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Monthly Archive: April 2011
Apr 29
Simoncelli fastest as opening day in Estoril just stays dry
Round 3: Portuguese GP – Free Practice One & Two
Whilst the weather forecast predicted rain all day, Estoril demonstrated how unpredictable its climate is and both MotoGP free practice sessions remained dry, although the rain came the moment the flag dropped on the premier class this afternoon. Overnight rain left the tarmac dirty and slippery however.
Apr 29
British film writer working on Lauda script
He is still a regular in the F1 paddock, appearing as a pundit for German television.
A British film writer is working on a script to immortalise the most famous season in F1 great Niki Lauda’s successful career. The Oscar-nominated Peter Morgan, best known for writing The Queen and Frost/Nixon, is focusing on the 1976 season, when Lauda almost burned to death in a fiery crash but returned six weeks later to battle James Hunt for the title.
Apr 29
Ferrari budget biggest in F1 – report
Reportedly, not every team in F1 has reduced its spending.
Ferrari is F1′s biggest spender, while Hispania boasts the smallest budget, an industry publication has found. But the latest edition of ‘Business Book GP’ said the teams association FOTA has succeeded in dramatically cutting costs with its resource restriction agreement, according to a report in the Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo.
Apr 29
Another senior Williams man’s future in doubt – report
The future of another senior member of Williams’ technical team is reportedly in doubt.
On the back of a near unprecedentedly bad start to the famous British team’s 2011 season, it emerged that chairman Adam Parr is heading a radical restructuring that could result in technical director Sam Michael losing his job.
Apr 29
Turkey ticket prices too high – Webber
Ticket prices for the Turkish grand prix are too high, according to Mark Webber.
The Red Bull driver’s comments come amid great uncertainty about the future of the event at Istanbul Park, with organisers saying the race next Sunday will be the last due to Bernie Ecclestone’s doubling of the sanctioning fee.
Apr 29
Bahrain’s May deadline still in place – FIA
The FIA is sticking to its May 1 deadline for the possible rescheduling of Bahrain’s 2011 grand prix.
With the date fast approaching amid reported continuing problems inside the island Kingdom, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday indicated he is now willing to wait for Bahrain until “early June”.
Apr 29
Thomas McGregor and Shelby Blackstock join Jensen MotorSport
At Montreal Grand Prix
Jensen MotorSport is pleased to announce that the team has developed a partnership with one of the top management and development companies in Motorsports, Exclusive Management Inc. Two exciting young Exclusive Management drivers will join Jensen MotorSport to drive in the Formula 1600 race at the hugely successful Montreal Grand Prix.
Apr 28
Our Rotax world champions honoured
17th Annual Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Induction Gala
Paul Cooke and four Canadian Karting World Champions were honoured last Saturday in Toronto at the 17th Annual Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Gala held at the prestigious Inn On The Park Conference Centre in Toronto attended by over three hundred motor sport and business leaders that included Bobby Rahal as the keynote speaker.
Apr 28
Isabelle Tremblay announces ambitious 2011 racing schedule (+photo album)
Isa Racing Team providing the chance of a lifetime
Today Isabelle Tremblay announced her goal to compete in the 2011 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series andrace for the Rookie of the Year title in the #07 Group BetonBrunet/ADF Diesel Ford with Dave Jacombs Racing. Tremblayʼs summer schedule will be very full as she is also competing in events at the Autodrome St. Eustache SportsmanSeries along with the Formula 1600 Tour in Quebec.
Apr 28
Ecclestone hints at deadline extension for Bahrain
Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday sounded willing to extend Bahrain’s deadline for the rescheduling of its 2011 grand prix.
Due to the civil unrest in the island Kingdom, the season opener at Sakhir was postponed, with the FIA giving organisers until May 1 to propose a new date this year or be content to wait until 2012.
Apr 28
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets now on sale globally
F1TM tickets go on sale for 2011 Grand Prix
Tickets for November’s Formula 1TM Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are now on sale as Yas Marina Circuit prepares to stage its third sell-out race weekend. The race will take place on 11-13 November and tickets are available from www.yasmarinacircuit.ae.
Apr 28
Race for Red Bull’s F1 seats hots up
“If you give up, it’s over for you” – Buemi
As Daniel Ricciardo admits there is a chance he could make his F1 debut in 2011, Sebastien Buemi insists he is not losing sleep. “Compared to my teammate I’ve never done badly,” Swiss Buemi, referring to Jaime Alguersuari, is quoted as saying by the British newspaper The Sun.