CVC to sell F1, replace Ecclestone?
(GMM) CVC Capital Partners, the majority owner of formula one's commercial rights, has denied it plans to sell up or replace Bernie Ecclestone as chief executive. The rumours have been … Read More
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(GMM) CVC Capital Partners, the majority owner of formula one's commercial rights, has denied it plans to sell up or replace Bernie Ecclestone as chief executive. The rumours have been … Read More
The starting grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix will see the two Ferraris line up on the second and third rows, with respectively Massa in third place and Raikkonen sixth. … Read More
Heikki Kovalainen says he will try to beat Hamilton to cover up for the fact that he is the designated Number 2 at McLaren. He will not beat Hamilton unless … Read More
(GMM) Sebastien Bourdais has been demoted five positions on the grid for the Hungarian grand prix. The Frenchman qualified his Toro Rosso in 14th position on Saturday, but BMW-Sauber competitor … Read More
(GMM) Toyota has sided with Renault in the trackside spat about the legality of formula one engines. First team boss Flavio Briatore, and then Renault racer Fernando Alonso, griped this … Read More
McLaren teammates Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton celebrate their front row in Hungary Lewis Hamilton clinched his fourth pole position of the year after dominating the final phase of qualifying … Read More
Lewis Hamilton looks ready to take pole position for this weekend's Hungarian GP after finishing the final practice session before qualifying on top of the timesheets. The McLaren ace was … Read More
(GMM) When the checkered flag waves on the Hungaroring pit straight on Sunday, many elements of the formula one circus will breathe a sigh of relief. It marks the end … Read More
(GMM) Adrian Sutil on Friday said he has a contract to remain with the Force India team in 2009. Alongside veteran Giancarlo Fisichella this year, the 25-year-old German has had … Read More
(GMM) No-one at BMW-Sauber will talk about the team's driver lineup for 2009, but Nick Heidfeld in Hungary said he is feeling "relaxed" about his future. The 31-year-old German driver … Read More
(GMM) Despite leading his teammate in the points standings by 30 points, Lewis Hamilton on Friday said he would not be surprised if Heikki Kovalainen pips him to pole position … Read More
MCLAREN-MERCEDESIn the morning, championship leader Lewis Hamilton was the slowest of the marquee McLaren and Ferrari runners, but after another 90 minutes of practice he was back to the top … Read More
(GMM) Nico Rosberg clarified on Friday that he will stay with the Williams team in 2009. Prior to the confirmation of Heikki Kovalainen's contract for next year, it had been … Read More
(GMM) The Renault F1 employee found dead at the team's Enstone headquarters earlier this week shot himself in the head. It emerged on Thursday that the death of the man, … Read More
Lewis Hamilton topped Friday afternoon practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, a 1:20.554 lap on soft tires. Nelson Piquet, his job on the line, was 2nd quick ahead of Hamilton's … Read More
(GMM) A hydraulic problem sidelined Sebastian Vettel's Toro Rosso during the morning practice session in Hungary on Friday. After just four laps of the twisty 4.4km Hungaroring circuit near Budapest, … Read More
(GMM) A journalist at the Hungaroring tried his hardest to spark a new scandal involving Max Mosley. Just as the sex scandal seems close to winding down, the reporter approached … Read More
UPDATE Renault have confirmed that a staff member William Millar died at their factory earlier this week. The Oxfordshire police are currently investigating of Millar, who worked in the R&D … Read More
Felipe Massa led a Ferrari one-two ahead of Kimi Raikkonen in opening practice at the Hungaroring, a session that was, for the most part, a track cleaning exercise. The Hungaroring … Read More
Participating: Fernando ALONSO (Renault), Timo GLOCK (Toyota), Heikki KOVALAINEN (McLaren Mercedes), Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) Press Conference Q: Timo, any after effects from your accident in Hockenheim? Timo GLOCK: No, not … Read More
UPDATE #2 (GMM) Heikki Kovalainen is likely to spend many years at McLaren if he stays willing to be the team's number two driver. That is the opinion of double … Read More
Formula One heads to Hungary for the eleventh round of the FIA Formula One World Championship where Bridgestone’s soft and super soft Potenza tires will tackle the tight turns of … Read More
(GMM) Three more teams are considering racing the so-called 'shark fin' engine cover concept in Hungary this weekend. Red Bull pioneered the aerodynamic concept this year, and it was subsequently … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) 26-year-old Heikki Kovalainen on Thursday said he can imagine spending the rest of his formula one career at McLaren. At the Hungaroring on Thursday, the Mercedes-powered team confirmed … Read More
(GMM) One year after their relationship spectacularly imploded, former teammates Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said they are happier now. The zenith of their troubled tenure alongside one … Read More