Hamilton fastest in Belgian GP practice Aug 29, 2009
The Formula one race will be held on Sunday ... The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
First F1 race to start in daylight and end in dark Aug 29, 2009
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: The season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be the first Formula One race to start in daylight and end at night, organizers announced Friday. The race, to be held on Nov. 1, will start at 5 p.m. local time. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
LB Keith Brooking leaves home for 12th season, rejuvenated by move from Georgia to Cowboys Aug 17, 2009
STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer. 4:13 AM EDT, August 17, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Suspended Attorney Target of Mortgage Lender's Lawsuit Aug 5, 2009
The WaMu lawsuit states it was one of four lenders on the same luxury bayfront property at 4424 N. Bay Road, a 5,768-square-foot mansion once owned by Eddie Irvine, a Formula One race car driver from Northern Ireland, and two doors down from a property owned by Calvin Klein. Martin served as the closing agent on a $4. (Law.com)
Aussie GP to go ahead Aug 4, 2009
Only last month Australian Formula One race chief Ron Walker said the race was likely to be scrapped if leading teams formed a breakaway series in 2010. But an agreement, which runs until the end of 2012, was signed in Paris last Friday bringing to a close months of wrangling between the FIA and the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) over the governance of the sport. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Australian GP stands next year Aug 3, 2009
Only last month Australian Formula One race chief Ron Walker said the race was likely to be scrapped if leading teams formed a breakaway series in 2010. The Australian Grand Prix Corporation said the agreement would bring stability to the fractious sport. (Xinhuanet, China)
F1 winner Webber gets commemorative postage stamp Jul 31, 2009
Jack Brabham, who won three world titles and 14 GPs between 1955 and 1970, is the only other Australian to have won a Formula One race. The three images on the domestic-mail 55-cent stamp released Friday shows Webber on the podium, another in his racing car on the grid and a third close-up with his racing helmet. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Auto Racing Roundup: Power wins; Kanaan hurt Jul 27, 2009
Hungarian Grand Prix: McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won the Formula One race in Budapest, Hungary, that was overshadowed by the absence of Felipe Massa. The Ferrari driver remained sedated in a hospital with multiple skull fractures after a crash in his Ferrari in qualifying Saturday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Whos Who in Technology inaugural winners named Jul 25, 2009
Guests and honorees checked out Intel s Formula One race car simulator, an augmented reality demonstration and games, movies and data analysis in 3-D.. The Business Weekly assembled a panel of technology experts to select the Who s Who honorees. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Editorial: Roses ‘n’ Raspberries July 24 Jul 24, 2009
A formula one race car. Crater Lake is Oregon s only national park, and it is awe-inspiring. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Alguersuari will replace Bourdais at Toro Rosso Jul 21, 2009
The 19-year-old Alguersuari will become the youngest driver to take part in a Formula One race at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. The Barcelona native, a British Formula 3 champion, came up through Red Bull's young driver program and replaces Bourdais 10 races into the season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Webber's in his prime and could be a title contender this year,says Jones Jul 14, 2009
FORMER world champion Alan Jones believes that now Mark Webber has finally broken through for his first formula one race win, there's every chance he can win the drivers' championship before his career is out. Webber, however, yesterday declared he had designs on the title before the year was out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hoffman, Duke added to NL All-Stars Jul 13, 2009
Red Bull s Mark Webber won his first Formula One race after overcoming a penalty to take the German Grand Prix in Nuerburgring. The Australian beat teammate Sebastian Vettel by 9. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Motorsports Quick Hits Jul 13, 2009
At Nuerburgring, Germany, Mark Webber won his first Formula One race Sunday after overcoming a penalty to take the German Grand Prix and give his Red Bull teammomentum in its bid to catch Jenson Button in the drivers championship. The Australian beat teammate Sebastian Vettel by 9. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Australian GP head says no top teams, no race Jul 10, 2009
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Australian Grand Prix chief Ron Walker says he'd cancel next year's Formula One race at Albert Park if a threat by the top teams to not compete in 2010 is carried out. "You can just imagine if the likes of (Roger) Federer didn't turn up to the Australian Open in January, or if some of the best horses didn't come to the Melbourne Cup," Walker said in a radio interview Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Grand Prix debacle: 'deal in sight' Jul 10, 2009
Mr Walker has previously indicated that Melbourne would not want a formula one race if the sport's disunity continues and the leading teams were not involved. "Without Ferrari racing in Melbourne (it) will lose much of its glamour and therefore the Government investment will come into question," Mr Walker told The Age. (The Age, Australia)
Singapore's One North Jun 5, 2009
To increase its appeal, the city-state has added international cultural events, a Formula One race, and two casinos. And what about young singles who want to party. (BusinessWeek)
France will do everything to relaunch Grand Prix, says PM May 30, 2009
PARIS: France will do everything it can to stage a Formula One race next year or in 2011 after dropping off this seasons calendar, Prime Minister Francois Fillon said yesterday. French Grand Prix organisers announced last October that they had cancelled the race at Magny-Cours for financial reasons. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Indy CEO George keeps job for now May 28, 2009
"The whole thing was confusing. It didn't seem to make any sense.''Clearly, the economy has put a premium on the company finances.George has spent hundreds of millions or dollars in the past 13 years to make track renovations and keep the IRL afloat.Construction for a road course, new press tower and new Pagoda cost about $100 million. Those facilities were built for a Formula One race that is no longer held in Indy.He also broke with tradition by bringing NASCAR and Grand Prix motorcycle to a... (MSNBC -- Sports)
George remains Indy CEO; family wants focus on IRL interests May 28, 2009
"The whole thing was confusing. It didn't seem to make any sense.'' Clearly, the economy has put a premium on the company finances. George has spent hundreds of millions or dollars in the past 13 years to make track renovations and keep the IRL afloat. Construction for a road course, new press tower and new Pagoda cost about $100 million. Those facilities were built for a Formula One race that is no longer held in Indy. He also broke with tradition by bringing NASCAR and Grand Prix motorcycle to... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Why Do They Race? May 25, 2009
Sometimes, the loop is reversed: which helps a Prius recharge its battery, has cropped up on the latest generation of Formula One race cars. So naturally, when sales are down, Chapter 11 looms, and money's tight, the reliable sponsors of various racing spectacles cut back. (Slate)
Material World: Lightness of being May 25, 2009
The 9-foot-long, one-piece carbon fiber design by Terence Woodgate and Formula One race car designer John Barnard is knife-edge thin and weighs just 75 pounds. But at a cost of $55,000 it's not for everyone. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wheeler absent from Charlotte's 50th anniversary May 24, 2009
As for the other races on Sunday, Montoya hopes one of car owner Chip Ganassi's teams wins at Indy, and he doesn't plan to watch much of the Formula One race. "Monaco is normally hard to pass. Monaco is impossible,'' Montoya said. "So if the guy gets through the first corner and doesn't hit anything and has clean pit stops, he's probably going to win the race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ecclestone: Argentina could get F1 race in 2010 May 24, 2009
MONACO (AP) -- Argentina could host a Formula One race from as soon as 2010, according to F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. Ecclestone said Saturday that discussions were ongoing with representatives of the Argentine government and that a race could be held there either next year or 2011 if the two sides can reach an agreement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Rookie Matos tops Indy's 2nd day May 11, 2009
Spanish Grand Prix: Jenson Button won his fourth Formula One race of the season by finishing ahead of Brawn GP teammate Rubens Barrichello. Button's two-stop strategy proved decisive as he became the ninth straight winner from the pole at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya, even after Barrichello overtook him out of the start. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Button wins Spanish GP May 11, 2009
Jenson Button won his fourth Formula One race of the season ... BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Jenson Button won his fourth Formula One race of the season on Sunday by taking the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Brawn GP teammate Rubens Barrichello. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Auto Racing Roundup: Martin, rookie cap wild Cup weekend May 11, 2009
Spanish Grand Prix: Jenson Button won his fourth Formula One race of the season yesterday in Barcelona ahead of Brawn GP teammate Rubens Barrichello. Button's two-stop strategy proved decisive as he became the ninth consecutive winner from pole position, even after Barrichello overtook him out of the start. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ramirez apologizes to owner McCourt May 11, 2009
Jenson Button won his fourth Formula One race of the season by taking the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona ahead of Brawn GP teammate Rubens Barrichello. Colleges UMass men, women ousted in lacrosse The University of Massachusetts men's and women's lacrosse teams lost in the first round of their respective NCAA tournaments. (Boston Globe)
Button full of beans ahead of Spanish GP May 7, 2009
He said: "It's a bit more than a year ago that I won my last Formula One race - I had my best weekend with Ferrari: pole position, victory and fastest race lap in Spain. "Since then I came very close several times, but one reason or another I could never make it. " Ferrari have major upgrades this weekend including a double-decker diffuser and hope for a major improvement in pace. "I really liked hearing from the team that the new aerodynamic package's first signs were positive," said Raikkonen.... (India Times, India)
Newest kid on the grid has the right stuff - no bull Apr 19, 2009
Only 13 Australians have driven in a formula one race since the world championship began in 1950. Since Webber made his debut seven years ago, none of his countrymen have joined him on an F1 grid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ice speedster Apr 14, 2009
It transfers the side force of wind into downward energy to keep it from taking off -- a similar concept to that used in Formula One race cars. Greenbird's record speed defeated the previous record set by American Bob Schumacher in 1999. (CNN -- International)
F1: 'Lewis Hamilton came to say sorry' Apr 11, 2009
LONDON: Formula One race director Charlie Whiting has disclosed that Lewis Hamilton had singled him out and made a personal apology over the lying scandal engulfing McLaren. Whiting was present at both the meetings in Melbourne and again in Sepang when Hamilton lied to stewards over allowing Renault's Jarno Trulli to pass in the opening Australian Grand Prix. (India Times, India)
Great London Pubs and Taverns Apr 9, 2009
The pub has a giant screen television that is supported by three or four more smaller flat screens throughout the pub. Perfect for Wimbledon, the British Open, World Cup or a Formula One race. The Museum Tavern, 49 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, Tel: 020 7242 8987. (Suite101.com)
Video: How You Can Appreciate Le Mans Racing Though Truth In 24 Apr 9, 2009
April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- If you enjoy ridiculously expensive carbon fiber race cars that rarely pass each other, go to a Formula One race. If you can look past candy-colored decals masking sheet-metal sameness, turn to NASCAR. But if you seek visceral motorsports thrills loaded with human drama, unique engineering, real racing strategy, exhaustion and suspense, then the Le Mans series is your ticket. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Auto Racing Roundup: Briscoe takes Indy opener Apr 6, 2009
Malaysian Grand Prix: A torrential downpour delivered the shortest Formula One race in 18 years and consecutive victories for Brawn GP's Jenson Button in Kuala Lumpur. The race was suspended when the red flag came out after 32 laps as a tropical storm lashed the Sepang track and made conditions impossible for drivers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Brawn's Button wins rain-shortened Malaysian GP Apr 6, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -A torrential downpour delivered the shortest Formula One race for 18 years and back-to-back victories for Brawn GP's Jenson Button at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday. The race suspended when the red flag came out after 32 laps as a tropical storm lashed the Sepang track and make conditions impossible for drivers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brisco passes test in season-opening win Apr 6, 2009
MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX: Brawn GP's Jenson Button won a chaotic rain-shortened Formula One race in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 33 laps completed and only half points awarded. This was the first race stopped because of weather since the 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix and the first distribution of half points since the 1991 Australian Grand Prix. (News & Observer -- Sports)
From not-so-bad to worse: Trulli's horror weekend Mar 29, 2009
Jarno Trulli capped off his terrible weekend at the Australian Grand Prix by being stripped of his third-place finish Sunday at the season-opening Formula One race. Trulli was pondering what might have been when he earned a podium finish after starting the race at the back of the grid from pit lane with Toyota teammate Timo Glock. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Button wins F1's season-opening Australian GP Mar 29, 2009
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Jenson Button won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, giving Brawn GP a victory in its first Formula One race. The Englishman led from start to finish, beating teammate Rubens Barrichello and Toyota's Jarno Trulli, with the race finishing under caution following a late crash. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
The glamour girls of F1 Mar 25, 2009
Vettel, the youngest winner of a Formula One race, is a fan of classic English comedy, a taste encouraged by Prater's half-English mother. WILLIAMS. (iAfrica.com)
Montreal to keep its Nationwide race Mar 3, 2009
The fate of the Nationwide series event was up in the air after the city lost its popular Formula One race in October and promoter Normand Legault announced he was pulling out of the business. But Daytona, Fla. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Melandri to race in one-man Kawasaki team Feb 28, 2009
Bulgaria is also due to stage a round of the World Rally Championship next year and is keen to host a Formula One race. Agencies. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Northrop grants Tech $1M Feb 18, 2009
And in 2006, the university's Racing Electric Vehicle won Best Hybrid in Progress in the first SAE Hybrid Formula One race. "All of our students must be involved in research at the undergraduate level," Florida Tech president Anthony Catanese said. (Florida Today)
