Vettel takes pole position for Japan F1 GP Oct 3, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) - Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel kept the pulse in his slim Formula One championship campaign by taking pole position Saturday for the Japanese Grand Prix. On an incident-strewn day of many crashes, with qualifying punctuated by a series of red flags to clear debris, Vettel led qualifiers with a time of 1 minute, 32. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Toyota's Timo Glock in serious crash at Japan Grand Prix Oct 3, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) Toyota driver Timo Glock crashed into a tire wall at high speed in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. The German wrecked Saturday at the top of the start-finish straight. (FOX61, CT)
* Renault robbed me of Formula One title, Massa says Oct 3, 2009
BITTER: The Brazilian said the result of last years Singapore Grand Prix should not have stood after Renault were found guilty of race fixing REUTERS , SUZUKA, JAPAN Saturday, Oct 03, 2009, Page 18. Brazilian Felipe Massa has accused Renault and Nelson Piquet Jr of robbing him of the 2008 Formula One title by fixing last years Singapore Grand Prix. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Sutil quick in wet Japan practice Oct 3, 2009
AP , SUZUKA, JAPAN Saturday, Oct 03, 2009, Page 18. German Formula One driver Adrian Sutil of Force India steers his car in the rain during yesterdays second practice session in Suzuka, Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
McLaren's Kovalainen quickest in Japan GP practice Fri Oct 2, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan: McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen set the fastest time in Friday's wet opening practice session for this weekend's Japanese Formula One Grand Prix ... 356 seconds -about 10 seconds off the times expected in dry weather - around the Suzuka circuit, which is back in use for the first time in three years ... Finland's McLaren Formula One driver Heikki Kovalainen sends a large spray of water as he races during the first practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit, in... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Further doubt on Toyota driver pairing Oct 2, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan (AP): The future of Toyota's drivers was thrown into further doubt Friday when Timo Glock missed practice for the Japanese Grand Prix and team principal John Howett said he was chasing a new top-line driver. Glock was replaced by Kamui Kobayashi, with Toyota saying the German was ill. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
F1 action returns to Suzuka after a three-year absence Oct 2, 2009
JAPAN F1 GRAND PRIXSUZUKA (OCT 3). After a three-year absence, Formula One returns this weekend to one of its traditional and most-revered racing homes with Briton Jenson Button bidding to lift the drivers world title at Suzuka ... Suzuka is a fantastic racing circuit and a classic drivers track so we are delighted to be returning there this weekend, said Brawn. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa still fumes over Renault race fix Oct 2, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan (AP): Ferrari's recovering driver Felipe Massa is still fuming over Renault's deliberate crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, saying it cost him the 2008 drivers' championship. Massa's Singapore 2008 race was ruined when he drove away from a pitstop with the fuel hose still attached, costing him valuable time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ill Glock out of Japanese GP practice Oct 2, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan (AP): Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi will fill in for Toyota's Timo Glock in Friday's practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix ... Friday's session will take place on a wet track, with continuing light rain at Suzuka. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Schumacher welcomes Alonso's move to Ferrari Oct 2, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan -- Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has welcomed Ferrari's signing of Fernando Alonso for the 2010 season, saying he helped lure the Spanish driver. Schumacher said on his personal Web site: "Fernando with Ferrari, that's something I like a lot."I was involved from the very beginning in this decision and I always liked the idea. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Renault's team chief says company commitment to Formula One racing remains strong Oct 2, 2009
Spain's Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso in action during the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circu 00004000 it, in Suzuka, central Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 ... SUZUKA, Japan (AP) Renault's commitment to Formula One remains strong despite the recent crisis that has enveloped the team, acting team principal Bob Bell said Friday. (FOX61, CT)
* Fernando Alonso hopes to finish career at Ferrari Oct 2, 2009
REUTERS, SUZUKA, JAPAN Friday, Oct 02, 2009, Page 19. Fernando Alonso. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Sutil tops rain-lashed second Japan F1 practice Oct 2, 2009
Force India's Adrian Sutil was fastest in a rain-affected second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on Friday ahead of Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel ... Vettel, who showed some of Red Bull's expected Suzuka pace late on Friday, is 25 points behind the Englishman in the title fight ... Practice continues at Suzuka on Saturday morning ahead of qualifying in the afternoon, with more wet weather predicted, although Sunday's race is, at this stage, expected to be dry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Ferrari ouster leaves Kimi unsure of staying in F1 Oct 1, 2009
AP Photo Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland looks relaxed at his motor home at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 ... SUZUKA, Japan -- Kimi Raikkonen is unsure if he will continue in Formula One after being ousted as a Ferrari driver, saying Thursday that it would require an offer from a top team to keep him in the sport ... Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland looks relaxed at his motor home at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Button keeps calm as F1 title beckons in Japan Oct 1, 2009
SUZUKA (Japan): Jenson Button has his first chance to win the Formula One title on Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix but the Brawn driver will not be rushed ... 5 points clear of Red Bull with just 36 left to be won after Japan, and Suzuka would be a great place to do it given the teams recent Honda ownership ... Barrichello is one of just three current drivers to have won at Suzuka, which is making its return to the calendar after the last two Japanese races were held at Fuji. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferrari signs Alonso for 3 years, Raikkonen out Oct 1, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) -- Ferrari signed Fernando Alonso a year earlier than orginally planned, reaching an agreement Wednesday with the two-time Formula One world champion for three years beginning next season. After announcing the deal, both team and driver revealed they had an agreement that Alonso would sign with Ferrari for the 2011 season, only for the Italian team to reach a legal settlement with ousted driver Kimi Raikkonen in recent days and bring that date forward. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Alonso under pressure to deliver Ferrari F1 title Oct 1, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan New Ferrari signing Fernando Alonso is already under pressure to deliver the Italian team a Formula One title ... (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, FILE) Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain looks on as he walks at the paddock of the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 ... "There will be a pressure to win titles," Alonso said from Suzuka, site of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hamilton ventures into the unknown Oct 1, 2009
Suzuka returns to the Formula One calendar having been absent since the 2006 season, with Fuji Speedway preferred over the past few years ... It feels like Ive been waiting my whole life to race at Suzuka - so, as you can imagine, Ill be really excited when practice starts there tomorrow morning, the defending world champion said ... Ever since I was a kid, Ive raced Suzuka on computer games, and while it kind of gives you an idea of how the circuit goes, nothing can beat the real thing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Button feels pressure of F1 title fight Oct 1, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) - Championship leader Jenson Button has acknowledged the weight of expectation upon him to win this season's Formula One title, yet he feels more privileged than pressured ... " Button can clinch the title at Suzuka if he gets five more points than Barrichello. "I don't come into the race thinking I am going to seal the title here," Button said Thursday. "There are so many things that can happen this weekend. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Trulli recovering well from fever and looks set to race Sep 30, 2009
All the best: Toyotas Timo Glock giving the thumbs up during a photo session following the teams press conference for the upcoming Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka yesterday ... Yamashina said Toyota had been preparing all season for the Japan GP at the Suzuka circuit, with modifications including rear suspensions that he hoped would boost the cars efficiency. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Pressing the right Button Sep 30, 2009
Button can now head to Suzuka with a considerable burden lifted from his shoulders. McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh suspected his compatriot had the title in the bag. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Toyota says its future in Formula One is unclear Sep 30, 2009
Toyota drivers, Timo Glock of Germany, center, and Kamui Kobayashi of Japan, right, pose with Toyota Motor Corp. senior managing director Tadashi Yamashita during a press conference in Tokyo Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 ahead of Sunday's Formula One Japan Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, central Japan. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara) Toyota driver Timo Glock of Germany poses as he is surrounded by photographers and reporters during a press conference in Tokyo Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 ahead of Sunday's Formula... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Trulli recuperating but set to race in Japan GP Sep 30, 2009
Yamashina said Toyota had been preparing all season for the Japan GP at the Suzuka circuit, with modifications including rear suspensions that he hoped would boost the car's efficiency. "I believe in the car and I believe in our racers," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing October 2 - 4 Sep 30, 2009
Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit - Suzuka City, Japan. The Japanese Grand Prix returns to Suzuka Circuit this year after Fuji Speedway hosted the Formula One event in 2007 and '08 ... Hamilton will run at Suzuka for the first time this weekend. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Honda back on overtime as demand grows Jul 19, 2009
Honda is also getting workers to do overtime at another Japanese plant, in Suzuka, which makes the popular Insight hybrid, as well as the Fit subcompact ... Honda had transferred about 400 workers at its Saitama plant to Suzuka, to protect jobs while adjusting production. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Oldest Honda Plant Shifts For Green Demand Jul 16, 2009
It began mass-producing the Fit for U.S. export in April, transferring some of that production from another Japanese plant, in Suzuka, central Japan, which is too busy these days churning out the hit Insight hybrid. Tomonori Arai, a general manager, said Honda was able to efficiently move production because it has standardized robotics parts and other assembly procedures. (KSBW 8, CA)
Villenueve looking for Formula One ride Jul 8, 2009
4 percent owned by Toyota Motor Corp., hosted the Japanese Grand Prix in 2007 and 2008 for the first time in 30 years, replacing the Honda-owned Suzuka circuit ... The Fuji International circuit had been scheduled to alternate the race each year with the Suzuka circuit. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Toyota to pull out of hosting 2010 Japan GP Jul 7, 2009
4 percent owned by Toyota Motor Corp., hosted the Japanese Grand Prix in 2007 and 2008 for the first time in 30 years, replacing the Honda-owned Suzuka circuit, which is hosting the race this year ... The Fuji International circuit had been scheduled to alternate the race each year with the Suzuka circuit. (Anchorage Daily News)
Toyota May Stop Hosting Formula One Race at Fuji Speedway, Asahi Reports May 29, 2009
The F-1 race was to alternate each year between Fuji Speedway and Honda Motor Co.s Suzuka Circuit, the Asahi said. To contact the reporter on this story: in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Toyota confirms plan to host Japan GP May 29, 2009
From this year, the Japanese race is expected to alternate between the Suzuka Circuit, owned by rival Honda, and the Fuji Speedway ... Japan then did not host the celebrated race until 1987, when Suzuka hosted the event and continued every year until 2006 ... But in 2007 and in 2008, the Toyota facility hosted the Japanese Grand Prix for the first time in 30 years, replacing the Suzuka. (India Times, India)
Bryans hopes of top 10 finish in KF2 race dashed May 25, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Hopes of a top 10 finish fizzled out for Malaysian karter Bryan Mehta when he was involved in an incident in the final stages of the CIK-FIA Asia Pacific KF2 Championships at the Suzuka Karting Circuit in Japan yesterday. The 14-year-old was in ninth spot when his kart was hit by another kart on lap 16 and was immediately relegated to the tail-end of the 24-lap race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Young Bryan leaves em trailing in Tokyo May 12, 2009
His next event is the CIK-FIA Asia Pacific Championship in Suzuka in two weeks time and his tutor Aaron said it will be another big learning curve for him. That will be another big test because a lot of the top European drivers will be on the grid. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Honda shows cost-cutting hybrid Insight plant Mar 26, 2009
SUZUKA, Japan - Honda's cost-cutting efforts were on display Wednesday at its plant for the new Insight, where 600 of the hot-selling hybrid models are churned out each day ... Reporters got a rare look at the assembly line producing the Insight at Suzuka factory, central Japan, which also makes the Civic, Fit and other models. (AZCentral -- Business)
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announces New President & CEO Feb 23, 2009
Ito also took on a role in the area of manufacturing as General Manager of Honda's Suzuka Factory in April 2005 ... In 1988, he became a member of the Honda Motor Board of Directors, subsequently assuming responsibilities as General Manager of the Suzuka Factory, President of Honda of America Mfg. (JCN Network, Japan)
Honda 2009 Automobile Motorsports Overview Feb 19, 2009
Activities are ongoing from a long-term point of view through the racing schools of Suzuka Circuit Racing School Kart (SRS-K) and Suzuka Circuit Racing School Formula (SRS-F), in addition to Formula Challenge Japan (FCJ), the Japanese Formula 3 Championship and Formula Nippon ... At the Suzuka International Racing Course, full-scale renovation work will soon be completed ... As the opening event on April 12, the Circuit will be hosting the Start Suzuka Opening Thanks Day - F1 Kick-off Party. (JCN Network, Japan)
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- Honda has dedicated a new assembly line at its Suzuka Factory in Japan to the production of Insight IMA motors, significantly enhancing production efficiency, establishing a strong foundation for large-scale production and substantially reducing costs. Safety Performance. (JCN Network, Japan)
