Blind Belgian tops 300km/h to break speed record Oct 12, 2008
Page last updated at 14:34 GMT, Saturday, 11 October 2008 15:34 UK. Blind Belgian breaks speed record. (BBC News)
Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda marries his transplant hero ... Sep 14, 2008
Formula 1 racing legend Niki Lauda has married the woman who saved his life in a wedding that lasted just four minutes. The 59-year-old wed 29-year-old former stewardess Birgit Wetzinger after a four year romance. (Daily Mail)
Scherzinger to move in with beau Sep 10, 2008
The Pussycat Dolls singer and her Formula 1 racing driver boyfriend are currently househunting - but are struggling to decide which side of the world to live on. Nicole revealed: "We'll be moving in together soon. We're deciding whether to buy in the UK or the States. I love English accents, Lewis' in particular.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cognitive Powers Offers Sports Odds on Blackberry Devices and other Mobile Phones Sep 6, 2008
0 features sides, totals, futures, and props from around the world including baseball, football soccer, rugby, formula 1 racing, and more. Lines are provided from a leading offshore provider and uploaded to a blackberry device on request. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Nicole Scherzinger on being famous Aug 20, 2008
The Pussycat Dolls singer - who is currently dating British Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton - insists fans don't realize just how much effort goes into being a pop star. She said: "It's not as glamourous as people think. It has its ups and downs. There can be a lot of intrusion into your private life, but I want to be known for my music. It's not partying all the time - sometimes when I get the chance I am too tired to party! People don't see the work that goes in to touring but it's... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Riverfront Powerboat Races Canceled Due To Racy Sponsor Jul 25, 2008
ChampBoat arranged for Knockout to sponsor the Hartford race, one of eight in the 2008 Formula 1 racing schedule, as a way to help pay for the event. A sponsor became necessary after Riverfront Recapture and other local partners said they couldn't provide the $100,000 subsidy ChampBoat wanted, Marfuggi said. (FOX61, CT)
Summer 2007 Review Jun 17, 2008
Five medical students from a capitation fee college in India, represent the youth hooked onto xbox's and formula 1 racing. That is the only India they have inherited and that is the only India they know. (nowRunning.com)
Hornby hopes to be shaken and stirred by new James Bond licence Jun 7, 2008
Hornby's Scalextric slot cars and Formula 1 racing car sets are also enjoying a boon on the back of Lewis Hamilton's rise in motorsport. The British 23-year-old is back in the driving seat of this year's F1 championships after winning Monaco's Grand Prix. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Heath Ledger and other stars' biogs enter dictionary Jun 3, 2008
Sports stars on the list include Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe, Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton and yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur. New definitions in the word list include carbon-neutral and green tax, e-card, norovirus, non-dom and Skype. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sydney Pollack May 27, 2008
Bobby Deerfield (1977) was a maudlin romance from a story by Erich Maria Remarque in which Al Pacino s Formula 1 racing driver falls for a girl who is dying of an incurable disease. And Absence of Malice (1981) was a run of the mill vehicle for Newman and Sally Field focusing on investigative journalism. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Queen Elizabeth's grandson weds May 18, 2008
Phillips and Kelly met in 2003 at the Montreal Grand Prix, when he worked for the Formula 1 racing team BMW Williams and she worked at the BMW hospitality suite. He was determined to woo her on his own terms and did not initially tell her of his royal lineage. (India Times)
Alexander delivers stinging attack on SNP's 'favoured friends' policy Apr 23, 2008
" The full article contains 901 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 22 April 2008 9:18 PM Source: The Scotsman Location: Edinburgh Related Topics: Bookmark: Angus Ogg, 22/04/2008 22:20:10 Wendy,You need to raise your game, and also stop shooting yourself in the foot. Well if you are to tempt this former Labour voting puppy back on side.You would be well advised to stop trying to cast sleazy aspersions from your glass greenhouse.I well remember in 1997 Labour... (Scotsman)
MAHB profit surges on higher passenger traffic Feb 29, 2008
It is believed the restructuring will involve the sale of non-core assets like the Formula 1 racing circuit, taxes and tariff revision, as well as issues relating to its financial obligation to the Government. For FY07, MAHB reported net profit of RM271mil, or 24. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
BMW - Cadence partnership for F1 development Jan 19, 2008
LONDON BMW Motorsport is to use technology from Cadence to develop its next generation of BMW Sauber Formula 1 racing car. Cadence Design Systems, Inc., BMW Motorsport and BMW Sauber AG, have signed a deal which includes sponsorship as well as technology collaboration. (EETimes)
Honda to showcase environment friendly cars at Auto Expo Dec 28, 2007
"Our theme for the auto expo would be based on environment-friendly products. We would also showcase our Formula 1 racing car. Both the hybrids and F1 cars require quite advanced technologies and we would be showcasing our leadership in technology during the auto expo," Honda Siel Cars India Senior General Manager Marketing Jnaneswar Sen told media. Honda hybrids would share space with small car Jazz concept and a new version of the top-end sedan Accord that was recently displayed at the Tokyo... (Economic Times)
Spotlight on Vijay Mallya Nov 22, 2007
1bil), Mallyas business interests range from scotch whiskey and beer to commercial aviation and Formula 1 racing. On this weekend's Talk Asia, Mallya takes CNN's Anjali Rao on his private jet before touring his palatial seaside retreat in Goa, India. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Advice on avoiding airport stress: Leave time Oct 17, 2007
A recent study of stress done at London's Heathrow Airport found that average travelers there had "higher stress levels than fighter pilots, Formula 1 racing drivers, parachutists, and riot police," according to researcher David Lewis. He insists those findings are not alarmist, in part, because race-car drivers have been trained to handle stress. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Mecachrome IPO to be year's second-largest Oct 13, 2007
A Montreal-based maker of precision aerospace and automotive parts including Formula 1 racing engines is poised to close what appears to be the second largest initial public stock offering by a Canadian company this year. The offering by Mecachrome International Inc., worth up to $236. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Colin McRae, son laid to rest Sep 27, 2007
Family members, Formula 1 racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart, Rangers and Scotland football captain Barry Ferguson and IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti were among those at the service at Daldowie Crematorium, near Glasgow. The bodies of McRae (39) and his son lay in the same coffin which arrived in a three-car cortege. (iAfrica.com)
Ferrari engineered by Panerai a ride in the fast lane Sep 16, 2007
The Scuderia is traditionally the Ferrari Formula 1 racing team, whereas Gran Turismo marked the long-distance races, like the 24 hours of Le Mans. All the Ferrari watches bear special design features that were derived from the look of the Ferrari cars. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
ROMAINing On Top Sep 6, 2007
I have a lot of interest in Formula 1 racing and there are a lot of aerodynamics involved within that field. But as of right now I don't know, it will depend on the opportunities that arise. (Purduesports.com)
Racing's wide turn Sep 3, 2007
net, a Latino marketing and advertising blog, said Montoya's background as a driver in the elitist sport of Formula 1 racing with its glitzy races worldwide prevents many working-class Hispanic sports fans from identifying with him. It's not just about the language, it's about the culture and connecting with the people, Tornoe said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dernie joins Toyota Aug 30, 2007
British engineer Frank Dernie has joined Formula 1 racing team Toyota as a senior adviser, it was announced on Wednesday. The 57-year-old has been involved in Formula 1 for over 30 years and will advise the team on aerodynamic and chassis-related matters, but will be in the pits for races. (iAfrica.com)
Hip-Hop Hot Rods Aug 17, 2007
Pharrell Williams is the proud owner of a rare (estimated cost: $652,000), designed using Formula 1 racing technology and capable of topping 60 miles per hour in just over three seconds. That's comparable to how fast Busta Rhymes could rev up his $330,000. (Forbes)
Montoya ratesedge at Watkins Glen Aug 9, 2007
Working in Montoya's favorMontoya has a very successful history in Formula 1 racing which included significant road- course success. He will be looking to make Nextel Cup Series history on Sunday by becoming the first driver to win on three road courses in the same season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Schumi wowed by Lewis Jul 21, 2007
But there will be no head-to-head clash between Schumacher and Hamilton, as the German admits he is enjoying life away from the pressure-cooker of Formula 1 racing. "I was lucky to choose the right time to retire and I took a long time to reach my decision," said the 38-year-old Schumacher. (iAfrica.com)
TCS, Ferrari may jointly develop software Jun 27, 2007
The two came together for the development of the Formula 1 racing car and the Ferrari Sports car and have since enjoyed an ongoing relationship that spans a gamut of the F1 car maker s IT needs for before, during and between races. This relationship may now also include software development, something which the two firms have not explored until now, Ferrari CIO Antonio Calab 00004000 rese, who is currently visiting India said. (India Times)
Danica shows grit on racetrack Jun 11, 2007
Unlike Formula 1 racing that has minimum driver weight requirments, Indy Racing League does not. In F1 or in Horse racing, for that matter, if a driver/jockey weights less than the minimum, they must carry balast to make up the difference. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Honda Showcases 'Green, Safe, Fun' Innovations as Part of Its Grand Prix du Canada Sponsorship Jun 8, 2007
CRESCENT STREET Honda Canada is a major sponsor of the 9th annual Crescent Street festival in downtown Montreal that is designed to replicate the excitement and sensory appeal of Formula 1 racing. In the Honda Zone on Crescent Street, automotive aficionados and the general public alike will have the opportunity for a multi-sensory experience, from competing on racing simulators to viewing Acura's new American Lemans Series (ALMS) race car. (Canada Newswire)
'Learn lessons from fund scandal' May 25, 2007
"The main problems the municipal Party committee are facing is not paying enough attention to anti-corruption within the Party and a defective system of appointing and supervising officials. "There are a few officials who monopolize power and some even take advantage of their power to profit," he said. Xi, famous for being tough on corruption, was chosen as Shanghai's Party secretary in March after the scandal brought down a dozen senior officials and heads of several major State-owned... (People's Daily Online, China)
Shanghai track chief fired May 22, 2007
The head of Shanghai's Formula 1 racing track has been fired as part of an investigation into the alleged misuse of city pension funds, state media reported. Yu Zhifei, a former city government official and general manager of the Shanghai International Circuit, was also expelled from the Communist Party and handed over for prosecution, the Shanghai Daily and other newspapers said. (The Standard)
Veteran solo yachtsman sails into record books, again May 5, 2007
This time his yacht, hailed as the yachting equivalent of a Formula 1 racing car, bristled with computer and radar equipment, but Knox-Johnston said he would rather have sailed the old way. "I wish we could uninvent these wretched computer programmes. They are inefficient. They only start up one in four times," he said. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
M3 gets more vooma| Mar 25, 2007
The engine block of the new eight-cylinder comes straight from BMWs light-alloy foundry in Landshut near Munich, where the company also builds the engine blocks for their Formula 1 racing cars. The cylinder crankcase, in turn, is made of a special aluminium silicon alloy, conventional cylinder liners being replaced by hard silicon crystals. (iAfrica.com)
Mad about Melbourne Mar 16, 2007
Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne is renowned for hosting some of the world's top events, with thousands of visitors from around the globe converging on the city to enjoy everything from high-octane Formula 1 racing at the Melbourne Grand Prix, haute couture at the glamorous Spring Racing Carnival (Melbournians are mad about their horse-racing) to the Australian Open Tennis Championships. And the list goes on they even host the Aussie Rules Grand Final each September, which is bound to... (iAfrica.com)
Ecclestone admits missing Schumi Mar 14, 2007
"I'd like to think Formula 1 racing is greater than any one person, but as far as the sport is concerned, it is as if Tiger Woods had stopped playing golf," Ecclestone (76) said in an interview with German sports agency SID.. "Anyone, like Michael, who was amongst us for so long, I miss personally. I believe the sport needs superstars and now we must find another big name to take his place. "When Michael Schumacher won everything, people thought Formula 1 was boring, but now he's gone, so has... (iAfrica.com)
2007 impossible to predict - Prost Feb 12, 2007
Alain Prost may have been known as "the professor" during his Formula 1 racing days, but even the four times world champion has said he's unable to predict what will happen in the 2007 season. Citing major changes like the departure of Michael Schumacher as well as the transfer of Kimi Raikkonen to Ferrari and Fernando Alonso to McLaren he claimed the year would be wide open. (iAfrica.com)
A Swiss Supercar Jan 16, 2007
The basic construction of the car is similar to a Formula 1 racing car with a central monocoque made of composite materials that protect the driver and provide the necessary rigidity. Fixed to this are the engine and gearbox support, as well as the front transverse control arms of the chassis. (BusinessWeek)
