Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:33:00 +0100 McLaren does welcome new F1 teams While the Ferrari Formula 1 team weren't too happy about three new teams entering the sport the McLaren team does welcome new teams such as Lotus, Virgin and HRT. McLaren's managing director Jonathan Neale has said on Tuesday F1 has got to do the best it can to get these teams off the ground, running and stable. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0100 Bahrain weather update: Scorching conditions expected Sweltering temperatures may seem a far cry from the wintry weather sweeping its way across Europe at present although that is exactly what the 12 teams can expect as they make the annual pilgrimage to Sakhir this weekend for what is the opening race of the 2010 World Championship. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:56:00 +0100 An interview with Michael Schumacher Just three days to go before the seven-time Formula 1 world champion will be back in action during an official Grand Prix session. Michael Schumacher scored a total of 91 victories in Formula 1 and this weekend the German will return after being away for three years. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:08:00 +0100 McLaren begins partnership with X-Trade The McLaren team has announced that it has begun a sponsorship deal with X-Trade Brokers prior to the start of the 2010 season. The Warsaw-based brokerage house specialises in foreign exchange, commodity and stock market investments. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:24:00 +0100 Silverstone track work nears completion Silverstone is taking shape ahead of its first race under a fresh 17-year contract for the British Grand Prix. With the new Arena Circuit complex almost completed, the Northamptonshire venue is ready to welcome MotoGP once again as well as Formula 1 in 2010. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:58:00 +0100 Rome Grand Prix confirmed for 2013 A Grand Prix on the streets of Italian capital city Rome has been confirmed by Formula 1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone for the 2013 season. The addition to the calendar will come as it increases in size once again, to 20 races. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:40:00 +0100 Lotus in very good shape, says Gascoyne The Lotus name will officially return to Formula 1 this weekend as the Norfolk-based 1Malaysia squad competes in the Bahrain Grand Prix, bringing the legendary branding back to the sport for the first time since 1994. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:16:00 +0100 Jordan: Schumacher mad to return Eddie Jordan, Michael Schumacher's first team boss in Formula 1, believes that the German is nothing short of 'mad' after electing to make a return to the sport this year. The Irishman holds the firm opinion that the 91-time race winner should have decided to preserve a top status as opposed to risking his reputation against younger driver this season. |
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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100 Realistic Chandhok: Bahrain is a test session Karun Chandhok is one of five new drivers on the grid this year and brings India back into the Formula 1 frame, with Narain Karthikeyan having been the country's first representative courtesy of his drive for Jordan in 2005. Despite being unable to hide his delight over signing with Hispania Racing, the 26-year-old remains pragmatic. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100 GPUpdate.net Driver Guide 2010 With the last driver confirmed just eight days before the first practice session of the season in Bahrain, it is finally a 24-car grid which will line up for this year's FIA Formula One World Championship, which promises to be one of the best ever. |
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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:10:00 +0100 No Bahrain driving for di Resta Having joined Force India as the team's official test and reserve driver for this season, Scotland's Paul di Resta will be on-hand at every Grand Prix in 2010 in order to substitute for the team's regular drivers, if necessary, as well as driving in several Friday first practice sessions. However, there will be no on-track activity for the DTM driver this weekend. |
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:44:00 +0100 Renault aiming for 'big four' The Renault team hopes to be in touch with the top four teams ahead of what is a fresh season for the diamond marque following its highly turbulent 2009 campaign. Now owned by Gerard Lopez's Genii Capital firm, new Team Principal Eric Boullier is confident that success can be enjoyed sooner rather than later. |
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:50:00 +0100 Mallya targets points and podiums Vijay Mallya is confident that, having aimed to see Force India score its first World Championship points with positive results last year, the team originally known as Jordan can be regular top ten contenders as well as notching up several podium finishes in 2010. |
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:20:00 +0100 De la Rosa excited about Bahrain return Pedro de la Rosa thoroughly looks forward to making a Bahrain Grand Prix return this weekend, having last raced at Sakhir as one-off replacement for Juan-Pablo Montoya at McLaren five years ago. The Spaniard's full-time Formula 1 comeback begins this weekend with the Sauber team. |
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:03:00 +0100 Moss recovering after serious lift accident Sir Stirling Moss was the unfortunate victim of a freak accident at his home in London's Mayfair over the weekend. Generally regarded as the greatest Formula 1 racing driver never to have won the World Championship, the 80-year-old was injured in a malfunctioning lift accident and is expected to take up to six weeks to fully recover. |
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:36:00 +0100 Button ready to defend title From this weekend onwards, Jenson Button moves into a motorsport season as a defending Champion for the first time since 1999. After making his Formula 1 debut in 2000, the Englishman's title win last year was his first crowning moment in motorsport since winning the British Formula Ford championship in 1998. |
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:31:00 +0100 Lee McKenzie column: Everything is new! New drivers, new teams and new season; it really is a new era for Formula 1. Whilst the new teams bring a mixture of sentimentality, showbiz and slight concern, the new drivers bring a mixture of pound signs and promise! |
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:11:00 +0100 Ferrari adds three drivers to academy Ferrari has announced that a trio of new names has been added to its driver academy (FDA) for this year. Joining F3 Euroseries Champion and GP2 driver are Mirko Bortolotti, Daniel Zampieri and Raffaele Marciello. |