Formula One News Watch

Ecclestone Admits Interest In Buying Back F1 - Motorsport.com

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 23:37:00 +0000

Ecclestone, 80, was quoted recently as saying he thinks Formula One is worth between $6 and 7 billion. He reacted: "I have never quoted anything. It may have been written, but I haven't quoted. A gentleman never speaks about money and last night."

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YouTube functionality coming to F1 2012? - Videogamer.com

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:23:00 +0000

From www.videogamer.com:

F1 2011 doesn't hit stores until September 23, but development work is already underway on features for F1 2012, according to F1 2011 chief game designer Stephen Hood.

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Jacques Villeneuve turns his back on F1 again - Latest sport news

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:15:00 +0000

From www.euronews.net:

GROVE (Reuters) – Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve is done with Formula One, not just as a driver but now seemingly as a spectator as well.

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F-1 circuit wears thin for Jacques Villeneuve - Calgary Herald

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:56:00 +0000

From www.canada.com:

GROVE, ENGLAND . Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve is done with Formula One, not just as a driver but now seemingly as a spectator as well.

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F1 gearing up for new 'green' and 'cool' future - Straits Times

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:59:00 +0000

From www.straitstimes.com:

LONDON - FORMULA One is preparing itself for a period of progressive change towards greater fuel efficiency, clearer 'green' credentials and much bigger popularity with car makers and racing fans.

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Earnhardt not sad to see Infineon behind him - NASCAR

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:30:00 +0000

From www.nascar.com:

After, he admitted to still being annoyed with Villeneuve, a former Formula One world champion whom Papis has known for ... I thought we had something for Kurt." 1. Kurt Busch Dodge ...

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WRC: Sébastien Loeb leads Acropolis Rally after Day 2 - Auto123

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:37:00 +0000

From www.auto123.com:

Ex-Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen continues to impress on his Acropolis Rally debut by maintaining his bid for a points' finish in seventh overall in his Ice 1 Racing Citroen.

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Report: Red Bull's investment in F1 tops $690 million - Autoblog

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:18:00 +0000

From www.autoblog.com:

Just how much does it cost to run an F1 team? Budgets differ greatly from championship frontrunners to back-markers, but even in a general sense it's usually hard to say, because F1 budgets are typically closely-guarded secrets. Reports indicate, however ...

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F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21, says Jean Todt - Latest sport news

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:52:00 +0000

From www.euronews.net:

... home Sport F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21, ... F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21, ...

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Parr: F1 must solve fundamental issues - Autosport Online

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:29:00 +0000

From www.autosport.com:

FOTA chairman Martin Whitmarsh echoed thoughts that F1 could have done a better job in promoting itself, but had been held back by internal disputes.

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Formula One Circuit Guides - Telegraph TV - Telegraph

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:35:00 +0000

From www.telegraph.co.uk:

... Cricket Rugby Union Formula One Tennis Boxing and UFC Golf Racing Cycling Fantasy Formula One Circuit Guides Watch this season's Formula One drivers, including Jenson Button and David Coulthard, ...

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Schumacher and Hamilton at odds with F1 rivals - Latest sport news

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sat, 21 May 2011 21:34:00 +0000

From www.euronews.net:

... Sport Schumacher and Hamilton at odds with F1 rivals ... Schumacher and Hamilton at odds with F1 rivals ... track 20:39 CET (Reuters) F1 governing body investigating Ferrari ...

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Texas Funds Formula One Race While Weighing Firing Teachers - Businessweek

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sat, 21 May 2011 14:57:00 +0000

From www.businessweek.com:

May 11 (Bloomberg) -- Texas, which may balance its budget by firing thousands of teachers, plans to commit $25 million in state funds to Formula One auto racing each year for a decade.

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Expect no more Spanish processions - Stuff

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:43:00 +0000

From www.stuff.co.nz:

Fans flocking to Formula One's most predictable race could be in for a surprise in Spain this weekend, even if Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel ends up winning again.

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West turns blind eye to Bahrain crackdown - DAWN Group

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Tue, 10 May 2011 02:40:00 +0000

From www.dawn.com:

Bahrain`s king said on Sunday a state of emergency, imposed in March after Saudi-led troops arrived to help crush protests, would be lifted on June 1, two weeks before it expires. That would be two days before a deadline set by Formula One organisers for ...

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Whitmarsh: F1 needs to promote itself - Pitpass

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:13:00 +0000

From www.pitpass.com:

"Formula One is used to going to venues that know and understand Formula One and want us," he said. "I'm not blaming anyone because we're all part of it, but we're not good at promoting our sport in new territories and I think you've got evidence of that not just in China."

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Jenson Button's record F1 lap at Bathurst - Multimedia - Illawarra Mercury

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:32:00 +0000

From www.illawarramercury.com.au:

Illawarra Mercury News Skip directly to: Search Box Section Navigation Content Multimedia Home Share Jenson Button's record F1 lap at Bathurst Jenson Button's record F1 lap at Bathurst 23 Mar 11 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Email to a friend Latest Ga ...

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Former F1 champ Raikkonen signs with Kyle Busch Motorsports - TSN

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:00:00 +0000

From www.tsn.ca:

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen has signed with Kyle Busch Motorsports and plans to run next month's Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Red Bull's Vettel takes pole for F1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix - New Kerala

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:46:00 +0000

From www.newkerala.com:

Melbourne, Mar 26: Reigning Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel will start from pole position in Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a dominant performance in qualifying on Saturday.

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Sauber F1 drivers to show support for Japan - YAHOO!

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:53:00 +0000

From sports.yahoo.com:

PARIS (AP) —Sauber drivers Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Sergio Perez of Mexico will carry a message of support for Japan during Formula One’s season-opening Melbourne Grand Prix later this month.

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F1: Narain Karthikeyan not worried about 2011 qualifying rule - Auto123

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:09:00 +0000

From www.auto123.com:

Narain Karthikeyan insists he is not overly worried about failing to qualify for grands prix this year. A year after three new teams entered formula one last season ...

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Injured F1 star Robert Kubica to have elbow operation - Daily Mirror

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:35:00 +0000

From www.mirror.co.uk:

INJURED Formula One driver Robert Kubica is expected to have minor surgery on his elbow today.

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F1 driver Kubica return impossible to predict: doctor

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0000

From news.yahoo.com:

BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) – Robert Kubica's return to Formula One after last month's horror crash is impossible to predict, his Lotus Renault team doctor Riccardo Ceccarelli admitted on Thursday.

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Bahrain to decide on Formula One schedule by May

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0000

From www.menafn.com:

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Button says having kids can change F1 driver's ... - Newstrack India

noreply@blogger.com (Editor) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:19:00 +0000

From www.newstrackindia.com:

London, Mar 6(ANI): Formula One driver Jenson Button has said that he will not marry until his racing career is over, as he believes that having kids will distract him from chasing his goals.

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