Brazilian revives title challenge after European GP win Aug 25, 2008
The 27-year-old Brazilian had been forced out of the race in Budapest while leading with three laps to go when his Ferraris engine blew up ... Race stewards held an inquiry into the incident which could have seen Massa have his victory taken away from him but in the end the Ferrari man escaped with a caution and a 10,000-euro fine ... In a second incident, a Ferrari mechanic was injured during Finn Kimi Raikkonens bungled second pit stop. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Castroneves ends his drought Aug 25, 2008
ALSO SUNDAYEUROPEAN GRAND PRIX: Ferrari's Felipe Massa captured his fourth Formula One victory of the season, leading wire-to-wire to finish comfortably ahead of points leader Lewis Hamilton in second ... The Ferrari team was fined $14,800 for not releasing its driver safely, but Massa was not punished. (News & Observer -- Sports)
For car collector, it's all about the ride Aug 25, 2008
If he leaves the 8-decade-old Type 37s at home, he could instead go shopping in his 1925 Amilcar, 1964 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 or a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C convertible ... He buys his cars, including the Ferrari and a modern Jaguar XKR, because he likes to drive them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ferrari in retreat as McLaren advance Aug 25, 2008
Ferrari left this Spanish port city not sure if they should laugh or cry after Felipe Massa's victory in Sunday's European Grand Prix ... Ferrari were left with a bitter-sweet taste in their mouths ... That, and Hamilton's illness and neck problems, ended up giving McLaren a points haul that enabled them to cut Ferrari's lead in the constructors' championship and see the 23-year-old Englishman extend his advantage in the drivers' series. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Massa edges Hamilton in Valencia qualifying Aug 24, 2008
(CNN) -- Ferrari's Felipe Massa edged out world championship leader Lewis Hamilton to claim pole position for Sunday's European Grand Prix in Valencia ... The Pole will occupy the second row with Ferrari's reigning world champion Kimi Raikkonen, who is Hamilton's nearest challenger in this year's standings, trailing by five points with Massa three further back ... I like the track, I like the whole place and we know it is going to be tough, because Ferrari are very difficult to beat, but we are... (CNN -- International)
Massa wins pole position for European GP Aug 24, 2008
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the pole position for the European Grand Prix after edging McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in qualifying ... Hamilton leads the drivers standings with 62 points, five ahead of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and eight in front of Massa ... However, there is a small gap to Ferrari and McLaren. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Massa grabs pole Aug 24, 2008
FELIPE Massa of Ferrari took pole position here yesterday for today's European Grand Prix ahead of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton following a hotly-contested qualifying session ... Top three: Ferraris Felipe Massa waving to the crowd after claiming pole position Saturday ... In the final session, the Ferraris were swiftly setting the pace after an early lap by Hamilton, but with the teams running varied heavier fuel loads in preparation for the race it was difficult to make any accurate conclusions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Raikkonen has Hamilton in sights Aug 23, 2008
The Ferrari driver said he was not concerned at trailing the 23-year-old Briton by five points with seven races remaining ... "If it's hot, that will help Ferrari. Like at Montreal, you also need a bit of luck.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kimi sets the pace Aug 23, 2008
DEFENDING drivers world champion Kimi Raikkonen bounced back to clock the fastest time for Ferrari at the end of yesterday's opening practice for tomorrow's European Grand Prix ... Ferrari's Felipe Massa taking his car for a spin during the first practice session in Valencia Friday ... Spaniard Alonso, the two-times world champion, had looked set to be fastest after a late run in the final minutes had lifted him clear of the Ferraris and the McLarens. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rookie pitcher Hayhurst to make debut Aug 23, 2008
Yesterday, he took a silver Ferrari for a spin. FREE NEWSLETTERS subscribe to. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Melting Arctic Ice Opens New Ship Frontier Aug 22, 2008
Aviation Maintenance Tech 2 John Ferrari looks out of the back of a Coast Guard C-130 as he surveys the coast near the village of Kivalina, Alaska, during a surveillance flight to the Arctic, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. P 00001E1E art of the Coast Guard's mission is to inspect for coastal erosion along the Arctic coast. (CBS News)
Melting Arctic opens shipping frontier Aug 22, 2008
Aviation Maintenance Tech 2 John Ferrari looks out of the back of a Coast Guard C-130 as he surveys the ice off of the coast of Barrow, Alaska, during a surveillance flight to the Arctic on Aug. 7. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Kimi confident of catching up with Lewis Aug 22, 2008
The Ferrari driver said he is not concerned at trailing the 23-year-old Briton, who drives for McLaren Mercedes, by five points with seven races remaining. This season shows that you should never give up. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kubica stays cool despite talks of Ferrari move Aug 22, 2008
So much so that the F1 paddock is reverberating with reports that Kubica is being lined up to drive for Ferrari in 2009. Kubica, who trails overall leader Lewis Hamilton by 13 points with seven races to go, has not had the easiest time since that Canadian GP victory in June put him atop the standings. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mad cow disease no longer a priority Aug 22, 2008
Maserati, Lamborghini, Ferrari und Stanguellini - Supersportwagen aus Modena. Dossier. (Yahoo News -- Mad Cow Disease)
Automotive Antipasti Aug 18, 2008
Lancia, Lamborghini, Ferrari. the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will showcase some fancy automotive antipasti today during the annual car show at the famed golf course. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Two Million Dollar Man Aug 15, 2008
And, he said, he doesn't need to buy a big, sterile house or a shiny Ferrari to have it all. He has his two dogs -- Jackson Brown and Lilly -- his boats, his chowder and his wife, Serena. (The St. Augustine Record)
Team-esteem issues build as season nears Aug 15, 2008
You might as well ask if I'd rather drive a Maserati, Lamborghini or Ferrari. Or would I prefer a T-bone, a rib eye or a New York Strip. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
American Liukin wins women's all-around gymnastics gold Aug 15, 2008
Italy's Vanessa Ferrari, all-around world champion in 2006, was still struggling with her injury. She tumbled before her hands touched the mat after her opening manoeuver on floor and was only 11th after the four rotations. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hearts not broken, U.S. gymnasts move to all-around Aug 14, 2008
Of course, Johnson will also be challenged by Sandra Izbasa and Steliana Nistor, part of Romania's bronze-medal winning team, and Vanessa Ferrari of Italy. But the real competition is right next to her in Liukin, the most accomplished active American gymnast. (MSNBC -- Sports)
High-end. High-traffic. High-impact. Aug 14, 2008
Most malls just had food courts and no place outside to park a Ferrari. Merritt says that while Kona wanted to be innovative, it also wanted to avoid being overly trendy or intimidating. (AZCentral -- Business)
Sports Shorts Aug 14, 2008
In the same tourney, former St. Anne's student Christiana Ferrari, 14, was a member of the Laguna Racket Club 18s team that won the tourney championship. Ferrari and Tiffany Pham of Elk Grove were 3-1 in doubles play and Ferrari went 4-0 in singles competition. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Protect your property Aug 12, 2008
Cover starts at $250 a year which is "relatively cheap given the cover of up to $20million, which sounds a lot but not if you lose control of your car going down William Street and smash through the window of the Ferrari dealership and damage a couple of dozen vehicles", says Schofield. Without the cover, in such an accident you'd be open to legal action with potential for losing your assets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Gumball 3000 10th Anniversary Rally Kicks Off Saturday, August 9 in San Francisco Aug 10, 2008
"Fuelled by adrenaline, amusement and amity, the 2008 route from the West to the East, including the city of Pyongyang, North Korea, will be a real once in a lifetime adventure." The Gumball 3000 entrants include David Hasslehoff driving K.I.T.T., the Trans AM "Official Knight Rider," Travis Barker and more in the world's hottest cars from Ferrari Enzos to Bugatti Veyrons, low riders and electric cars. Sportlifestyle brand PUMA is an official sponsor for the 10th Anniversary Gumball 3000 Rally. (PR Newswire)
A passion for fast cars Aug 10, 2008
Driven to succeed: Hani posing with an Enzo Ferrari car at the Naza Auto Mall in Petaling Jaya recently ... exclaimed the Ferrari F1 team fan who lives in SS3, Petaling Jaya ... So passionate is Hani about her favourite racing team that she did a presentation on Ferrari s data for her MIT admission interview. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ronaldo splashes out on 340,000 Rolls Royce Aug 9, 2008
He also owns an Aston Martin, a BMW 6 Series and a Ferrari, which he has recently been whizzing around his native Portugal. The Phantom will replace his 140,000 Bentley Continental. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
'Secret' dinners bring together chefs, food lovers Aug 9, 2008
The waiting line for the valet includes a Ferrari and a pickup truck with a Georgia Cattlemen's Association tag. Henry Rischitelli Jr., who's driving the Ferrari, works in corporate sports branding and is devoting more time to gourmet pursuits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Andrea Pininfarina, 51; led car design firm Aug 8, 2008
Andrea Pininfarina, chief executive of the famed Italian car design firm Pininfarina SpA, recently posed next to the Ferrari P4/5 ... MILAN - Andrea Pininfarina, chief executive of the family Italian car design firm that counts Ferraris and Alfa Romeos among its creations, died yesterday in an accident near the northern city of Turin, reports said ... Pininfarina SpA has designed cars for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Cadillac, and Volvo, among others, but is most closely associated with Ferrari, designing... (Boston Globe)
Top Italian car designer killed Aug 8, 2008
He was chief executive officer of the family firm Pininfarina, which has designed sports cars for Ferrari, Maserati, Volvo and Fiat. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Ferrari's Luca Cordero di Montezemolo were among those paying tribute. (BBC News)
Portland bicycle aficionados shell out $10,000 (and up) for 'rideable art' Aug 8, 2008
The latest masterpiece on display at the River City shop in Southeast Portland: a limited- edition sports-car-inspired Colnago for Ferrari. Production of the red-and-black road racer, hand built in Italy, was limited to 60. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Baby, you can drive my car ... Aug 8, 2008
Nor would he consider changing allegiances in the event of, say, Ferrari making him an offer. "I don't think I could pull off a Ferrari," Lee says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
CO2 pressures Europe's sports car culture Aug 7, 2008
BRUSSELS, Belgium - As Europe's giant car makers do battle with environmentalists and lawmakers over emissions curbs, makers of classic European sports cars like the Aston Martin DB9, Ferrari F430 and Porsche 911 are struggling to be heard. Environmentalists say today's supercars, with huge engines pumping out up to three times as much carbon dioxide (CO2) as the average vehicle, have no place in a world struggling to rein in climate change. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Road-course race at The Glen is a home game for Boris Said Aug 7, 2008
Felipe Massa: Came from behind to pass Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton and was headed to victory in the Hurgarian Grand Prix when his Ferrari engine overheated, costing him the victory. SCHEDULE. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Venice film festival shows the strain Aug 7, 2008
"We have put a Ferrari engine in a small, old Fiat 500 car," Davide Croff, the president of the Venice Biennale, which oversees the festival, told Reuters. Visitors were less impressed. (Yahoo News -- Film Awards)
Scooters, Shuttles Replace Mercedes, Maserati for Silicon Valley Commuters Aug 7, 2008
They all have a Maserati or a Ferrari in the garage,'' he said. That's kind of the weekend car. (Bloomberg)
The World's Best-Paid Male Athletes Aug 7, 2008
Upon signing a three-year deal with Ferrari ahead of the 2007 season, the athlete commonly dubbed the "Iceman" became the highest-paid driver in the sport. Ferrari's reward: Raikkonen promptly won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship. (Forbes -- Business)
Police: Major 3-state prostitution ring broken up Aug 6, 2008
Police say they seized three homes, a variety of guns and eight vehicles, including a Ferrari. Police say the ring had ties to New Mexico and Pennsylvania, and additional arrests were made in Philadelphia and Albuquerque. (FOX 11, AZ)
Adieu Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Ferrari? Aug 6, 2008
Adieu Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Ferrari ... The Ferrari bio-fuel-powered F430 Spider concept vehicle at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, in January ... Adieu Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Ferrari. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Shawn Johnson's gymnastic roots run from Iowa to Beijing Aug 6, 2008
She probably will face significant challenges from teammate Nastia Liukin and Romania's Steliana Nistor, who have won multiple individual medals in world championships, and from Italy's Vanessa Ferrari, the 2006 all-around world champion. But Johnson says she is confident about pulling off her complicated routines some of the world's toughest with Chow directing her every twist and turn. (USA Today -- Sports)
8 internationals worth watching Aug 6, 2008
8- Vanessa Ferrari, ItalyGYMNASTICSFerrari, the 2007 European all-around and floor exercise champion and the 2006 world all-around champion, could be the wild card against the favored Americans, Chinese and Romanians in Beijing. Ferrari fell from the balance beam but came back with a spectacular floor routine to take the gold medal in a controversial finish ahead of American Jana Bieger at worlds in 2006 ... Ferrari, 17, has an Italian father, Bulgarian mother and twin brothers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ticket to Riches Aug 6, 2008
High-speed rail service is being expanded in France (the train ; grande vitesse, or TGV) and created from scratch in both Spain and Italy, in the latter by a private consortium headed by Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. Germany, meanwhile, is planning to sell 24. (SmartMoney)
Secret race for pace Aug 5, 2008
BMW's problem is that the teams they are chasing, McLaren and Ferrari, are not resting on their laurels; the ultimate pace in F1 is a forever-moving target ... McLaren tested the shark fin, while Ferrari will run their version for the first time at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend ... After a strong first half of the season, Ferrari appear to have fallen behind McLaren in the development race, as evidenced by Lewis Hamilton's waltz to the win in Germany. (CNN -- International)
McLaren's Kovalainen wins Hungarian GP Aug 4, 2008
But Massa's Ferrari engine overheated toward the end and Kovalainen took an 11-second victory over Timo Glock of Toyota. Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was third ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kovalainen earns first F1 win Aug 4, 2008
Finn claims Hungarian GP when Massa's Ferrari overheats with 3 laps left ... But the Brazilian's Ferrari engine overheated toward the end, and Kovalainen took an 11-second victory over Timo Glock of Toyota ... "It worked out for me. I'm very, very glad to secure the victory."Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen recovered from qualifying sixth to finish third ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso and give the Italian team some needed points. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto racing results Aug 4, 2008
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 70, 1:37:43 ... Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 67, 1:33:11. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hamilton rides luck as Massa meets misfortune Aug 4, 2008
Hamilton finished fifth but, thanks to Massa's withdrawal, the Briton ended up not just preserving his championship lead but stretching it over his key rivals, the Ferrari drivers, Kimi Raikkonen and Massa ... " McLaren sources said initial examination suggested that, although the tyre had been flat spotted when Hamilton had locked up a wheel, the tyre failure itself was caused by grazing a sidewall.This was a dramatic race of changing fortunes, held in torrid conditions which saw track... (guardian.co.uk)
Finn to stick by Ferrari Aug 3, 2008
Though speculation is rife that Kimi Raikkonen will walk away from formula one at the end of this season, the Finn insists he'll honour the final year of his contract with Ferrari before moving to another phase in his motor sports life ... au/news/motorsport/finn-to-stick-by-ferrari/2008/08/02/1217097613028. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tendulkar poised for another record Aug 3, 2008
These include the Mike Denness incident in South Africa tour in 2001 for alleged ball tempering and the Ferrari customs waiver issue. But that hardly overshadows his achievements. (India Times)
18 comment(s) Aug 3, 2008
boxergal wrote on Aug 2, 2008 10:52 PM:" Ferrari, jaguar, lotus???? ". boxergal wrote on Aug 2, 2008 10:46 PM:" PS - sorry if I stepped on toes, I respect your choice of vehicles. But in all honesty, ever since my neighbors threw that term at me, I have wondered what the heck she meant. I mean does anything with a 350 engine qualify for high performance? And does it just perform in the mud? Or do you have to torment the neighbors with it like mine did. You know, rev the stupid thing at midnight.... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Ferraris Massa in third spot, team-mate Raikkonen is sixth Aug 3, 2008
Ferraris Massa in third spot, team-mate Raikkonen is sixth ... Ferraris Massa in third spot, team-mate Raikkonen is sixth ... Hamilton's nearest rival for the drivers' title, Ferrari's Felipe Massa, had to settle for third place after finishing his last flying lap in 1:21. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bees third baseman blasts 2 on Wizards Aug 3, 2008
Ferrari s Felipe Massa will start from third ahead of Robert Kubica of BMW Sauber. GOLF. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
8 foreign stars to watch Aug 3, 2008
Vanessa Ferrari, Italy, gymnastics. Ferrari, the 2007 European all-around and floor champion and the 2006 world all-around champion, could be the wild card against the favored Americans, Chinese and Romanians ... Ferrari, 17, has an Italian father and a Bulgarian mother. (AZCentral -- Sports)
The food and ball Aug 2, 2008
You can buy a Ferrari every week with some spare change to buy a house. Our local good pro players only get about RM8,000 a month. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Hamilton goes for 3rd straight F1 win Aug 1, 2008
BUDAPEST, Hungary Lewis Hamilton is seeking his third straight victory this season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, while main rival Ferrari hopes rebound from disappointing results. Hamilton made two dramatic passes to win the German Grand Prix on July 20 to take a four-point lead in the overall standings over Ferrari's Felipe Massa ... McLaren has cut Ferrari's lead in the constructors' standings to 19 points, while Kimi Raikkonen has slipped seven back of Hamilton. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ferrari driver confident of bouncing back in Budapest Aug 1, 2008
After a series of poor results, the Ferrari ace has slipped from being championship leader, as he was after the Spanish Grand Prix, to just one of the chasing pack ... Raikkonen is confident Ferrari will be strong at this weekend s Hungarian Grand Prix following a poor showing in Germany, where the world champion said he endured his most difficult weekend this season ... Raikkonen, along with his Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa, has been in the hunt for the title all season in a battle with... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Riding the Tigers Aug 1, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* F1 bosses form team body in response to new rules Jul 31, 2008
Ferrari said in a statement that the meeting at its headquarters was extremely constructive ... Bosses from all 10 current teams met at Ferraris Maranello headquarters along with Bernie Ecclestone, who heads Formula One Management, and CVC Capital Investment president Donald McKenzie ... Those attending the meeting, presided over by Ferrari head Luca di Montezemolo, included McLaren boss Ron Dennis and his teams chief executive Martin Whitmarsh in a further sign of a new spirit in... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Going for hat-trick, but Hamilton not taking anything for granted at Hungaroring Jul 31, 2008
McLaren s Formula One championship leader, now four points clear of Ferrari s Felipe Massa after stunning wins in Germany and Britain, has every chance of extending his advantage before the summer break ... Alonso, who took his first grand prix win with Renault in Hungary in 2003, will be less of a worry to Hamilton this time than his own Finnish team mate Heikki Kovalainen and the Ferraris ... Ferrari have not won in Hungary since seven-times champion Michael Schumacher triumphed in 2004 but... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Force India: Fisichella has made Sutil quicker Jul 31, 2008
Force India have yet to score a point in 10 races this season but came close in Monaco where Sutil ran in fourth place until he was shunted out by Ferrari s Kimi Raikkonen in the closing stages. The team had been due to give their new seamless shift gearbox its race debut in Hungary but technical head Mike Gascoyne said that would now have to wait until the European Grand Prix in Valencia in August. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
AUTO RACING Formula One Schedule and standings Jul 31, 2008
Northeastern Pennsylvania's Home Page. Posted: July 31Updated: Today at 7:02 AM. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Taking up the challenge: Local cyclists join forces as Team Daisy in Pan Mass Challenge Jul 31, 2008
Jane Cooper Boston Terry Cowman Manchester Gitti Crowley Boston Peter Locke Wenham Amy Dolan Wenham Alan Evans Wenham Lynda Ferrari Brookline Anson Frericks Boston Parker Harrison Beverly Michelle Horgan Hamilton. Kevin Howley South Hamilton. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Formula One's 10 teams create an association Jul 30, 2008
Ferrari said in a statement that the meeting at its headquarters had produced a unanimous decision to establish a new "Formula 1 Teams Association" to work with the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) "to agree upon regulations and commercial conditions which will provide a framework for a strong and dynamic sport.". The 10 F1 team principals decided to meet with the sport's main commercial rights holders after FIA president Max Mosley introduced a plan to decrease team budgets by 50... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Driving No. 45 will be team effort Jul 30, 2008
"The No. 45, which is typically driven by Petty, is 41st in car owner standings and 273 points out of the top 35.Petty has not raced the car since Lowe's Motor Speedway in May. He took a six-race hiatus to join TNT during its portion of the NASCAR broadcast schedule, and he has given up seat time this season to McCumbee and to Labonte.He'll get back in the car at Watkins Glen, where he has one victory and four top-10s in 20 career starts.JARRETT AND ALLISON TO ATTEND DARLINGTON FESTIVAL: More... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Which Cars Are Mostly Driven By Men? Jul 30, 2008
Which Cars Are Mostly Driven By Men. Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 10:34 am. (WNBC.com, NY)
Renault: Changing The Face Of Formu... Jul 29, 2008
With their turbo concept proven, Renault found itself in a race with Ferrari, BMW and Porsche to become the first turbo champions ... Facing the might of McLaren and Ferrari, Renault and driver Fernando Alonso won back to back World Championships and Constructors trophies in 2005 and 2006. (Suite101.com)
