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
Stoner Cruises to Chinese Win
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Casey Stoner had no problems in clinching his 3rd win of the season at Shanghai, as the 21-year old Australian took victory on the Chinese venue by more than 3 seconds from title rival Valentino Rossi. Yamaha failed to keep the peace with Ducati on...
Hamilton: I'll Never Leave McLaren
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Winning the world title in Formula 1 can have a serious effect on a driver, especially since he has only been around for 2 years in the sport. Lewis Hamilton seems overwhelmed with the feeling of appreciation for his team, as he became the youngest...
Tony Schumacher Wins 2008 Driver of the Year Award
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Tony Schumacher became only the 3rd NHRA driver to ever win the Driver of the Year award in the history of North American racing. The man who dominated the field in the last two seasons inside the NHRA Top Fuel Series received the highest number of...
Franchitti, Enthusiastic about IndyCar Comeback
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After a disappointing first year inside the NASCAR Series, Scotland's Dario Franchitti decided to return to open-wheel racing and signed a deal with Indy Car giants Target Chip Ganassi Racing to partner reigning champion Scott Dixon for the 20...
Vettel: KERS Safety Comes First!
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastian Vettel is the second driver, after Robert Kubica last week, to admit he is not very keen to driving a KERS-powered car any time soon. However, the German's worries are not linked with the weight distribution or car's balance but...
Irvine: Hamilton Should Consider Ferrari Move
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Eddie Irvine advised Lewis Hamilton to reconsider his position on staying a McLaren driver for his entire Formula 1 career, stating that Ferrari is the best place for a star driver to succeed in the Great Circle. The British ace, former teammate of...
Massa Moves On, Begins Testing with Ferrari
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Felipe Massa returned to the track for Ferrari in the second day of the Jerez testing, running a few laps in the second part of the Wednesday session. After testing a few long-distance setups for the Scuderia and getting used to the new standard sl...
Richards Closer to F1 Switch
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / David Richards might make his F1 return as early as next season. The Prodrive boss, formerly involved in running Subaru's motorsport programme inside the World Rally Championship, admitted he is considering taking over Honda's F1 team fol...
Ferrari to Quit F1 On Standard Engine Grounds
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari have issued a warning on FIA concerning their future participation in Formula 1. The Scuderia issued a statement earlier today announcing that they consider leaving the sport if FIA implements the controversial standard engine rule startin...
Bourdais Awaits Toro Rosso Decision
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastien Bourdais is now waiting for Toro Rosso to make a decision concerning his future in Formula 1. As it became obvious that his only shot at securing a racing seat for next season rests in the hands of Toro Rosso – all other teams in th...
FIA Confirm Standard-Engine Plans for 2010
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite most manufacturers inside Formula 1 expressed their disapproval on introducing standard engines into the sport, the International Automobile Federation is very much considering the option for the near future. More, this seems like the main ...
Telmex To Buy Honda's F1 Team?
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With almost 3 months remaining until the season opener in Australia, the clock is ticking for Nick Fry's team. The outfit, left without financial support from Honda at the beginning of the month, is desperately trying to secure sponsorship for...
FIM Announces New Regulations for Moto2 Series
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It has now become official. The 250cc class of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix will become the Moto2 class starting 2011, as the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme released the official rulebook for the heavily revised seri...
BRABUS Customizes New Mercedes GLK
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A few weeks after launching the GLK model in Europe and just before presenting it to the North American market, Mercedes will feature a brand new restyling and performance update from German tuning firm Brabus. The new vehicle will benefit from ext...
Toyota Dismiss Quitting Rumors
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Toyota dismissed rumors that they are to quit F1 should FIA introduce standard engines in 2010. Following the FIA – FOTA meeting in Geneva last week, the team's principal John Howett was quoted by German site sport1.de as saying that suc...
Alonso, Piquet Sign Renault Extension
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It is now official! Fernando Alonso and Nelsinho Piquet will be racing for Renault for at least one more season. The French team issued a statement earlier today, confirming the drivers' lineup for 2009. Moreover, 2-time world champion Alonso ...
FOTA-FIA Conclude Productive Talks
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / FOTA president Luca di Montezemolo revealed that he was delighted with the way talks with FIA's Max Mosley went during the Monaco meeting yesterday evening. The two international bodies discussed a series of measures aimed to cut costs dramati...
Haga Scores Perfect Weekend at Monza
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Yamaha's Noriyuki Haga mastered the Monza event last weekend, as he won both races from pole to score his first double of the season. The Japanese rider got off to a great start in the weekend and clinched Superpole by more than half-of-second...
Ricky Carmichael Ready for Truck Series' Debut
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ricky Carmichael is really taking his Camping World Truck Series debut seriously. The five-time Daytona Supercross By Honda champion is aiming to make a good impression in next year's Speedweeks and has taken the weekend to complete another se...
Pedrosa Blames Early Injury for Poor Season
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Dani Pedrosa began the season as a title contender but finished it in 3rd place, with no chances whatsoever to challenge Valentino Rossi for the MotoGP title. Many have wondered what happened to the Spaniard that he lost his pace so quickly to both...