F1 turns to India Nov 8, 2008
"Given the sheer size of India and its booming economy it should be on the Formula One calendar," declared , Kingfisher airline and beer tycoon, and owner of the Force India F1 team. Just as in China, which got its foot on the F1 ladder in 2004, India's love affair with the motor car is growing -- at an average annual rate of 17. (CNN -- International)
FIA drops Canadian GP from F1 calendar for '09 Oct 8, 2008
FIA drops Canadian GP from Formula One calendar for 2009. Story Highlights. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Canadian Grand Prix dropped from 2009 calendar Oct 7, 2008
The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from the 2009 Formula One calendar with the season remaining at 18 races, the sport's governing body said on Tuesday. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) issued a revised calendar with Turkey moving from August to June to allow a summer break for the teams. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
F1 teams to stay on European time while in Singapore Sep 23, 2008
Singapores debut on the Formula One calendar, with the city streets hosting the sports first night grand prix, has nonetheless forced teams to reappraise how they go about their business. The lighting is the least of their worries, with 1,500 projectors in place to illuminate the streets to a level bright enough to meet high definition television broadcast standards four times brighter than a typical stadium. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Night race brings new challenges for F1 Sep 22, 2008
Singapore's debut on the Formula One calendar, with the city streets hosting the sport's first night grand prix, has nonetheless forced teams to reappraise how they go about their business. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune)
Ambrose so close … yet so far Jun 29, 2008
MELBOURNE has retained pole position on the 2009 formula one calendar. The provisional schedule released by the governing body, the FIA, covers a 19-race world championship - starting in Australia on March 29 and ending with the additional grand prix in Abu Dhabi on November 15. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Formula One season extends to 19 races as Abu Dhabi Grand Prix debuts as finale Jun 26, 2008
2009 Formula One Calendar. PARIS (AP) - The provisional calendar announced Wednesday for the 2009 Formula One season. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Making Monaco race happen is a logistical tour de force May 24, 2008
Although the Monaco circuit is the most anachronistic and primitive on the Formula One calendar, there have been constant efforts in recent years to modernize the track and facilities. The race remains, however, a logistical tour de force to set up and operate each year. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Monaco GP organisers deny Mosley sidelined May 16, 2008
The Monaco Grand Prix is the social and glamour highlight of the Formula One calendar and one of the most watched races of the year. FIA President Mosley is fighting to stay in office, ignoring calls for him to quit following the sex scandal that broke in late March. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The Observer's quiz of the year Dec 24, 2007
48 Which circuit returned to the Formula One calendar after 30 years. October. (Guardian Unlimited -- Football)
Indianapolis dropped from Formula One for 2008 Jul 28, 2007
PARIS Indianapolis was dropped from the Formula One calendar for 2008, with Singapore and Valencia, Spain, added to the racing schedule. This will be the first time in eight years there will be no F1 event in the United States. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Fight not over in spy row: Ferrari Jul 28, 2007
Paris: Singapore and Valencia are the new additions to the Formula One calendar for 2008. World motorsport's governing body FIA added an extra Grand Prix for a total of 18 races, with the only race in the United States off the list for the first time in eight years. (India Times, India)
SIC plan to have 24-hour MME race Jul 25, 2007
Bahrain are already one of the stops in the Formula One calendar while Dubai will be hosting its inaugural race from 2009. The eighth edition of the Petronas Primax 3 MME race this year will be held at the Sepang Circuit on Aug 25 and is expected to draw another full grid of 77 cars and 231 drivers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bahrain to host 2008 season opener Jul 24, 2007
MELBOURNE, Australa (Reuters) -- The Australian Grand Prix has lost its place as the first race on the Formula One calendar to Bahrain, organizers of the Albert Park event said on Monday. The street circuit in Melbourne has hosted the F1 season opener since 1996. (CNN -- International)
Motor racing: MME looking into 24-hr racing Jul 24, 2007
Bahrain is already one of the stops in the Formula One calendar while Dubai will be hosting its inaugural race in 2009. The move would be in line with SIC's plans for its first Formula One night race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Australia lose first F1 race to Bahrain Jul 24, 2007
MELBOURNE: The Australian Grand Prix lost their place as the first race on the Formula One calendar to Bahrain, organisers of the Albert Park event said yesterday. The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) announced that the March 16 event in Melbourne would be the second race on the 2008 calendar and would start 90 minutes later than usual, at 1530 local time, to cater for European television audiences. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
France faces uncertain future in F1 Jun 30, 2007
"Personally, I love the French Grand Prix ... it is important as well for the Formula One calendar. "If you are asking me, a dream grand prix would be in Paris," he added. "But unfortunately I don't think it is practical. "You have so many things - about the environment, all the historic places, however, where you cannot make noise and where there is not the proper asphalt and all that - so that is why definitely it has to be ... a racing circuit.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1 in M'sia, S'pore will be a win-win for both countries: George Yeo Apr 9, 2007
Mr Yeo added that bilateral ties between Singapore and Malaysia could be further enhanced if both countries are part of the Formula One calendar. The Minister also said that with the two Southeast Asian countries hosting the F1, interest in the sport would increase tremendously. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Roundup: French Grand Prix could be absent from Formula One calendar next year Mar 30, 2007
The French Grand Prix could be absent from the Formula One calendar next year for the first time since 1955, the French motor sport federation said Thursday. "The Executive Committee has decided to suspend the inscription of the French Grand Prix on the 2008 calendar as the conditions of a successful event are not guaranteed," the federation said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Mar 28, 2007
Singapore is attempting to secure a slot on the Formula One calendar. The Straits Times said the city-state, which is attempting to shed its dull, stuffy image, could receive the go-ahead from motor sports governing body FIA to host a race as early as next year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
In hindsight, the grand prix is worth all the song and dance Mar 17, 2007
For the past 11 years, the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne has attracted strong crowds and has earned a reputation among spectators and competitors alike as the best event on the formula one calendar, no mean feat considering the other events it must contend with. In fact, it is this popularity that sees support acts such as Evermore and Grammy award winners Wolfmother want to play there. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
