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Archive for April, 2009

Swiss police in BMW investigation

Written by Red Andy on 17 April 2009

Hinwil, Friday: Police forces in the Swiss canton of Zurich have begun a formal investigation into the BMW Formula One team’s headquarters today, after reports of an outbreak of “humour” in the factory. Reports suggest that office staff in the facility were using their computers to share comedic websites when they should have [Read More]

Brawn embroiled in “Briefcase-gate” controversy

Written by Red Andy on 15 April 2009

Paris, Wednesday: Nigel Tozzi, the legal representative of the Ferrari Formula One team, has submitted a complaint to the FIA today over Brawn GP team principal Ross Brawn’s use of a briefcase while on his way to the FIA Court of Appeal this week. Tozzi has claimed that Brawn’s use of a wheeled suitcase as he [Read More]

Plans for Mongolian GP revealed

Written by Red Andy on 13 April 2009

Ulaanbaatar, Monday: Excited officials in the landlocked republic of Mongolia have today announced a multi-year deal to host a Formula One Grand Prix, with a purpose-built circuit on the outskirts of the country’s capital Ulaanbaatar being set for approval. “When you think about it, Mongolia is the ideal place to cultivate the ethos of [Read More]

Ecclestone to revise medals system

Written by Red Andy on 10 April 2009

Paris, Friday: Following last weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, which was abandoned after just over half distance due to a totally unexpected (no, seriously) deluge that washed out the Sepang circuit, Formula One commercial head Bernie Ecclestone has announced a revision to his “medals-style” system of rewarding drivers for next [Read More]

RyanAir wins Donington contract

Written by Red Andy on 05 April 2009

Donington, Sunday: New British Grand Prix venue Donington Park has controversially announced today that low-budget airline RyanAir has won a contract for the circuit’s revolutionary “customer experience programme” when the first British GP at the revamped circuit takes place in June 2010. Donington CEO Simon Gillett explained, [Read More]

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