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Ovidiu Panzariu

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Ovidiu has been watching Formula 1 since as long as he can remember. In time, he has learnt that every racing series has a little secret of its own so he took it upon himself to create one of the most complex motorsport databases available on line. If Kimi falls from the yacht after completing the first few rounds of the World Drinking Championship or some Nascar driver hits his crew chief for messing up his race, this motorsport addict will give you extensive coverage and keep you up to date the very next minute.



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
Alonso Trains with Tour de France Cycling Team
Alonso Trains with Tour de France Cycling Team

22 Jan 2009, 10:57 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso seems to return to his old habits when it comes to training program ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 season. As known by all F1 enthusiasts, the physical preparation of a driver before and even throughout a regular season is as impor...

 
Toyota: Ferrari Should Change Illegal Exhaust System
Toyota: Ferrari Should Change Illegal Exhaust System

22 Jan 2009, 10:16 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only days after McLaren Mercedes and BMW issued their concerns over Ferrari's illegal exhaust system used on their 2009 challenger, the F60, Toyota have also urged the Scuderia to change it. According to BBC news, Toyota's Pascal Vasellon...

 
Dan Clarke to Make A1 GP Debut
Dan Clarke to Make A1 GP Debut

22 Jan 2009, 09:44 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Dan Clarke's days on the sideline are to be over soon. The British driver was selected by A1 Team Great Britain to make his debut in the A1 GP World Cup of Motorsport at Zaupo, New Zealand. Having taken a sabbatical after failing to secure a d...

 
Hamilton Concludes Maiden Test on McLaren MP4-24
Hamilton Concludes Maiden Test on McLaren MP4-24

22 Jan 2009, 09:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton completed his first test with McLaren since the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix and revealed he was very pleased with the new car. Taking over from test driver Pedro de la Rosa, the reigning world champion took the new McLaren MP4-24 for a...

 
Massa Resumes Testing with New Ferrari F60
Massa Resumes Testing with New Ferrari F60

22 Jan 2009, 08:48 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Felipe Massa completed his first proper test of the new Ferrari F60 on Wednesday, at Mugello. The Brazilian took over from teammate Kimi Raikkonen, who drove the F60 in the first two days of the Mugello testing, and recorded a best time of 1:33.353...

 
Tech 3 Yamaha Put Pressure on Riders
Tech 3 Yamaha Put Pressure on Riders

21 Jan 2009, 16:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Riding for Yamaha's satellite team inside the MotoGP is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. The fact that neither Colin Edwards nor James Toseland benefit from works bikes doesn't mean they're not expected to win races or a...

 
Toyota Consider Abandoning KERS for Good
Toyota Consider Abandoning KERS for Good

21 Jan 2009, 16:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Toyota F1 team principal Tadashi Yamashina revealed that his team is considering keeping the Kinetic Energy Recovery System sidelined for the entire 2009 season. The Japanese manufacturer doesn't seem too interested in investing money in a tec...

 
Raikkonen: KERS Won't Be Decisive
Raikkonen: KERS Won't Be Decisive

21 Jan 2009, 15:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following his first test with the new Ferrari F60 at Mugello, Finland's Kimi Raikkonen argued that the new Kinetic Energy Recovery System will not make a whole lot of difference in terms of on-track performance in the upcoming season. He insis...

 
Ricky Carmichael to Make Truck Debut with KHI
Ricky Carmichael to Make Truck Debut with KHI

21 Jan 2009, 15:11 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It is now official! Ricky Carmichael will make his NASCAR debut this year in the Camping World Truck Series. The 15-time motocross and supercross champion will join Kevin Harvick Inc. for 14 events in the upcoming season, while the remaining 11 rac...

 
Rodolfo Gonzalez to Debut in the GP2 Asia Series
Rodolfo Gonzalez to Debut in the GP2 Asia Series

21 Jan 2009, 14:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / One day after signing Andreas Zuber for the upcoming GP2 Main Series, Fisichella Motor Sport announced that former Euro F3000 driver Rodolfo Gonzalez will compete for them for the remainder of the current GP2 Asia Series. Gonzalez will therefore ma...

 
Hamilton & Alonso to Debut 2009 Challengers at Portimao
Hamilton & Alonso to Debut 2009 Challengers at Portimao

21 Jan 2009, 13:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton is all set to make his debut in the all-new McLaren MP4-24 at Portimao. The reigning F1 champion enjoyed a long vacation this winter, having missed the previous 3 testing session last year – at Jerez, Barcelona and Algarve &nda...

 
Montoya Gets Target Sponsorship for 2009
Montoya Gets Target Sponsorship for 2009

21 Jan 2009, 13:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Juan Pablo Montoya will reunite with former sponsor Target ahead of the 2009 Sprint Cup Series, announced Earnhardt Ganassi Racing yesterday. The Colombian was last sponsored by Target back in 2000, when he used to race in the Champ Car World Serie...

 
Heidfeld Changes Helmet Ahead of 2009 Season
Heidfeld Changes Helmet Ahead of 2009 Season

21 Jan 2009, 11:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / We don't know if Nick Heidfeld will use a different racing approach throughout the upcoming season, but we do know that he will start his new F1 campaign with a brand new helmet. The German might not be the type of driver to be making the head...

 
F1 Teams Urge Ferrari to Change Exhaust System
F1 Teams Urge Ferrari to Change Exhaust System

21 Jan 2009, 11:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following media reports showing that Ferrari's 2009 challenger features an illegal exhaust system, two team representatives in Formula 1 have confirmed that the F60 should be modified ahead of the season opener in Melbourne. According to Germa...

 
Kubica Eyes Perfect Season Opener
Kubica Eyes Perfect Season Opener

21 Jan 2009, 10:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Robert Kubica didn't reveal much of his personal goals for the upcoming season, admitting that the only thing he really cares about is for BMW to have a strong start in 2009. The Pole put the 2008 season behind him and will try to improve hims...

 
Toyota F1 Future Depends on 2009 Win
Toyota F1 Future Depends on 2009 Win

21 Jan 2009, 09:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / There isn't a team in the F1 paddock to begin the new season with more pressure on their heads than Toyota. The Japanese manufacturer have invested more than any other team in their F1 operations for the past few years and are demanding their ...

 
Mike Conway to Make IndyCar Debut
Mike Conway to Make IndyCar Debut

21 Jan 2009, 08:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Mike Conway will leave the GP2 Series for a place in the “North American Formula 1”, the IndyCar Series. He will make his debut in the oval-racing series with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, as announced earlier today. Conway started l...

 
Buemi Tops Second Portimao Test
Buemi Tops Second Portimao Test

21 Jan 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastien Buemi topped another testing session at Portimao, taking his 2008-spec car more than three seconds clear ahead of the competition. The Swiss driver used Toro Rosso's 2008 machinery once again and finished the day with the best time o...

 
BMW Doubt KERS Debut in Australia
BMW Doubt KERS Debut in Australia

20 Jan 2009, 16:26 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although they were the first team to begin development on their Kinetic Energy Recovery System, BMW Sauber might not debut the unit at the season opener in Australia. BMW's Motorsport director Mario Theissen admitted that his team is not ready...

 
Williams in Doubt Over KERS Debut
Williams in Doubt Over KERS Debut

20 Jan 2009, 16:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although they won't use an electrical Kinetic Energy Recovery System in 2009, Williams F1 team might not implement the new technology in the FW31 car from as early as Melbourne. Williams F1 technical director Sam Michael argued that there are ...

 

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