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Lorenzo Takes MotoGP win at Indianapolis
Lorenzo Takes MotoGP win at Indianapolis

31 Aug 2009, 08:34 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Despite his gallant statements saying he doesn't consider himself challenging the title this year, Jorge Lorenzo looks more threatening than ever. The Spaniard had a terrific run on Sunday a...

 
Spa Incident Sends GP2 Mechanic in Coma
Spa Incident Sends GP2 Mechanic in Coma

31 Aug 2009, 07:35 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / A very unfortunate incident occured in the GP2 series at Spa-Fracorchamps this weekend. A Trident team mechanic was hit by a wheel gun on the head and was sent to the hospital by helicopter. The ...

 
Kimi Triumphant at Spa
Kimi Triumphant at Spa

30 Aug 2009, 16:37 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Kimi Raikkonen drove without fault at Spa-Francorchamps to bring Ferrari its first victory of the season. The Finn had a good start and made a very intelligent use of KERS in his battle with Fisiche...

 
Fisichella Takes Unexpected Pole at Spa
Fisichella Takes Unexpected Pole at Spa

29 Aug 2009, 19:21 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / In an absolutely thrilling qualifying session held today at Spa, Giancarlo Fisichella managed to achieve an incredible pole position. The incredible result brought Force India’s F1 team its fi...

 
BMW Undecided on F1 Sell
BMW Undecided on F1 Sell

28 Aug 2009, 16:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / BMW's team principal Mario Theissen said they want to sell the BMW F1 team as soon as possible and there have been several offers made, but at the moment they are still evaluating them. The ...

 
Adu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix May Start at Twilight
Adu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix May Start at Twilight

28 Aug 2009, 15:15 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After its inauguration earlier this week, the Yas Marina race track from Abu Dhabi could host the final round of the Formula One season at twilight and finish at dusk. It appears F1 officials are...

 
Kevin Schwantz' Thoughts on Indianapolis Race
Kevin Schwantz' Thoughts on Indianapolis Race

28 Aug 2009, 13:58 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The former 500cc class world champion shared in an interview for MotoGP's official website his impressions of the Indianapolis race track and its importance for the world motorcycle championshi...

 
Vermeulen Hopes to Continue in MotoGP
Vermeulen Hopes to Continue in MotoGP

28 Aug 2009, 13:08 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The 27-year-old Australian is looking to get a good result at Indianapolis this weekend, as he knows he will not be with Suzuki next year. Chris Vermeulen is positive he can prove he's a good-e...

 
Barrichello Wishes for Win at Spa
Barrichello Wishes for Win at Spa

28 Aug 2009, 12:15 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Following his excelent performance in Valencia, the enlivened Brazillian aims to score another win in Belgium as well. Rubens thinks he will have a good run on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, wh...

 
Webber Thinks Remaining Tracks Benefit Brawn
Webber Thinks Remaining Tracks Benefit Brawn

28 Aug 2009, 12:28 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / As Mark Webber gets prepared for the qualifying and race at Spa-Francorchamps, he declared he sees the remaining tracks favoring BrawnGP's cars. Webber believes Brawn will be strong in ...

 
Shifting Weather Expected at Spa
Shifting Weather Expected at Spa

28 Aug 2009, 12:14 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The official Formula One website informs visitors that changing weather is expected for this weekend at Spa. The Ardennes forest region is known for its undeciding weather conditions. On Thursday...

 
Kimi Remains Cool About Departing Ferrari Rumors
Kimi Remains Cool About Departing Ferrari Rumors

28 Aug 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The 2007 Formula One world champion responded to the allegations of him leaving the Scuderia Ferrari next season with the cool and calm attitude worthy of his "Iceman" nickname. Confron...

 
Trulli Wants to Stay With Toyota
Trulli Wants to Stay With Toyota

28 Aug 2009, 07:50 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After Toyota's Formula 1 president, John Howett, said that after the European GP they will keep Timo Glock for next season, but not Jarno Trulli, the 35-year-old Italian driver declared hi...

 
Asia GP2 Season to Start in Abu Dhabi
Asia GP2 Season to Start in Abu Dhabi

28 Aug 2009, 07:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The second largest city in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, has just recently inaugurated its Yas Marina circuit. In an effort to make its mark more recognised in the world's top racing ser...

 
Jean Todt Supported by the French Federation
Jean Todt Supported by the French Federation

27 Aug 2009, 17:29 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The race for the FIA presidency is apparently going to be an interesting battle in October. The newest information on the matter came from France, where the president of the motor racing federation ...

 
Ecclestone Won't Settle for Less Money from Spa
Ecclestone Won't Settle for Less Money from Spa

27 Aug 2009, 14:56 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Despite the teams' and drivers' love for Spa, Ecclestone won't ease the Belgian venue contract for the upcoming Formula One seasons. The legendary race track managed to sell only 5...

 
Raikkonen Says Ferrari's Goal is to Stay Ahead of McLaren
Raikkonen Says Ferrari's Goal is to Stay Ahead of McLaren

27 Aug 2009, 13:56 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The 2007 Formula One world champion said in a press release that his team's main goal is to stay ahead of McLaren in the Constructors' Championship. The Finn mentioned he was satisfied ...

 
Casey Stoner Speaks Out
Casey Stoner Speaks Out

27 Aug 2009, 13:05 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Australian said he doesn't think his career is threatened by his strange illness and reported he can't wait to get back to racing. During his break from racing, rumors spread about ...

 
Happy Birthday to Mark Webber and Gerhard Berger
Happy Birthday to Mark Webber and Gerhard Berger

27 Aug 2009, 12:52 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Today Mark Webber and former Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger are celebrating their birthdays, giving us a chance to take a look back on Formula 1's past and present moments regarding the t...

 
Bruno Senna Aspirant of 2010 F1 Debut
Bruno Senna Aspirant of 2010 F1 Debut

27 Aug 2009, 10:51 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Brazillian considers his chances of driving in Formula One next year are far more realistic than last year. The nephew of the late triple Formula 1 champion, Ayrton Senna, had his chances o...