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Prost Tells Bourdais to Stop Whining
Prost Tells Bourdais to Stop Whining

22 Apr 2009, 10:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastien Bourdais' looking for excuses after his poor performances in the last couple of races have started to bother countryman Alain Prost. The former 3-time Formula 1 champion advised the T...

 
Coulthard: Only Alonso Can Save Ferrari!
Coulthard: Only Alonso Can Save Ferrari!

22 Apr 2009, 09:55 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / According to former Red Bull driver and current BBC pundit David Coulthard, Ferrari's only way out of the development hole they dug themselves into this year would be the signing of double worl...

 
Mike Gascoyne to Fight Eddie Jordan Over BBC Role?
Mike Gascoyne to Fight Eddie Jordan Over BBC Role?

22 Apr 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Former Force India technical director Mike Gascoyne is looking to land a permanent seat with Formula One broadcaster BBC this season. The rumor has made the headlines on several UK newspapers, as it...

 
Earnhardt Jr. and Mears Under NASCAR Probation
Earnhardt Jr. and Mears Under NASCAR Probation

22 Apr 2009, 08:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Dale Earnhardt Jr and Casey Mears are now officially under NASCAR probation for the upcoming 6 Sprint Cup events. Following the on-track (and post-race) incidents between the two drivers during last...

 
Sutil: Rain Helps Us Challenge for Points
Sutil: Rain Helps Us Challenge for Points

22 Apr 2009, 08:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / German driver Adrian Sutil admitted he is very disappointed with losing the chance to finally score Force India's first ever Formula 1 points. When running in 7th place during the Chinese Grand...

 
RBR Confirm Double Diffuser "No Sooner Than Monaco"
RBR Confirm Double Diffuser "No Sooner Than Monaco"

22 Apr 2009, 07:57 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull Racing technical director Adrian Newey confirmed he'll turn all his attention towards creating a new double decker rear diffuser for the RB5. Although admitting it feels pretty good wa...

 
Toyota Camry Hybrid - Official Pace Car for Sprint Cup
Toyota Camry Hybrid - Official Pace Car for Sprint Cup

22 Apr 2009, 07:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Toyota Camry Hybrid will become the first hybrid vehicle to become a full-race pace car in the history of the Sprint Cup Series, as it was announced it will introduce the 43-car starting field for t...

 
Schumacher Yet to Recover from Motorcycle Injury
Schumacher Yet to Recover from Motorcycle Injury

22 Apr 2009, 07:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Michael Schumacher is still recovering from the crash he sustained while testing a Superbike machinery at Catragena circuit in February this year. While completing a routine test for a German Superb...

 
Lauda Blames Ferrari Crisis on Italian Management
Lauda Blames Ferrari Crisis on Italian Management

21 Apr 2009, 15:27 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Niki Lauda was nothing but critical towards the way Stefano Domenicali now runs the Ferrari business in Formula 1. The Austrian, former Ferrari driver and F1 champion, echoed the critics in the Ital...

 
Hayden Says He's Fully Fit for Japan
Hayden Says He's Fully Fit for Japan

21 Apr 2009, 15:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if he suffered a serious accident in the qualifying stage of the Qatar Grand Prix, Nicky Hayden is confident he'll get a strong performance in this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Hayd...

 
Bridgestone Announces Tire Allocations for Bahrain GP
Bridgestone Announces Tire Allocations for Bahrain GP

21 Apr 2009, 14:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bridgestone has announced the tire allocations for the Bahrain Grand Prix, scheduled for the upcoming weekend. As in China, the optional compound provided to the F1 teams will be super soft. However...

 
Brawn GP Continues Partnership with Ray-Ban
Brawn GP Continues Partnership with Ray-Ban

21 Apr 2009, 13:33 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Brawn GP have managed to secure another financial partnership for the remainder of the 2009 season. It was more of an extended partnership actually, as sunglasses company Ray-Ban has committed to co...

 
Webber: Red Bull Still Behind Schedule
Webber: Red Bull Still Behind Schedule

21 Apr 2009, 13:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Red Bull Racing drivers dominated the Chinese Grand Prix in style, as they got to the chequered flag half-of-minute before closest rival Brawn GP. That performance came to strengthen the RB5s�...

 
Hamilton Unhappy with China Driving
Hamilton Unhappy with China Driving

21 Apr 2009, 10:57 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton was not at all happy with his driving on Sunday, during the Chinese Grand Prix. Although he is known as a rain specialist, the reigning world champion's performance at Shanghai f...

 
Full Diffuser Decision Released by FIA
Full Diffuser Decision Released by FIA

21 Apr 2009, 10:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the decision to clear the controversial double decker diffuser design for the 2009 season, the International Automobile Federation has issued the complete statement - reasons included - co...

 
Bruno Senna Turns Down DTM Drive, Eyes F1 Move
Bruno Senna Turns Down DTM Drive, Eyes F1 Move

21 Apr 2009, 10:02 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bruno Senna confirmed he has turned down Mercedes Benz' offer to join the German car maker in the DTM series. Although the F1 season has already started, Senna insisted his goal for 2009 remain...

 
McLaren to Use KERS Only When Needed
McLaren to Use KERS Only When Needed

21 Apr 2009, 09:44 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren Mercedes are the 3rd team to announce they will only use the Kinetic Energy Recover System if needed through the 2009 season. During the past weekend in China, there were only 3 cars powered...

 
Briatore Hails Renault's Comeback
Briatore Hails Renault's Comeback

21 Apr 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault could have scored some important points in China, hadn't it been for the rain. Team boss Flavio Briatore is quite sure on that, as he made it very clear that the revised Renault R29 dri...

 
Mercedes Consider Vettel for the Future
Mercedes Consider Vettel for the Future

21 Apr 2009, 08:49 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following Sebastian Vettel's dominating win at Shanghai, several teams are now considering the German driver for their future F1 campaigns. While linked with a move to Ferrari a few weeks ago, ...

 
Red Bull Deny "Harmony" Between Drivers
Red Bull Deny "Harmony" Between Drivers

21 Apr 2009, 08:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber brought Red Bull Racing their first 1-2 F1 finish in the history of the team, the relationship between the two drivers is not at all harmonious. Team adviso...