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Formula1 | Heidfeld steps in for Kubica in Renault | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-17T02:36:00.000+03:00

16 Feb 2011

Today Lotus Renault GP confirmed Nick Heidfeld will replace his former BMW-Sauber colleague Robert Kubica. Kubica sustained serious injuries during a rally ten days ago, and it is expected the Pole will be at least several months out of the running before he is fit enough to race again. The 33-year old Heidfeld has tested the Renault R31 at the Circuito de Jerez last Saturday and made a big impression after he topped the time sheets in a car he was not familiar with. Other candidates for the vacancy were Brazilian Bruno Senna, Italian Vitantonio Liuzzi and Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa.

Formula1 | Heidfeld steps in for Kubica in Renault | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Pirelli Confirms first four races tyres compounds | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-17T02:34:00.000+03:00

16 Feb 2011

Pirelli, official tyre suppliers to the FIA Formula One World Championship, have announced the compound allocations of their dry-weather PZero tyres for the first four rounds of the 2011 season.

Following 18,000 kilometres of private testing and three multi-team tests, Pirelli have chosen to take their range’s hard and soft compounds to the opening Bahrain, Australian, Malaysia and Chinese Grands Prix.

Formula1 | Pirelli Confirms first four races tyres compounds | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Pirelli Not Surprised with wear rate | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-14T16:07:00.000+03:00

14 Feb 2011

Pirelli says the high levels of tyre wear experienced in testing at Jerez this week are exactly what it was aiming for with its 2011 rubber, as it tries to ensure exciting racing and strategic variety in Formula 1.

Drivers have noticed that the Pirellis fade quicker than last year's Bridgestones, but Pirelli motorsport boss Paul Hembery said teams will have to get used to tyre management being a bigger factor in 2011 grands prix.

Formula1 | Pirelli Not Surprised with wear rate | motorsarena.co.cc

WRC | Petter Solberg was cought speeding by the police | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-14T16:06:00.000+03:00

14 Feb 2011

Petter Solberg's driving ban won't affect his participation on the remaining rounds of this season's World Rally Championship, the Norwegian has said in a statement.

Solberg has had his driving licence suspended in Sweden after he was clocked travelling at 112kph in an 80kph limit on the road section heading to the fifth stage of the country’s WRC round on Friday.

WRC | Petter Solberg was cought speeding by the police | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Barrichello fastest for williams - Jerez day 4 | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-13T21:37:00.000+03:00

13 Feb 2011

This week’s four-day Jerez test drew to a close on Sunday and ended with a wet track in the final hour, giving the teams their first chance to use Pirelli’s wet tyres. Of the times set in the dry earlier in the day, Williams’ Rubens Barrichello’s was the quickest, the Brazilian finishing eight-tenths up on second-place man, Sauber’s Kamui Kobayashi.

Formula1 | Barrichello fastest for williams - Jerez day 4 | motorsarena.co.cc

WRC | Hirvonen takes deserved win in Sweden | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-13T21:36:00.000+03:00

13 Feb 2011

Mikko Hirvonen has got his 2011 World Rally Championship campaign off to a dream start with his second successive victory on Rally Sweden as the new World Rally Car era began in Scandinavia.

Hirvonen headed an all-Ford Fiesta RS WRC podium after five drivers had started the final day of the Karlstad-based snow rally covered by a little more than 15 seconds.

WRC | Hirvonen takes deserved win in Sweden | motorsarena.co.cc

WRC | Hirvonen Steps into the lead - Rally Sweden Day 2 | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-13T02:21:00.000+03:00

12 Feb 2011

The Finn, in a works Ford Fiesta RS WRC, was 14.8s adrift of Mads Ostberg at the start of day two but gradually chipped away at the Norwegian’s overnight advantage to the extent he is now 0.3s up on the M-Sport Stobart driver after posting a faster time on stage 11.

“We had some problems with the [low] sun at the start and it hasn’t been easy this morning but there is still a long way to go,” said Hirvonen. “I’ve really tried to push hard and some places are cleaning more than others. The car is really, really good so there is no need to change anything.”

WRC | Hirvonen Steps into the lead - Rally Sweden Day 2 | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Heidfeld Fastest in Jerez day 3 for Renault | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-13T02:13:00.000+03:00

12 Feb 2011

Nick Heidfeld staked his claim for Robert Kubica’s Renault seat on Saturday by topping the times on his debut for the team in testing at Jerez. Heidfeld, who raced for Sauber last season, edged out Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso to go fastest of the 11 drivers in action in Spain. Friday pacesetter Michael Schumacher was third quickest for Mercedes GP, over half a second down on Alonso and less than a tenth ahead of McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton.

Formula1 | Heidfeld Fastest in Jerez day 3 for Renault | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Jerez Testing Day Two - Shumacher ahead by the Afternoon | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-11T16:54:00.000+03:00

Michael Shumacher took the fastest time from Felipe Massa in Jerez day two of testing, Shumacher who took over from Nico Rosberg to complete evaluating Pirelle's new tyres.

Formula1 | Jerez Testing Day Two - Shumacher ahead by the Afternoon | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Force India Launches VJM04 - First Pictures | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-08T18:04:00.000+03:00

Force India has launched its 2011 car, the Mercedes-powered VJM04, online on Tuesday afternoon. The team’s fourth Formula 1 contender will be driven by Adrian Sutil and Scottish newcomer Paul di Resta.

Although Williams’ latest livery is yet to be seen, the unveiling of Force India’s machine marks the final revealing of a Formula 1 car this year, with others having either hosted formal launch ceremonies or debuted on-track in Valencia testing. Formula1 | Force India Launches VJM04 - First Pictures | motorsarena.co.cc

WRC | Block stoked by first run in Monster Fiesta | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-08T16:08:00.000+03:00

Ken Block says the Ford Fiesta RS WRC that he will use in the World Rally Championship this season has exceeded his expectations.

The Monster World Rally Team ace was speaking on his Facebook video blog following his first try-out in the machine during a test in Sweden on Sunday.

WRC | Block stoked by first run in Monster Fiesta | motorsarena.co.cc

MotoGP | Rossi wins 2011 Laureus Award | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-08T16:07:00.000+03:00

The nine-time World Champion collected the ‘Comeback of the Year’ Award at the ceremony, which took place in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Valentino Rossi’s incredible recovery from injury in 2010 was recognised by the Laureus Academy on Monday, as the Italian MotoGP rider was honoured with the 2011 Laureus World Sports Award ‘Comeback of the Year’ prize.

MotoGP | Rossi wins 2011 Laureus Award | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Hispania f1 Launch new car F111 - pictures | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-08T13:05:00.000+03:00

Hispania Racing has published the first photos of its second Formula 1 car, the brand-new F111. In 2011, the Murcia squad is designing its own chassis from scratch, having been in a partnership with Italian designers Dallara last year. At present, only India’s Narain Karthikeyan is confirmed as part of its driver line-up.
Formula1 | Hispania f1 Launch new car F111 - pictures | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Virgin present the MVR-02 in London | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-08T03:44:00.000+03:00

Virgin have the launched their 2011 car at London’s BBC Television Centre in the UK. The fledgling team, heading into their second F1 season, hope the Cosworth-powered MVR-02 will move them up the order after a difficult debut year.
Formula1 | Virgin present the MVR-02 in London | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Kubica suffer a big crash in rally italy | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-08T03:41:00.000+03:00

Renault race driver Robert Kubica looks set to miss part - if not all - of the 2011 Formula One season after suffering multiple fractures to his right arm, leg and hand in a high-speed accident on Sunday, while competing in the Ronde di Andora Rally in Italy.
Formula1 | Kubica suffer a big crash in rally italy | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Alonso Fastest in Valencia Day 2 testing | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-03T02:30:00.000+03:00

With just over a month to go before the season begins, Valencia was a hive of activity as this week’s test continued at the Spanish circuit on Wednesday. Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso emerged as the quickest runner from the 12 teams and 15 drivers in action, clocking a best time of 1m 13.307s in the Italian team’s brand-new F150.
Formula1 | Alonso Fastest in Valencia Day 2 testing | motorsarena.co.cc

MotoGP | Pedrosa Fastest in Sepang Day 2 | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-02T17:25:00.000+03:00

Dani Pedrosa’s fourth lap on Wednesday stood firm as the fastest of the second day of the official MotoGP Test at Sepang, with the Repsol Honda rider’s top effort of 2’00.770 placing him well clear of the rest of the riders. Completing 39 laps of the circuit in total the Spaniard was immediately into his rhythm in the morning, and ended the day 0.664s ahead of second placed Casey Stoner.
MotoGP | Pedrosa Fastest in Sepang Day 2 | motorsarena.co.cc

MotoGP | Moto GP testing gets underway in Sepang | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-01T18:36:00.000+03:00

Casey Stoner’s progress on the Repsol Honda RC212V continued at a rapid rate on Tuesday when the Australian rider topped the opening day timesheet at the official MotoGP Test at Sepang. Posting a best lap of 2’01.574 – the only sub-2’02” effort – at the very end of the day Stoner was 0.403s faster than World Champion Jorge Lorenzo, who had been sat at the summit of the timings on his factory Yamaha M1 prior to his rival’s late lap.
MotoGP | Moto GP testing gets underway in Sepang | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Williams FW33 debuts in Valencia | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-01T16:19:00.000+03:00

Williams’ 2011 car made its first public appearance in testing at Valencia on Tuesday. The Cosworth-powered FW33 appeared in a blue, interim livery, with its final race colour scheme to be revealed at a later date.
Formula1 | Williams FW33 debuts in Valencia | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Toro Rosso Launch new car in Valencia | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-01T16:16:00.000+03:00

Following Red Bull Racing’s launch just half an hour before, sister team Toro Rosso has revealed its own 2011 contender in Valencia. This year’s STR6, again powered by a Ferrari engine, will be driven by Sébastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari, team-mates for a second consecutive full season.
Formula1 | Toro Rosso Launch new car in Valencia | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Mecedes remove the cover over the MGP-W02 | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-01T16:14:00.000+03:00

Mercedes Grand Prix has become the third and final team to launch its 2011 car in the Valencia pit lane on Tuesday morning, with Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg on-hand to uncover the MGP W02 in front of a crowd of photographers as fans continue to pour into the Ricardo Tormo circuit for the start of winter testing.
Formula1 | Mecedes remove the cover over the MGP-W02 | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Red Bull launch new car in Valencia Pit lane | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-02-01T16:12:00.000+03:00

Reigning World Champions Red Bull Racing have revealed their seventh Formula 1 car, the RB7, in the pit lane of Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo circuit. With the launch taking place at 8:30am local time, Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber revealed the Renault-powered car whose task will be to defend both world titles this year.
Formula1 | Red Bull launch new car in Valencia Pit lane | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Sauber breaks cover over the C30 | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-01-31T15:04:00.000+03:00

The Sauber F1 team launched the Ferrari-powered C30 this morning at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Spain, with Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Pérez on hand to unveil the squad’s machine for the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Formula1 | Sauber breaks cover over the C30 | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Lotus Launch T128 Online | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-01-31T15:03:00.000+03:00

Tony Fernandes’ Team Lotus has become the first of three Formula 1 teams to launch its 2011 car on Monday, with the T128 chassis having been unveiled live via the Hingham squad’s website. For this season, the outfit switches from Cosworth to Renault power.
Formula1 | Lotus Launch T128 Online | motorsarena.co.cc

Formula1 | Mercedes Reveal a computer photo of their MGP-W02 | motorsarena.co.cc

2011-01-31T01:24:00.000+03:00

Mercedes GP has made public the first shot of its 2011 car, the MGP W02, which will be officially launched on Tuesday morning prior to the start of pre-season testing at Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo circuit.
Formula1 | Mercedes Reveal a computer photo of their MGP-W02 | motorsarena.co.cc