Moscow raceway targets MotoGP standard
August 23rd, 2012 - 9:08 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's first international-standard racetrack will be extended and modified in a project to make the circuit suitable for hosting a MotoGP round, circuit manager Ekaterina ... Read more...
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Dull Moscow track is a shame: Prost
July 16th, 2012 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Volokolamsk (Russia), July 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Four-time Formula One world champion Alain Prost added his voice to those criticizing Russia's new international-standard circuit for its lack of overtaking potential, calling ... Read more...
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McLaren must bounce back in Germany: Prost
July 16th, 2012 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Volokolamsk (Russia), July 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) McLaren must recover from a string of poor results at the German Grand Prix next weekend or will be left behind by Red Bull ... Read more...
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The importance of numbers in Formula One
October 25th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
With Formula One in its 61st season, here's a statistical look at the sport:15 - Sebastian Vettel is only the 15th driver to have won at least two World titles and ... Read more...
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Hamilton sees F1 fight with Alonso as new Senna-Prost battle
March 29th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Mar 29(ANI): Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel may be the man most likely to thwart British Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a second crown this season, but the McLaren ... Read more...
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Movie tribute for Formula One legend Ayrton Senna
March 25th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 25 (ANI): Formula One legend Ayrton Senna journey has been documented in a new film, which is set for release this summer.Opening in Cinemas in June, 'Senna' tells the ... Read more...
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F-One legends were fearless, feels Jenson
July 2nd, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 2 (ANI): Formula One champion Jenson Button believes that F1's golden oldies were more fearless and braver than his current grid rivals.The world champ will get behind the wheel of ... Read more...
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Schumacher’s ex-boss writes off his chances of a glorious comeback
May 5th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 5 (ANI): Seven times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher's former team boss has written off his chances of making a glorious comeback.Ex-Renault chief Flavio Briatore, under whom Schumacher drove ... Read more...
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Button vows to work and fight together with Hamilton
January 25th, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 25(ANI): Reigning Formula One champion Jenson Button has admitted that his duel for supremacy against McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton will see them have some close results in the 2010-11 season. ... Read more...
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Senna voted greatest Formula One driver of all time
December 15th, 2009 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 15 (ANI): Ayrton Senna has been voted the greatest Formula One driver of all time by other grand prix racers.The poll was conducted by Autosport magazine, who asked the opinion ... Read more...
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Button joins McLaren for less than half of Hamilton’s salary
November 19th, 2009 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 19 (ANI): Formula One champion Jenson Button has signed a seven million pound-a-year deal, which is less than half what his new teammate Lewis Hamilton gets 15 million pound.Button, who ... Read more...
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Renault not commenting on new team chief
September 22nd, 2009 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Hamburg, Sep 22 (DPA) The Renault Formula One team would not comment Tuesday on a possible successor to Flavio Briatore as team principal, with some reports saying former world champion Alain Prost ... Read more...
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Schumacher’s most important F1 records
July 30th, 2009 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Hamburg, July 30 (DPA) The following is a list of most important records accumulated by Michael Schumacher during his nearly 16-year-long Formula One career until his retirement in 2006:
Drivers' titles:1. ... Read more...
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Hamilton snubs ex-mentor Ron Dennis
May 2nd, 2009 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 2 (ANI): Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has fuelled rumours about his relationship breaking down with Ron Dennis, after the ace driver failed to attend an awards ceremony that honoured ... Read more...
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Hamilton wants to win two more F1 world titles
March 22nd, 2009 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 22 (ANI): British Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he is not just aiming one more world title, but two. The next target on the remarkable 24-year-old''s ... Read more...
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McLaren’s maestro Ron Dennis steps down
January 17th, 2009 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Woking (Britain), Jan 17 (DPA) The announcement by Ron Dennis Friday that he is stepping down from his post as team principal of McLaren-Mercedes from March 1 marks the end of a ... Read more...
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