Ecclestone wants Rome GP – promoter
The project will have a 150m euro budget for the debut race in 2011 or 2012 Bernie Ecclestone is supporting the concept of a grand prix on the streets of Rome, according to organiser Maurizio Flammini....
View ArticleGov’t plays down Aus GP venue switch reports
Avalon airport would be cheaper than the semi-permanent Albert Park circuit John Brumby, premier of the Victorian state government in Australia, has played down reports that the grand prix in Melbourne...
View Article’08 Spa GP posts 3.8m euro loss
According to RTL Belgium Organisers of the Belgian grand prix are concerned about the financial figures from last year’s running of the much-loved formula one race at Spa-Francorchamps. According to...
View ArticleMosley to again skip Bahrain GP
Confirmed absence nothing to do with the sadomasochistic saga Max Mosley will once again not attend the Bahrain grand prix, circuit boss Martin Whitaker has confirmed. A year ago, in the midst of the...
View ArticleWarm and dry, but Buemi expects GP rain
I believe I am fully prepared Despite some rain on Wednesday, the weather report for this weekend’s Australian grand prix weekend looks warm and dry. However, the only rookie in the 2009 field, Toro...
View ArticleWilliams F1 Australian GP review
Nico Rosberg, despite recording the fastest lap of the day, had an extremely eventful race The AT&T Williams team had a positive start to the 2009 season, demonstrating both pace and reliability...
View ArticleGP needs ‘more suitable’ time – Sepang boss
The twilight concept has been proved wrong for the Kuala Lumpur region Pluie The boss of the Sepang circuit insists the 2010 Malaysian grand prix must revert to a “more suitable” start time. Bernie...
View ArticleNew Turkey GP deal ‘won’t be easy’– chief
There’s tough competition, like when we started The boss of Turkey’s motor racing sanctioning body admits Istanbul Park may struggle to reach an agreement to keep formula one at the circuit beyond...
View ArticleMosley expects Silverstone to keep GP
Donington will deliver GP in 2010 – Gillett Max Mosley on Friday said he expects the British grand prix to remain at Silverstone beyond this weekend’s event. The race is due to switch to Donington next...
View ArticleGerman clubs settle GP naming issue
AvD and ADAC are now bundled under the same authority For the first time, the Nurburgring is able to use the official name ‘Grosser Preis von Deutschland’ (German Grand Prix) for its 2009 formula one...
View ArticleVettel powering high German GP interest
“Quite honestly, Sebastian Vettel is a gift to us” -Walter Kafitz In an economic recession and in the post-Michael Schumacher era, organisers of this weekend’s German grand prix see Sebastian Vettel as...
View ArticleToyota’s Fuji confirms F1 calendar exit
Suzuka to fill Fuji’s 2010 GP gap? Toyota-owned Fuji Speedway on Tuesday confirmed reports that the circuit will no longer host the Japanese grand prix. It had been widely rumoured that the venue...
View ArticleAus GP chief calls on Mosley to quit
The sport needs fresh and dynamic leadership The boss of the Australian grand prix has risked the wrath of formula one’s governing body by calling for the head of Max Mosley. Ron Walker, chairman of...
View ArticleSouth Africa decides against new F1 bid
The South African province Gauteng has decided against bidding to host a formula one race Earlier this year it was reported that the Gauteng Motor Sport Company, set up by the provincial government,...
View ArticleValencia GP’s future in doubt – report
“We need to establish energy and the appeal of formula one.” Attendance at the Valencia port street circuit was notably down on Friday, raising speculation the European grand prix venue might be axed...
View ArticleIndia seeking government help for 2011 GP
Media reports say construction of a circuit in Delhi is underway The organisers of an Indian grand prix are seeking government funds to push ahead plans for the inaugural race in 2011. Sameer Gaur,...
View ArticleIndian govt says no to GP funding
“F1 would have no impact on the development of sports in the country” The Indian government turned down a request by constructors of a formula one circuit in Delhi for $36.5m in payments to the sport’s...
View ArticleMallya tells promoters to push for GP backing
Force India expects Ferrari to move on Fisichella Despite the uncooperativeness of the Indian sports ministry, Vijay Mallya is sure plans for a grand prix in the country remain on track. Following a...
View ArticleWebber confronted Grosjean after ‘nutcase’ jibe
Mark Webber has admitted to confronting Romain Grosjean after Sunday’s Japanese grand prix. The Australian was furious with the Lotus driver at Suzuka, describing the Frenchman as a “nutcase” after...
View ArticleDutch MotoGP™ debrief with Masao Azuma
Bridgestone brought its Special Construction heat-resistant rear slicks to Assen Yamaha Factory Racing’s Valentino Rossi claimed his 80th premier class victory after winning last Saturday’s Dutch TT...
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