourism sector with a projected revenue of some 100 million. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
FormulaOne to race into India, finally Oct 16, 2007
Participating auto companies spend enormous amounts of money on F1 Grand Prix each year - for instance, Toyota spends $400 million annually - and according to the F1 website, the current 11 teams spent close to $3 billion for the 2006 Grand Prix season. According to another study, 10 years of Grand Prix in Australia brought the country more than a $1 billion in gross economic benefit and 28,000 jobs. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Nakajima is handed Williams drive Oct 10, 2007
Nakajima has been handed the Williams drive for the final F1 grand prix of the season in Brazil. The son of former grand prix driver Satoru Nakajima, Kazuki was named Williams' test driver at the end of 2006 and has over 7,000 test kilometers under his belt in the Toyota-powered FW29. (CNN -- International)
FORMULA ONE: Finland's Raikkonen captures Chinese Grand Prix Oct 8, 2007
Fans watch the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai October 7, 2007. Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland won the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Lewis a win from history Oct 1, 2007
Wurz nightmare Alex Wurz's Williams comes to grief in the Japanese F1 grand prix yesterday ... Wurz nightmare … Alex Wurz's Williams comes to grief in the Japanese F1 grand prix yesterday ... Wurz nightmare … Alex Wurz's Williams comes to grief in the Japanese F1 grand prix yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Motor Racing: Jazeman strengthens grip on Formula BMW Asia title Sep 17, 2007
Shanghai will host two races on Oct 6 and 7 as part of the support races for the F1 Grand Prix. The final stop for four races will be held in Zhuhai on Nov 3 and 4. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
S'pore Ironman race paves way for more such events to be held here Aug 9, 2007
Organisers say the Ironman race requires more logistics than the F1 Grand Prix. "We have crossed the 1 million budget to prepare for this race. Initially when we staged this event, we are looking at 600,000 to put up the event, so in that sense we have almost gone double that amount," says Adrian Mok, MD of Hi-Tri. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Inaugural F1 race in S'pore will be held on 28 Sep 2008 Jul 29, 2007
Singapore GP Private Limited is the race promoter for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix. Tickets for the Singapore race will go on sale in mid-December. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
* Fernando Alonso thankful for rain Jul 24, 2007
Brazilian Formula One driver Felipe Massa leads Spain's Fernando Alonso during the F1 Grand Prix of Europe at the Nurburgring in Germany on Sunday. PHOTO: EPA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Is high-definition Jul 9, 2007
For example, I would be more likely to watch 10's coverage of F1 Grand Prix if I could watch the European races live mid Sunday evening instead of late Sunday night. Posted by: Stigin on July 9, 2007 5:35 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Ferraris Raikkonen rains on Hamiltons parade Jul 9, 2007
Party time: Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen (left) celebrates winning the British F1 Grand Prix as he is sprayed with champagne by McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso (centre) and Lewis Hamilton at the Silverstone race track. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lewis wants to see out career at McLaren Jul 7, 2007
Home race: McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drives during a practice session ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix at the Silverstone race track. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Victorious Raikkonen Jul 2, 2007
Formula One: Raikkonen and Massa finish 1-2 for Ferrari - International Herald Tribune. When Kimi Raikkonen passed Lewis Hamilton at the start of the French Grand Prix on Sunday, it was the first time any driver had passed the leader of the championship this season and Raikkonen could be proud. (International Herald Tribune)
Alonso falls further against Hamilton Jul 2, 2007
McLaren Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain (L) listens to a member of his team during the second practice session for the U.S. F1 Grand Prix in Indianapolis, June 15, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters, File Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Events push will revive tourism, group says Jun 26, 2007
The move has already sparked a furore between NSW and Victoria, with the Victorian government insisting the F1 Grand Prix and the Australian Open tennis fortnight are locked into long-term contracts. TTF Australia (Tourism and Transport Forum) managing director Christopher Brown today said the push to wrest major events from other areas promised to propel the "stalled" NSW tourism industry, particularly when it came to hosting major events. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Super GT drivers to race on newly surfaced track at Sepang Jun 18, 2007
543km track was dug out and resurfaced again after the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix in April. Work on the circuit has been completed in time for the fourth round of the Super GT International Series. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Hamilton dominates to win first F1 Grand Prix race Jun 12, 2007
Hamilton dominates to win first F1 Grand Prix race. AP, MONTREAL, CANADA Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007, Page 20. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Hamilton Wins in Canada Jun 11, 2007
First F1 Grand Prix win for the superstar rookie. Lewis Hamilton, in his first visit to Canada, won his first pole position, leading to his maiden Grand Prix victory at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. (Suite101.com)
V8s threaten Grand Prix boycott Jun 6, 2007
V8 Supercars Australia is threatening to boycott next year's Australian F1 Grand Prix in Melbourne due to "unreasonable behaviour" by Formula One broadcaster Network Ten. Supercars Australia chairman Tony Cochrane made the threat after learning that Network Ten had vetoed a request by the Seven Network to drop one of their AFL games on Sunday to offer a live broadcast of the Eastern Creek round of the V8 series this weekend. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Exclusive! - The parade of 'green' vehicles will begin...at the same time as the Montreal F1 Grand Prix! Jun 6, 2007
at the same time as the Montreal F1 Grand Prix. MONTREAL, June 6 /CNW Telbec/ - As part of the second edition of the Salon national de l'environnement (SNE), event organizers, the Coop;rative de travail Terre Nouvelle, present an exclusive 'green' vehicle parade. (Canada Newswire)
Alonso edges McLaren teammate to take Monaco Grand Prix May 28, 2007
McLaren Formula One teammates Fernando Alonso, center, of Spain and Lewis Hamilton of Britain spray champagne after placing first and second in the Monaco F1 Grand Prix Sunday. Conversation guidelines: USA TODAY welcomes your thoughts, stories and information related to this article. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mallya to slake thirst with W&M buyout May 14, 2007
BANGALORE: After watching Ferrari cruise to another F1 Grand Prix win at Barcelona with Felipe Massa burning the rubber on Sunday, Indian liquordom s flamboyant czar Vijay Mallya is heading straight to Whyte & Mackay headquarters in Glasgow. The 51-year-old UB Group chairman is set to snap up one of the world s largest independent bulk Scotch suppliers for about $1. (India Times)
Massa wins Madrid F1 Grand Prix May 14, 2007
Brazil's Felipe Massa, driving a Ferrari, won his second consecutive Formula One race on Sunday in Spain, beating Britain's Lewis Hamilton, driving a Maclaren, and Spain's Fernando Alonso, driving a Mercedes. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Singapore to join F1 circuit from 2008, plans first ever night race May 13, 2007
"We are pleased to announce that Singapore will be hosting the F1 Grand Prix from 2008,'' Minister of State for Trade and Industry S. Iswaran told a news conference on Friday. The first race would be in September or October 2008 on a street circuit, he said. "I am also pleased to announce that Singapore could potentially stage the first-ever F1 night race,'' Iswaran said. "A night race will be unique, different and allow the Singapore event to reach out to television audiences in Asia, Europe... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Alonso, Hamilton dominate practice May 12, 2007
Alonso,Hamilton dominatepractice - CNN.com. BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) -- Double world champion Fernando Alonso set the pace in practice for his home Spanish Grand Prix on Friday after being upstaged earlier by McLaren team mate Lewis Hamilton. (CNN -- International)
Singapore to host F1 race May 12, 2007
Meanwhile, Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir, chairman of the Sepang International Circuit said in Kuala Lumpur that Malaysia's F1 Grand Prix will not be affected by Singapore winning the right to host a race. I congratulate Singapore on joining the club of F1 hosts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Singapore to host Grand Prix, joining the circuit in 2008 May 12, 2007
"We are pleased to announce that Singapore will be hosting the F1 Grand Prix from 2008," S. Iswaran, the minister of state for trade and industry, told a news conference. The first race would be in September or October 2008 on a street circuit, he said. (International Herald Tribune)
S'poreans, tourists welcome F1 race in Singapore May 12, 2007
SINGAPORE : Singaporeans and tourists have said they are excited to have an F1 Grand Prix here ... But all eyes will be on the F1 Grand Prix street race to be held in the heart of the city in 2008. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Singapore to host F1 Grand Prix next year May 12, 2007
Saturday May 12, 2:17 PM. SINGAPORE : Singapore will host its debut Formula One Grand Prix on a street circuit next year and the race may be the first held at night, officials announced on Friday. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
F1 Singapore GP to make debut in 2008 May 12, 2007
"We are pleased to announce that Singapore will be hosting the F1 Grand Prix from 2008," said S. Iswaran, Minister of State for Trade and Industry at a news conference on Friday. The first race would be in September or October 2008 and may beheld for the first time ever in the F1 history under lights on the streets of this skyscraper-filled metropolis, according to Iswaran. (Xinhuanet, China)
F1 Grand Prix In Singapore May 12, 2007
Singapore to host F1 Grand Prix next year Posted: 11 May 2007 1707 hrs. Photos. (Channelnewsasia.com)
1.1 million cheap tickets up for grabs Apr 25, 2007
AirAsias low fares promotion is a celebration of its recent F1 Grand Prix partnership with the ATiams team, with the 600,000 low-fare seats offer going under its Fast us campaign. Both airlines are only allowing booking of seats online and prices do not include airport tax and other surcharges. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
The WAGS are off at Aintree Apr 16, 2007
Ladbrokes reckon 200million more could be punted on the weekend s other sporting events, including two FA Cup semi-finals, World Cup cricket and an F1 Grand Prix in Bahrain. Sun tipster Templegate, who hammered bookies when he went through the card at Sandown last month, has plumped for 66-1 National outsider Gallant Approach. (The Sun)
Prodrive hope to announce F1 plans in July Apr 15, 2007
BAHRAIN F1 GRAND PRIX MANAMA. PRODRIVE, due to become Formula One's 12th team next year, hope to reveal their driver line-up and partners at the British Grand Prix in July, company boss David Richards said on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
