More Singaporean scrutineers in this year's F1 night race Sep 11, 2009
some of them hold springs and screws for the whole duration," said Mr Chiew. Nuts and bolts aside, there is also a long checklist they have to scrutinise from the weight of the car to other safety aspects like height and aerodynamics. Although the work hours are long, with shifts that run into the wee hours of the morning, the scrutineers are taking it all in their stride. Lan Leimin, one of the scrutineers for the Singapore F1 race, said: "The pit garage is already a packed place that is full... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Raikkonen wins F1's Belgian GP for 4th time Aug 31, 2009
The Finn is the sixth straight different winner of an F1 race. A day after earning the Indian team its first pole, Fisichella managed to secure the former Spyker team's first points after 30 races. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fisichella gives Force India 1st F1 pole in Belgian Aug 30, 2009
Entering its 30th F1 race, Force India has yet to finish among the top eight. SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -- Giancarlo Fisichella gave Force India its first Formula One pole during qualifying Saturday for the Belgian Grand Prix. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
F1 race organisers should keep race fresh to sustain interest Aug 30, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " With less than a month to go, it is a race against time for the 1,000 race officials as they gear up for the September event. But preparations are on track to get everyone up to speed. Mr Iswaran also had a closer look at how race officials recover a stalled vehicle or one involved in an accident during the race. Gabriel Tan, clerk of course, Singapore GP, said: "Next weekend, about half of the race officials are going up to Pasir Gudang, the race... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Auto Racing: Briscoe claims IRL pole at Chicago Aug 29, 2009
The season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be the first F1 race to start in daylight and end at night ... Abu Dhabi is the second Middle East location to have an F1 race after Bahrain. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
First F1 race to start in daylight and end in dark Aug 29, 2009
Abu Dhabi, which is the second Middle East location to host an F1 race after Bahrain, is scheduled to host the race for another six years after this year's debut. "It is the best of both worlds, spectators and television viewers will see the stunning architecture of the world's newest Formula One circuit during the afternoon sunlight and then experience what it is like under floodlights," Cregan said in the statement. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
View: Formula 1 is a sport Aug 27, 2009
5 million to host an F1 race in the country on the ground that it wasn't a sport ... As for the argument that hosting an F1 race will do little to encourage local participation in sports, who knows. (India Times, India)
India reportedly rejects exemptions for F1 track Aug 26, 2009
The Sports Ministry's refusal to endorse the duty exemption application from the construction firm building the race track will not affect India's chances of stage an F1 race, but might raise the cost of creating the infrastructure ... The Times of India newspaper reported Tuesday that the Sports Ministry has refused to endorse the F1 race as a sports event, saying it would not have an impact on Indian sports "in terms of either participation, broad-basing or promotion of excellence.'' Samir... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Report: India's sports ministry against F1 race Aug 26, 2009
But the Times of India reported Tuesday that the Sports Ministry has refused to endorse the F1 race as a sports event, saying it would not have an impact on Indian sports "in terms of either participation, broad-basing or promotion of excellence." ... "We're 200 percent committed to the F1 race in India," Gaur told the newspaper. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Formula One is not a sport, says sports ministry Aug 25, 2009
5 million (about Rs 177 crore) to be paid to Formula One Administration (UK) for holding an F1 race in India had been rejected on the grounds that "it (the race) would have no impact on the development of sports in the country" ... "The proposed F1 race does not satisfy conditions which focus on human endeavour for excelling in competition with others, keeping in view the whole sports movement from Olympics downwards," said the source ... "Formula one is not needed in India. $36.5m kept for a F1... (India Times, India)
Massa to undergo more tests in U.S. after crash Aug 24, 2009
Felipe Massa to undergo more tests in the U.S. month after crash - SI.com - Racing. Posted: Sunday August 23, 2009 10:23PM; Updated: Sunday August 23, 2009 10:23PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Speed at a price Aug 19, 2009
Several other cars also deliver speed without the price of an F1 race car. They hail from all the usual suspects, such as Audi, BMW, Lexus and Porsche, as well as American automakers Chevrolet, Ford and Saturn. (MSNBC -- Business)
SingTel Grid Girls winner to be crowned in pageant Aug 18, 2009
They have been very positive, eager to learn and have the right attitude," said Soo. The girls hail from diverse backgrounds ranging from students to working professionals, and there's even a nurse. And Deborah Yeo, who works at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, isn't the least bit worried that patients will recognise her. "That's not a problem as most of the time I will be putting on a mask and they will not be able to recognise me," said the 19 year-old. And while Yeo is busy tending to her patients'... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Renault F1 wins appeal; Alonso cleared to race Aug 18, 2009
Also representing Renault were engineering director Pat Symonds and technical director Bob Bell, while F1 race director Charlie Whiting represented the governing body (FIA) ... Renault used similar footage from F1 races where other drivers had breached safety rules. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
A pain in the neck for Schu, a big disappointment for everyone else Aug 16, 2009
His last F1 race came almost 10 years ago. In 48 starts he never scored a championship point. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Montreal mayor: F1 to return to city next year Aug 14, 2009
It was the first time in more than 20 years an F1 race was not held in Montreal. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Auto Racing: Schumacher calls off return Aug 12, 2009
" Badoer, a 38-year-old Italian, was first floated by Italian media after Massa's crash last month took him off the race circuit. Badoer said on Ferrari's Web site he had mixed feelings about his chance to drive in a F1 race. "Since I've been a child I always wanted to race for Ferrari and now I've got the possibility to make this desire come true," he said. "I'm really sorry for Michael, because I know how much he wanted to return. I'm saying that as his friend and his fan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Private unarmed security officers to be issued identification cards from August Aug 2, 2009
" Rasit will be one of the 32,000 registered unarmed private security officers in Singapore who will be issued a new Identification Card from August. . The card does not give these officers legal statutory powers of arrest or search. Instead it is aimed at giving the public assurance that these officers have met national standards of skills qualifications. From April, all unarmed private security officers will have to be registered before they are hired. They will need to be screened by the... (Channelnewsasia.com)
F1 winner Webber gets commemorative postage stamp Jul 31, 2009
Webber's victory on July 12 was the first by an Australian in an F1 race since 1981, when Alan Jones won at Las Vegas. It was Webber's first win in 132 GPs. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Schumacher to end retirement, fill in for Massa at Ferrari Jul 30, 2009
Then-Ferrari teammates Michael Schumacher, right, and Felipe Massa give a thumbs-up before Schumacher's most recent F1 race, the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix ... Schumacher, who had 91 wins in 250 F1 races starts, still acts as a consultant for Ferrari. (USA Today -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Schumacher return to F1 'not impossible' Jul 29, 2009
" One factor against Schumacher lining up in Valencia on August 23 is his fitness after a motorcycle accident in February left him with a neck injury. "I really can't tell you if his neck would be fine to drive an F1 race," Kehm said. "If Ferrari asked him whether he would consider driving, he would have it checked - and remember he is a 40-year-old man, too. " Among other names mentioned to replace Massa, albeit an outside chance, has been that of Fernando Alonso, who it is rumoured is poised... (Channelnewsasia.com)
FIA suspends Renault from next F1 race Jul 27, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Fernando Alonso drives on three wheels at the Hungaroring racetrack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hamilton wins Jul 27, 2009
Jaime Alguersuari, who became the youngest driver to start an F1 race at 19 years, 126 days, finished ahead of last-place Toro Rosso teammate Sebastien Buemi in 15th. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
FIA bans Renault from next race for pit issue Jul 27, 2009
FIA suspends Renault from next F1 race - SI.com - Racing ... FIA suspends Renault from next F1 race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hamilton picks up 1st F1 win of 2009 at Hungary Jul 27, 2009
Jaime Alguersuari, who became the youngest driver to start an F1 race at 19 years, 126 days, finished ahead of last-place Toro Rosso teammate Sebastien Buemi in 15th. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Button confident of rebound at Hungary Jul 23, 2009
Jaime Alguersuari is set to become the youngest driver to start an F1 race after Toro Rosso tabbed the 19-year-old Spaniard to replace Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais, who was fired after a season and a half with Red Bulls sister team. Renaults Nelson Piquet Jr. will also be looking for a good result with his future under scrutiny. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
F1 team Toro Rosso fires French driver Bourdais Jul 17, 2009
If he does, he will be the youngest driver to start an F1 race. In 2008, Bourdais was outshone by teammate Sebastian Vettel, with the talented German winning the Italian Grand Prix and earning a move this season to Red Bull, where he has emerged as a title contender. (MSNBC -- Sports)
F1: Toro Rosso fires Bourdais Jul 16, 2009
If he does, he will be the youngest driver to start an F1 race. In 2008, Bourdais, 30, was outshone by teammate Sebastian Vettel, with the talented German winning the Italian Grand Prix and earning a move to Red Bull for this season when he has emerged as a title contender. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Webber's glory Jul 13, 2009
Webber, in his 130th F1 race after eight years in the sport, started from his first pole position and overcame a drive-through penalty for a first lap collision on his way to a spectacular win at the circuit in the Eifel mountains. The 32-year-old driver from Queanbeyan, in NSW, came home 9. (The Age, Australia)
Webber wins first F1 race with German GP win Jul 13, 2009
Webber wins first F1 race with German GP victory - - SI.com ... Webber wins first F1 race with German GP victory. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Motor Racing: Aussie F1 GP to go if teams quit Jul 11, 2009
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Germans banking on Vettel to score a home win at Nuerburgring Jul 10, 2009
The youngest driver to win an F1 race, to score a point and start on pole position, Vettel has time on his side but has always been in a hurry. He was given his first go-kart as a three-year-old and in 2006, at 19, became the youngest driver ever to take part in a grand prix weekend when he took part in Friday practice in Turkey for BMW-Sauber. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Toyota to stop hosting Japanese Grand Prix Jul 7, 2009
It staged F1 races in 1976 and in 1977, when a spectator and steward died after a Ferrari driven by Gilles Villeneuve ploughed into the crowd ... "The cost of hosting F1 races is not significant enough to affect its business seriously but Toyota is now reviewing (its operations) without exception amid the industry's unprecedented slump." ... Local media said it costs two to three billion yen, or about 20 to 30 million US dollars, to host an F1 race. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Auto Racing Jul 5, 2009
Bulgaria hopes to secure F1 race in 2011. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:59:00 EST http://ap. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Busch needs IV after Grand Am race Jul 5, 2009
Bulgaria wants F1 race: Bulgaria is hoping to strike a deal to host a Formula One grand prix in 2011. Representatives of the race organizing committee said they have received a formal invitation to the German Grand Prix on July 12 at the Nuerburgring, where they were to meet with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. (News & Observer -- Sports)
F1 teams in breakaway series threat Jun 20, 2009
Now the Italian team, which has competed in every F1 race since 1950, along with championship leader Brawn GP, McLaren, Renault, Toyota, BMW Sauber, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso are set to be lost to F1 after the association said it could not agree to the FIA's conditions. "The teams cannot continue to compromise on the fundamental values of the sport and have declined to alter their original conditional entries to the 2010 world championship," the association said after a meeting near... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Argentina may host F1 race next year May 25, 2009
Web search enhanced by. MONACO: Argentina could host a Formula One race from as soon as 2010, according to F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ecclestone: Argentina could get F1 race in 2010 May 24, 2009
Bernie Ecclestone: Argentina could host F1 racein '10 - SI.com - Racing ... Argentina could host F1 race in 2010. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Ferrari: No deal yet between F1 teams and FIA May 23, 2009
Red Bull's Christian Horner called the meeting "constructive,'' while team principals from McLaren, BMW Sauber, Toyota and Force India all offered no details as they pressed through the dozens of reporters standing in front of the ACM headquarters. Teams would be given greater technical freedom with the rules if they accept the cap. Some F1 teams believe the cap will create a two-tier competition and a watered-down version of the series. Ferrari unsuccessfully attempted this week to block the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Job cuts and credit worries show recession not over, recovery fitfulThe F1 race is as good as over without Ferrari May 15, 2009
The F1 race is as good as over without Ferrari ... The F1 race is as good as over without Ferrari. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Abu Dhabi circuit rises from the desert May 13, 2009
The ALDAR organisation, charged with the work, has to hand over the circuit to race organisers three months before the race, which will make the UAE the second Gulf country after Bahrain in 2004 to host an F1 race. According to the rules, we have to hand over the circuit three months before the race, but seeing as we have a good relationship with the Formula One teams, that period could be reduced to 60 days, said MacAskill. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLaren's Hamilton awaits fate at WMSC hearing Apr 29, 2009
Hamilton has earned only nine points through the first four F1 races this season, trailing championship leader Jenson Button by 22 ... Hamilton has already privately apologized to F1 race director Charlie Whiting, and could escape further punishment since he has already been penalized with disqualification from the Australian Grand Prix. (MSNBC -- Sports)
McLaren, Hamilton await their fate at WMSC hearing Apr 28, 2009
Hamilton has already privately apologized to F1 race director Charlie Whiting, and could escape further punishment since he has already been penalized with disqualification from the Australian Grand Prix. A fine, a suspended sentence or a points deduction in the constructors' championship would punish McLaren without derailing Hamilton's title challenge. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
STREET RACING: Fantastic return of IndyCar to Long Beach Apr 15, 2009
Andretti became the first American driver to win an F1 race on American soil. "It was an American winning an international motor race on the streets of an American city," Pook said a decade ago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hamilton apologized privately to F1 race director Apr 12, 2009
Posted: Saturday April 11, 2009 12:38PM; Updated: Saturday April 11, 2009 12:38PM. MADRID (AP) -- Formula One's race director says Lewis Hamilton privately apologized for deliberately misleading him and fellow stewards at the Australian Grand Prix. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Road closures for F1 race cut to 7 days this year Apr 9, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. "Second thing (which) we have already started doing in the last few weeks. We have moved around, engaging stakeholders in and around Marina Circuit...Our idea is to share with them our plans and listen to them in terms of potential initiatives and collaborations....to jointly promote and drive business to the area.". (Channelnewsasia.com)
Downpour fails to turn down the heat at Sepang circuit Apr 6, 2009
I have been following the F1 race since 2000 and have always been a McLaren fan. Today, I will be rooting for my hero Lewis Hamilton, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Najib gives clear signals Apr 4, 2009
In the evening, there were thanksgivin g prayers in his house before he rushed off to attend a gala dinner in conjunction with the Malaysian F1 race. More friends and family were waiting at his house when he returned. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Orchids to bloom at Grand Prix Gala Apr 3, 2009
The dance floor will have a checkered flag design, in line with it being a party held before the F1 race, Hafez said. Source. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jam with Jamiroquai Apr 3, 2009
During a press conference on Wednesday, the effervescent Kay enthused over the potential of catching an F1 race in this part of the world. Its nice to see everything jigged up. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fun Go-Kart race before the grind Apr 3, 2009
543km Sepang F1 Circuit received the thumbs up to host the Malaysian GP from the FIA F1 race director and safety delegate Charlie Whiting after an inspection yesterday. More News lect> Go. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Swiss rookie Buemi fired up to push harder for more points Apr 2, 2009
The 20-year-old Swiss, who finished a creditable seventh for the Scuderia Toro Rosso in his F1 race debut at the Australian GP last week, will be aiming for a better result. Picking up two points in my debut was more than expected and I am going to push harder in Sepang, said Buemi after a brief visit to the Audemars Piguet La Boutique at the Starhill Gallery in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Weatherman predicts a very wet F1 race in the Malaysian GP Apr 1, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Wednesday April 1, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Late maneuver boosts Johnson at Martinsville, again Mar 30, 2009
It was the first time since 1977 that a team had won its debut F1 race. The win capped a remarkable turnaround for the former Honda team, which was at risk of disbanding in the offseason when the Japanese automaker pulled out of F1. (Boston Globe)
New world order after Brawn stun F1 Mar 30, 2009
It's been over half a century since a debut team finished first and second in their maiden F1 race, and the performance was all the more stunning because the Brawn team was formed in just a matter of weeks from the ashes of Honda. Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, struggling in F1's backwaters over the last few seasons with their under-performing Honda cars, are now behind the wheels of Brawn machines that currently lap faster than any of their rivals. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Motor Racing: Button on pole as Brawn grips Aussie GP Mar 29, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. The team has really stuck together over a tough winter and they have produced a good car at the moment, and I feel they will make it even better," Button said. "People always tell you maybe you shouldn't be thinking about going out for the pole or the win, but why shouldn't you. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Button wins, Brawn one-two at Australian GP Mar 29, 2009
It was the first time since 1977 when Jody Scheckter won for Wolf that a team had won its debut F1 race, and the third time that a team had finished first and second at its first attempt. Alfa Romeo did it in the first ever Grand Prix in Britain in 1950, and Mercedes did it at the French GP in 1954. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
F1 a boost for Mercedes-Benz Mar 28, 2009
A prime example is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren roadster, which uses carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP) for its monocoque (passenger cell), the same material used in a conventional F1 race car. Mueller says that because carbon-fibre reinforced materials are able to sustain impact many times higher than that of steel or aluminium, the CFRP body within the SLR provides exemplary levels of safety to its occupants in the event of a high-speed collision. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
F1 race stewards reject protest over car legality Mar 27, 2009
F1 race stewards reject Ferrari, Renault protestof car legality - Racing - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mallya wants results now Mar 4, 2009
While hes excited by the prospect that India is likely to host an F1 race by 2011, he makes it clear that he still would have preferred a street circuit in New Delhi. "It would have been one of the best in the world had they listened to my proposal. I had even shown Bernie (Ecclestone) the map of the circuit, and he too sounded quite excited. F1 cars zooming through the capitals streets, wow! But suddenly Suresh Kalmadi goes up to Bernie and tells him he can build a F1 circuit! Who am I to... (India Times, India)
Windsor Speeds To 'USF1' Mar 2, 2009
It made sense: The team will be based in or near Charlotte and Speed is the U.S. TV home for F1 racing and the "USF1" team's principals are Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor, who does pit-lane reporting for Speed at F1 races. The first F1 race in 2009 is the Australian Grand Prix, on Saturday, March 29, at 2 a.m. ET.There hasn't been a F1 race in the United States since Indianapolis hosted one in 2007, and there hasn't been a U.S.-based F1 team for years, but Anderson and Windsor said Formula One... (Multichannel News)
Worth the wait Feb 20, 2009
Asked whether Malaysia would stage a night F1 race, Mokhzani said: It is (starting the race at 5pm) another way of saying that there will be no night race until 2015. Mokhzani said a night race would require a new floodlight system which would be too costly. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysia Airports still in charge of racetrack Feb 20, 2009
Meanwhile, Mokhzani said he was expecting at least 120,000 spectators at the Malaysian F1 race in April despite the current economic downturn ... The SIC recorded its highest F1 race day attendance in its 10-year history last year 126,690 spectators. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Motor Racing: Malaysia to host "twilight" F1 race until 2015 Feb 20, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. The race will start at 5:00 pm. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Bernie nod for Rome F1 race Feb 15, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Sunday February 15, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
