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Le Mans Series 1000km of Silverstone: Preview

James Broomhead — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:48:03 +0000

The 1000km of Silverstone will be two races in one, with points for two separate championships being awarded on the results of the six hour race. Not only does the race once more fill its traditional place as the finale of the Le Mans Series...

Lola “Technology Ready” For 2011

James Broomhead — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:49:46 +0000

Lola Cars today (Wednesday 8 September) announced the latest evolution of their successful LMP1 coupe program, offering a “technology ready” car to customer teams for next season. The Cambridgeshire, UK based company have been among the leaders in research of alternative energy sources in racing...

Ferrari Escape Further Punishment For Team Order In Germany

David Bean — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:23:34 +0000

The FIA World Motor Sport Council has decided not to impose any further sanctions on Ferrari for using team orders to influence the result of the German Grand Prix, reports Italy’s motorsport federation. The WMSC upheld the stewards original decision to fine Ferrari $100,000 (about...

FIA confirms 20-Race Calendar for 2011 F1 Season

David Bean — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:02:11 +0000

While the F1 world awaits news of a ruling on Ferrari’s team-orders case, the FIA has announced the race calendar for next season. Next season will begin in Bahrain, as 2010 did, and finish in Brazil at the end of November. The British Grand Prix...

Kane’s Podium Shows Empty Promise For Airwaves At Knockhill

James Broomhead — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:20:16 +0000

After a pair of lack lustre meetings at Silverstone and Snetterton Airwaves BMW driver Steven Kane returned to form, and to the podium, during the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) races at Knockhill. Even Saturday’s qualifying session ended well for the Northern Irishman, lining up...

Italian Grand Prix 2010: Preview

David Bean — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:57:01 +0000

For most Formula 1 fans, Italy brings to mind just one name: Ferrari. In Monza this weekend the Tifosi will be out in force to cheer on the one championship contender they want to triumph, Spaniard Fernando Alonso. Alonso’s title chances took a hit in...

Bridgestone announce tyre compounds for final races

David Bean — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:43:50 +0000

Bridgestone, who bow out of Formula 1 at the end of this season, have announced the tyre compounds that they will be bringing to the final four races of 2010. The Japanese tyre company have already announced the allocation of Potenza tyres that they will...

Sauber confirm Kobayashi for 2011

David Bean — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:22:44 +0000

Sauber have announced that Kamui Kobayashi, who turns 24 next Monday, will be driving for the team next season. The Japanese rookie, who is competing in his first full Formula 1 season, has scored 21 points, 15 more than his teammate, F1 veteran Pedro de...

Harvey Prepared For Monza Showdown

Peter Allen — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:55:18 +0000

Lancashire’s Jack Harvey heads to Monza this weekend with the aim of becoming the 2010 Formula BMW Europe Champion. Fortec Motorsport driver Harvey, who is backed by the Racing Steps Foundation, holds a seven-point lead over title rival Robin Frijns going into the final race...

Wrathall Moves Into G50 Championship Lead as Guest Stars Take Knockhill Wins

Simon Paice — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:53:24 +0000

It was guest drivers Nigel Moore and Jonathan Adam who took the wins in Rounds 21 and 22 of the 2010 Michelin Ginetta G50 Cup on a sunny Sunday at Knockhill. Though, with neither driver picking up championship points, it was title protagonist Frank Wrathall...