Button can wrap up F1 championship crown by playing it safe Oct 16, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) 8, 16. Adrian Sutil (Ger) 5, 17. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* F1: Ferrari ace returns to driving seat Oct 13, 2009
He has been replaced by Italian Giancarlo Fisichella for the final races of this season while Spanish former world champion Fernando Alonso has already been announced as his new team-mate for next season, with 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen leaving the team. And Ferrari insist next season is when Massa will make his return. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Motorsport: Massa will not return this season Oct 13, 2009
Ferrari rule out Massa return this season - CNN.com. Ferrari rule out Massa return this season. (CNN -- International)
Motor Racing: Massa happy to be back behind F1 wheel Oct 13, 2009
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Motorsport: Massa passed fit for Ferrari test Oct 11, 2009
He had hoped to race in the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi on November 1, but conceded that was very unlikely following two days in simulator training last week, meaning his second replacement Giancarlo Fisichella will remain at the wheel of the second Ferrari. Don't Miss. (CNN -- International)
No magical Massa comeback Oct 11, 2009
It now appears he and his bosses at Maranello have elected to err on the side of caution, meaning understudy Giancarlo Fisichella will remain at the wheel of Massa's F60 for the remainder of the campaign. "I hope I'll be back soon but I also know the best thing is that I'm coming back 100 percent at the start of the next season," Massa told Ferrari's official website. (iAfrica.com)
Vital win for Vettel Oct 7, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita-Ferrari) at 14. 596; 13. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Vettel shows mettle to win from pole Oct 5, 2009
Button was forced to fight for places and after being passed by Giancarlo Fisichella, he regained that spot and on lap four passed Robert Kubica to take 10th. Vettel was in a world of his own in the early laps and by lap 10 was 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Motor Racing: Vettel storms to Japanese F1 GP victory Oct 4, 2009
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A bullish Barrichello is ready for anything Oct 3, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) Ferrari 1:40. 985; 5. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motor Racing: Vettel scorches to pole in Japan F1 GP Oct 3, 2009
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Trulli fastest in Saturday's final Japanese F1 GP practice Oct 3, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella, Italy, Ferrari, 1:32. 878, 26. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kovalainen fastest in rain-interrupted F1 practice runs Oct 3, 2009
Force Indias Adrian Sutil was third fastest in that session ahead of former team-mate Giancarlo Fisichella in a Ferrari and Swiss rookie Sebastien Buemi for Toro Rosso ... Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) Ferrari 1:40. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1: Sebastian Vettel scorches to Japan pole Oct 3, 2009
Italian veteran Giancarlo Fisichella, whose form and results have dipped since switching from Force India to Ferrari, continued to struggle and managed only 16th place. He was joined in the list of those knocked out after the opening Q1 section by Japanese Kazuki Nakajima of Williams, Frenchman Romain Grosjean of Renault and Tonio Liuzzi in his Force India. (India Times, India)
Alonso move will set off driver merry-go-round Oct 2, 2009
Alonsos three-year contract will see him line-up with Brazilian Felipe Massa in 2010, leaving veteran Italian Giancarlo Fisichella as reserve driver. The Spaniards arrival at the Scuderia from Renault means it is curtains for Finlands Kimi Raikkonen, who won the world crown in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLaren's Kovalainen quickest in Japan GP practice Fri Oct 2, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella had his best outing since switching to Ferrari, placing fourth in the timing, ahead of Toro Rosso's Sebastien Buemi ... Giancarlo Fisichella, Italy, Ferrari, 1:40. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Get set, go! Oct 2, 2009
"An engineer might have soap on his hands, and the chemicals in the soap might mix with the fuel and then make it illegal, said Humm. With the lab we have here, we can analyse the fuel and compare it to the exact ingredients of the fuel that were blended and tested three weeks before the race. Its like an insurance policy to ensure that the Ferrari car is always within the rules. Going further into the garage, we passed a narrow corridor stacked with tyres marked Rikknen and... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Alonso joins Ferrari Oct 1, 2009
Alonso, 28, will line up with Brazilian Felipe Massa with Giancarlo Fisichella in the role of reserve driver. Finland's Kimi Raikkonen, who won the world crown in 2007 will leave the Scuderia at the end of this current season. (iAfrica.com)
Motor Racing: Alonso joins Ferrari for three years Oct 1, 2009
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Vettel fends off Alonso in Singapore practice Sep 26, 2009
Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen finished 14th with team-mate Giancarlo Fisichella, preparing for his second race with Ferrari this weekend, was two places below in 16th. Share this on. (CNN -- International)
Ecclestone urges Briatore to appeal life F/1 ban Sep 26, 2009
" Renault's two-time world champion Alonso was cleared of any involvement in the scandal, but the team's chances of holding on to the Spaniard appeared even slimmer, with Ferrari seen as his likely destination. While he has not signed any contract for 2010, Alonso said Thursday that "my mind is made up" about where he will drive in 2010. Piquet Jr. escaped any punishment for his role in the scandal because he acted as a whistle blower by making it public. However, the Brazilian's chances of... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
F1: Ferrari's Felipe Massa to race again in Brazil Sep 25, 2009
Ferrari hired Italian Giancarlo Fisichella this month to replace Massa for the final five races of this season. Massa said seven times world champion Michael Schumacher and Barrichello, who is in second place in the Formula One drivers' standings, will also take part in the event. (India Times, India)
Motor Racing: Raikkonen insists he is committed to Ferrari Sep 25, 2009
" Massa was in a horrific accident at the Hungarian Grand Prix in July when he was struck at high speed by a spring that flew off Rubens Barrichello's Brawn car, causing severe head injuries. Giancarlo Fisichella was drafted in from Force India to take Massa's place temporarily and will be Ferrari's test driver next year. Raikkonen has been linked with former team McLaren or championship leaders Brawn for next year, but so has Williams' Nico Rosberg. Germany's Rosberg said here Thursday that he... (Channelnewsasia.com)
* F1: Barrichello leads in a Brawn 1-2 at the Italian Grand Prix Sep 14, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella finished ninth in his Ferrari debut after replacing Luca Badoer. Raikkonen passed Adrian Sutil, who started second, going into the opening Del Rettifilo corner, while Barrichello, Button and Tonio Liuzzi all pushed ahead of Heikki Kovalainen, who would finish sixth after starting fourth for McLaren. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Sutil floors mechanic in chase of Monza podium Sep 14, 2009
The Italian had impressed after replacing Giancarlo Fisichella - who moved to Ferrari - in his first drive since 2007. "I am racing again and I gave it 100 percent," the former Toro Rosso driver said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
F1: Force India to assess Chandhok and Jani Sep 14, 2009
" Mallya said the Indian prospects would get their chance when a booking was available, probably in the next four weeks. Mercedes-powered Force India have a cooperation agreement with former champions McLaren and Sutil and Liuzzi have both had time recently in what is considered the best and most sophisticated simulator in Formula One. Mallya was criticised for not drafting in Chandhok, instead of Liuzzi, when Italian Giancarlo Fisichella recently switched to Ferrari but he said the Indian... (India Times, India)
Barrichello wins Italian Grand Prix ahead of Button Sep 14, 2009
Italian Giancarlo Fisichella, who had finished second for Force India in Belgium last month, was ninth on his Ferrari debut as a replacement for the teams struggling stand-in Luca Badoer in the absence of injured Brazilian Felipe Massa. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Italian Grand Prix results Sep 14, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) Ferrari 1:26. 856, 10. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* F1: Lewis Hamilton seizes last-gasp pole at Monza Sep 13, 2009
Italian Vitantonio Liuzzi, replacing compatriot Giancarlo Fisichella in the team, qualified seventh for his first race since he was at Toro Rosso in 2007. This is a great moment, a great day for me, Sutil said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
NASCAR: Edwards overcomes penalty for victory Sep 13, 2009
Lewis Hamilton of McLaren won the pole for the Italian Grand Prix today in Monza, and Giancarlo Fisichella will make his Ferrari debut from 14th on the grid. The defending Formula One champion set a leading lap time of 1 minute, 24. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hamilton pips Sutil for Italian GP pole Sep 13, 2009
Equally satisfying for the tifosi was the sight of the luckless-so-far Giancarlo Fisichella cruising through to Q2 in 11th place, following his crash during morning practice. He was clearly showing no nerves and plenty of determination on his dream debut with Ferrari. (India Times, India)
F1: Sutil puts Force India on top at Monza Sep 12, 2009
MONZA: Force India's Adrian Sutil lapped quickest in free practice for the Italian Grand Prix on Friday while former team mate Giancarlo Fisichella was slowest on his first day as a Ferrari driver. Sutil, who has yet to score a point this season, lapped the Monza circuit in one minute 23. (India Times, India)
Sutil tops Italian Grand Prix practice Sep 12, 2009
Overall F1 leader Jenson Button was nearly eight-tenths slower than Sutil in a similar time to new Ferrari driver Giancarlo Fisichella who is making his debut for the Italian team. Fisichella replaced reserve driver Luca Badoer, who finished last in his two starts since replacing the injured Felipe Massa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Force India driver is fastest in free practice for Italian GP Sep 12, 2009
Championship leader Briton Jenson Button was 19th for Brawn GP, sandwiched between 18th placed rival German Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull and Italian veteran Giancarlo Fisichella, newly-installed at Ferrari, who was 20th. Buttons Brawn team-mate Brazilian Rubens Barrichello was 16th quickest, two places behind another title contender Red Bulls Australian Mark Webber. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferrari boss plays down hopes at Italian Grand Prix Sep 11, 2009
Domenicali, who greeted veteran Italian Giancarlo Fisichella, drafted in to the team as replacement for hapless test driver and compatriot Luca Badoer with a warm welcome, said he did not believe the Italian team could repeat that victory in front of their home fans. And with the weather forecast to be warm and dry throughout the weekend, it could prove to be a good circuit for their main rivals Brawn GP, Red Bull and McLaren Mercedes as the championship boils towards its conclusion with five... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferrari's Massa still hoping to return this season Sep 11, 2009
"It was really bad luck but all it would have taken is one millimeter and I could have lost an eye or had mental problems. All in all, I was lucky.'' Ferrari's longtime test driver Luca Badoer replaced Massa for the first two races after the accident and the team has now hired Giancarlo Fisichella from Force India for the final five races of the season. Massa said he recommended Fisichella to Ferrari team director Stefano Domenicali. "I speak with Domenicali nearly every day and I told him... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Fisico proud to make bow at home Sep 9, 2009
ROME: Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella said on Monday that it will be a proud moment when he lines up for this weekends Monza Grand Prix in a Ferrari ... In the hotseat: Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella (centre) responds to questions during a press conference at the Ferrari headquarter in Fiorano on Monday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rossi says he turned down chance to drive for Ferrari Sep 6, 2009
Ferrari instead opted for Force India s Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella, who will race for the world champions for the remainder of the season. He replaces Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer, who struggled in his two races after coming in for the injured Felipe Massa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Scandal and formula one have become synonymous terms Sep 6, 2009
It looked like a Centrelink pension queue: Giancarlo Fisichella on pole, Jarno Trulli second, Nick Heidfeld third and Rubens Barrichello in fourth. You had to look way b 00004000 ack for series leader Jenson Button and last year's champ, Lewis Hamilton. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Italys Fisichella in seventh heaven over Ferrari switch Sep 5, 2009
Italian Giancarlo Fisichella said he was in seventh heaven on Thursday after landing a dream drive with Formula One champions Ferrari. Ferrari said the 36-year-old Force India driver would replace struggling compatriot Luca Badoer for the last five races of the season and then take over as their official reserve in 2010. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Renault facing F1 race-fixing allegations Sep 5, 2009
Renault facing an extraordinary meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council. An allegation of race-fixing surrounds last season's Singapore F1 Grand Prix. (CNN -- International)
Italian in seventh heaven after switching to Ferrari Sep 5, 2009
LONDON: Italian Giancarlo Fisichella said he was in seventh heaven on Thursday after landing a dream drive with Formula One champions Ferrari ... Coveted seat: Giancarlo Fisichella getting into the Ferrari cockpit for the first time in Fiorano, Italy, on Thursday after his switch from Force India was confirmed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fisichella joins Ferrari, replaces Badoer Sep 4, 2009
MARANELLO, Italy Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella left Force India on Thursday to join Ferrari for the rest of the Formula One season, replacing Luca Badoer. In this Aug. 30, 2009 photo, Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella, left, and Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen react on the podium after completing the Belgium Formula One Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps circuit , Belgium ... Force India agreed Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 to release Giancarlo Fisichella to join Ferrari for the rest of the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rivera goes through light workout Sep 4, 2009
Driver Giancarlo Fisichella has left Force India to join Ferrari for the rest of the Formula One season, replacing Luca Badoer who replaced the injured Felipe Massa. MISCELLANY Contador won t compete at worlds Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has withdrawn from the cycling world championships, citing a lack of fitness. (Boston Globe)
Edwards OK to race despite broken foot Sep 4, 2009
" Edwards has three victories at Atlanta and is the defending race winner. He said doctors told him he'll have no problems using the accelerator. Edwards is fifth in the Sprint Cup Series standings with two races remaining before the title-deciding Chase for the championship begins. Because of his series-high nine wins last season, he was widely considered the favorite to end Jimmie Johnson 's run of three consecutive titles. But he's winless this season in NASCAR's top series and has been... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Edwards breaks foot playing Frisbee Sep 4, 2009
Fisichella joins Ferrari team: Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella left Force India on Thursday to join Ferrari for the rest of the Formula One season, replacing Luca Badoer. Former Spur Bowen retires. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Belgium podium on par with IPL final: Vijay Mallya Sep 3, 2009
Even the staunchest supporter of both the outfits did not give them a chance but both went on to pull off surprises, with RCB reaching the final of the IPL II in South Africa and Giancarlo Fisichella notching up Force India's first podium finish at Spa-Francorchamps. The podium finish in Belgium ended Force India's dry run on Formula One circuit and Mallya admitted his heart was pounding towards the end. (India Times, India)
Force India boss denies Fisico is off to Ferrari Sep 2, 2009
CHENNAI (India): Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella will drive for Force India in Italy next week, the Indian teams boss Vijay Mallya said, rejecting speculation he would move to Ferrari for the champions home circuit at Monza. Fisichella finished second behind Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to record the teams first points in 30 starts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Force Indias first podium raises expectations in India Sep 1, 2009
Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella finished second on Sunday to log the Indian team s first points in F1, triggering wild celebrations in the country of 1. 1 billion people starved of sporting success. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Raikkonen wins F1's Belgian GP for 4th time Aug 31, 2009
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -Kimi Raikkonen held off Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella to win Formula One's Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, the Ferrari driver's fourth triumph at the high-speed track in the past five years. The former world champion, who started sixth, immediately overtook pole sitter Fisichella after the safety car came in following accidents on the opening lap - including one involving overall F1 leader Jenson Button - and held for a 0. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* F1: Raikkonen holds off Fisichella to win Belgian Grand Prix Aug 31, 2009
Kimi Raikkonen held off Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella to win Formula Ones Belgian Grand Prix yesterday, the Ferrari drivers fourth triumph at the high-speed track in the past five years. The former world champion, who started sixth, overtook pole sitter Fisichella immediately after the safety car came in following accidents on the opening lap X including one involving overall F1 leader Jenson Button X and held on for a 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Force India create history, finish 2nd in Belgian GP Aug 31, 2009
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium): Force Indias Giancarlo Fisichella created history by giving India their first-ever Formula One race point, finishing a sensational second in the Belgian Grand Prix, even as Ferraris Kimi Raikkonen overtook the Italian, who started from the pole, to win the race. ( ). (India Times, India)
Ferrari to decide on Massa substitute by Wednesday Aug 31, 2009
Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella, who finished second Sunday, and about every other available Italian driver has been linked with Ferrari, which also has Spanish reserve driver Marc Gene at its disposal. Fired drivers Sebastien Bourdais and Nelson Piquet Jr. are the only others who have driven this season and could be ready to move straight into the car. (MSNBC -- Sports)
MOTORSPORTS Edwards passes Ambrose on last lap to win Nationwide race Aug 31, 2009
-At Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Kimi Raikkonen held off Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella to win Formula One's Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, the Ferrari driver's fourth triumph at the high-speed track in the past five years. Jensen Button leads the drivers' standings with 72 points, followed by Rubens Barrichello with 56 and Sebastian Vettel with 53. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Raikkonen wins Belgian Grand Prix Aug 31, 2009
Finn Kimi Raikkonen rode his luck to claim Ferrari's first win this year when he held off a strong challenge from Force India's veteran Italian Giancarlo Fisichella in Sunday's dramatic Belgian Grand Prix. It was the 2007 world champion's 18th career win but his first since the 2008 Spanish Grand Prix - a welcome fillip for the Ferrari team after a torrid year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Motor Racing: Raikkonen wins drama-laden Belgian Grand Prix Aug 31, 2009
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Auto Racing Roundup: Edwards captures Nationwide event in damp Montreal Aug 31, 2009
n Belgian Grand Prix: Kimi Raikkonen held off Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella to win the Formula One event at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. It was the Ferrari driver's fourth triumph at the high-speed track in the past five years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
* Fisichella delivers Force Indias first Grand Prix pole Aug 30, 2009
Force Indias Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella celebrates winning pole at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Francorchamps, Belgium, yesterday ... Italian veteran Giancarlo Fisichella produced the biggest qualifying shock of the season yesterday when he delivered Force Indias first-ever pole position in a stunning qualifying session for todays Belgian Grand Prix. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Fisichella gives Force India 1st F1 pole in Belgian Aug 30, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella won the pole for the Belgian Grand Prix, Force India's first ... SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -- Giancarlo Fisichella gave Force India its first Formula One pole during qualifying Saturday for the Belgian Grand Prix. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Auto Racing Notebook: No off weekend for Kyle Busch Aug 30, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella gave Force India its first Formula One pole in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. He earned the Indian team its maiden pole with a lap of 1 minute, 46. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Verdasco, Wozniacki win at Pilot Pen Aug 30, 2009
Fisichella claims F1 pole: Giancarlo Fisichella has given Force India its first Formula One pole during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Former Olympian killed. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Force of Fisichella Aug 30, 2009
GIANCARLO Fisichella gave Force India an astonishing first pole position while Formula One championship leader Jenson Button qualified only 14th for the Belgian Grand Prix yesterday. The Force India team have yet to score a point in 29 races while the 36-year-old Roman last started on pole with Renault in Malaysia in 2006. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fisichella makes India proud in Belgium Aug 30, 2009
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS: Italian Giancarlo Fisichella made India proud at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday. "It feels great, like a dream," said the 36-year-old Roman, who described his Force India team's first ever pole position as one of the most satisfying moments of his long Formula One career. (India Times, India)
Lewis tops free practice where he was stripped of win last year Aug 29, 2009
Compatriot Giancarlo Fisichella, who would love to replace Badoer, was sixth fastest for Force India ... Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) Force India 1:47. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* F1: World champion Lewis Hamilton fastest at Spa Aug 29, 2009
Compatriot Giancarlo Fisichella was sixth fastest for Force India. This story has been viewed 237 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
