Johnson poised to break historic NASCAR reco... Nov 20, 2009
Jenson Button: After winning first Formula One World Championship, jumps from Brawn GP team to McLaren, where he joins 2008 World Champion Lewis Hamilton in all-British lineup. In 1978, Cale Yarborough, now a bona fide legend of stock car racing, set a record that no one thought possible. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Orange Boss Revels in Recent Successes Oct 24, 2009
As Jenson Button was securing the Formula One world championship last weekend, it was hard for Tom Alexander not to feel a pang. Orange's chief executive is a racer at heart, who always saw a job in industry as a stop-gap. (BusinessWeek)
Use your turn signals Oct 21, 2009
Sebastian Vettel remained in contention for this year's Formula One world championship after the Red Bull Racing driver won Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix in dominating fashion. Vettel started on the pole and led all 53 laps to capture his third victory of the season and the fourth in his F1 career. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Button clinches F1 title in Brazilian GP Oct 19, 2009
Jenson Button clinched the 2009 Formula One world championship with a fifth-place finish in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, while Button's team, Brawn GP, captured the constructors' title in just their first season of F1 competition. After starting from a low position of 14th, Button made several key overtaking maneuvers and steadily made his way through the field. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Vettel has a legitimate shot at winning F1 title Oct 6, 2009
After winning Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix in dominating fashion, Sebastian Vettel is confident he can beat Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello for this year's Formula One world championship ... After winning Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix in dominating fashion, Sebastian Vettel is confident he can beat Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello for this year's Formula One world championship. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Vettel keeps F1 title hopes alive with Japanese GP win Oct 4, 2009
Sebastian Vettel remained in contention for this year's Formula One world championship after the Red Bull Racing driver won Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix in dominating fashion ... Sebastian Vettel remained in contention for this year's Formula One world championship after the Red Bull Racing driver wo 00004000 n Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix in dominating fashion. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Logano passes Busch Oct 4, 2009
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Malaysian Grand Prix race in Sepang to start at 4pm Sep 23, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will be the hosts of the third round of the Formula One World Championship next year and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) have also given their approval for the race to start at 4pm. The championship next year will have 19 rounds, the most number ever in the series. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Renault handed two-year suspended ban Sep 22, 2009
"They not only compromised the integrity of the sport but also endangered the lives of spectators, officials, other competitors and Nelson Piquet Jr himself. "The World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) considers that offences of this severity merit permanent disqualification from the FIA Formula One World Championship. "However, in particular the steps taken by Renault F1 to identify and address the failings within its team and condemn the actions of the individuals involved, the WMSC has decided to... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Renault get two-year suspended ban for Crashgate Sep 22, 2009
The WMSC (World Motor Sport Council) consider that offences of this severity merit permanent disqualification from the FIA Formula One World Championship. However, in particular the steps taken by Renault F1 to identify and address the failings within their team and condemn the actions of the individuals involved, the WMSC have decided to suspend Renault F1 s disqualification until the end of the 2011 season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sport & Style: Sep 15, 2009
Jenson Button placed second at Monza on Sunday and maintained his lead at the top of the Formula One world championship. But has the Brit got the balls to take the title. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Motor Racing: Abu Dhabi season ender to be F1's first day-night race Aug 29, 2009
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Tim TuttleINSIDE RACING Aug 7, 2009
Team US F1 mobilized this week for the 2010 Formula One World Championship. Announced in late February, the team founded by Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor finally completed the lengthy F1 approval process with the signing of the Concorde Agreement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Racing Legend Mario Andretti Welcomes Automotive Journalist Jeff Bressler to the Finish Line After Cross Country Road Trip on Texaco With Techron Gas Aug 5, 2009
WHO: Racing legend Mario Andretti, automotive journalist Jeff Bressler and Texaco Mario Andretti is a racing legend who has won the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, the Formula One World Championship Pikes Peak Hillclimb and the Champ Car National Championship. He was named Driver of the Year for three consecutive decades (the 60s, 70s, 80s), Driver of the Quarter Century (in the 90s) and Driver of the Century in January 2000. (PR Newswire)
Surtees dies after F2 race crash Jul 20, 2009
His father won the Formula One World Championship in 1964 having previously won seven motorcycle world titles. The accident happened between the circuit's Westfield Bend and Sheene Curve. (BBC News -- UK)
Webber a better F1 chance in 2010: Jones Jul 13, 2009
The last Australian to win a Formula One world championship - Alan Jones - does not expect compatriot Mark Webber to challenge for the 2009 title despite his breakthrough victory in Germany. But Jones believes Webber's milestone has the 32-year-old Red Bull driver on track to become the next Aussie to claim the world title in 2010. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Re-test OAPs' says Stirling Moss Jun 23, 2009
Moss, a four-time runner-up in the Formula One World Championship during the 1950s, raced with distinction in a variety of motor racing categories during a lengthy career. He told BBC Wales: "I do think older drivers should be re-evaluated because first of all, a lot of the road signs are changing and the road ethics are changing and the way the roads are formed. The danger on the road is not the elderly motorist....it is the young motorist who appears to be the problem Jim Young "There are many... (BBC News -- UK)
Ferrari, McLaren hold key to success of rebel championship: Webber Jun 20, 2009
AUSTRALIAN Mark Webber is prepared to participate in a rebel formula one world championship with Red Bull. Webber is angered that the split in F1 will overshadow this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the former WWII airfield converted into a motor racing circuit in 1945, but the declaration of civil war in F1 yesterday will likely result in Webber and Red Bull flooring it towards a breakaway title race next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Renault, too May 14, 2009
LONDON (AP) -- Renault joined Ferrari in threatening to withdraw from next season's Formula One world championship because of the budget cap imposed by the sport's governing body. Renault said Wednesday it is frustrated that FIA adopted the new regulations while ignoring alternative plans proposed by the teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Renault follows Ferrari in F1 pullout threat May 14, 2009
LONDON (AP) -Renault has followed Ferrari in threatening to withdraw from next season's Formula One world championship because of the budget cap imposed by the sport's governing body. Renault said Wednesday it is frustrated that FIA adopted the new regulations while ignoring alternative plans proposed by the teams. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red Bull also issue threat to quit F1 May 12, 2009
VIENNA: Red Bull on Sunday said they could pull out of the Formula One world championship at the end of the season as the revolt over a proposed budget cap grows even more militant. Dietrich Mateschitz, the owner of the drinks company which backs the team, wants the FIA, the governing body, to change their rules which would place a ceiling of ;45mil on each team in a drive to slash the sports huge costs. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Report: Angry Toyota ponder 2010 F1 pullout May 11, 2009
PARIS: Japanese team Toyota may not enter the 2010 Formula One world championship in protest at controversial plans to introduce a voluntary budget cap, it was reported on Saturday. Many teams are believed to be unhappy with the FIA decision to impose a two-tier budget cap system in 2010 and Toyota president John Howett told www. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chinese GP set to decide Button's champion ambition Apr 18, 2009
SHANGHAI, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Grand Prix of Formula One world championship is set to pronounce what height Brawn GP's driver Jenson Button can reach in the season. The British driver produced a stunning season opening after two Grands Prix in Australia and Malaysia, assembling a maximum of 15 points as the Sepang circuit race was cut short due to heavy rainfall. (Xinhuanet, China)
Honda Motor Sells Formula One Racing Team to Former Manager Ross Brawn Mar 6, 2009
March 6 (Bloomberg) -- Brawn GP will replace Honda Racing in the 2009 Formula One world championship after Japans No. 2 carmaker sold the team to its former manager. Brawn, Hondas team principal last year after working with seven-time champion at Ferrari and Benetton, bought all the shares in the Brackley, England-based team, Honda Motor Co. said in a statement today. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Honda 2009 Automobile Motorsports Overview Feb 19, 2009
And after a break of two years, the Grand Prix of Japan, Round 15 of the Formula One World Championship, will be held, October 2-4. The Indy. (JCN Network, Japan)
TUTTLE: Why one ex-motocross champion timed his entrance well Feb 8, 2009
" Carmichael wouldn't be the first who made it big on two-wheels to make it on four. Joe Weatherly, the Sprint Cup champion in 1962 and 1963 and winner of 25 races in 230 starts in a career cut short by his death in 1964, won national championship flat-track motorcycle events before moving to NASCAR. John Surtees won eight motorcycle road racing world championships and the 1964 Formula One world championship. Carmichael isn't thinking about championships yet. He just wants to make it to Cup.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
BMW Sauber F1 Feb 8, 2009
Sebastian Vettel took his place at the next race at the US Grand Prix, finishing in 8th place and becoming the youngest driver ever to score a Formula One World Championship point. 2008 started off with a bang for BMW Sauber with a podium finish in the first race of the season. (Suite101.com)
