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Bulgaria Might Push Turkey and Hungary Out of F1
Bulgaria Might Push Turkey and Hungary Out of F1

30 Oct 2010, 15:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / There's a lot of talk surronding the desire of the Bulgarian government (and not only) that the country could host a Grand Prix event, but much to little action towards that end. The latest dev...

 
Sauber at Peace with Rookie Team
Sauber at Peace with Rookie Team

29 Oct 2010, 06:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The 2011 Formula 1 season will prove to be a milestone for Sauber, who's team will be lining up to the starting grid perhaps the less experienced pair of drivers in the competition. Experience ...

 
Ecclestone Launches Attack on F1 Team Bosses
Ecclestone Launches Attack on F1 Team Bosses

18 Oct 2010, 10:25 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bernie Ecclestone launched yet another attack on the F1 team bosses yesterday, when he suggested that they should focus more on the global side of the sport rather than work their heads off trying t...

 
Porsche Considering F1 Return
Porsche Considering F1 Return

1 Oct 2010, 12:00 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Porsche has made a shocking announcement at the Paris Auto Show, indicating that it is currently considering a Formula One return, as autocar reports. The company’s new Chief Executive Offi...

 
Gascoyne Signs 5 Years Contract with Lotus
Gascoyne Signs 5 Years Contract with Lotus

1 Oct 2010, 08:50 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Lotus Team Racing, the new entry in the 2010 Formula 1 season, announced this week it has signed a five year extension of the contract of the man who oversaw the team's debut. Chief technical o...

 
Alonso Wins Singapore GP
Alonso Wins Singapore GP

26 Sep 2010, 17:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In what may very well be considered one of the great battles of the Formula 1 season, the race in Singapore on Sunday night ended with Ferrari's Fernando Alonso securing his fourth win in 2010,...

 
Abu Dhabi Not Interested in Bulgarian F1 Circuit
Abu Dhabi Not Interested in Bulgarian F1 Circuit

3 Sep 2010, 15:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Earlier this week, those lobbying for an F1 circuit in Bulgaria announced through several of the countries news agencies that an agreement had been reached with the Emirates Associated Business Grou...

 
Pirelli Exits WRC
Pirelli Exits WRC

2 Sep 2010, 12:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Having secured a spot as a tire supplier in Formula 1, tire manufacturer Pirelli announced today through unofficial channels it will retire from the World Rally Championship (WRC), leaving the serie...

 
Rome to Be Included in 2012, 2013 F1 Calendar
Rome to Be Included in 2012, 2013 F1 Calendar

2 Sep 2010, 11:28 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / A new F1 report that might make the championship more interesting is coming our way. According to GMMF1, it is still possible that Rome will be the host of an F1 round, with the move being expected...

 
US Austin F1 Track Layout Presented
US Austin F1 Track Layout Presented

1 Sep 2010, 14:02 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, the team that is working to get Formula 1 back to America, has presented the layout for the Austin, Texas racetrack. Created by German track designer Tilke, th...

 
More Winter Testing for F1 Teams
More Winter Testing for F1 Teams

31 Aug 2010, 08:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With the end of the 2010 Formula 1 season just around the corner, all the teams competing in the Great Circle are now beginning to plan ahead for 2011. While the cars for the next season are already...

 
Volkswagen Could Enter F1 with Audi or Porsche Brands
Volkswagen Could Enter F1 with Audi or Porsche Brands

20 May 2010, 08:57 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Volkswagen’s possible entry into Formula 1 could be done by using the Audi or Porsche brands, recent reports say. Europe’s largest carmaker is becoming more and more interested in motors...

 
Vettel's Switch to Ferrari Unlikely, Says Red Bull Advisor
Vettel's Switch to Ferrari Unlikely, Says Red Bull Advisor

19 May 2010, 13:40 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Helmut Marko, advisor of Red Bull’s boss Dietrich Mateschitz, has expressed his doubts about a possible switch to Ferrari for Vettel in the near future. The 22-year-old German driver has recen...

 
Mercedes GP Gives Up Schumacher Appeal
Mercedes GP Gives Up Schumacher Appeal

18 May 2010, 15:27 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Mercedes Grand Prix issued a press release on Tuesday in which it announced it had decided not to submit an appeal following Michael Schumacher’s penalty. “On the final lap of the 201...

 
Button’s Absent-Minded Mechanic Not Fired
Button’s Absent-Minded Mechanic Not Fired

18 May 2010, 14:26 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / The McLaren mechanic who was responsible for Jenson’s Button retirement at the Monaco Grand Prix will keep his job, according to team boss Martin Whitmarsh. The mechanic forgot to remove a ...

 
Damon Hill Received "Hate Mails" after Schumacher's Monaco Penalty
Damon Hill Received "Hate Mails" after Schumacher's Monaco Penalty

18 May 2010, 10:47 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Damon Hill is having second thoughts about the relevance of former drivers acting as FIA stewards at Formula 1 races. The 1996 F1 champion was himself a steward at the recent Monaco Grand Prix and d...

 
Red Bull Boss Denies Webber Contract Talks
Red Bull Boss Denies Webber Contract Talks

18 May 2010, 09:38 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Red Bull’s team principal Christian Horner has stated that negotiations to extend Mark Webber’s contract haven't yet started. The two recent F1 victories of the Australian (the S...

 
Toyota Has No Intention of Returning to Formula 1
Toyota Has No Intention of Returning to Formula 1

18 May 2010, 08:40 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / After dropping out of Formula 1 last year, Toyota has no intention of returning to the sport because it considers it out of touch with the automaker’s customer base, says the head of Toyota&rs...

 
Barrichello Says He Threw the Steering Wheel to Quickly Get Out of the Car
Barrichello Says He Threw the Steering Wheel to Quickly Get Out of the Car

17 May 2010, 14:52 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Rubens Barrichello has talked about the aftermath of his accident in the Monaco GP, when he threw the steering wheel onto the track before exiting the car. The Brazilian has denied claims that he pu...

 
Red Bull Admits it Wants to Renew Webber's Contract
Red Bull Admits it Wants to Renew Webber's Contract

17 May 2010, 13:20 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Red Bull revealed it would want to keep Mark Webber at the team for next season. The Australian’s contract expires at the end of this year and Red Bull would like to extend it. The Austral...