Ovidiu Panzariu
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Favorite quote: “Winning is everything. The only ones who remember you when you come second are your wife and your dog”, Damon Hill, 1996 F1 champion
Alonso at Ferrari from 2011?
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The relationship between Fernando Alonso and Ferrari is getting closer and closer. According to media reports in Italy – issued by the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport – the 2-time world champion is very close to securing a racing...
Ecclestone: I Won't Divorce Slavica
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite several reports in the British media that F1 supreme Bernie Ecclestone is close to becoming single again, the 78-year old Englishman dismissed all rumors concerning a future divorce between him and wife Slavica. Earlier today, Bernie made i...
Alonso: Hamilton Would Deserve Title
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Curiously enough, Renault's Fernando Alonso praised former teammate Lewis Hamilton after his outstanding performance at Shanghai, stating that he would be a worthy winner of the F1 title if he were to pull it off at season's finale in Bra...
India Set Winning Goals for 2010
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Barely has the new deal between Force India and McLaren been signed and Vijay Mallya is already fancying F1 wins in the near future. The Indian billionaire was so enthused with the new contract – that will provide his team with a brand new po...
Hilary Will Wins Inaugural Scott Kalitta Memorial Trophy
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Hilary Will won the inaugural edition of the Scott Kalitta Memorial Trophy on Sunday. The North American female driver preferred to trade the Christmas feast for a shot at the Shannons U.S.A. vs. Australia Top Fuel Showdown at Western Sydney Intern...
Ferrari: Massa Needs Miracle to Win Title
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari are in pole position for clinching back-to-back titles in Formula 1 following their constructors' crown last year. Just like last year though, the Scuderia was unable to put one of his drivers in pole for a championship title too. Feli...
Johnson to Tie Yarborough's Cup Record
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jimmie Johnson is on his way to tying Cale Yarborough's record of 3 Cup titles in a row after his smashing performance at Martinsville. The Hendrick Motorsports driver now holds a 149-point advantage over 2nd place Greg Biffle with only 4 race...
ART Grand Prix Sign Maldonado for 2009
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / ART Grand Prix have announced that Venezuelan driver Pastor Maldonado will be joining the French outfit for next year's GP2 Main Series. Following Maldonado's impressive performances during last week's testing sessions at Paul Ricard...
D'Aste Returns to Wiechers-Sport
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Stefano D'Aste has finally made up his mind. And this time it's official. The 33-year old Italian driver signed a new deal with Wiechers-Sport for the upcoming FIA World Touring Car season. He will therefore rejoin the team with whom he h...
Rossi Admits Mid-Season Crisis in 2007
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite winning the MotoGP title this year, things were far from going the right way for Valentino Rossi throughout 2007. The powerful, determined and successful Rossi this season was nothing like the man who struggled to get into 2nd place overall...
Canada to Learn Fate on Friday
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Not only we'll be finding out the name of the new Formula 1 champion this weekend, but also whether F1 will be traveling to North America next season or not. Canadian media revealed earlier today that the fate of the Montreal race will be deci...
Hockenheim Seek Funding to Stay in F1
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The global economic crisis did not only hit F1 constructors and teams, but also venues. Germany is on the verge of losing one of its historic circuits in Formula 1 due to financial losses. Hockenheim has recorded losses of no less than 6 Million Eu...
Kubica Aims For 3rd Overall
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Starting the Chinese Grand Prix with slim chances to challenge Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa for the world title, BMW's Robert Kubica had to call it a day after a disappointing 6th place at the finish line. The Pole tried just about everythi...
Whitmarsh Rules Out Force India Takeover
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren CEO Martin Whitmarsh insisted that his team will not play an active role in developing a racing programme for Force India following the latest agreement between the two teams concerning power plant supply. The teams will not follow the exa...
Buemi Tops Jerez Testing, McLaren & Ferrari Debut Testing at Algarve
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following a busy week for most F1 teams at Jerez last week, some of the drivers returned to the track on Monday to further develop certain components of their 2009 cars. Only 5 cars recorded data for their teams yesterday, with Red Bull Renault, BM...
FIA and FOTA Reach Agreement
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following their meeting in Geneva yesterday, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) agreed on a drastic plan to reduce costs for the upcoming Formula 1 seasons. The FIA released a statement yest...
Your Regular Pre-Drive Manual
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In order to have a comfortable ride on your way to work or some other place you have to get by car, the first most important thing you'll have to do is to go through a healthy ritual before starting your car. That includes driving position, se...
Massa: Watch Out, I Have Nothing to Lose!
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Felipe Massa insisted that his sole purpose for the weekend is to finish the Brazilian Grand Prix in 1st place. The Brazilian is currently 7 points behind title rival Lewis Hamilton and admits he needs something of a miracle to clinch his maiden F1...
PSA Deny F1 Interest
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following consistent rumors in the Belgian media concerning a future buyout of Honda's F1 team, Group PSA dismissed the possibility of pumping money into an F1 project in the near future. PSA Peugeot-Citroen officials argued that the current e...
Suzuki Aim for Valencia Podium
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With the Top 5 very much indisputable in the overall riders' classification, there's little to expect from the upcoming Valencia Grand Prix in the MotoGP class. Apart from Valentino Rossi's desire to avenge his last two runs at the R...