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
Vettel Hits at KERS, Turbo Engines in F1
1 Apr 2011, 07:35 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastian Vettel joined the group of critics who would like to see 4-cylinder turbocharged engines and the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) outside Formula 1 in the future. According to the reigning world champion, the best thing the FIA could...
Simoncelli Admits Fuel Issues with His Honda
1 Apr 2011, 07:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Gresini Honda's Marco Simoncelli enjoyed a good start of the season this year, after qualifying 4th and finishing 5th in the Qatar GP. That, in addition to his good performances in testing this past winter, have given him a boost for the ongoi...
Stoner Motivated to Upgrade Jerez Resume
1 Apr 2011, 06:48 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Honda dominated the winter testing this off-season and began the season in style, taking a worthy win in the season opening Qatar GP through Australian rider Casey Stoner. However, as the MotoGP caravan moves to Europe this weekend, we might be ser...
Sauber Stunned by Incredible Performance from Perez
31 Mar 2011, 14:45 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sauber F1 Team may have walked away from the Australian Grand Prix empty-handed, but they have every reason to feel optimistic for the campaign to come. While both its drivers were disqualified at the end of the race following points finishes last ...
ILMC to Have 2 Races in China in 2012
31 Mar 2011, 14:21 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The members of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) have finally made up their minds regarding the host of the 2011 International Le Mans Cup finale, confirming that the International Zhuhai circuit will close the competition for the second ye...
Loeb Denies EUR15 Million Offer from Volkswagen
31 Mar 2011, 13:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastien Loeb had told the media last year, following his 7th consecutive title in the World Rally Championship, that the 2011 campaign will be his last in the series. However, it didn't take long for the press to speculate on a potential swi...
Raikkonen Will Make Truck Series Debut in May
31 Mar 2011, 13:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / As soon as Kimi Raikkonen confirmed his intention to join the NASCAR running from as early as this summer, several reports started guessing on the Finn's exact debut in the stock car racing series. And that wait is finally over, as NASCAR ...
Pedrosa to Undergo Surgery After Spanish GP
31 Mar 2011, 13:11 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Dani Pedrosa's medical problems will be dealt with after this weekend's race at Jerez, as it was confirmed the Spanish rider will undergo surgery next week due to an intermittent compression of the subclavian artery. What that means, a...
Team Lotus to Do Demo Event in Malaysia
31 Mar 2011, 12:41 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With Formula 1 heading to Malaysia for the second round of the 2011 season two weekends from now, Team Lotus decided to preview their home race with a demonstration event this Saturday, April 2. The Grand Prix Demonstration event will take place...
Tony Fernandes Honoured with CBE by Queen Elizabeth II
31 Mar 2011, 12:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Tony Fernandes has today received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, during a ceremony in London. The award was handed to the AirAsia boss for “services to promote commercial and educat...
Sauber Will Not Fire Anyone After Wing Fiasco
31 Mar 2011, 09:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the internal investigation launched by Sauber F1 Team into the legality of their rear wing in the Australian Grand Prix, it was discovered that indeed the uppermost element of it did not comply with the FIA regulations by a margin of 3 to...
Mercedes Admit No Chance to Catch Red Bull in 2011
31 Mar 2011, 08:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull Racing impressed not only the fans, but also most of their rivals when they so clearly dominated the season opening Australian Grand Prix last weekend. And with reports that Sebastian Vettel has actually done some sandbagging last Sunday d...
Newey Flattered by Red Bull Exhaust Copycats
31 Mar 2011, 08:07 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although the real innovation in terms of exhaust systems for the 2011 Formula 1 season has undoubtedly been showcased by Lotus Renault GP, it was Red Bull's concept that was the most copied design in the paddock. Shortly after Red Bull race...
Hispania Will Beat Team Lotus, Virgin by May - Carabante
31 Mar 2011, 07:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Like last year, the Formula 1 season start caught Hispania Racing F1 Team by surprise, as the Spanish squad failed to develop a competitive car for the season opening round. The only thing that changed was the introduction of the 107 percent qualif...
Red Bull Confirm Interest in Hamilton for 2012
31 Mar 2011, 07:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton may have reiterated his love for McLaren Mercedes in recent days, especially after the team provided him with a decent car for the season opening Australian Grand Prix, but Red Bull Racing are still keeping the 2008 F1 champion on th...
Glock Says He's Medically OK to Contest in Malaysia
31 Mar 2011, 06:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Timo Glock insisted that the recently-sustained operation to remove his appendix will not affect his preparation for the Malaysian Grand Prix next weekend. The German racer had his surgery just before the last test of the off-season, in Barcelona, ...
Montoya Backs Raikkonen's Move to NASCAR
31 Mar 2011, 06:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Juan Pablo Montoya would very much welcome his former McLaren teammate Kimi Raikkonen in NASCAR, as he believes this move would help both the series and the current rally driver from Finland. Earlier this week, it was announced that Raikkonen wo...
FIA Insists Red Bull Front Wing Not Flexible
30 Mar 2011, 14:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull disclosed quite a seldom before seen superiority in Australia last weekend, leading many to believe that this year's campaign will be a walk in the park for the reigning world champions in their attempt to defend their 2010 crown. ...
Jenson Button to Tackle Triathlon Event in Hawaii
30 Mar 2011, 13:46 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren Mercedes have moved quickly to settle their motorhome at Sepang, in order to start preparations for the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix as soon as possible. However, neither of their two drivers Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button will be attendi...
Glock Urges Virgin Racing to Improve
30 Mar 2011, 13:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Timo Glock warned his team that unless they come up with some decent updates for the MVR-02 challenger in the weeks to come, Marussia Virgin Racing risks to follow Hispania's fate in Formula 1 this season. Meaning their presence on the 2011 gr...