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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
Formula 1 Revised Schedule for 2009
Formula 1 Revised Schedule for 2009

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Chinese Grand Prix isn't likely to run on so much season-finale drama next year, as the World Motor Sport Council agreed on yesterday to move the Shanghai race from late October to mid-April, therefore becoming the third round of the 2009 ...

 
Briatore Sponsors Kenyan Football Team Zege FC
Briatore Sponsors Kenyan Football Team Zege FC

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Flavio Briatore did not go to Kenya empty-handed. The Renault boss turned his head from Formula 1 action for a few days and switched it to football instead. While going to his Lion In The Sun resort in Kenya – where he is to spend his Christm...

 
Senna and Glock Share Wins at Barcelona
Senna and Glock Share Wins at Barcelona

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bruno Senna scored his first win in the GP2 Series, managing to keep his cool during a race that saw few drivers do the same. The Arden driver took advantage of some poor pit strategies (Sergio Jimenez' and Timo Glock's) and an unfortunat...

 
France Could Miss Out on the 2009 F1 Season
France Could Miss Out on the 2009 F1 Season

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / France is currently on the verge of losing its position inside the 2009 race calendar due to financial problems regarding the Magny Cours circuit. The Federation Francaise du Sport Automobile (FFSA) has officially announced yesterday that they are ...

 
Edwards Insists Cup Fight is Not Over
Edwards Insists Cup Fight is Not Over

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Carl Edwards' win at the Atlanta Motor Speedway made him think of the title. Despite recovering only 15 points to championship leader Jimmie Johnson, the Missourian still thinks he has a shot of challenging the reigning champ for the Cup title...

 
Bobby Labonte Parts Ways with Petty Enterprises
Bobby Labonte Parts Ways with Petty Enterprises

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Petty Enterprises made the headlines for the 3rd day running as the organization has reached a mutual agreement with former Sprint Cup champion Bobby Labonte for the effective termination of his contract. Due to the critical financial situation tha...

 
Toyota Confirm F1 Stay Despite Operating Losses
Toyota Confirm F1 Stay Despite Operating Losses

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Toyota have not been left untouched by the global economic regression. According to the latest media reports in Japan, the biggest car maker in the world is expecting a drop in sales that should lead to a loss of $1.7 billion for the year to end-Ma...

 
Toyota Backs Revenues Recalculation in F1
Toyota Backs Revenues Recalculation in F1

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The global economic crisis should change the way F1 teams are treated in terms of revenues. And it's not only Ferrari's Luca di Montezemolo backing the idea, but also Toyota's F1 team president John Howett. Following several media re...

 
Max Papis Signs Germain Racing Deal for 2009
Max Papis Signs Germain Racing Deal for 2009

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Italian driver Max Papis will make his debut inside the Sprint Cup at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. Following the signing of a new multi-year deal between the former IRL driver and Germain racing, Papis will make two Sprint Cup appearances in ...

 
Buemi Completes Jerez Domination
Buemi Completes Jerez Domination

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Another day, another great performance for Swiss driver Sebastien Buemi at the Jerez circuit. The Toro Rosso wannabe topped the third and final day of testing at the Spanish track, recording a time of 1:17.258. The GP2 driver outpaced his Toro Ross...

 
Brad Coleman Returns to Joe Gibbs Racing
Brad Coleman Returns to Joe Gibbs Racing

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Brad Coleman can now rest assured. He has just secured a full-time racing seat alongside former team Joe Gibbs Racing in next year's Nationwide Series. The 20-year old Texan is no stranger to JGR, as he has competed for the team on a part-time...

 
Alonso Supports Kubica in the Title Race
Alonso Supports Kubica in the Title Race

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso's back-to-back wins in Singapore and Japan have made him a key player in the title fight this season. With two rounds to go in the championship race, Renault seem to be challenging Ferrari and McLaren at the top of the timing s...

 
FIA Revise Steward System for 2009
FIA Revise Steward System for 2009

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following several complaints about the steward system in Formula 1 this year, the World Motor Sport Council has decided to implement a few modifications in next year’s rulebook that would satisfy every team in the paddock. Also, the new set o...

 
Montoya Blames "Stupid" Pit Incident for Atlanta Failure
Montoya Blames "Stupid" Pit Incident for Atlanta Failure

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Juan Pablo Montoya was about to score his best Sprint Cup result of the career on an oval track last weekend in Atlanta, but bad luck and a questionable call from crew chief Brian Pattie prevented him from finishing on an encouraging Top 10 positio...

 
Hamilton Takes Time Off with Nicole
Hamilton Takes Time Off with Nicole

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Finally, following some intense days after winning his maiden Formula 1 title, Great Britain’s sensation Lewis Hamilton took some time of his own and spent a quiet, pleasant night out with girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger. And, as he did that, h...

 
Hamilton Insists the F1 Title Is Up to Him
Hamilton Insists the F1 Title Is Up to Him

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton stated that he will try to focus solely on his driving and will try to score as many points as possible in the closing stages of this season rather that think about the drivers' alliances. Following Alonso's comments on hel...

 
Ecclestone Doesn't Miss Honda Too Much
Ecclestone Doesn't Miss Honda Too Much

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In a time when most teams and drivers mourn the disappearance of Honda from the Formula 1 spectrum, the championship's supreme Bernie Ecclestone insisted the Japanese car maker leaving the sport is not such a big deal. More, the Englishman arg...

 
Hamilton: Best is Yet to Come!
Hamilton: Best is Yet to Come!

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton insisted he can only get better in Formula 1. The reigning world champion argued that the pressure of winning a world championship has now disappeared, leaving room only for a positive self-inducted pressure that will motivate him to...

 
Ferrari Ask FIA to Revise the Points' System
Ferrari Ask FIA to Revise the Points' System

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite congratulating Lewis Hamilton for his first title in Formula 1, Ferrari’s CEO Luca di Montezemolo insisted that he’s not very comfortable with the Brit being crowned world champion after winning less races than Brazilian Felipe ...

 
Hamlin: We Should Have Won!
Hamlin: We Should Have Won!

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Probably the most disappointed man after the Atlanta Cup race was 3rd place Denny Hamlin. Well, maybe not as unlucky as Juan Pablo Montoya but he certainly feels he could have done better on Sunday than coming in 3rd at the finish line. Leading the...

 

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