Button's F1 switch divides opinion Nov 20, 2009
Confirmation that Button would join forces with Hamilton in the first pairing of British world champions since Graham Hill and Jim Clark at Lotus in 1968 had an electric effect on the sport. Opinion was divided on whether it was brave or foolhardy on Button's part. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1 champ Button teams up with Hamilton at McLaren Nov 19, 2009
The last time a team had a pairing of two British world champions was in 1968 when Lotus united Graham Hill and Jim Clark, who both won two titles. "I already know Jenson, and we get on very well together," Hamilton said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Button signs with McLaren Nov 19, 2009
It is also the first pairing of two British world champions since Graham Hill partnered Jim Clark at Lotus in 1968. Brushing aside predictions of an Alain Prost/Ayrton Senna-style battle to be top dog within the team, Button insists he was looking forward to working with Hamilton. (iAfrica.com)
* F1 champ Button signs for McLaren Nov 19, 2009
It will also be the first time that a team has started the new season with a lineup featuring the most recent two successive world champions and the first pairing of British champions since Graham Hill joined Jim Clark at Lotus in 1968. While Button will be well rewarded financially for his decision, with reports suggesting a pay packet of about G6 million (US$10. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Let it slowly sink in' Oct 23, 2009
The 29-year-old is Britain's 10th world champion, following in the footsteps of the likes of Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, Nigel Mansell, and of course, Hamilton. It is also the first time in 40 years Britain has enjoyed back-to-back success since Hill and Stewart in 1968 and 1969, although no Briton has ever successfully defended the crown. (iAfrica.com)
Barrichello edges Button in Brazilian GP practice Oct 17, 2009
Button is trying to give Britain back-to-back F1 titles for the first time since Graham Hill won in 1968 and Jackie Stewart in 1969. While Barrichello will have the home-crowd support, the 22-year-old Vettel's confidence has been boosted by a victory at the Japanese GP two weeks ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1 leader Button "relaxed" despite poor practice Oct 17, 2009
He is trying to give Britain back-to-back F1 titles for the first time since Graham Hill won in 1968 and Jackie Stewart in 1969. Button made his F1 debut in 2000 touted as the next British star, but his only highlight season until now had been in 2004 with BAR-Honda. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Button must play it safe Oct 15, 2009
He is trying to give Britain back-to-back F1 titles for the first time since Graham Hill won in 1968 and Jackie Stewart in 1969. Lewis Hamilton took the title last year, also at the Brazilian GP.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1 entry good timing or big risk? Sep 19, 2009
Between 1958 and 1994, the original Lotus team achieved 73 grand prix wins, 102 pole positions, six drivers world titles and seven constructors crowns from 489 starts, with illustrious names of the calibre of Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Sir Stirling Moss, Emerson Fittipaldi, Jochen Rindt, Mario Andretti, Ronnie Peterson, Nigel Mansell, Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet and Mika Hakkinen in its roll call of drivers. Its success track record is mainly linked to founder Colin Chapman, who remained... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
* Renault bosses quit over crashgate affair Sep 17, 2009
The teams other champions include compatriot Graham Hill, Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi and American Mario Andretti. The right to the Lotus F1 name was acquired by David Hunt, brother of the 1976 champion James, while the British-based car company was bought by Malaysian state-owned Proton. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Stewart wins Watkins Glen for Cup-record 5th time Aug 11, 2009
Its walls are covered with photos of all the open-wheel winners in Watkins Glen International's storied history, from Jim Clark to Graham Hill to Jackie Stewart. Tony Stewart leads Kyle Busch through the esses during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' Heluva Good. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
TEAM NOTES: Brickyard opens doors for NASCAR visit Jul 24, 2009
He also became the first rookie since Graham Hill in 1966 to win the 500-mile race. "It was all a little bit of a rush," Montoya said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Circuit Park Zandvoort to Be Firs... Jul 16, 2009
"We're very pleased to be able to make the latest version of this great racing facility; now home to DTM, Formula 3 and many club events; available to iRacing's membership. Last month we initiated the expansion of our track offerings beyond our base in North America with the addition in the UK of Brands Hatch and Oulton Park to Silverstone, which is already available to iRacing members. Circuit Park Zandvoort, the site of so much motorsport history, is a particularly appropriate first European... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Lola rules out returning to Formula One in 2010 Jun 18, 2009
A familiar name in F1 from the 1960s, Lola provided cars for top drivers like Graham Hill, John Surtees and Alan Jones. It dropped out after failing to produce a new car for the 1998 season, when many teams were unable to keep up with the big-spending and dominant Ferrari, McLaren, Benetton and Williams teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Watkins Glen still running on all cylinders May 7, 2009
Rust said reserved camping for the weekend of the NASCAR race in early August is sold out, track rent is also booked for the season, and on opening day in April nearly 1,000 motorists - a track record - paid $20 apiece to take three laps around the twisting course made famous by some of the greatest drivers in history: Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Bruce McLaren, Graham Hill, Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart, to name a few. "We're a tourist-related area,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
YC girls impress in Mohave Valley Mar 28, 2009
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Hamilton faces another big challenge Mar 17, 2009
Compatriots Jackie Stewart (1969, 1971, 1973), Jim Clark (1963, 1965) and Graham Hill (1962, 1968) were all multiple champions but none managed to rack up two crowns in a row. The club of those who did numbers only eight members and is a roll-call of some of the sport's greatest names -- Italian Alberto Ascari, Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio, Australian Jack Brabham, France's Alain Prost, Brazilian Ayrton Senna, Finland's Mika Hakkinen, Germany's Michael Schumacher and Spain's Fernando Alonso. (International Herald Tribune)
