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Archive for 2009

Rivals complain over Germany advantage

Written by Red Andy on 04 November 2009

Beijing, Wednesday: Rival teams in the Race of Champions’ Nations Cup have publicly complained that the victorious Team Germany had an unfair advantage in the competition after drivers Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel were allowed to use different equipment to the other teams. The competition, which took place yesterday in the [Read More]

McLaren make use of Hamilton retirement

Written by Red Andy on 02 November 2009

Abu Dhabi, Monday: McLaren have revealed that yesterday’s disappointment at seeing Lewis Hamilton retire from the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was relieved somewhat by their ability to put the faulty component on the British driver’s car to use. The former world champion had started the race from pole position, having set the pace [Read More]

Gillett “disappointed” by Donington failure

Written by Red Andy on 30 October 2009

Castle Donington, Friday: Donington Ventures head honcho Simon Gillett has admitted his disappointment that he was unable to secure the British Grand Prix at Donington Park from 2010 onwards, after Bernie Ecclestone confirmed that his latest payment to the F1 supremo would be rejected as it was made beyond an established deadline. “Obviously [Read More]

Glock “walked into door”

Written by Red Andy on 28 October 2009

Cologne, Wednesday: Toyota F1 driver Timo Glock has revealed the full extent of the injury that has prevented him from participating in the Brazilian and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix. According to the German, he suffered an unfortunate accident in the team’s motorhome at Suzuka, which has ruled him out of the last two races of [Read More]

Ecclestone opts for literal Med GP

Written by Red Andy on 25 October 2009

Malaga, Sunday: Formula One Management head Bernie Ecclestone has announced that his proposed “Mediterranean Grand Prix” will be rather more literal than had previously been supposed. The Mediterranean Grand Prix was a placeholder name used for the race at Valencia, in case the “European Grand Prix” moniker needed to be [Read More]

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