Formula One
Eastern Creek’s Arms Open for F1
A major revamp of the Eastern Creek track in Australia could be enough to tempt the country’s Formula One race there when its current contract with Melbourne expires.
That is the view of one of the key figures behind the Sydney circuit, who believes that if plans for an overhaul of the track are given the [...]
Vijay Mallya: India Ready for F1 in 2010
India will be ready to host a Formula One grand prix in 2010, with construction of the new circuit set to begin later this year, Force India owner Vijay Mallya said on Friday at the site of this weekend’s German GP.
Silverstone: F1 Toyota Quotes
Jarno Trulli - 7th: “It was a good race and it’s good to take two points but I hoped for more. Throughout the race I was very strong and I’d made it up to third place when the heavy rain came. At that point the track was really bad, I was aquaplaning everywhere and losing [...]
British GP: Honda F1 Grand Prix Recap
Rubens Barrichello delivered a podium finish for his Honda Racing F1 Team today after a brilliant drive in the dramatic British Grand Prix was rewarded with third place - the 62nd podium of his Formula One career and his first for the Honda team.
Force India Confident of Reaching Q2
Force India remain confident that they are on course to achieve their first target of reaching Q2 sooner rather than later, despite having missed out in the first three races of the year.
A host of improvements to the team’s car have left Giancarlo Fisichella on the verge of breaking the team out of Q3.
And, with [...]
Korean Teen Sets Sights on Formula 1 Dream
Following in the wheeltracks of the news that Korea is to become the latest addition to the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport grid in 2009, Sung-hak Mun has laid claim to be the nation’s first Formula 1 star.
The teenager – the only one of his countrymen to come over to Europe in an attempt to [...]
Storm Causes Damage to Shanghai International Circuit
A storm, bringing gale force winds, has caused damage at the Chinese Grand Prix circuit in Shanghai.
As A1GP teams practiced at the track on Friday, it emerged that some of the grandstands - most notably the circular awnings providing cover, but also some rows of the actual seating - had been ripped apart in the [...]
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Gets Go Ahead for October 2009
According to Autosport sources Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organizers have been told the country’s inaugural race will take place in October next year.
The Abu Dhabi track was designed by Hermann Tilke, with F1 supremo Hobbit Bernie Ecclestone confident it will be one of the best on the calendar.
“The Tilke group has learnt its lessons from [...]
Villeneuve Goes Begging in Bahrain
As previously noted Jacques Villeneuve is in Bahrain this weekend competing in the Speedcar Series.
Nothing entirely unusual in that, he is a racer and racers want to race.
Racing has been on Jacques’ the back burner since being ushered out of the Bill Davis Racing garage door in February for lack of sponsorship he was said [...]
V8 Supercars Look to Go it Alone in Singapore
V8 Supercars Australia has its eye set on a standalone Championship event in Singapore, not as a support category to the Formula One as first thought.
As Singapore prepares to host its inaugural F1 night race this September, recent paddock talk has suggested that V8 Supercars could be the perfect daytime support event if a deal [...]
