* FEATURE : S Korea readies Asias best track for F1 debut Sep 21, 2009
At a spectacular seaside venue, South Korea is spending tens of millions of dollars on its latest foray into world sport X a Formula One motor racing track billed as Asias best. The country has hosted the Olympics, the Asian Games and a soccer World Cup, but Formula One will be a novelty despite a major domestic auto industry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Top 10 Sporting Cheats Sep 20, 2009
Renault's Formula One motor racing team is not contesting the allegation that one of its drivers, Nelson Piquet Jr., was instructed to crash at the Singapore Grand Prix last year. The aim of the act was to cause a delay to the race, which would allow Renault's other driver, Fernando Alonso, to benefit from the sport's safety procedures and claw his way back up the standings. (Time.com)
* Bozic claims stage win, Greipel holds on to lead Sep 6, 2009
The seventh stage of the Tour of Spain is a 30km individual time trial, the second of the race, that starts and finishes on Valencias flat Formula One motor racing street circuit. Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara won the first, a 4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Track changes Jun 20, 2009
On the eve of the British Grand Prix, one of the oldest and best loved events on its calendar, the glamorous world of Formula One motor racing is in turmoil. Eight of the ten teams, including Ferrari and the Brawn GP team of championship leader Jenson Button have announced plans to set up a rival championship. (BBC News -- Business)
Ronaldo, Kaka Take Soccer Off Formula One Path Jun 16, 2009
At the same time, the worlds other big-money sport, Formula One motor racing, has been demonstrating the virtues of going back to its roots, creating a season in which passion and determination count more than check books and financing deals. Soccer needs to learn that lesson. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
* Mosley still very much in charge of Formula One Mar 21, 2009
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Honda close to deal on sale of F1 team Mar 3, 2009
Honda Motor Co is close to a deal on the sale of its Formula One motor racing team, Japan's biggest circulation newspaper said on Tuesday, without identifying the buyer. The team is expected to test a new vehicle this week, powered by a Mercedes engine, in a clear sign that it will continue racing after Honda announced its withdrawal from the sport in December. (International Herald Tribune)
RBS reportedly spent 200 million on sponsorships Feb 15, 2009
It is a major sports sponsor, lavishing cash on the U.S. and British Open golf tournaments, Six Nations rugby, the Nat-West cricket series and Formula One motor racing. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune)
