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
Briatore to Leave F1 in 2010
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault might not follow Honda's path and leave the sport very soon, but they will have to find a proper replacement for their current Managing Director soon enough. As presented in the Italian media throughout the weekend, Flavio Briatore loo...
Briatore: Alonso Better Than Schumacher When on Pressure
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso may have had a poor season in 2008 – first time in four years when he didn't challenge for the title – but then again, the fault didn't lie with him, but with his team. And his manager Flavio Briatore seems to ...
Massa Still Confident in Grabbing World Title
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It is now official! The title fight in Brazil will have only two contenders: Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa. Third place Robert Kubica made an early exit from the title race this season after a disappointing 6th place in the Chinese Grand Prix. Ha...
Domenicali Confident in FOTA Conclusions
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA) discussed the future plans for cutting costs in F1 over the weekend and they’re ready to meed with FIA President Max Mosley to see which of those plans are viable for the sport's future and...
Massa Blasts Dirty-Game Accusations
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Felipe Massa will not be intimidated ahead of the most important race of his life. The Brazilian hit back after Eddie Jordan advised Hamilton to take Massa out of the race should such a move secure him a maiden title in Formula 1. When asked about ...
Loeb Wins ROC at Wembley Stadium
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastien Loeb ended his winless streak at the Race of Champions last weekend, after clinching his 3rd title in the competition. The victory was the Frenchman's maiden success at Wembley Stadium, as the previous ones happened when the RoC was ...
Dovizioso Grabs Maiden MotoGP Podium in Malaysia
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Italian Andrea Dovozioso scored his first podium at MotoGP last weekend and strengthened his 5th place in the overall classification at his very first appearance in the MotoGP class. The JiR Scot rider managed to stay strong and hold off Honda&rsqu...
Vettel Aims Point-Scoring Finale
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With one race to go in the championship, not everyone is focusing on the title race. While Ferrari and McLaren are eyeing the constructors' title this year, smaller teams are only trying to put some more points on the scoreboard in the season ...
Mosley: Fans Should Decide on Medal System
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although FIA have revealed a bunch of measures aimed to reduce costs inside Formula 1 in the upcoming seasons, president Max Mosley insisted a change to the points system was not taken under consideration. Several media reports before the World Mot...
Di Montezemolo: KERS Is a Mistake Now!
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / While working day and night trying to get a functional KERS unit by Melbourne, Ferrari continue to point out the disadvantages of introducing the new technology as early as 2009. The Scuderia's CEO, Luca di Montezemolo, insisted that, while th...
Johnson Keeps Winning Trend at Martinsville
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jimmie Johnson is one step closer to clinching his 3rd consecutive Cup title after a dominating performance at Martinsville Speedway. This season's sixth win put him in a great position to winning the 2008 title, as he is now resting on a 149-...
Hamilton Praises 'Big Alonso'
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the latest actions from Spanish fans towards Lewis Hamilton, the newly-crowned world champion insisted he holds no grudge whatsoever against Fernando Alonso, his former teammate at McLaren. The two have had a rough season last year, at t...
Karthikeyan Rules Out Force India Drive
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Narain Karthikeyan doesn't seem too bumped by the prospect of never getting to compete for Force India in Formula 1. The former Jordan driver slammed Vijay Mallya's comments earlier this month stating that Indian drivers are not yet prepa...
Räikkönen Clinches F1 Opener
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kimi Räikkönen stormed into victory at Melbourne, giving Ferrari a lot to cheer about after Formula One's opening event. The Finn continued his impressive weekend in Australia – after clinching pole on Saturday – and led ...
Schumacher Confirms Distant Raikkonen
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Michael Schumacher admitted that part of the reason why he doesn't get along that well with Kimi Raikkonen – as compared to his relationship with Felipe Massa – is because the Fin's different character. The 7-time Formula One ...
Ecclestone Fancies Medal System in F1
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / F1 supreme Bernie Ecclestone is very much in favor of the medal system being implemented in Formula 1 in the near future. The Englishman actually promoted the idea ahead of the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Monaco the other week and insisted...
Rosberg Happy with Williams Pick
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite his disappointing season in 2007, German driver Nico Rosberg insists that driving an uncompetitive car for the past year is far more challenging that playing second fiddle in a powerful team. And it doesn't take a rocket scientist to f...
Portugal Scores First Win in A1 GP
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After 53 races and 6 drivers inside the A1 GP World Cup of Motorsport, Team Portugal have finally done it. Filipe Albuquerque held on to the lead in the dying laps of the Feature Race and resisted some intense attacking from Team Ireland's Ada...
Rossi Seeks Valencia Payback
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The season might be over for Valentino Rossi already – with winning another MotoGP title and everything – but the Italian sure has a lot to worry about before the season's finale at Valencia. The Italian is determined to avenge his...
Suzuki Reveal WRC Quit
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The global economic crisis eventually hit the World Rally Championship. After Honda announced leaving the Formula 1 earlier this month, another Japanese manufacturer confirmed ceasing all motorsport activities in the WRC. After only one year in the...