Thierry Boutsen Nov 30, 2008
Eventually, the Formula 1 race drive went to his team-mate, Stefan Johansson. Formula 1 with Arrows and Benetton. (Suite101.com)
Europe's most scenic drives Nov 11, 2008
Top tripsIf you are after something even more adventurous, you could do worse than try Belgium's Formula 1 race track, the Circuit de Spa Francorchamps. It's located among forested hills, with drops so steep they make you feel as though "your brain is going to your toes," says racing instructor Martin Smit, owner of the World Racing School in the Netherlands. (MSNBC -- Politics)
MotoGP Heads To S'pore Nov 1, 2008
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Stars' pay borders on criminal Oct 26, 2008
Turns out he's a Formula 1 race driver. Cab drivers and pizza delivery people don't get paid nearly that much and their jobs are probably more dangerous. (Florida Times-Union)
Jody Scheckter Sep 19, 2008
At the final Formula 1 race of 1972, the McLaren team gave Scheckter his Grand Prix debut. For much of the race he ran fourth before a spin relegated him to ninth. (Suite101.com)
Study warns against Red Bull drink Aug 16, 2008
The Austria-based energy drink sponsors Formula 1 race teams, a motorcycle grand prix team, and extreme sports events worldwide. Willoughby said the research involved testing the cardiovascular systems of 30 young adults one hour before and one hour after consuming one 250-ml can of sugar-free Red Bull. (Manila Standard Today)
Red Bull drink lifts stroke risk: Australian study Aug 15, 2008
The Austria-based company, whose marketing says "Red Bull gives you wings," sponsors Formula 1 race cars and extreme sport events around the world, but warns consumers not to drink more than two cans a day. Rychter said Red Bull could only have such global sales because health authorities across the world had concluded the drink was safe to consume. (Scientific American)
2008 Hungarian GP Preview Aug 1, 2008
Formula 1 Race in Istanbul. As the F1 circus regroups in Hungary the title battle remains a closely fought affair between Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa, Kimi Raikkonen and Robert Kubica. (Suite101.com)
Race Car Driving Travel Experience in Barcelona, Spain Jun 13, 2008
After a theory briefing on driving and safety, drivers can forgo speed limits and race a Porsche Cayman with over 295 hp five laps around the Montmelo Formula 1 race track. A chauffeur-driven car takes guests in between Casanova Hotel and the home to the Spanish Grand Prix, just north of Barcelona. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Track Chic Announces First Male Photo Contest: Ladies, It's Your Turn Jun 5, 2008
Track Chic also includes 15 other race schedules from AMA Pro to Grand Am and ALMS, a free Fantasy Cup NASCAR Auto Racing Challenge Game, Women behind the Wheels monthly interview features, videos of racing events at Track Chic TV, F1 Minute audio cast of Formula 1 race news, special events news, and charities updates. Track Chic s Boutique has a unique collection of both Sassy and Classy fashions, jewelry and accessories, for savvy race fans wanting more than typical T-shirts. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
LETTERS: NCT, May 25, 2008 May 26, 2008
" CNN, August 24, 2005). Then there's Dave Forman, founder of Earth First!, who said "Phasing out the human race will solve every problem on earth, social and environmental". Clearly, environmentalists ARE making that choice and are actively working to exterminate us! Karl wrote on May 25, 2008 5:45 PM:We have all heard the rhetoric on both sides of the Israel/Palestine issue, and I am not going to get into the back and forth of who was there first and whose land it is, etc...what I want to find... (North County Times)
'GRAND THEFT' WILL STEAL OUR HUSBANDS May 4, 2008
You can experience the ski jump without the freezing cold and broken back, the Formula 1 race without the three-car pile up and broken neck and even the underworld drug deal without the overdose, jail term and consequential knifing in the rec room. If that is your sadistic idea of fun, then it's better you have it on the screen than off. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Canadian news photographers honoured Apr 20, 2008
Canada 1st - Top hat in arch / Bernard Brault - La Presse (Montreal) 2nd - Tattooed gang member smoking / John Lehmann - The Globe and Mail 3rd - Royal couple / Darren Calabrese - The Guelph Mercury Honourable Mention - Boy in a field / Leah Hennel - The Calgary Herald Honourable Mention - Kid in a hall / Christopher Pike - The Brandon Sun SPORTS ACTION 171 entries Sponsored by Nikon 1st - Injury on ice / Ryan Pfeiffer - Cornwall Standard-Freeholder 2nd - Grey Cup touchdown / Tony Bock - The... (Canada Newswire)
Martin Johnson named as new England rugby manager Apr 18, 2008
British Formula 1 race car driver Lewis Hamilton (C), former England Rugby Union player Martin Johnson (R) and English Premier League soccer player John Terry (L) attend the NFL football game at Wembley Stadium in London, Oct. 28, 2007. Martin Johnson was appointed England team manager on Wednesday, with Brian Ashton losing the job of head coach. (Xinhuanet, China)
In new ad campaign, ING tries to make retirement less intimidating Mar 17, 2008
ING separately introduced an international ad campaign last week that features Fernando Alonso, the Formula 1 race car driver. The effort to win the over the hearts and wallets of U.S. consumers planning for retirement is a "strategic move for us," Conahan said. (International Herald Tribune)
Mallya may uncork mega deals Mar 16, 2008
Mallya was unavailable for a confirmation on the developments as he is in Melbourne to launch his F-1 team Force India at the Formula 1 race. Sources said Mallya has hired people for top-level positions in the venture to manage the business. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
2008 Australian GP Review Mar 16, 2008
Lewis Hamilton wins Melbourne Formula 1 race. Hamilton dominates as Ferrari fail to score. (Suite101.com)
No decision on 2009 French GP Mar 7, 2008
The chairman of the French racing Federation (FFSA) Nicolas Deschaux said on Thursday that no decision had been made on the venue of the French Formula 1 race in 2009 following this season's edition at Magny Cours. That race goes ahead on 22 June but Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone last week said he would like to see Paris host a Grand Prix in 2009. (iAfrica.com)
Singapore promise to stage a breathtaking Formula 1 race Jan 16, 2008
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Letter from the president: People dragged me out Nov 26, 2007
I cannot continue to tell citizens to take it easy on the road whiles I allow myself to by driven around like I was in a Formula 1 race. Its hard to ask these security men to adopt a new strategy but I am trying my best to convince them that it is in our interest to slow down a bit. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* Hamilton sets fastest time at Interlagos Oct 21, 2007
Lewis Hamilton started his weekend in Brazil well, recording the fastest time in practice before the last Formula 1 race of the season at Interlagos on Friday. He also escaped a penalty that could have jeopardized his title chances. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ultra VIP trips Oct 11, 2007
They can organize entre to a hot club, restaurant or after party, arrange a meet and greet with Beyonc, dinner with Hulk Hogan or a drive in a Formula 1 race car. We can arrange just about anything, says Steve Sims, founder of Bluefish Concierge, one of the better known experience providers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Lewis wins in Japan Sep 30, 2007
The next Formula 1 race will be held on 7 October the Chinese Grand Prix. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
India set for 2010 race Sep 18, 2007
India will stage its first-ever Formula 1 race in 2010, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi announced on Monday ... "It has been decided that the Formula 1 race will be held in Delhi in 2010," Kalmadi told reporters ... Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya stated earlier this month that he was determined to bring a Formula 1 race to his country after confirming he had bought a 50 percent stake in the Spyker team. (iAfrica.com)
WCT Engineering wins US$1.3b Dubai racecourse job Sep 18, 2007
WCT, which built the Formula 1 race tracks in Malaysia and Bahrain, is also partnering Arabtec Construction in a stormwater and sewerage project at Dubai World Central international airport. Analysts said the racecourse project - a brainchild of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai - represents WCT's fifth major contract for the year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Renton Coil Spring Co. changes its focus from aerospace to high-speed sports Sep 11, 2007
During a previous Boeing downturn in the early '90s Pepka had manufactured and sold a few springs for Formula 1 race cars, and therein lay his company's salvation: making high-performance titanium springs for fast and expensive racing machines, including motorcycles, snowmobiles, race cars and mountain bikes. By 2002 Renton Coil had formed an exclusive alliance with , a Washington, Pa. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
New Spyker boss wants India GP Sep 4, 2007
Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya said on Monday he was determined to bring a Formula 1 race to his country after confirming he had bought a 50 percent stake in the Spyker team. "Owning an F1 team now, I am more than keen to bring it to India," said Mallya, a member of parliament who owns the United Breweries (UB) group and Kingfisher airlines. (iAfrica.com)
Superconductor Technologies in Negotiation to Enter Joint Venture With Hunchun BaoLi Communications Aug 27, 2007
Linkwave also provides the wireless coverage solution for the Formula 1 race track in Shanghai China. The BaoLi Group operates a wide range of business entities including real estate development, financial services, and wireless communications in both the network infrastructure and handset areas. (Primezone Releases)
Singapore gets the thumbs up for a night race - anti-clockwise around the course Jul 30, 2007
SINGAPORE: Following Australia's rejection of F1 czar Bernie Ecclestone's call for Melbourne to host a night race, Singapore is set to pick up the distinction of being the first nation to stage a Formula 1 race under spotlights. Mr Jonathan Hallett communications director of Singapore GP, organisers and promoters of the Formula 1 Grand Prix here said their potential corporate partners are in full support of a night race. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Taking Off In The Opposite Direction Jul 30, 2007
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Murphy's Indy role: Tradition Jul 29, 2007
"These days, Murphy is responsible for issuing credentials for rescue crews, radios, uniforms and equipment, maintaining inventories, doing payroll and either sending out or delivering replacement supplies and equipment to rescue crews, answering phones, dispatching units and basically keeping things organized.And, thanks to technology, he enjoys something fans at the speedway can't: a view of the entire track, thanks to TVs in the rescue station, and ebb and flow on the track, thanks to the... (Florida Today)
Ferrari will still challenge - Todt Jul 24, 2007
" The Italians, after winning the previous races in France and Britain, had started on Sunday from pole position thanks to Raikkonen and led most of the way in Sunday's extraordinary event. But a mechanical problem and the wildly-changing weather conditions resulted in them falling away and allowing Alonso to storm through for victory. Raikkonen retired from third place due to a hydraulics problem, but remained 18 points behind remarkable rookie Hamilton (22) who failed to finish on the podium... (iAfrica.com)
Chairman of China's second-biggest oil company resigns abruptly Jun 23, 2007
In the latest development, news reports say the boss of Shanghai's new Formula 1 race track has been fired and faces possible prosecution. . (International Herald Tribune)
Big money needed for F1 Jun 15, 2007
On a scorching June afternoon, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) head honcho, Suresh Kalmadi, literally delivered a bolt from the blue by announcing IOA's intention to fast-track India's ambition to host a Formula 1 race ... According to a report put together by McKinsey and Co in 2004 at the time former Andhra chief minister, Chandrababu Naidu, was pushing to get the circus in his state, a Formula 1 race in India can generate revenues up over Rs 40 crore besides opening up over 10,000 direct and... (India Times, India)
Rahman, Sykes square off for NABF title Jun 12, 2007
Lewis Hamilton becoming the first black man to win a Formula 1 race in last weekend's Canadian Grand Prix was a significant breakthrough in auto racing but blacks probably won't be drawn to the sport in huge numbers in this country until an African-American driver becomes prominent on the NASCAR Nextel circuit. Annika Sorenstam will again skip the Wegmans LPGA Tour stop at Locust Hill and I don't consider her absence a big deal. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hamilton eyes title challenge Jun 12, 2007
"I simply can't find the words to describe what it feels like to win my first Formula 1 race. While mayhem was happening around me I was able to keep my cool and focus. "The next dream is obviously to win a Formula 1 world championship ... Hamilton has never finished off the podium in his six Formula 1 races and this latest achievement has confirmed his championship credentials. (iAfrica.com)
Gearing up for the big race Jun 7, 2007
Apparently, as the leading men in Singapore GP Pte Ltd, the organisers of next year's Formula 1 race in the Republic, they are now immersed in a world of multi-million dollar machines, high-octane speed, beautiful people and champagne and caviar. But speak to any of them and they will paint the real picture. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
MOTORIN: World of motorsports May 30, 2007
American Scott Speed took ninth after starting 18th in Sunday's prestigious Grand Prix of Monaco Formula 1 race. "I didn't expect to be this competitive," he said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Europass: Trying out new formulas May 29, 2007
May 28, 2007 -- If NFL Europa is like a Formula 1 race, the winning formula in Frankfurt has been the running game, and the Galaxy's ability to not only control the ball, but generate big plays on the ground, has been a key to their success, keeping the rest of the league in the rear view mirror last season and this one. But the formula was altered slightly last weekend when Frankfurt rode the passing arm of J.T. O'Sullivan to , while the Cologne Centurions kept pace at the top of NFL Europa... (NFL.com)
Shanghai agency seen playing the market May 24, 2007
Shanghai is only just recovering from a major corruption scandal last year, which led to the detention of the party secretary, after it was revealed that a group of senior officials had siphoned off one-third of the citys pension fund, partly to invest in high-profile real estate projects and to build Shanghais new Formula 1 race track. Stephen Green, an economist at Standard Chartered in Shanghai, said that the government appeared to be preparing measures to slow the rise in share prices. (FT.com -- Markets)
Wildlife Starves On Emptied Wetland May 16, 2007
Now they are talking about building a golf course, a huge casino or even a Formula 1 race track, says the RSPB s Sarah Dawkins, who is currently working as a volunteer to help monitor the impact on birds of the seawall. It would be like putting a casino on The Wash. (Science Daily)
The Beng Seng, Bernie show May 12, 2007
SINGAPORE: Just a week ago, property tycoon Ong Beng Seng was wondering if his dream of bringing the glitzy Formula 1 race to Singapore would come crashing down yet again. His 18-year-old friendship with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone notwithstanding, differences over "the money part" and what the Briton termed as "a bit of pain" in dealing with Singapore officialdom threatened to scupper the long-awaited deal. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Moreno revved up for Formula 3 race in Sentul May 10, 2007
"We should learn from the example of Malaysia, which took the initiative of developing a world-class circuit in Sepang to host a Formula 1 race. This move has helped improve Malaysia's tourism sector," Adhyaksa said. The chairman of race organizers for this weekend's race, Tinton Soeprapto, said that aside from hosting the Asian Formula 3 Pacific Series, the circuit would also host the Touring Car National Championship. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Baha's Superfund Pitch Grabs Ranieri, Annoys Hedge Funds by Wooing Masses Apr 27, 2007
He says he noticed Superfund's logo during a Formula 1 race in 2005. A few months later, he saw Superfund's commercial on CNBC. Boey, 40, who'd invested in mutual funds, was searching for alternatives to equities. (Bloomberg)
Malaysia has race rights to 2015 Apr 23, 2007
It was not immediately clear what effect the announcement would have on the hopes of neighbouring Singapore securing the rights to host a Formula 1 race ... Singapore is keen to host a Formula 1 race and the government has already given its blessings pending ongoing negotiations between Singaporean tycoon Ong Beng Seng and Ecclestone. (iAfrica.com)
Singapore night race 'not ready' Apr 2, 2007
" Webber took a "leisurely" morning drive in a non-race car round the 4.8-kilometre (three-mile) route proposed by designer Hermann Tilke. Despite the potential risks, Webber said "all the drivers are very, very keen to race on a new street circuit, which is definitely going to be the case here in Singapore". "It's a very clean and beautiful city and I think it's a real signature event if you can have a Formula 1 Grand Prix here," he added. Webber's test drive comes after the Singapore... (iAfrica.com)
NASCAR Scene: Car of Tomorrow era begins Mar 23, 2007
Let's see Formula 1 race at Bristol. Yeah, I didn't think so. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
INSIDE STORIES Mar 19, 2007
CA clients, who've been treated to its costly sponsorships of everything from Formula 1 race cars to America's Cup sailing, are said to be clamoring to attend the golfing event, for which Tiger Woods is the defending champion. It's created such a draw that some are said to be favoring the golf tournament over the CA World customer conference, which takes place next month. (Newsday -- Business)
Singapore considers bid to host Formula 1 race Mar 7, 2007
1:53 a.m. March 6, 2007. SINGAPORE Singapore may bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix race as part of ongoing efforts to boost tourism, a trade official said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Smog fighter's tank is low Mar 5, 2007
On the surface, there's little chance of confusing a Formula 1 race car with a big city commuter bus. But under the hood, more vehicles are becoming mechanical cousins thanks to Omnitek Engineering, a San Marcos company that converts diesel engines into cleaner, natural gas-burning machines. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
300kmh On S'pore Roads? Jan 12, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007. 300kmh on S'pore roads. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Penguins Notebook: Crosby savors nightly matches Jan 11, 2007
The others are Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson, Formula 1 race driver Juan Pablo Montoya and New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes. Past NEXT cover athletes include LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Yao Ming, Alex Rodriguez and Brian Urlacher. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
