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Valentino Rossi Rules Out F1 Future
Valentino Rossi Rules Out F1 Future

23 Apr 2009, 10:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Reigning MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi admitted he is now ruling out a potential move to Formula 1 after he'll have ended his motorcycle career. The Italian, a living legend in the worl...

 
Berger Reveals Alonso Will Drive for Ferrari in 2010
Berger Reveals Alonso Will Drive for Ferrari in 2010

23 Apr 2009, 09:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Former Toro Rosso part-owner Gerhard Berger revealed Alonso will surely drive for Ferrari in 2010. The Austrian admitted that he tried to convince the Spaniard to leave his place at Renault for the ...

 
Mercedes Confirm F1 Future In Doubt
Mercedes Confirm F1 Future In Doubt

23 Apr 2009, 09:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In a time when most car makers are planning to join the Formula 1 championship, German manufacturer Mercedes seems to do exactly the opposite. As confirmed by a member of the supervisory board of Da...

 
Aston Martin to Make F1 Debut?
Aston Martin to Make F1 Debut?

23 Apr 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The cost-cutting policy introduced by the International Automobile Federation for the Formula 1 championship from 2010 onwards has certainly proved a success so far. Nothing is official, of course, ...

 
Ferrari to Test Italian F3 Graduates at Fiorano
Ferrari to Test Italian F3 Graduates at Fiorano

23 Apr 2009, 08:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari are once again turning their heads towards the Italian Formula 3 Championship in search for their next F1 talent. As announced by the Scuderia earlier this week, the Top 3 finishers of this ...

 
Toro Rosso Surprised with Buemi's Performances
Toro Rosso Surprised with Buemi's Performances

23 Apr 2009, 07:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Rookie Sebastien Buemi's impressive start of the season left many F1 observers open-mouthed. Just to be clear on that, Buemi recorded two point finishes in only 3 starts – the chaotical M...

 
Red Bull Considering Mercedes Engine Deal
Red Bull Considering Mercedes Engine Deal

23 Apr 2009, 07:11 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Mercedes engines seem to have become a big hit in Formula One, as it seems yet another team is negotiating the terms of a new engine deal with the German manufacturer. As revealed by British magazin...

 
Force India to Debut Double Diffuser in Bahrain
Force India to Debut Double Diffuser in Bahrain

22 Apr 2009, 15:07 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Force India are expected to become the third team – apart from the “diffuser three”, of course – to introduce a first version of a double diffuser during this weekend's ...

 
Lola Evaluates F1 Return in 2010
Lola Evaluates F1 Return in 2010

22 Apr 2009, 14:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / British racing car manufacturer Lola Group announced they have committed to the full technical, operational and financial evaluation concerning the development of an F1 car for the upcoming 2010 sea...

 
Liuzzi Hopes for F1 Return in 2010
Liuzzi Hopes for F1 Return in 2010

22 Apr 2009, 13:49 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Vitantonio Liuzzi has unfinished business in Formula 1 and plans to make his return in the series from as early as next year. Currently test and reserve driver for Force India, the Italian is trustf...

 
GPDA Worried About Potential Rain at Singapore
GPDA Worried About Potential Rain at Singapore

22 Apr 2009, 13:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the postponement of the Qatar race in the MotoGP – ran under artificial light – due to the heavy rain, the Grand Prix Drivers Association are expected to consult with the MotoG...

 
Ducati's Carbon Chassis, Stoner's Secret Weapon
Ducati's Carbon Chassis, Stoner's Secret Weapon

22 Apr 2009, 12:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Filippo Preziosi, Ducati's technical director, said that Casey Stoner had a major advantage in Qatar thanks to the new carbon fiber-made chassis of his new bike, which made it more stable and e...

 
Alonso: Title Hopes Still Alive
Alonso: Title Hopes Still Alive

22 Apr 2009, 12:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso will not count himself out of the title race just yet. Although he is no less than 17 points behind championship leader Jenson Button, Alonso reckoned the improvements brought to the...

 
Red Bull: Vettel is Not For Sale!
Red Bull: Vettel is Not For Sale!

22 Apr 2009, 12:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull Racing owner Dietrich Mateschitz insisted Sebastian Vettel is currently “not for sale”. Following rumors that McLaren Mercedes are eyeing to sign the 21-year old German for the ...

 
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...