Motor racing-Raikkonen fastest on first day of F1 testing
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Kimi Raikkonen rolledback the years with the fastest lap for Lotus on the first dayof Formula One testing on Tuesday. The 2007 champion, making his comeback after two years inthe world rally championship, looked at home right from thestart of a chilly morning in southern Spain and completed 73laps. His best time of one minute 19.670 seconds was quicker thanany lap ...
Where The Hell Is America's Next Great Sports Venue? [Austin F1]
# austinf1 Formula One racing is a sport associated with a certain kind of wealthy international traveler — someone who charters a yacht to enjoy the Monaco Grand Prix. Boy aren't they going to be surprised later this year when they travel to the newest F1 race — in a town on the outskirts of Austin so culturally remote their slogan is "Where the hell is Elroy, Texas?" More »
Carlton Dry Honda Racing choose Pirelli for 2012
Carlton Dry Honda Racing have formed a new partnership that will see the factory outfit run Pirelli tyres for the 2012 Australian Motocross and Supercross seasons. The move ensures that riders Ben Townley , Brad Anderson and Ford Dale have access to the best product available in their quest for 2012 championship success. Pirelli boasts 56 w...
Motor racing-Chandhok hopes to combine sportscars with F1
NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Karun Chandhok will racein this year's FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) whilecontinuing to try and secure a reserve role in Formula One, theIndian driver said on Thursday. Chandhok said the sportscar series would give him the chanceto compete regularly while he explores test drivingpossibilities with a couple of Formula One teams includingCaterham, the former ...
Motor Racing: Low-key start for Williams at Jerez F1 testing
JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, Spain: Williams showed off their new FW34 car for the 2012 World Championship season here on Tuesday hoping for better form after what was the outfit's worst season ever.
Motor racing-F1 teams seek guidance on Bahrain situation
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Formula One teams areconcerned about the situation in Bahrain but will leave thedecision on whether to race there in April to the sport'sgoverning body and commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone, bossessaid on Monday. Last year's grand prix at the Sakhir circuit was postponedand then cancelled due to pro-democracy protests that triggereda bloody crackdown. Clashes ...
WEC: Former F1 Driver Nick Heidfeld Joins Rebellion Racing
REBELLION Racing is pleased to announce that Nick Heidfeld will drive one of the team’s Lola-Toyota LMP1 coupés during the FIA World Endurance Championship opening rounds and the 80th Le Mans 24 Hours. Nick Heidfeld Photo by: xpb.cc The former Formula One German driver, will race for the Swiss team at Sebring 12 Hours, Spa 6 Hours and the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours. Nick will share the seat of ...
Motor Racing: Raikkonen fastest in F1 testing in Spain
JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, Spain: Finland's 2007 Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen set the fastest time in his Lotus-Renault during pre-season testing on Tuesday.
Buemi Le Mans deal confirmed
As expected, Sebastien Buemi has been confirmed as part of Toyota Racing's Le Mans line-up, as the Japanese marque compelted its second car trio.
