Malaysia's Lotus F1 team pass internal crash tests Nov 14, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysias Lotus F1 Racing team have crossed a milestone in their preparation for their debut in the 2010 world championship season by passing internal crash tests for their F1 car ... Lotus F1 Racing entry into the 2010 F1 World Championship was endorsed by the FIA in September ... They are excited with the Malaysian-owned Lotus F1 Racing and are willing to work at a lower pay. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
A plan to develop Malaysians as F1 drivers Nov 7, 2009
The company, who is behind the Lotus F1 Racing team, will set up two development programmes soon. Team principal Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes said one of the programmes involved the formation of more go-kart circuits and having more youngsters taking part in competitive karting scene. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fairuz set to be a reserve driver, says Gascoyne Nov 7, 2009
SUBANG JAYA: Lotus F1 Racing team chief technical officer Michael Gascoyne confirmed, well almost, the obvious when he said that Fairuz Fauzy is 99. 9% in the team. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Race to history The right formula to succeed Nov 7, 2009
Most importantly, the company is in the midst of courting talent for the Lotus F1 Racing team for the starting grid in the opening round of the Fdration Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA) F1 World Championship 2010 season come March. We dont have any drivers yet, but we got a driver that we want, Fernandes, the teams principal, says. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Patrick remains driven Nov 7, 2009
A sad result of that shift is that we have insufficient resources to maintain a viable commitment to F1 racing. It might explain why Toyota driver Jarno Trulli has begun to explore his options. (Boston Globe)
Our engineers earn stint in Lotus UK base Nov 1, 2009
PETALING JAYA: The 1Malaysia F1 Racing Team, which will be known as Lotus F1 Racing when the season begins in Bahrain in March next year, is not just about joining the Formula One circus but is also about transfer of technology to Malaysian hands ... Riad Asmat, the newly appointed chief executive officer of the 1Malaysia F1 Racing Team, said there was a surge in interest among the Malaysians with engineering backgrounds to join the team. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
CEO Riad ready for 1Malaysia F1 Team challenge Oct 31, 2009
The team will be known as Lotus F1 Racing when they make their debut in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2010 season. The team have also appointed Keith Saunt as the chief operating officer to manage the technical organisation in the United Kingdom, He will report directly to chief technical officer Mike Gascoyne. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Briatore asks court to overturn ban from F1 Oct 20, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Mon, Oct 19, 2009 01:21 PMModified Mon, Oct 19, 2009 01:21 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Malaysia's Lotus on track to have car ready by Feb Oct 16, 2009
SAO PAULO: TEAM LOTUS ON THE LOOSE: The Lotus F1 Racing team making its debut next year was on track to have a car ready by February. This week saw the squad put a scale model through a wind-tunnel test. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Best car blogs Oct 15, 2009
Even some Formula 1 news makes the page: A recent post noted that champion driver Fernando Alonso will join Felipe Massa on the Ferrari F1 racing team. And Car Domain is a must-read for anyone interested in motorsports, racing videos, generalized industry news and aftermarket products used in exotic, classic and muscle cars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Your 10 Questions Oct 10, 2009
Nadzmi showing an F1 racing car model at a recent press conference in Putrajaya. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kubica looking for security at next team Oct 4, 2009
Toyota, which says it is committed to F1 racing, faces persistent rumours it will follow Japanese rival Honda in leaving the sport because of billions of dollars in losses. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferrari ouster leaves Kimi unsure of staying in F1 Oct 1, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Thu, Oct 01, 2009 03:45 AMModified Thu, Oct 01, 2009 03:45 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brave new road Sep 9, 2009
Eventually, however, McLaren Automotive expects to employ some 800 people, which should help absorb some staff from within the group as F1 racing teams are under pressure to cut budgets. "We'll do our best to redeploy people in other parts of the business.," Martin Whitmarsh, chief executive of McLaren Racing and chief operating officer of McLaren Group, told BBC News during an earlier visit to the technology centre this summer. (BBC News -- Business)
Ecclestone worried Renault may leave Formula 1 Sep 2, 2009
Bernie Ecclestone worried Renault may pull out of F1 - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday September 1, 2009 4:55PM; Updated: Tuesday September 1, 2009 4:55PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Counterview: Formula for disaster Aug 27, 2009
In F1 racing, all these requirements are fulfilled not by a sportsperson but by the machine, as winning depends on the quality, power and endurance of the engine ... Today's advanced technology makes automation eminently possible, so you don't need a human behind the wheel of an F1 racing car that's skidding and screeching away dangerously at inhuman speed. (India Times, India)
Sad Schu refuses to discuss returning to F1 in the future Aug 14, 2009
But he injured his neck in a motorcycle accident in February and medical exams after recent test runs in a Ferrari at a circuit in Italy showed that Schumacher had not recovered enough to withstand the strains of F1 racing. The consequences of the accident were the worst Michael has had in his career, Schumacher s doctor, Johannes Peil, revealed at a joint press conference in Geneva. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The not-so-obvious turn-ons for him! Aug 14, 2009
Sudhanshu Mehrotra, a doctor says, "I drool over my girl when she beats the pants off me every time we get hooked to our Playstation. And we know that there's more action lined up in bed post the video games!" Sumant Pandit, an engineer reveals, "It was our common craze for watching wrestling on TV that hooked me up with my gal. It took me no time to fall for her after a coffee-date where we talked about everything from stock market, F1 racing to our latest pin-up fantasies!". Madhumati Singh, a... (India Times, India)
Motor Racing: Schumacher too downbeat to think of later comeback Aug 13, 2009
that's how I feel for now," a downbeat Schumacher said after being asked on Wednesday about suggestions of a comeback at a following Grand Prix in Monza or next season. The 40-year-old German, who won the world title seven times before retiring in 2006, had been primed to replace Massa in the Ferrari team for the race in Spain following the Brazilian's high speed crash last month. But he injured his neck in a motorcycle accident in February and medical exams after recent test runs in a Ferrari... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Sauber fails to rescue BMWs F1 team Aug 7, 2009
Teams had to sign the new Concorde Agreement that governs F1 racing by Wednesday. I have been unable to sign the Concorde Agreement, which guarantees payments worth millions and would have secured the future of the team, Sauber told Autosport. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa thinking about racing again, doctor says Jul 31, 2009
Felipe Massa thinking about F1 racing again, doctor says - Racing - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Outgoing CEO: Honda to count on engine power Jun 23, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Tuesday June 23, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
* Lewis Hamilton falls in love with F1 racing again May 23, 2009
Lewis Hamilton falls in love with F1 racing again. REUTERS , MONACO Saturday, May 23, 2009, Page 19. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Formula One Stalls On Ferrari May 21, 2009
But Jimmy Roberts of F1 Racing Magazine is skeptical about Ferrari's threat. "Let s wait until March 2010, when they all line up on the grid.". (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Review of The Moretti Seduction fro... Apr 19, 2009
Filled with conflict, emotion, and The Moretti Seduction weaves a satisfying love story of Romeo and Juliet like qualities with the fast paced business world of F1 racing. For new readers, there is an immediate introduction to the Moretti history, which quickly evolves into the new storyline. (Suite101.com)
Philips items still in demand Apr 7, 2009
Philips announced yesterday the extension of its consumer lifestyle sectors Formula One partnership agreement with the ATiams F1 racing team for three more years from 2008 to 2010, following its three successful years of sponsorship with Philips Savers. Eddie Ong. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Motor Racing: Twilight F1 racing under review in Malaysia Apr 7, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. But in future we will need to set a more suitable time -- maybe earlier," he was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times. The 5pm start was a compromise that Sepang International Circuit (SIC) made with FOM, which initially wanted the race to be held at night as in neighbouring Singapore, where the first ever Formula One night race was held last year. But this has been ruled out due to the costs involved. The Australian Grand Prix the week before was... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Cameron Noakes "Freeballing" has found its way into Australian swimmers' vernacular. Read more Mar 29, 2009
Australia's F1 racing driver Mark Webber - who smashed a leg in a bicycle accident in Tasmania - credits "cryotherapy" (a fancy name for cold cure) for his rapid return to the track and why he's able to race today. But you don't need to be a world-famous (we're presuming people outside of Australia know who Webber is) sports star to have cryotherapy. (The Age, Australia)
Champ Car phenom Bourdais struggling in F1 Mar 27, 2009
Former Champ Car star Sebastien Bourdais struggling in F1 - Racing - SI.com. var cnn_cm_long = Math. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Trio of teams flex their muscles with formal protest over Brawndiffuser Mar 27, 2009
Trio of teams flex their muscles with formal protest over Brawn diffuser. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The glamour girls of F1 Mar 25, 2009
"She has helped me cope with all the positive and negative aspects of being a F1 racing driver, and I am very grateful to God for her existence," he says. FORCE INDIA. (iAfrica.com)
Massa: Brawn GP is Ferrari's main F1 foe in '09 Mar 24, 2009
Felipe Massa: Brawn GP, not McLaren, Ferrari's main foe in F1 - Racing - SI.com. var cnn_cm_long = Math. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tech.view: Boost for Formula One Mar 21, 2009
With its demand for the ultimate of engineering in terms of performance and lightness (and scant regard for endurance and cost), F1 racing is so far removed from everyday life on the road that there is little scope for transferring its technology from the exotic to the mundane ... In fact, the biggest innovation being introduced to F1 racing this year comes from the lowly Toyota Prius and its hybrid forebears. (The Economist)
$47m fee a formula for easy profits Mar 14, 2009
Part of that group, Formula One Holdings, holds the lucrative commercial rights to F1 racing. It charges each host of the 18 grands prix a "sanction fee" for the privilege of holding a race. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
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)
Boosting the business of F1 Feb 14, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Saturday February 14, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sixty Years of Formula One Feb 8, 2009
2009 will be the 60th season in F1 racing ... The thrills the danger the excitement and horror, all of it part to the world of F1 racing a sport only eclipsed in popularity by the Olympics and the World Cup Soccer tournament, events which are held only ever four years. (Suite101.com)
