'Loose cannon' or 'crazy,' Montoya pushing patiently Oct 16, 2009
He won the Indy 500 in 2000 and won seven Formula One races before deciding to wrestle the bigger stock cars full time in 2007. They weigh so much, Montoya said of the cars he drives now. (News & Observer -- Sports)
MTG: Viasat Secures Position as Leading Online TV Portal in Sweden Sep 15, 2009
The movie titles that are available on a pay-per-day basis include blockbusters such as The Wrestler, Slumdog Millionaire, Milk, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Millennium, whilst also provides pay-per-event live streaming of premium sports events including UEFA Champions League games and Formula One races, as well as pay-per-day TV series, documentaries and own productions. Hans-Holger Albrecht, President f MTG, commented: Internet penetration, connection speeds, bandwidth and usage... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Montoya playing it smart in pursuit of first Chase berth Aug 15, 2009
"I am really happy," says the winner of the 2000 500 and seven Formula One races. "Now that everything is settled, everybody is on the same page, and that is making us run this good. It is not myself driving better or having better cars. I think everybody is just doing their part and that is what it takes.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Safety of America's Cup venue is questioned Aug 12, 2009
"People say, 'Oh my God, the Emirates, that's where Roger Federer trains for tennis and that's where Formula One races,' " said Ellison, who will sail aboard the 27-meter (90-foot) trimaran. "Not this part of the Emirates. There's an oil depot, we're concerned about electricity, we're concerned about a lot of things. We're concerned about the proximity to Iran. "I know a lot of people in the UAE. We like them a lot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Road Warriors Jun 17, 2009
The Colombian, a winner of seven Formula One races, arrives to Infineon in Chase contention with 11 races to go, and running stronger than he ever has in Cup. Montoya's sixth-place finish at Michigan last Sunday leaves him only 43 points behind the 12th and final Chase spot, which is held by Jeff Burton. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Live Long and Twitter May 3, 2009
His account is full of tales of yachting accidents, Formula One races, run-ins with "The Hoff," and his latest video project, "PitchTV," which gives young entrepreneurs exposure and furthers their dreams of flying in the shoes of the most swinging businessman around. John Cleese, 69. (Fox News)
Button continues F1 domination with Bahrain win Apr 28, 2009
Jenson Button captured his third win in four Formula One races this year. Brawn GP's Button now has a 12-point lead in the drivers' championship. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Dixon races back into Winners Circle Apr 28, 2009
SAKHIR, Bahrain Brawn GP s Jenson Button has won the Bahrain Grand Prix, giving the Briton his third win in four Formula One races this year. Red Bull s Sebastian Vettel was second, and Toyota s Jarno Trulli took third at the Sakhir circuit on Sunday. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Motor Racing: Vettel delivers maiden Red Bull victory in China Apr 20, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. Thanks for so much hard work. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Vettel wins Chinese Grand Prix Apr 19, 2009
Sebastian Vettel was left grinning and calling for more rain-hit Formula One races on Sunday after giving the Red Bull team their wings with a thrilling win in the Chinese Grand Prix. The brilliant 21-year-old German came home triumphant ahead of his teammate Mark Webber of Australia in a one-two finish for the English-based outfit in treacherous conditions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
FIA has hearing on diffusers used by Brawn GP Apr 15, 2009
PARIS: Motor racings governing body met Tuesday to decide on the legality of a car part that helped Brawn GPs Jenson Button win the seasons opening two Formula One races. FIA officials held closed-door hearings at their Paris headquarters about the rear diffusers used by Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams, with a ruling expected early Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Three F1 teams protest 'illegal' bodywork Mar 26, 2009
The controversy surfaced in pre-season testing and intensified when the new Brawn GP cars proved fastest, with Brawn driver Jenson Button picked as this weekend's favourite even though he has won just once in 153 Formula One races. The 29-year-old Briton tried to steer clear of the controversy Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
TSN cancels popular F1 pre-race program Mar 17, 2009
The good news today is that The Sports Network (TSN) will broadcast all Formula One races and qualifying sessions live this year, starting a week from Sunday with the Grand Prix of Australia. The bad news is that a couple of familiar faces and voices will be missing from thebroadcasts. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Fairuz gets first taste of Kyalami track Feb 22, 2009
676 at one of motor racings most famous circuit, which hosted Formula One races until the country was hit by political sanctions in the late eighties. Rookie driver Aaron Lim was the first of the teams two drivers to go around the circuit and finished 10th fastest in the morning before Fairuz began his preparations. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
New engine gives Fairuz hope for S. African leg Feb 18, 2009
The circuit previously hosted Formula One races until political sanctions forced the event to be scrapped in 1985. Fairuz and rookie driver Aaron Lim are keen to have their first taste of the historic track, which is new to the series. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Papers focus on ITV 'sell-offs' Feb 15, 2009
The paper claims bosses at the "failed" Royal Bank of Scotland are using 25m of taxpayers' money to wine and dine clients at Formula One races. Cameron's 'coup. (BBC News -- UK)
* NEWSWATCH: If only Singapore had knick-knacks Feb 14, 2009
Changhua County Commissioner Cho Po-yuan (B) said we should emulate Singapores casino industry and Vice President Vincent Siew (U) said Taiwan should host Formula One races X just 1ike Singapore X to rake in the bucks. The Environmental Protection Administration even pledged to bring public toilet cleanliness up to the standards of that tiny urban paradise, where splashing on the seat is punishable by being drowned in your own xiaobian. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
