Autosport International Karting Challenge
The Autosport International Karting Challenge in honour of Dan Wheldon has received World Champion support ahead of the Johnny Herbert-presented event at the NEC Birmingham on Friday, January 11.
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Tag Archive: Japanese Grand Prix
Oct 10
Baton change at the Sauber F1 Team (updated)
Some time ago, Peter Sauber announced that he did not wish to be on the pit wall when he turned 70.
Sauber makes Kaltenborn first female F1 team boss
The company founder is proving true to his word: in two days’ time – on 13th October – he will turn 69 and is now stepping back from the day-to-day running of the team. Monisha Kaltenborn (41), CEO of Sauber Motorsport AG and responsible for business operations at Hinwil since early 2010, will additionally take over the role of Team Principal at trackside with immediate effect.
Oct 09
Schumacher had talks with Sauber, Ferrari – Lauda
Niki Lauda has confirmed that Michael Schumacher turned to Sauber and even Ferrari once he knew he would lose his Mercedes seat.
Austrian legend Lauda, who has joined Mercedes as non-executive chairman, insists seven time world champion Schumacher lost his seat only because his decision-making period about the future beyond 2012 was so prolonged.
Oct 08
Webber confronted Grosjean after ‘nutcase’ jibe
Mark Webber has admitted to confronting Romain Grosjean after Sunday’s Japanese grand prix.
The Australian was furious with the Lotus driver at Suzuka, describing the Frenchman as a “nutcase” after their first corner tangle. It is Grosjean’s ninth similar offence since returning to F1 as GP2 champion this year, causing many in the paddock to call on the FIA to give the 26-year-old yet another race ban.
Oct 08
Hamilton slams teammate Button on Twitter
Lewis Hamilton accused his McLaren teammate Jenson Button of lacking respect in the hours after Sunday’s Japanese grand prix.
Earlier media reports – indicating that the pair’s relationship was breaking down ahead of Hamilton’s switch to Mercedes – revealed that Button had ‘unfollowed’ the 2008 world champion on Twitter. “After three years as teammates, I thought we respected one another but clearly he doesn’t,” Hamilton told his 1.1 million Twitter followers.
Oct 08
Sauber F1 Team interview with Kamui Kobayashi
“It was fantastic to see the people in my home country happy” – Kamui Kobayashi
There was hardly anyone in the Formula One paddock in Suzuka who could resist smiling at the sight of an elated Kamui Kobayashi after his third place finish in front of a home crowd at the Japanese Grand Prix. A day later, the Sauber F1 Team driver talks about the first podium in his Formula One career.
Oct 07
Vettel’s fastest lap risks ‘unnecessary’ – Marko
Even on his dominant cruise to Suzuka victory, Sebastian Vettel managed to irk his Red Bull bosses.
Late in the Japanese grand prix, with the race in the bag, the German sped up for no other reason than to beat and better his fastest race lap — a habit when he senses he can safeguard the ‘triple’ along with pole and victory.
Oct 04
Hamilton admits Suzuka could be awkward after Mercedes news
“I did try to get hold of Ron, but I did not manage to speak to him” – Hamilton
Although the uncertainty about his future is now over, Lewis Hamilton admits it could be awkward when he walks into his garage at Suzuka this weekend. The Japanese grand prix will be the first race in the Briton’s six-year career at which other McLaren team members know for sure that Hamilton is departing.
Oct 03
Japan weather clear after Typhoon Jelawat
A good weekend of weather awaits in Japan this weekend, mere days after the country was ravaged by Typhoon Jelawat.
The gale-force winds, strong enough to overturn cars and injure hundreds of people, have eased early this week. The German-language Speed Week said the forecast for Suzuka this weekend is for sunshine and harmless clouds, with temperatures between 20 and 24 C.
Sep 28
Massa’s results and mentality have improved – Montezemolo
Luca di Montezemolo has hinted Felipe Massa has done enough to stay at Ferrari in 2013.
Reports on Thursday quoted the Ferrari president as saying it will take “a few more days” until the identity of Fernando Alonso’s next teammate is decided. Other reports have said Brazilian Massa will secure an eighth consecutive season with the famous Maranello based team, with an announcement possibly imminent.