Hamilton ventures into the unknown Oct 1, 2009
Suzuka returns to the Formula One calendar having been absent since the 2006 season, with Fuji Speedway preferred over the past few years. Hamilton, who made his debut in 2007, has yet to test his skills on a track many drivers consider the best in the world, and he can hardly wait after his commanding victory at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Sep 16, 2009
The Canadian Grand Prix should return to the Formula One calendar next year, organizers said on Monday. Canada was not included in the 2009 season owing to a dispute between local organizers, Grand Prix F1 du Canada and Formula One Administration, which holds the commercial rights to the F1 series. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Monza memories Sep 14, 2009
Built in 1922 Monza is the oldest track on the Formula One calendar. La Pista Magica has hosted some of the greatest races and deadliest crashes. (CNN -- International)
Liuzzi confident on F1 return Sep 12, 2009
The spiritual home of Ferrari is the fastest track on the Formula One calendar with the cars reaching speeds of 370 kph (230 mph) in the straights. Liuzzi is well aware of the challenges Monza presents. (CNN -- International)
Australian GP stands next year Aug 3, 2009
CANBERRA, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- The season-opening Australian Grand Prix will remain in the Formula One calendar next year, race organizers confirmed on Monday. Australian race organizers signed a new Concorde Agreement with the motor racing's world governing body FIA last Friday which will keep the race in the schedule until 2012. (Xinhuanet, China)
Track will be ready for 2011 race, says India firm Apr 16, 2009
The race was pushed back from 2010 because of the Formula One calendar, Gaur said. From what we understand, they had scheduled an India race only in 2011. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Test ban puts F1 drivers on virtual tracks Mar 19, 2009
LONDON: Lewis Hamilton will have driven every twist and turn of the new Abu Dhabi circuit long before the season-ending race makes its debut on the Formula One calendar in November. Britain's world champion will not even have to leave McLaren's Woking headquarters to do it, either. (India Times, India)