IBC 2008 Exhibitor Profiles Sep 5, 2008
The company has demonstrated its expertise at several major events, including Euro 2004 and 2008, the FIFA World Cup 2006, various DTM and Formula 1 races, as well as the Vierschanzentournee ski jumping competition. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Catch live Euro 2008 action at home Apr 5, 2008
Sports fans can look forward to the best of football club channels like English Premier League, Manchester United TV, Chelsea TV, Liverpool TV as well as premier golf championships, tennis grand slams, Formula 1 races and badminton tournaments, added Rohana. Subscribers to Astros Sports Package are entitled to the coverage of these two sporting events while entry-level subscriptions of RM54. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fans pile on a Pats detractor Nov 25, 2007
And Michael Schumacher is a fiend for not slowing down in all those Formula 1 races he's dominating, thereby giving his competitors a chance. It's the exact same nonsense that is corrupting school sports programs: the "everyone gets to play" mentality. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
STR Finalizes 2008 Driver Lineup Aug 12, 2007
The drivers for (STR) -- Vitantonio Liuzzi and Scott Speed -- had scored zero points in the first nine (of 17) Formula 1 races. Thus, the feeling here was that their race seats for 2008 were in jeopardy, with Sebastien Bourdais and Sebastian Vettel waiting in the wings. (Suite101.com)
Why sponsor F1? Jul 16, 2007
"Ron Dennis says that Formula 1 is one of the last gladiatorial sports -- like chariot racing," says Anderson, "it's exciting, it's something you can get close to and experience in a really authentic way. And we found that it's a great asset to our corporate entertaining calendar. "We tend to take customers from specific markets to specific races, both in seeing what the brand looks like at its best in a contemporary, fashionable, international setting such as Formula 1 races are. Be they in... (CNN -- International)
At the races with the Kangaroo TV Jul 12, 2007
The is a handheld device that's being made available at Formula 1 races this year, along with NASCAR races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and a few football games. You can rent it for the day, the weekend, or, in the case of NASCAR, you will even be able to buy the device and use it to follow what's going on during those times when the cars aren't in view. (Ars Technica)
Hamilton eyes title challenge Jun 12, 2007
Hamilton has never finished off the podium in his six Formula 1 races and this latest achievement has confirmed his championship credentials. "It was a text-book race from him. He didn't put a foot wrong. He drove the car faultlessly. He didn't have anything gifted to him. He won the race from start to finish. And that is a special win," Dennis gushed. (iAfrica.com)
ForSyte Media Launches RaceDayz.com Jun 10, 2007
" The idea for RaceDayz.com came to Rockey after missing several televised Formula 1 races earlier this season. "I was annoyed that I didn't have an easy way to keep up on all my racing information at once. I realized what I needed was a site that combined all of it for me. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Tough at the top| May 17, 2007
Hamilton is consistently fast and stays cool, while it is becoming increasingly clear Alonsos fragile self-esteem is beginning to crack under pressure from his team-mate who, incredibly, is leading the Drivers standings after only four Formula 1 races in his life. The time is getting closer when both Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes will have to decide which of their drivers they are going to focus their title aspirations on. (iAfrica.com)
Geographical proximity of F1 races in M'sia, S'pore not a problem: MOS Apr 11, 2007
SINGAPORE : Minister of State for Trade and Industry S Iswaran on Tuesday said that having two Formula 1 races geographically close to each other - one in Malaysia and and a potential race in Singapore - is not a problem. He echoed the sentiments of Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir, Chairman of Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit, who earlier this month said having races in both Malaysia and Singapore's was not a bad thing, if managed properly. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Hamilton poised for global stardom Apr 10, 2007
Lewis Hamilton has not only achieved more in two Formula 1 races than anyone before him but his stunning performance in Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix has confirmed he is poised for unprecedented global stardom. The 22-year-old Briton, the first man of Afro-Caribbean descent to race in Formula 1, has finished third and second in his two races to date. (iAfrica.com)
Jet sets adspend pace, Mallya right behind Feb 21, 2007
Kingfisher Airlines plans to ride on the global appeal of Formula 1 races to launch its international advertising campaign in March this year. Around 5-10% of our advertising budget for the year would be spent in the international markets, Kingfisher Airlines deputy general manager (marketing) Vikram Malhotra told ET. Kingfisher inked a two-year deal with Toyota Motorsport GmbH to be an official partner of the Toyota F1 Racing team. (India Times)
