Formula One Drivers Add High-Speed Skills and Thrills to Toyota Race of Legends at Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races Jun 11, 2008
John Watson -- With 152 starts, five wins, 20 podium finishes and third in the 1982 drivers' championship, Watson earned a well-deserved place in F1 history. During his 11-year F1 career, he drove for Penske, Brabham and McLaren before becoming a popular race commentator. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
McLaren's Kovalainen cleared to race in Turkish Grand Prix May 8, 2008
Rubens Barichello of Honda will become the most experienced racer in F1 history at Istanbul when the Brazilian lines up for his 257th career GP. The 35-year-old Barichello will pass Riccardo Patrese's 256 races, which was set in 1993 - the same year Barichello first raced. "(This) means a great deal to me,'' said Barichello, who has nine wins and 61 podiums. "I still feel young on that side. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Barrichello opts to celebrate F1 record in Turkey Apr 21, 2008
"I never thought I was going to be the longest driver in F1 history.". The Brazilian, who won nine races with Ferrari and has 61 podium finishes to his credit, has not scored a point since the Brazilian Grand Prix of October 2006. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Formula One and the 2008 season preview - part five Mar 15, 2008
So what does the first night race in F1 history really mean to the sport. BRAD SPURGEON, IHT: Lots of money for the promoters - a bit more for the teams. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton 0 Charlton 1 Dec 16, 2007
For value-for-money, it's hard to beat Jackie Stewart's door-stopping Winning is Not Enough (Headline 20, pp548), which includes a DVD. However, it would be not wholly accurate to describe it as a page-turner (sample quote: 'As a racing driver, I had always taken a keen interest in tyre development programmes'), and those looking for a colourful depiction of the most glamorous and dangerous era of F1 history might also be disappointed. Best holiday in other people's misery. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
* Fernando Alonso rejoins Renault F1 Dec 12, 2007
Alonso is also the youngest driver in F1 history to win the title. He held off seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher to repeat last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Alonso confirms return to Renault Dec 11, 2007
At Renault in 2005, Alonso became the youngest driver in F1 history to win the world title. He repeated the feat in 2006. (CNN -- International)
Formula One: Fernando Alonso signs for Renault Dec 11, 2007
Alonso made F1 history at Renault ... Alonso is also the youngest driver in F1 history to win the title. (International Herald Tribune)
Alonso will drive for Renault in 2008 after agreeing 1-year deal Dec 10, 2007
At Renault, Alonso became the youngest driver in F1 history to win back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006. Alonso had been linked with a return to Renault ever since he was released from his three-year contract with McLaren in November. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Formula One Records Nov 15, 2007
But not only did he have to wait until this 123rd race, but his first win was arguably his most impressive, coming back from 18th on the grid, the 3rd furthest back ever in F1 history. To top it off, not only did he have to wait until this 123rd race, (his 8th year in F1) to win, but Rubens was hailed as a golden boy of the future, as he held the record for the youngest ever pole position winner in 1994 (his 2nd year), a title he held until Fernando Alonso came along. (Suite101.com)
F1 Star Hamilton Describes 'Rollercoaster Ride' Oct 30, 2007
Speaking to Sky News sports presenter Jon Desborough, the British driver said: "It's been a phenomenal rollercoaster, one of the bumpiest rides in F1 history.". Hamilton led the drivers' championship for much of his maiden year but surrendered the title to Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen at the last race of the season. (Sky News)
McLaren will not appeal record U.S.$100 million fine in spy scandal Sep 23, 2007
The fine was by far the biggest in F1 history. And McLaren, which had been leading the constructors' championship, was kicked out of this season's team race. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Inaugural F1 race in S'pore will be held on 28 Sep 2008 Jul 29, 2007
And subject to final safety clearances, the Singapore race will be the first to be held at night in F1 history. The F1 World Championship calendar was approved at an extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris two days ago. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Liuzzi and Speed Feel F1 Heat Jul 18, 2007
In doing so, he became the youngest point scorer in F1 history at 19 years and 349 days of age. A scenario that neither STR nor BMW Sauber has denied has Vettel being loaned to STR where he would occupy a race seat in 2008 and maybe 2009 as well. (Suite101.com)
McLaren Mercedes at Mid-Season Jul 16, 2007
McLaren is the second most successful team in F1 history, having won 19 championships 11 driver and eight constructor ... McLaren had what was arguably the most famous teammate battle in F1 history Alain Prost versus Ayrton Senna in 1988 and 1989. (Suite101.com)
Is there a power struggle on F1's top team? Jun 21, 2007
If it is bothering him that his teammate, getting even more attention as the first black driver in F1 history, is beating him, Alonso kept it to himself after the race at Indy. The two hugged warmly before heading to the victory podium and both smiled broadly throughout the ceremony. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton gets second straight F1 win Jun 19, 2007
This is all very heady stuff for the youngster, who is the first black driver in F1 history. oming into the season, being realistic, I never expected anything like this, but I hoped to do well, Hamilton said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Hamilton takes U.S. Grand Prix for 2nd straight F1 win Jun 18, 2007
First black driver in F1 history takes U.S. Grand Prix, widens points lead. Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
McLaren has edge on once-dominant Ferrari in Formula One Jun 17, 2007
Getting my second pole is even better than last week, said Hamilton, the first black driver in F1 history. When the team told me I had P1, I again screamed in my helmet and just through the whole lap. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kvapil bides time before seizing Craftsman Truck win Jun 17, 2007
"Getting my second pole is even better than last week," said Hamilton, the first black driver in F1 history. "When the team told me I had P1, I again screamed in my helmet and just through the whole lap. I was just extremely ecstatic."After Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen took the top two spots briefly with about 4 minutes to go in the 15-minute final qualifying session, Fernando Alonso jumped to the top with a lap of 1 minute, 13. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gordon is a team player Jun 17, 2007
Hamilton, the current F1 points leader, became the first black driver in F1 history to win a race when he captured the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend in Montreal. "It's an amazing opportunity for any driver to come here and compete," said Hamilton, who will be on the pole for the US Grand Prix. (Boston Globe)
Vettel to debut after Kubica ruled out Jun 16, 2007
Only five other drivers in F1 history have made their race debuts at the age of 19, including double world champion Fernando Alonso with Minardi in 2001. The youngest remains New Zealander Mike Thackwell aged 19 years and five months in the 1980 Canadian Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sensational Hamilton Makes F1 History Jun 11, 2007
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Rookie F1 Driver Makes History Jun 11, 2007
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Hamilton's victory makes F1 history Jun 11, 2007
First black driver in series triumphs in Canadian GP By Mike Harris Associated Press Originally published June 11, 2007 MONTREAL // Lewis Hamilton's learning curve just got shorter - a lot shorter. The 22-year-old Englishman, the first black driver in Formula One history, added his first F1 victory to an already-remarkable career start by winning the crash-filled Canadian Grand Prix yesterday. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
A first: Black driver wins F1 race Jun 11, 2007
Sensational Hamilton Makes F1 History. By MIKE HARRIS AP Auto Racing Writer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* Media only have eyes for Hamilton at Canadian GP Jun 9, 2007
With Canada's Jacque Villeneuve squeezed out of his ride at Sauber last summer and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher retired, the 22-year-old Englishman has stunned the motor sports world with the hottest start in F1 history. He finished third in his first race at Melbourne in March, then reeled off four straight second-place finishes to become the first driver to reach the podium in his first five races. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Demand for mortgages falls as interest rate rises begin to bite May 30, 2007
Bernie Ecclestone has called for the most severe punishment in F1 history if McLaren are found guilty of 'fixing' the Monaco grand prix. Peter Crouch may be left out again when Steve McClaren names his England team to face Brazil on Friday. (Daily Mail)
Ready to razzle| May 25, 2007
The Hamilton story, so heavily-hyped, but backed by an astonishing run of results that have installed him as the youngest leader in F1 history, looks like it has a long way to go. Hamilton is a well-known success story as a scrapper on street circuits and his triumph in a fabulous GP2 race in the Mediterranean principality last year added to his two Formula 3 victories in 2005. (iAfrica.com)
Gilles Villeneuve: 25 Years Later May 8, 2007
But the Canadian managed to find ways to drag the car up through the grid and across the finish line, posting some of the most spectacular races in F1 history ... Thus began one of the wildest laps in F1 history ... 1981 Spanish Grand Prix: Driving the ill-handling Ferrari 126C1, this race featured the second closest finish ever in F1 history. (TSN.ca)
Massa takes pole position for Bahrain GP Apr 15, 2007
Hamilton, a 22-year-old British rookie and F1's first black driver, can make F1 history this weekend. No driver has started his F1 career with three consecutive finishes in the top three Hamilton finished third in Australia and second in Malaysia. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton looks for F1 history at Bahrain Apr 12, 2007
The Associated Press Published: April 12, 2007. SAKHIR, Bahrain: Lewis Hamilton is on the verge of setting Formula One history. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
NASCAR's Montoya fearless to the end Mar 7, 2007
Raleigh Durham Cary Chapel Hill. " But Montoya may need a refresher course in working well with others because in Formula One, it's win at all costs, and teammates are often bitter rivals. Montoya and former Williams teammate Ralf Schumacher never even pretended to get along. To his credit, Montoya has come into NASCAR intent on trying to show some patience and shed the reputation his brilliance and blunders have earned him. Just four months ago, he was lauded for his restraint during a handful... (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Fernando Alonso excited about new F1 season Jan 17, 2007
Alonso signed with McLaren in December 2005 after winning the title with Renault, the first Spanish champion and youngest champion in F1 history. He drove one more season with Renault, winning another title. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Formula One Year in Review: End of an era Dec 30, 2006
Raleigh Durham Cary Chapel Hill. " Schumacher was a champion and one of the world's highest paid athletes because of his single-minded dedication and ruthless determination to succeed. Supremely fit, he was also mentally tough. It should be noted that Schumacher was aided by the best car and subservient teammates throughout his years at Ferrari. But he showed that the man behind the wheel can still make the difference despite advancing technology that tried to reduce drivers to an afterthought.... (News & Observer -- Sports)
This Week in Auto Racing October 20 - October 22 Oct 18, 2006
" Before Bodine gets crown champion, he must fight off Benson's late season run at the title. Over the past five event, Benson has finished no lower than ninth, won twice, and closed the gap from 182 points to its current level. Behind Benson are David Reutimann (-255) and defending series champion and Bodine's teammate at Germain Toyota Ted Musgrave (-281). Unless Bodine and Benson fall apart neither has a real shot at the crown. Last year's Kroger 200 was won by Ricky Craven who is not on the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
A funny old world Oct 9, 2006
Here was a great champion coming to the end of his era and the chroniclers of F1 history were cheering his demise. Yes, Michael has always been a controversial soul but this seemed to be more than that. (GrandPrix)
Alonso takes it to wire Oct 1, 2006
If Schumacher hauls in that deficit to take the title it will be the second biggest turnaround in F1 history. Indy was the first of three crucial turning points in the battle. (TimesOnline)
Record $5m F1 fine hits Turkish GP Sep 20, 2006
A spokesman confirmed it was the biggest fine in F1 history, eclipsing the $1 million meted out to then-champions Ferrari, Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello after the Austrian Grand Prix debacle of 2002. Tuesday's sanction, handed down at an extraordinary meeting of the International Automobile Federation (FIA)'s World Motor Sport Council in Paris, will hit organizers heavily in the pocket but at least removed the threat of the race being stripped from next year's calendar. (CNN -- International)
F1 boss won't give up on Schumacher Sep 14, 2006
Meanwhile, Schumacher's manager, Willi Weber, has demanded an apology from Alonso for calling the German the "most unsporting driver" in F1 history. "Michael is the man with the most sanctions and the most unsporting driver in the history of Formula One," Alonso told Spanish radio station Marca on Monday. (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Ecclestone believes Schumacher may reverse decision Sep 14, 2006
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* Schumacher announces his retirement Sep 11, 2006
IT'S OFFFICIAL: The most successful driver in F1 history added one more victory to the many he has notched and announced that he will retire at the end of the year AP , MONZA, ITALY, AND FRANKFURT, GERMANY Monday, Sep 11, 2006,Page 20. Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, left, of Germany, reacts on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix of Italy, at the Monza racetrack, near Milan, Italy, yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Schuey to reveal future plans at Monza Sep 5, 2006
Schumacher has so far not said whether he would sign a new contract with Ferrari for 2007 or end his career as the most successful driver in F1 history after the 2006 campaign. He is 12 points behind Renault driver Fernando Alonso, the defending champion, going onto Sunday's race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
First drive: New MINI Jul 31, 2006
Zandvoort, a track steeped in F1 history and current venue on the A1 calendar, played host to the test drive of the upcoming Mini and with its decent mix of fast and slow corners as well as an intricate handling test area provided reasonable insight into the pros and cons of the next generation Mini. The cars were covered in tape to disguise any new changes but what was apparent was that the emphasis of the new Mini would be on technology and handling with only minor changes to the cosmetics. (iAfrica.com)
Alonso hopes to keep rolling Jun 30, 2006
The Renault driver has made the best start to a season in F1 history, dropping just six points over the first nine races with six wins. Alonso has won the last four races to increase his lead to 25 points over Germany's Michael Schumacher in the standings. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Cruising to victory| May 29, 2006
The 24-year-old driver from Oviedo became the youngest champion in F1 history when he took the title last year. The race was largely processional and broken up only by the pit-stops and the engine failures that removed Australian Mark Webber, in a Williams, and then Finn Kimi Raikkonen, in a McLaren-Mercedes, from the fray after 49 and 51 laps respectively. (iAfrica.com)
Schumacher's Comeback May 12, 2006
The winningest driver in F1 history is putting the rest of the field on notice. STORY TOOLS. (BusinessWeek)
Now beat Alonso, Ferrari tell podium debutant Massa May 9, 2006
Massa has plenty of pressure on him, not only as teammate to the most successful driver in F1 history but also with his future at the Italian team undecided. He has a one-year contract after replacing compatriot Rubens Barrichello at the end of last season, with Schumacher mulling his future and McLarens Kimi Raikkonen linked strongly to the Maranello team for next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Schumacher Wins One But Needs More Apr 26, 2006
And on Sunday he took his 85th Grand Prix win; Alain Prost, previously the most successful driver in F1 history, has 51 to his name. Imola marked the end of a long drought for Schumacher and Ferrari. (BusinessWeek)
Renault may look at Heikki to fill void Apr 23, 2006
After becoming the youngest champion in F1 history last season, Alonso announced in December he was moving to rival McLaren for 2007. Briatore dismissed talk that he could be reunited with Michael Schumacher when the German's contract with Ferrari expires at the end of this season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alonso targets winning start in Bahrain Mar 9, 2006
Toyota had the best season of their short F1 history in 2005 as they finished fourth in the constructors world championship, but drivers Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher have both played down their team's chances of improving drastically on last year's efforts. BMW have completed their buy-out of the Sauber team and the new BMW Sauber operation will run Canada's 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve and German Nick Heidfeld who has defected from Williams. (iAfrica.com)
World champion Alonso to join McLaren in 2007 Jan 7, 2006
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