Well, day-night racing works in Charlotte Oct 31, 2009
"In Australia, the track temperatures were different," Renault driver Fernando Alonso said. "The track temperature at the start of the race will maybe be 50 degrees (122 degrees Fahrenheit), so it will never be cool enough to give you problems warming up the tires.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamilton not choosy about his partner Oct 31, 2009
Finlands Kimi Raikkonen, the 2007 world champion, is favourite to return to his former team after being replaced by Spaniard Fernando Alonso at Ferrari but McLaren have said they are in no hurry to make a decision ... Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:45. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLaren driver is fastest in practice session Oct 31, 2009
Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:45. 865, 17. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Formula One set for spectacular Abu Dhabi finale Oct 30, 2009
The 2007 world champion will be replaced at Maranello next season by two-time champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso, now of Renault. The race in Abu Dhabi will be my last Grand Prix with Ferrari and as usual I will give it everything to gain the best possible result, said Raikkonen. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Trulli and Sutil keep old argument on the boil Oct 30, 2009
Renaults double world champion Fernando Alonso, who was also involved in the collision in Brazil, refused to get involved in the revival of hostilities. I saw everything more or less. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1 season comes to a close in Abu Dhabi Oct 29, 2009
Fernando Alonso won the most recent F1 inaugural event -- the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. "I always enjoy the challenge of a new circuit, and the track in Abu Dhabi looks very impressive," Alonso said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
F1 eras to end at 2009 season closer Oct 28, 2009
Abu Dhabi will be the last race for BMW, which has pulled out of the sport to reduce costs, and also mark the final race for Fernando Alonso with Renault and Kimi Raikkonen with Ferrari. Alonso, after two world titles with Renault will take Raikkonen's seat at Ferrari next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A look back at the Formula One season gone by Oct 24, 2009
Renault's Fernando Alonso, starting 15th on the grid, scored one of his most thrilling wins to make it even more memorable ... Of the many movers and shakers in F1 this season, the big one was Fernando Alonso moving from Renault to Ferrari. (India Times, India)
Vatanen takes on Todt in FIA election Oct 23, 2009
Renault received a suspended lifetime ban for ordering Nelson Piquet Jr.'s crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to help his teammate Fernando Alonso win the race. McLaren received a record $100 million fine and was stripped of its constructors' points for spying on rival Ferrari in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Motor Racing: Paris court to hear Briatore's FIA case Oct 21, 2009
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Briatore asks court to overturn ban from F1 Oct 20, 2009
Briatore was indefinitely barred for arranging for driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to deliberately crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to help teammate Fernando Alonso win the race. Briatore on Sunday called the ban a "legal absurdity.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'I'm world champion' Oct 20, 2009
" Button, 29, started out in Formula One when he won a speed test 'shootout' against other young drivers, notably Bruno Junqueira, to grab a seat in the Williams team as a 19-year-old hopeful. His career moved between periods of excellence and great potential, to moribund spells when he was struggling to overcome unfair accusations that he was just a young playboy. After one season with Williams, when he finished eighth in the championship, he moved on loan to Benetton, staying with them as they... (iAfrica.com)
Button and Brawn cap great run to come out tops Oct 20, 2009
He moved to Benetton, later to become Renault, but fell out of favour with team boss Flavio Briatore and made way for Spaniard Fernando Alonso ... Retired: Kazuki Nakajima (Jpn) Williams-Toyota 41 laps, Nico Rosberg (Ger) Williams-Toyota 44 laps, Nick Heidfeld (Ger) BMW Sauber 50 laps, Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 70 laps, Adrian Sutil (Ger) Force India-Mercedes 70 laps, Jarno Trulli (Ita) Toyota 70 laps. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Briatore files legal action against F1 life ban Oct 20, 2009
He said he had done so to bring out the safety car and help his Spanish team-mate Fernando Alonso win the race. Former champions Renault were handed a suspended permanent ban while engineering head Pat Symonds was banned for five years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1: Briton and Brawn clinch world crowns in penultimate race Oct 19, 2009
The safety car was deployed for four laps after chaos on the opening lap when Force Indias Adrian Sutil, Toyotas Jarno Trulli and Renaults Fernando Alonso crashed out ... Retired: Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault) 2nd lap, Adrian Sutil (Ger) Force India) 2nd, Jarno Trulli (Ita) Toyota 2nd, Nick Heidfeld (Ger) BMW Sauber 22nd, Nico Rosberg (Ger) Williams 28th, Kazuki Nakajima (Jpn) 31st ... Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:21. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Briatore takes FIA to court over life ban Oct 19, 2009
The flamboyant Italian stood down as Renault team principal in mid-September, days before motorsport's governing body kicked him out of Formula One for his role in ordering Piquet junior to crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to help teammate Fernando Alonso win the race. Confirming a report that had appeared in a French Sunday newspaper Briatore said he was starting legal proceedings in the Paris Tribunal de Grande Instance (High Court) on Monday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Button clinches F1 title in Brazilian GP Oct 19, 2009
Then Adrian Sutil, Jarno Trulli and Fernando Alonso were knocked out when they also crashed on the first lap. Trulli and Sutil engaged in a heated discussion after they collided. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Alonso makes up with Massa, sets quickest time Oct 19, 2009
Renaults Fernando Alonso made his peace with future Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa on Friday before setting the pace in free practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos ... Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:12. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Barrichello takes Brazil GP pole, Button suffers washout Oct 18, 2009
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F1: Barrichello takes Brazilian Grand Prix pole Oct 18, 2009
Robert Kubica was eighth for BMW Sauber ahead of Kazuki Nakajima of Japan in the second Williams and two-times world champion Ferarri-bound Fernando Alonso in a Renault. Button, who came to the penultimate race of the year with a 14-point lead over Barrichello, was distraught by his performance. (India Times, India)
Barrichello edges Button in Brazilian GP practice Oct 17, 2009
Renault's Fernando Alonso had the fastest time of the day at the 4. 3-kilometer (2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Button calm over F1 title chances Oct 17, 2009
Ferrari-bound, two-time champion Fernando Alonso topped the charts after a flying late lap for Renault in the closing seconds. Button, who has made clear he is staying calm despite so much expectation, said: "We achieved more running than we had expected today with just a few little showers rather than the rain that was forecast. "That was good because it gave us some time to assess things properly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Busch rolls to another Nationwide win Oct 17, 2009
FORMULA ONE: In Sao Paulo, Renault's Fernando Alonso had the fastest time of the day in practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix with a lap of 1 minute, 12. 314 seconds at the 2. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Massa frustrated not to be racing in Brazilian GP Oct 17, 2009
Massa will find some differences when he is back full-time with Ferrari next season, starting with his teammate, who will be two-time champion Fernando Alonso instead of Kimi Raikkonen. Massa started a controversy with his future teammate on Wednesday by saying that "without a doubt" the Spaniard knew that Nelson Piquet Jr. was going to crash on purpose in last year's Singapore GP to help him win the race, something Alonso has always denied. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Motorsport: Alonso quickest in Brazil practice Oct 17, 2009
Renault's Fernando Alonso heads the timesheets in practice for Brazilian GP ... (CNN) -- Fernando Alonso topped the times for Renault in Friday's second free practice session ahead of Sunday's potentially decisive Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos ... Fernando Alonso proved quickest in practice for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. (CNN -- International)
Piquet pitching F1 work for son Oct 17, 2009
Piquet Jr. last month told the World Motor Sports Council, F1's governing body, that he was ordered by team officials to crash at last year's Singapore Grand Prix to help teammate Fernando Alonso win. Piquet was given immunity in exchange for his account of the incident. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa says he wont race in Brazil as precaution Oct 16, 2009
Massa said he was not expecting difficulties in dealing with his new Ferrari team-mate next year two-time champion Fernando Alonso. But he reiterated that he believes Alonso knew Renault team-mate Nelson Piquet Jr was going to crash on purpose at the 2008 Singapore GP to help him win the race, something the Spanish driver denies. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Raikkonen says racing future uncertain Oct 16, 2009
He will be replaced at Ferrari next year by Spain's Fernando Alonso, who is driving for Renault. CONSTRUCTORS' CHAMPIONSHIP: Jenson Button said the seemingly inevitable team championship for Brawn is "an amazing story and it is a Hollywood movie, for sure.". (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Button can wrap up F1 championship crown by playing it safe Oct 16, 2009
Fernando Alonso had won back-to-back titles in Brazil with Renault in 2005 and 2006 ... Fernando Alonso (Spa) 26, 10. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alonso downplays Massa's comments on Singapore Oct 16, 2009
SAO PAULO: Fernando Alonso downplayed comments made by future Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa, who accused him of knowing Nelson Piquet Jr. was going to deliberately crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to help him win the race. "I think first of all I don't know if its true or not, maybe there was a misunderstanding with the media or with Felipe," Alonso said on Thursday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Massa reignites Singapore 'crash-gate' affair Oct 16, 2009
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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)
Button must play it safe Oct 15, 2009
Fernando Alonso had won back-to-back titles in Brazil with Renault in 2005 and 2006. Hamilton struggled at the beginning of the season and his best result in the first nine races was fourth in Bahrain on April 26. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* F1: Ferrari ace returns to driving seat Oct 13, 2009
He has been replaced by Italian Giancarlo Fisichella for the final races of this season while Spanish former world champion Fernando Alonso has already been announced as his new team-mate for next season, with 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen leaving the team ... This is in no way a proper test session and looking at the stopwatch will not be on the agenda X there will be plenty of time for that in 2010, when, alongside Fernando Alonso, he will begin development work of the new... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Motorsport: Massa will not return this season Oct 13, 2009
"This is in no way a proper test session and looking at the stopwatch will not be on the agenda - there will be plenty of time for that in 2010, when, alongside Fernando Alonso, he will begin development work of the new single-seater," read a statement on the team's oficial Web site www. ferrari. (CNN -- International)
Motor Racing: Massa happy to be back behind F1 wheel Oct 13, 2009
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Motorsport: Massa passed fit for Ferrari test Oct 11, 2009
Next year, Massa will race alongside two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, who will join from Renault with Kimi Raikkonen to be released a year early from his contract. "I'm sure that with Alonso we'll form a great team and we'll work together very well. The goal will be very simple - winning," Massa said. (CNN -- International)
No magical Massa comeback Oct 11, 2009
"Following Monday's test Massa will turn his attentions to building his sharpness for the start of the 2010 season, when with a new car and new team-mate in Fernando Alonso he will be bidding to capture his maiden world title."I'm sure that with Alonso we'll form a great team and we'll work together very well. The goal will be very simple - winning," Massa added."I saw the model of the new car in the wind tunnel - it's different from the actual one, also because there will be new rules. (iAfrica.com)
Coulthard: Piquet should have been punished Oct 10, 2009
He said he had done so to help his Spanish team-mate Fernando Alonso, who was cleared of any involvement in the conspiracy, to win the race. Renault team boss Flavio Briatore was banned for life for his role in the affair while Renault were handed a suspended permanent ban. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kubica to join Renault in 2010, replaces Alonso Oct 8, 2009
PARIS Robert Kubica will drive for Formula One team Renault from 2010, replacing Ferrari-bound Fernando Alonso and partner Romain Grosjean of France ... The 24-year-old Polish driver will replace Ferrari-bound Fernando Alonso and partner Romain Grosjean of France. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Piquet eyes move to NASCAR after F1 race-fix scandal Oct 8, 2009
The Brazilian said he had done so to help his Spanish team mate Fernando Alonso, who was cleared of any involvement in the conspiracy, to win the race. Renault team boss Flavio Briatore was banned for life for his role in the affair while Renault were handed a suspended permanent ban. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Kubica joins Renault F1 team Oct 8, 2009
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Motorsport: Kubica named Alonso replacement Oct 8, 2009
Kubica comes in as a direct replacement for Ferrari-bound Fernando Alonso ... (CNN) -- BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica has been confirmed as Renault's new F1 driver from 2010 as a direct replacement for Ferrari-bound former world champion Fernando Alonso ... Poland's Robert Kubica will replace Fernando Alonso as Renault's new driver from next year. (CNN -- International)
Acting head of USOC to step down Oct 8, 2009
The 24-year-old Polish driver will replace Ferrari-bound Fernando Alonso and partner Romain Grosjean of France. Terms of the deal and the length of the contract were not released. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Vital win for Vettel Oct 7, 2009
Fernando Alonso (Spa-Renault) at 13. 065; 11. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Piquet defends 'crashgate' Oct 6, 2009
In what has become known as 'crashgate', the French manufacturer was last month found guilty of causing an accident to aid the cause of their driver Fernando Alonso, who went on to win the race. The allegations cost former Renault team principal Flavio Briatore and executive director of engineering Pat Symonds their jobs, with the pair stepping down from their posts shortly after details of the incident were made public. (iAfrica.com)
Robert Kubica to join Renault: Report Oct 6, 2009
PARIS: Robert Kubica will replace Fernando Alonso at Renault in 2010, French daily Le Figaro reported on its website on Monday ... Robert Kubica will replace Fernando Alonso at Renault in 2010, French daily Le Figaro reported on its website on Monday. (India Times, India)
Vettel Wins Japanese Grand Prix to Delay Button's Formula One Title Push Oct 5, 2009
to crash to help teammate Fernando Alonso win last years Singapore Grand Prix -- returned to Suzuka for the first time since 2006. Back to the Future. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
F1: Felipe Massa set to test again for Ferrari Oct 5, 2009
He will have new partner next season with Spain's Fernando Alonso joining the team and Finn Kimi Raikkonen leaving. Related Articles. (India Times, India)
F1 title rivals Button and Barrichello penalised five places Oct 4, 2009
Renaults double world champion Fernando Alonso, who qualified 12th, and Toro Rossos Swiss rookie Sebastien Buemi were also handed five place penalties. Buemi, who scattered debris across the track and brought out the warning flags when he skidded along the barriers in the second part of qualifying, was also reprimanded for impeding others and posing a potential hazard by staying on the track. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Logano notches win week after crashing Oct 4, 2009
The pair, Fernando Alonso and Adrian Sutil failed to slow when yellow flags were waved during the second round of qualifying. Sebastian Buemi, whose accident brought out the flags, also drops back five spots. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kubica looking for security at next team Oct 4, 2009
Fernando Alonso has backed Kubica to replace him at Renault after the double F1 world champion joins Ferrari at the end of the season. Renault said in a statement on Thursday they would make an announcement about the Spaniards successor next week, after todays Japanese Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Vettel on pole for Japan GP; Glock hurt in crash Oct 4, 2009
Renault's Fernando Alonso, who qualified 12th, claimed some times were set when yellow caution flags were being waved, meaning drivers should not be at full speed. "Everybody was improving their times," Alonso said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Moodie shoots 64 for Navistar lead Oct 4, 2009
Raikkonen will leave Ferrari at the end of the current season after agreeing to a buyout of the remaining year on his contract, making way for the arrival of Fernando Alonso in 2010 -- a move that was confirmed Thursday. Beckham confident he'll play. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RESULTS: Japanese Grand Prix Oct 4, 2009
Race record: Fernando Alonso, 2006 (1 hour, 23 minutes, 53. 413 seconds). (USA Today -- Sports)
Vettel takes pole position for Japan F1 GP Oct 3, 2009
Renault's Fernando Alonso, who qualified 12th, claimed some times were set when yellow caution flags were being waved, meaning drivers should not be at full speed. "Everybody was improving their times," Alonso told reporters in the paddock. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Trulli fastest in Saturday's final Japanese F1 GP practice Oct 3, 2009
Raikkonen too is on the lookout for a new team after being ousted from Ferrari to make way for Fernando Alonso next year ... Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 1:32. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
F1: Sebastian Vettel scorches to Japan pole Oct 3, 2009
The stop-go-stop-go session ended with the elimination of German Nico Rosberg, of Williams, Ferrari-bound Spaniard Fernando Alonso of Renault, Pole Robert Kubica of BMW Sauber and Glock and Alguersuari. Q3, the top 10 shootout, began with another early red flag when Kovalainen went off and into the barriers, the accident harming the prospects of many other drivers whose fast laps were spoiled. (India Times, India)
* Sutil quick in wet Japan practice Oct 3, 2009
Renaults Fernando Alonso and Toyotas Jarno Trulli rounded out the top eight. Yesterdays practice could prove to be of little more than academic interest, as wet weather settings will likely not be required when it matters. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
F1 action returns to Suzuka after a three-year absence Oct 2, 2009
He is likely to have Kimi Raikkonen as a team-mate next season after Spains Fernando Alonso was announced as the Finns replacement at Ferrari for 2010 season. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sutil tops rain-lashed second Japan F1 practice Oct 2, 2009
Renault's Fernando Alonso, Alguersuari's teammate Sebastien Buemi, Nakajima and Hamilton all briefly led the session, which only really got going in the final 10 minutes. Sutil's benchmark lap came inside the final 60 seconds, and he survived a wild ride across the run-off area while pushing hard on his next lap before returning to the pits. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Schumacher welcomes Alonso's move to Ferrari Oct 2, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan -- Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has welcomed Ferrari's signing of Fernando Alonso for the 2010 season, saying he helped lure the Spanish driver ... " Schumacher, who won five of his record seven drivers' world championships with Ferrari, works as a consultant with the Italian team.The move of two-time champion Alonso from Renault is the most high-profile driver swap since Schumacher joined Ferrari from Benetton in 1996. Share: Text tool name tool goes here Latest... (News & Observer -- Sports)
McLaren's Kovalainen quickest in Japan GP practice Fri Oct 2, 2009
The man who will take his seat at Ferrari - Renault's Fernando Alonso - was seventh best ... Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 1:41. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* Fernando Alonso hopes to finish career at Ferrari Oct 2, 2009
Fernando Alonso hopes to finish career at Ferrari ... Double world champion Fernando Alonso hopes to see out his Formula One career at Ferrari after he leaves Renault to join the Italian glamor team next season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Renault's team chief says company commitment to Formula One racing remains strong Oct 2, 2009
Spain's Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso in action during the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circu 00004000 it, in Suzuka, central Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 ... Two-time world champion driver Fernando Alonso is leaving to join Ferrari for next season. (FOX61, CT)
