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
Robert Huff Boosted by New Qualifying Format
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The new qualifying system implemented by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) inside the WTCC seems to have worked just fine for Chevrolet's Robert Huff. The British driver is very enthusiastic about the new format and admitted he fee...
Carroll Wins Sprint Race at Chengdu
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A1 Team Ireland scored their second win inside the A1 GP World Cup of Motorsport on Sunday, managing a perfect sprint race at Chengdu through former GP2 driver Adam Carroll. The Irishman started the first race of the weekend from pole position and ...
Rossi Blames Electronics for Lack of Show
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite winning the title in style last season – 2008 that is – Italian ace Valentino Rossi is far from enjoying it too much. The Yamaha rider admitted that he's very happy with his 5th MotoGP title in career but blamed electronics...
Button Pleads for Barrichello Stay
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With Honda wanting to test some new blood during next week's testing session in Barcelona, Jenson Button urged his team to rethink their drivers' strategy for 2009 and extend Ruben Barrichello's deal for one more season. The Brit, wh...
Morgan Lucas Secures GEICO Sponsorship for 2009
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In a time when many are looking for ways to secure their financial funding for the upcoming season, Morgan Lucas can stop worrying. GEICO Inc, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, have just announced a multiyear partnership with Morgan Lucas Racing ...
Alonso, Best F1 Driver in 2008!
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa might have taken the title fight to the last corner in 2008, but it was Fernando Alonso to take all the glory. And it's not us talking, nor the Spanish newspapers, but the Gazzetta dello Sport. The famous Italia...
Pramac Racing Announces 2009 Lineup
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Pramac Racing have decided to completely renew their riders lineup for the upcoming season and appointed Finland’s Mika Kallio and Italian Niccolo Canepa for their 2009 MotoGP efforts. The Italian team will therefore try a fresh-blood approac...
Montoya Tips Hamilton as Next F1 Champ
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After previously tipping Robert Kubica with winning the F1 title – or at least wanting the Pole to succeed in doing that this season – former McLaren driver and Formula One 'bad boy' admitted that he would put all his money on...
Johnson Wins at Phoenix, Gets Closer to Sprint Title
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jimmie Johnson seems unstoppable in his quest for Yarborough's record of 3 consecutive Cup titles. The Californian won the race at the Phoenic International raceway on Sunday and only needs a 36th place or best in the season finale at Homestea...
Button Confident for 2009 Campaign
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jenson Button is confident that his team will continue to remain competitive in Formula 1 next season, despite Honda quitting the sport earlier this month. The Honda development programme was believed to be one of the strongest heading to the upcom...
Loeb Expects Competitive S2000 Car
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The future of the World Rally Championship doesn't sound very bad. Despite Subaru and Suzuki announcing their retirement from the sport in mid-December, the introduction of Super 2000 machineries starting 2010 may prove to be the solution for ...
FIA Released Mosley's Letter to F1 Teams
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / One day before Max Mosley meets manufacturer representatives Luca di Montezemolo and John Howett at Geneva concerning cutting costs in Formula 1, the International Automobile Federation has released the full letter of Mosley to F1 teams on the subj...
Mallya Will Announce New Engine Partner after Brazil
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It is almost certain that Force India will not be extending their engine-supply deal with Ferrari for the upcoming Formula One season, as the Italian Scuderia is very much behind its competitors in terms of engine development for 2009. Instead, tea...
Whitmarsh Praises Sportsman Massa
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following several congratulation messages coming from Ferrari officials (and drivers) on Lewis Hamilton’s winning the title this year, McLaren decided to return the fair-play favor this week through team CEO Martin Whitmarsh. The British offi...
DTM Reveal 2009 Schedule, Drop Mugello
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) has recently announced its calendar for the 2009 season. As expected, there are plenty of changes to the series' schedule as compared to the previous year, with circuits like Mugello and Le Mans no longer...
Yvan Muller Blasts Turbo Changes
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Winning a FIA WTCC title is no easy thing. Retaining the crown, however, is a tougher job. And newly-crowned champion Yvan Muller is the first to realize that, especially with the new modifications introduced by the FIA for the next season. Not onl...
Rodriguez Clinches GP2 Asia Opener and Grabs Championship Lead
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite waiting for a win inside the GP2 Series for an entire season, Roldan Rodriguez made it worthwhile by clinching the Feature Race at Shanghai and scoring a 6th place in the Sprint race for the overall lead in the GP2 Asia Series. The Piquet S...
Edwards Wins Nationwide Race in Phoenix
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Not only he became the only challenger for Jimmie Johnson in the Sprint Cup standings, but Carl Edwards has also become a threat to Nationwide Series leader Clint Bowyer with one race to go in the season. The Missourian is enjoying a phenomenal sec...
Trulli: Toyota's First Win is Coming
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Toyota did not leave Formula 1 – as Honda did – due to financial difficulties, but they do expect their F1 management to bring home the Japanese manufacturer's first win in the Great Circle. John Howett's team have spent an im...
Ducati Inspired to Sign Hayden
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following a successful test in Valencia, newly-signed Nicky Hayden was praised by Ducati's technical director Filippo Preziosi. The American – former MotoGP champion with Repsol Honda in 2006 – switched teams a few hours after the ...