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
BMW to Keep Same Development Approach for 2009
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / One of the teams that have made a clear progress inside the Great Circle during the past year is certainly BMW Sauber. The German manufacturer managed to keep themselves in the title race in both constructors' and drivers' classification ...
Jeff Perley Joins the Johnsons at J&J Racing Dodge
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Allen Johnson looks set to improve himself inside the NHRA Pro Stock Series next year, following his team's latest 'acquisition' in terms of crew management. J&J Racing Dodge announced earlier this week that they will be joined b...
Dennis Pleads for F1 Return in North America
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ron Dennis revealed that McLaren and Formula One are eager to make a return to the North American continent in the years to come. The McLaren boss insisted that the international body and F1 teams are currently working on a solution to get back on ...
Carlos Sainz Moves Into Dakar Lead
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Carlos Sainz is the new leader of the 2009 Dakar Rally. The Spaniard made little mistakes in Santa Rosa to Puerto Madryn stage on Sunday and clinched the overall lead after first day leader Nassar Al-Attiyah lost more than 6 minutes after the first...
Ferrari to Launch Young Drivers' Programme
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It's no news that most F1 teams have started launching young development programmes to accommodate young talents wanting to make the big step into Formula 1. Following Renault, Honda, McLaren, Toyota and Red Bull, Ferrari has now decided to go...
Canadian Government Wants GP Back
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only three days have passed since the FIA announced the Formula 1 calendar for 2009 and wheels are already in motion to restore the slammed Canadian GP back to the event board. Bernie Ecclestone is yet to issue an explanation on why he let go of th...
Mallya: Indian Drivers Not Ready to Make F1 Step
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Vijay Mallya insisted that he will not favor Indian drivers for a racing seat in Formula 1 in the upcoming seasons. The Force India owner dismissed rumors than either Narain Kartikeyan or Karun Chandhok are on their way to making their F1 debut in ...
Danica Patrick Makes Daytona 24 Hours Return
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The new year has brought IndyCar driver Danica Patrick another reason to celebrate. The Roscoe-born driver has announced her return to the famous Daytona 24 Hours race with Childress-Howard Motorsports this year. This will be Patrick's second ...
Massa Tops First Practice at Interlagos
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / As expected, Felipe Massa topped today's first practice session at Interlagos in front of title rival Lewis Hamilton, while Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen only managed 3rd place overall. The Brazilian managed to outscore Hamilton in the dying...
Petty Enterprises Think Merger
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The current financial crisis affects not only the world of Formula 1, but also North America's most popular racing series, the NASCAR. The financial difficulties have struck most teams from across the Atlantic, one of them being the oldest out...
Kubica: Becoming World Champion Is All That Counts
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Robert Kubica is very frank when talking about his objectives for 2009. Sure, the praises for his outstanding performances in 2008 or the fact that he brought BMW their maiden F1 victory work just fine, but, for the new season, it all comes down to...
F1 Changes Safety Car Rules for 2009
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FIA has finally come to its senses and revised the safety car rules for 2009. In fact, the new set of rules is due to be implemented as early as the final race of the current season, the Brazilian Grand Prix. And, just like the new slick tires retu...
FIA to Discuss New Cost-Cutting Proposals in Brazil
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation will meet with FOTA representatives shortly after the Brazilian Grand Prix to further discuss plans for cutting costs inside Formula One for the upcoming seasons. Most of the championship's 'big gun...
Engine Will Stay
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kimi Räikkönen's chances of winning the Malaysian Grand Prix received a serious boost earlier today, after Ferrari officials decided not to change his car's “leaking engine”. Therefore, the Finn will be able to focus...
Ford Continue Collaboration with Roush Fenway Racing
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sure they have closed several plants in the US and fired thousands to return to profitability during these hard financial time, but they're not ready to give up on NASCAR just yet. United States' second car manufacturer announced earlier ...
FIM, Urged to Reduce Costs in the MotoGP
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Several voices within the MotoGP paddock have urged the International Motorcycle Federation to follow FIA's example and introduce a new set of cost-cutting measures for the upcoming seasons. According to Fausto Gresini, owner of San Carlo Gres...
Mosley Finds Cosworth Solution
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / One day after Honda confirmed their Formula 1 quit starting next year, FIA president Max Mosley publicly announced that the international body has reached an agreement with British engine supplier Cosworth for a standard unit. Mosley confirmed that...
Glock Fastest in Fuji's Second Practice
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Toyota got off to a great start on their home race at Fuji, after German driver Timo Glock set the fastest time in the second practice session on Friday. After Lewis Hamilton dominated the morning session with a time of 1:18.910, the championship l...
Hamilton Receives MBE from Queen Elizabeth II
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / This has truly been a phenomenal year for young F1 champion Lewis Hamilton. As if becoming champion of the world in his very second season inside Formula 1 weren't enough, the Tewin-born driver has been made a Member of the Order of the Britis...
Alonso Confident in Keeping Winning Trend
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso continued his great form during the Japanese Grand Prix second practice session and set the second fastest time of the day on Friday. Despite a short visit to the run-off area in the early stages of the practice session – firs...