Archive for August, 2009

India in F1 U-turn

August 31, 2009
India in F1 U-turn

New Delhi, Monday: The Indian government has undertaken a hasty U-turn on its proclamation last week that Formula One is not a sport, declaring that they were “wrong” and paving the way towards an Indian Grand Prix in 2011. The government has denied that this sudden change of heart has anything to do with the...
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More trouble at FOTA dinner

August 29, 2009
More trouble at FOTA dinner

Spa-Francorchamps, Saturday: Reports have emerged from the Formula One paddock that a meeting at a restaurant between members of FOTA again hit trouble during the evening. Discussions between all parties were amicable over drinks in the foyer, but when the party was ushered to their table and began to choose their meals, trouble began. A...
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Button reveals new approach

August 25, 2009
Button reveals new approach

Brackley, Tuesday: F1 world championship leader Jenson Button has vowed to change his approach to racing in the final six Grands Prix of the season, as he defends his lead in the title race from Rubens Barrichello, Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. Since the Turkish Grand Prix in June, Button has seen his advantage reduced...
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Barrichello commends beard for win

August 23, 2009
Barrichello commends beard for win

Valencia, Sunday: Victorious Brazilian Rubens Barrichello has attributed his victory in the European Grand Prix to his beard, which he claims to have grown “specially,” believing that it has allowed him to lap up to half a second quicker. The goatee first appeared on Barrichello’s face at the British Grand Prix, where he outperformed his...
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Heidfeld takes blame for practice crash

August 22, 2009
Heidfeld takes blame for practice crash

Valencia, Saturday: BMW’s Nick Heidfeld has this morning accepted that he was responsible for the collision with Fernando Alonso in yesterday’s practice session for the European Grand Prix at Valencia. The pair collided at the final corner of the street circuit after Alonso appeared to run up the inside of the BMW; they were summoned...
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