Hamilton fastest in Belgian GP practice Aug 29, 2009
McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain adjusts his earplugs during a first practice session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe) Red Bull driver Mark Webber of Australia reacts in the pits during the first free practice ahead of the Belgium Formula One Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps circuit , Belgium, Friday, Aug. 28 2009 ... (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Honda Redeploys Formula One `Warriors' to Win Race for Fuel-Efficient Cars Aug 28, 2009
Toyota unit Fuji International Speedway Co. said in July it would stop hosting Japans Formula One Grand Prix race, citing the recession. It will be held this year at Hondas starting October 2. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* F1: Barrichello claims first F1 victory in five years Aug 24, 2009
McLaren Mercedes British driver Lewis Hamilton rounds a corner ahead of McLaren Mercedes Finnish driver Heikki Kovalainen during the Formula One Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia, Spain, yesterday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Rally will show off glories of the Northern Rivers Aug 14, 2009
As NSW does not have a formula one grand prix, Rally Australia is an outstanding alternative (at a fraction of the cost), bringing excitement, an expected economic benefit of more than $100 million and community involvement. We are the envy of other cities and regions that have failed to be accepted for the championship. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
* Sports Briefs Aug 6, 2009
FORMULA ONE Massa recovering well Felipe Massa was allowed to leave a local hospital on Tuesday after making a remarkable recovery from life-threatening head injuries sustained in a crash during qualifying for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix on July 25. The Ferrari driver Massa went home after extensive examinations at the Albert Einstein clinic in Sao Paulo where he arrived on Monday from Hungary. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Schumacher to make comeback to replace Massa Jul 30, 2009
(AP Photo/MTI/Imre Foeldi) FILE - The Sept. 13, 2008 file photo shows Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil, left, listening to F1 legend Michael Schumacher as they stand at Ferrari pits during free practice ahead of Sunday's Formula one Grand Prix, in Monza, Italy ... (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) FILE - In this May 10, 2009 file photo, former German Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher watches the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix from the pits at the Circuit de Catalunya racetrack in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Massa awake, talking with family members Jul 28, 2009
Massa suffered serious injuries in a crash during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix qualification on Saturday. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamilton picks up 1st F1 win of 2009 at Hungary Jul 27, 2009
Bela Szandelszky / APMcLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after he won the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky). (MSNBC -- Sports)
PHOTOS: F1 driver fractures skull Jul 26, 2009
Ferrari's Brazilian driver Felipe Massa prepares to drive during the final practice session prior to qualifying for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix. Mark Thompson - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
F1: Alonso tops the pack after chaotic finish in qualifying Jul 26, 2009
Spains Jaime Alguersuari, just 19 years old, became the youngest driver ever to qualify for a Formula One Grand Prix. The Toro Rosso new boy will start at the back of the grid however after pulling over with a mechanical problem at the end of the first qualifying session. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Leader Rossi looks for winning Donington farewell Jul 24, 2009
From next year, the British MotoGP Grand Prix switches to Silverstone while Donington welcomes the British Formula One Grand Prix. Big bang: Valentino Rossi hopes to win the last MotoGP race at Donington Park this Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alguersuari set to become youngest F1 driver Jul 24, 2009
The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held here on Sunday, July 26, 2009 ... The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held here on Sunday, July 26, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
England expects: a winning draw? Jul 18, 2009
Won his first formula one grand prix in 130 attempts to become the first Australian to win a grand prix since Alan Jones in 1981. David Turnbull. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Morning Leadoff Jul 12, 2009
LOADING Jul 12, 2009 - 04:05:13 CDT Trivia answer. From 1D: Pete Rose was the first Major League Baseball player with more than 15,000 plate appearances. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
On the air TV and radio Jul 12, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
F1 turmoil could spell end of Melbourne GP Jul 11, 2009
THE Australian Formula One Grand Prix is likely to be scrapped if leading teams such as Ferrari walk away from the sport. Australian F1 chief Ron Walker said there would be no point holding the Melbourne race if the most famous teams in the competition were not involved. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* F1: Defending F1 world champion Hamilton clocks fastest time Jul 11, 2009
Brawn GPs British driver Jenson Button takes a corner at the Nurburgring racetrack in Nurburg, Germany, during the first free practice session of the German Formula One Grand Prix yesterday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
All or nothing on Grand Prix: Brumby Jul 10, 2009
Victorian Premier John Brumby says the state will ditch the Formula One Grand Prix altogether if the world's top teams refuse to compete. Echoing the views of F1 chief Ron Walker, Mr Brumby said there would be no point holding the Melbourne race if the most famous teams in the competition were not involved. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
My Dinner With Michael Jackson, By Tim Kash Jul 8, 2009
The MTV News correspondent recalls his 2006 encounter with the King of Pop in Bahrain. " You see, we had no idea MJ was going to be there, my initial reaction was to think it was someone that looked like him and not actually him. He had shoulder-length black hair and was wearing a shiny black tuxedo with aviators tucked into his open white shirt. He knew how to dress. As I walked up to Michael, he extended his hand and said, "Hi, Tim. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Villenueve looking for Formula One ride Jul 8, 2009
Fuji speedway will not host Grand Prix: Toyota-owned Fuji International Speedway said Tuesday it will pull out of hosting the 2010 Japanese Formula One Grand Prix and beyond because of the prolonged economic slump. "It has become extremely difficult for us to host the F1 Grand Prix as we face the deteriorating economic environment and see few signs showing a swift economic recovery," Fuji Speedway said in a statement. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Ecclestone says he wont resign over Hitler flap Jul 8, 2009
Toyotas Fuji International Speedway yesterday gave up the hosting rights for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix from next year to cut costs amid the global economic downturn. The circuit, majority-held by the worlds biggest automaker, had been scheduled to alternate each year with Honda-owned Suzuka. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Toyota to pull out of hosting 2010 Japan GP Jul 7, 2009
TOKYO - Toyota-owned Fuji International Speedway said Tuesday it will pull out of hosting the 2010 Japanese Formula One Grand Prix and beyond because of the prolonged economic slump. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Auto Racing Jul 5, 2009
shtml Bulgaria hoping to secure a Formula One grand prix for 2011 http://ap. brainerddispatch. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Busch needs IV after Grand Am race Jul 5, 2009
Bulgaria wants F1 race: Bulgaria is hoping to strike a deal to host a Formula One grand prix in 2011. Representatives of the race organizing committee said they have received a formal invitation to the German Grand Prix on July 12 at the Nuerburgring, where they were to meet with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Silver lining to Fittler fiasco Jun 27, 2009
" German Sebastian Vettel after his win in the British formula one grand prix. "The British fans are fantastic. They were standing cheering me during the final laps and I wanted to wave back. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
MPs' perks reveal a taste for the high life Jun 26, 2009
The shadow treasurer, Joe Hockey, was given cigars and a ballpoint pen, the Minister for Agriculture, Tony Burke, accepted tickets to the opera, and the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and the Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, had free tickets to the formula one grand prix. Today in National. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Who, what and why: senators reveal presents Jun 25, 2009
Senator Carr also accepted free tickets from Toyota to the formula one grand prix in Melbourne, where he met the company chief executive, Max Yasuda, and other executives. He left before the race started to catch a plane to Canberra. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* F1: Rising star Vettel wins at Silverstone Jun 22, 2009
Red Bulls German driver Sebastian Vettel leads the pack during the British Formula One Grand Prix in Silverstone, England, yesterday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mosley says FIA would regulate any rival series Jun 22, 2009
FIA President Max Mosley walks up the Paddock Lane surrounded by the media at the Silverstone circuit shortly before the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix Sunday June 21, 2009. (AP Photo/ Max Nash). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vettel wins British GP in Red Bull one-two Jun 22, 2009
Raging Red Bull: Sebastian Vettel (right) sprays champagne on team-mate Mark Webber after the Red Bull duo completed a 1-2 finish at the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone. It was Vettels second win of the season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* F1: Vettel claims pole as the F1 spat rumbles on Jun 21, 2009
Sebastian Vettel claimed his third pole position of the season yesterday at the British Formula One Grand Prix as local hero Jenson Button had to settle for a season-worst sixth place. The German Vettel clocked 1 minute, 19. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Red Bull duo lead the way in free practice Jun 20, 2009
The Red Bulls of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber led the way yesterday in both practice sessions for the British Formula One Grand Prix which was overshadowed by the plan of eight major teams to quit the sport. The German Vettel clocked 1:19. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Are the Wheels Coming Off of Formula One? Jun 20, 2009
Ferrari's Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen leaves the pits of the Silverstone circuit on June 19, 2009 in Silverstone, during the first free practice session of the British Formula One Grand Prix. Fred Dufour / AFP / Getty. (Time.com)
Heikki tops the chart Jun 6, 2009
Easy rider: Brawns Jenson Button steers his car during the second free practice ahead of the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at the Istanbul Park circuit on Friday. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kovalainen fastest in second free practice Jun 6, 2009
McLaren Mercedes' Finnish driver Heikki Kovalainen drives at the Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul, during the first free practice session of the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix. Kovalainen proved his McLaren Mercedes team are improving rapidly when he topped the second free practice ahead of Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Toyota May Stop Hosting Formula One Race at Fuji Speedway, Asahi Reports May 29, 2009
May 29 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. may stop hosting Japans Formula One Grand Prix race at its to cut costs, the Asahi newspaper reported, without citing anyone. The Fuji Speedway, near Mount Fuji, was scheduled to hold the event in 2010, the report said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Gallery: Comedians ham it up May 26, 2009
Josh Hartnett relaxes during race day at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix. Check back Thursday for another "Red Carpet Close-up" gallery. (CNN -- Showbiz)
* F1: Brawn continue their dominance at Monaco Grand Prix May 25, 2009
Brawn GPs Jenson Button of Britain drives ahead teammate Brazilian Rubens Barrichello at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix in Monte Carlo yesterday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* F1: Button grabs pole position, while Hamilton crashes out May 24, 2009
Brawn GPs British driver Jenson Button celebrates in the parc ferme of the Monaco racetrack in Monte Carlo after grabbing pole position during the qualifying session of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix yesterday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Lewis Hamilton falls in love with F1 racing again May 23, 2009
Sunbathers relax on a roof as McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drives during the second free practice session ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack on Thursday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Ferrari threatens to pull out of Formula One May 13, 2009
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen during practice for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix last week ... Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen during practice for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix last week ... Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen during practice for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix last week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* F1: Button laps Hamilton for massive Brawn win May 11, 2009
Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil leads Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany during the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, yesterday ... Jenson Button lapped world champion Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages en route to his fourth win in five season races at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix yesterday for Brawn GP.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
England's Button wins Barcelona Formula One Grand Prix May 11, 2009
MADRID, May 10 (Xinhua) -- English driver Jenson Button on Sunday won the F1 Barcelona Grand Prix, fifth in this year's world championships and Button's fourth consecutive victory, extending his lead over second place Rubens Barrichello, his partner in the Brawn squad. Spain's Fernando Alonso, twice world champion and riding for Renault, ended fifth after a great race. (Xinhuanet, China)
Earnhardt expresses Talladega frustration Apr 28, 2009
BUTTON WINS AGAIN: Jenson Button used a brilliant first lap to take the victory in the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Sakhir, Bahrain. He won for the third time in four races, by 7. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Britain's super-rich ravaged by recession Apr 28, 2009
Richard Branson at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in March. the entrepreneur has lost STG1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Shanghai Auto Expo: Showdown for Global Automakers Apr 20, 2009
It follows on the heels of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix another Shanghai event symbolizing the city's obsession with cars. "The number of new launches, especially from global manufacturers, will set it apart," says Paul Gao, CFO of Chery Quantum Auto Co., a new unit of Chery Automobile Co. that is developing upscale models for the domestic automaker. (ABC News -- Wire)
Rising in the east Apr 20, 2009
It follows on the heels of Sundays Formula One Grand Prix another Shanghai event symbolizing the citys obsession with cars. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Vettel takes Chinese GP for Red Bull's first win Apr 19, 2009
Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (right), celebrates after winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, as his teammate and second place finisher Mark Webber of Australia looks on, at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China. - AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Biffle stays out, crosses line first Apr 19, 2009
FORMULA ONE: Sebastian Vettel qualified first Saturday for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, delivering the first pole position for the Red Bull team and the second of the young German's career. Vettel set a best time of 1 minute, 36. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Vettel grabs surprise pole ahead of Alonso Apr 19, 2009
Crossing paths: The McLaren and Ferrari cars of Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa pass eash other in the pit lane during the third practice session of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix yesterday. - AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Vettel takes pole for Chinese GP Apr 18, 2009
SHANGHAI (AP) - Sebastian Vettel secured pole position Saturday for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, delivering the first pole ever for the Red Bull team and the second of the young German's career ... Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany reacts after qualifying in pole position for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, Saturday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rosberg fastest in final practice for Shanghai Formula 1 Apr 18, 2009
SHANGHAI: Williams' Nico Rosberg set the fastest time in Saturday's pre-qualifying practice session ahead of Sunday's Chinese Formula One Grand Prix ... Williams Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Germany, crashes into a safety wall during the third practice session for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, Saturday ... Williams Formula One driver Nico Rosberg, center, of Germany helps marshalls lift his car after going off the track during... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Button tops timesheets in Shanghai practise Apr 18, 2009
(CNN) -- World championship leader Jenson Button completed an impressive day by topping the timesheets in Friday afternoon's free practise ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai. Jenson Button looks on course for his third successive F1 win in this weekend's China Grand Prix in Shanghai. (CNN -- International)
Chinese GP set to decide Button's champion ambition Apr 18, 2009
Brawn GP Formula One driver Button drives out of the pit during the first free practice session of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International circuit, in Shanghai, east China, on April 17, 2009 ... McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain gets ready for the first free practice session of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International circuit, in Shanghai, east China, on April 17, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
This weekend on TV, radio Apr 17, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Renault boss says rule decisions cost F1 fans Apr 17, 2009
The Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, the third Grand Prix of the season, will be held here on Sunday April 19. Renault boss says rule decisions cost F1 fans. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hamilton quickest in China GP practice in car improved from KL race Apr 17, 2009
SHANGHAI: World champion Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in opening practice Friday for Sunday's Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, marking a welcome return to competitiveness for his McLaren team. Hamilton's best time of 1 minute, 37. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Boot and blues Apr 11, 2009
Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix. Purple haze at Golden Slipper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rocking, Ramli-style Apr 10, 2009
In 2001, Ramli was chosen to head an all-star band for the opening night event, Rentak Asia, organised in conjunction with the Formula One Grand Prix in Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia. Other career highs include participating in the biggest arts and world music festival, Langkawi International Festival of Arts 2002 (LIFA), organised by Tourism Malaysia, and representing Singapore in Asian Rock Concert 2003, held in Ancol, Jakarta, Indonesia, in conjunction with a Say No To Drugs... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix Apr 6, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Most viewed Photo Galleries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1: Button clinches second straight win in torrential rain Apr 6, 2009
Winner Brawn GP Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain, second right, third placed Toyota driver Timo Glock of Germany, right, runner up BMW Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld of Germany, second left, and a Brawn GP race engineer, left, celebrate on the podium after the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix at the Sepang racetrack Sunday - AP. Button extended his lead over Rosberg by over 18 seconds half-way into the race while team-mate Rubens Barrichello restored the Brawn 1-2 after passing Toyotas... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* F1: Button clinches his second consecutive pole position Apr 5, 2009
Brawn GP Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain celebrates after winning the qualifying session for the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix at the Sepang racetrack in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Malaysian F1 GP suspended due to storm Apr 5, 2009
Formula One cars pass through starting grid in heavy rain during the Malaysia Formula One Grand Prix at the Sepang racetrack in Kuala Lumpur, Sunday, April 5, 2009. The Malaysian Grand Prix has been suspended after 32 of the scheduled 56 laps due to a violent thunderstorm. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Auto Racing | Kyle Busch extends streak of victories in Texas Apr 5, 2009
Brawn GP's Jenson Button was to start today's Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix from the pole position after leading qualifiers with a lap of 1 minute, 35. 181 seconds. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
* McLaren axe veteran sporting director Apr 4, 2009
The Formula One Grand Prix of Malaysia will take place tomorrow. PHOTO: EPA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
