Auto Motorsport
BMW to Celebrate 100th Race in the FIA WTCC
2 Jul 2009, 10:56 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / When the FIA World Touring Car Championship will travel to Porto this weekend, it will mark BMW's 100th start in the series. The German manufacturer will contest for the 99th and 100th time res...
Alguersuari Eyes Toro Rosso Seat for 2010, Bourdais in Danger
2 Jul 2009, 10:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / One day after being confirmed as Red Bull's new test/reserve driver, Spanish talent Jaime Alguersuari has already set his aims for the ongoing season. While continuing to compete in the British...
Hamilton: 2010 Car is Most Important
2 Jul 2009, 09:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Reigning Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton once again tried to put some of the pressure off his team following a disappointing first half of the season, insisting that the catastrophic 2009 campai...
Heidfeld Considers Move from BMW in 2010
2 Jul 2009, 09:46 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With rumors surfacing in the media that his team is looking to replace him for the 2010 season, German driver Nick Heidfeld revealed he is now in talks with a number of teams for securing a drive fo...
A1 GP to Follow Speedcar into Collapse?
2 Jul 2009, 09:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The current economic crisis seems to have added some more victims to its toll in recent days. According to media reports in the Middle East, Asia and the UK, no less than 2 racing series are to coll...
Ferrari Sets Eye on Vettel for 2011
2 Jul 2009, 08:49 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone and Ferrari's CEO Luca di Montezemolo don't seem to see eye to eye lately – mainly because the Italian boss is pushing for higher revenues...
Kovalainen to Join F1 Demonstration in Kremlin
2 Jul 2009, 08:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / While Lewis Hamilton will be busy finding solutions to this horrible season with McLaren, teammate Heikki Kovalainen is to take part in a demonstration in Russia less than three weeks from now. Acco...
Ferrari Dismiss Alonso Rumors
2 Jul 2009, 07:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / As expected, Ferrari dismissed all speculation concerning a potential confirmation of 2-time world champion Fernando Alonso as 2010 race driver for the prancing horse. Earlier this week, Spanish new...
Mayfield Cleared for Racing thanks to US Court
2 Jul 2009, 07:11 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jeremy Mayfield may return to racing from as early as the Daytona race this weekend. Following a US court lifting his drug abuse suspension earlier this week, the Sprint Cup Series had no choice but...
Vettel Still Not No 1 for Red Bull
2 Jul 2009, 06:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only 3.5 points separate the two Red Bull Racing drivers in this year's overall standings, with Sebastian Vettel leading from veteran Mark Webber in 3rd place. Considering that the duo did a gr...
Toyota Confirm Axe of Fuji Speedway Likely
1 Jul 2009, 14:46 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After Great Britain and Germany, Japan is also on the verge of losing their spot inside the 2010 Formula One calendar. Part of the alternative deal with the FIA for the hosting of the Japanese Grand...
IRL Confirms Aerodynamic Changes for 2009
1 Jul 2009, 13:31 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Aerodynamic changes are no longer only a Formula One trend, as the Indy Racing League – F1's counterpart on the North American continent – announced their 2009 machineries will unde...
Alguersuari Replaces Hartley as Red Bull Reserve
1 Jul 2009, 13:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull Racing have announced a change in the drivers' lineup for 2009. Don't worry now, it's got nothing to do with the team's leading drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber,...
Dennis, Craw Join Candidate List for FIA Presidency
1 Jul 2009, 12:48 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Approximately 3 months to this year's elections for the FIA presidency, and a vacant seat for the first time in years, several names are surfacing in the media as potential replacements of Max ...
Bridgestone Switch to Consecutive Tire Compounds for 2009
1 Jul 2009, 11:16 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone has finally given in to the pressure of both teams and drivers regarding their policy of gap in compound collocation for the ongoing F1 season. Until now, Brid...
Tony George Steps Down as IMS CEO
1 Jul 2009, 10:44 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Hulman & Company and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway board of directors announced June 30 a new team of management will replace former CEO Tony George as of July 1. Tony George was an important...
BrawnGP to Introduce Improved Car at Nurburgring
1 Jul 2009, 08:48 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After the relaxed Red Bull win at Silverstone, BrawnGP team promised to introduced revised parts and improved bits for the German Grand Prix on July 12. Feeling the Red Bull team breath on their nec...
Fans to Test Drive Abu Dhabi Circuit
30 Jun 2009, 11:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Four months to the debut of Formula One's most awaited race in 2009, the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit, fans worldwide have the opportunity to lap the yet-to-be-finished track on the c...
Citroen: Title Will Be Decided in the Last Round
30 Jun 2009, 10:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Some few weeks ago, the 2009 World Rally Championship season was only a question of how many consecutive wins will Loeb manage to get under his belt. Three rallies away, it looks like the Frenchman ...
Manor to Quit F1 Over Changed Rules?
30 Jun 2009, 10:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Manor Grand Prix might be looked upon as a great partner for Sir Richard Branson and his Virgin Group, but the team has confirmed they have now put their 2010 campaign in doubt following the latest ...