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December 23, 2011
Jenson Button, “Our time is coming”Looks like McLaren driver Jenson Button is optimistic of his 2012 chances, “We haven’t quite won the world championship in the last two years, but I have won quite a few races with this team and I feel that our time is coming. We are in a very good position. And it couldn’t be better [...]
December 22, 2011
Sebastian Vettel beaten to a titleYou don’t see that often eh as with the title, Sebastian Vettel losing out, if based on the current F1 World Champion dominating season. The 24-year-old had to settle for second best at a German sports award it seems. In a poll of 1500 sports journalists, they awarded NBA star Dirk Nowitzki as Germany’s Sportsman [...]
December 21, 2011
F1 stars lineup for i1 Supercar SeriesA new motor racing event will debut next season, the i1 Supercar Series. It will be a race across five major cities, nine teams competing in a total of 10 races. Some of the former F1 stars who signed up includes, Sakon Yamamoto, Jacques Villeneuve, Jean Alesi, Giancarlo Fisichella, and Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Alex Yoong, Red [...]
December 20, 2011
Want to play F1 online with other players?Calling all gamers, finally playing F1 online in multiplayer mode is near to completion now. Codemasters is sourcing for players to test it game which is in Beta stage. F1 ONLINE: THE GAME is being developed in house at Codemasters using the Unity game engine to deliver stunning performance in a web browser. Iconic tracks [...]
December 19, 2011
Will we get to see F1 in Argentina?Word has it Formula One is set to return to Argentina. The Argentinians last hosted the event in 1998 and it could be back hosting it as early as 2014. This was made possible by a new 4.7km new track that is being built. The Velociudad Speedcity circuit in Zarate is near the capital Buenos [...]
December 18, 2011
Bernie Ecclestone says tough times ahead for F1 in the USF1 supremo has commented it will be a tough road ahead for F1 Austin as they debut next season calling for Americans to embrace Formula One. It’s not the first time F1 has reach US shore, where other racing sports such as NASCAR are more preferred with the North American fans. Ecclestone was quoted, “We’ve [...]
December 17, 2011
F1 2012 Timing AppF1 2012 Timing App. F1 2012 Timing & Track Positioning app gives you a greater insight into F1 races. The only Official F1™ 2012 Live Timing and Track Positioning app has over 130 hours of live F1 coverage; Access live timing and track positioning for all F1 sessions over a race weekend – P1, P2, [...]
December 16, 2011
Toro Rosso 2012 driver line-upThe youngest two-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel had his F1 start with Toro Rosso, after BMW Sauber stint which don’t count as he was just a reserve driver. Vettel did great there before being promoted to Red Bull. And what has the constructor Toro Rosso in store for us in 2012? Will these new drivers [...]
December 15, 2011
Former F1 driver Jyrki Järvileh jailed for drunken boat accident that killed one personJyrki Järvileh or JJ Lehto was sentenced to prison for 2 years and 4 months yesterday. The former F1 driver was involved in a boating accident in Ekenäs. The accident happened when the boat carrying Lehto and his friend, whose identity has not been released, hit the base of a bridge. Lehto was injured and [...]
December 14, 2011
Milton Keynes Home RunSebastian Vettel, Mark Webber and David Coulthard take to the streets of Milton Keynes for a spectacular Red Bull Racing Running Showcar extravaganza to thank local fans.
December 13, 2011
Romain Grosjean returns to F1 in 2012On 9 December 2011, it was announced he would make his comeback to Formula 1 in 2012, taking the full time seat at the newly renamed Lotus F1 Team (formerly Renault, the team that Grosjean raced with in 2009). He will partner 2007 Champion Kimi Räikkönen.
December 12, 2011
Kimi Raikkonen injures wrist in snowmobile accidentAfter news shortly was announced that Kimi Raikkonen will be returning to Formula One in 2012 with Lotus F1, the Fin injured himself in a freak snowmobile in Austria. But not to fret he’s fine and the accident seem less serious than it seems. The doctors are classifying it as sore wrist and ordered the [...]
December 11, 2011
FIA Prize Giving Gala – Winner ListLast Friday saw FIA Prize Giving Gala being hosted in New Delhi, India. The winners for 2011 are: Drivers’ Championship Trophy: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) Drivers’ Championship, 2nd place: Jenson Button (McLaren) Drivers’ Championship, 3rd place: Mark Webber (Red Bull) 2011 Constructors’ Trophy: Red Bull Racing Vettel won in order; Australia, Malaysia, Turkey, Spain and [...]
December 10, 2011
F1 Austin USA gets green lightAfter much speculation of the race being cancelled, the U.S. Grand Prix was confirmed to be held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin on the original scheduled date in 2012. It was approved this week at the World Motor Sport Council meeting held in New Delhi, India. Before the deal was inked there [...]
December 9, 2011
2012 F1 CalendarAs below, with confirmation F1 Austin, USA will debut next year. March 16th-18th: Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne) March 23rd-25th: Malaysia Grand Prix (Kuala Lumpur) April 13th-15th: Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai) April 20th-22nd: Bahrain Grand Prix (Sakhir) May 11th-13th: Gran Premio De España (Catalunya) May 24th-27th: Grand Prix De Monaco (Monte Carlo) June 8th-10th: Grand Prix [...]
December 8, 2011
FIA make changes to Formula One rule for 2012Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile after their World Motor Sport Council in New Delhi, India, has made the below changes to Formula One rule for 2012. Changes to the 2012 Technical Regulations All engine standard ECU set up and control parameters, which were formerly contained only within a Technical Directive, are now contained within the relevant [...]
December 7, 2011
McLaren F1 goes carbon-neutralThe McLaren F1 has finally gone carbon-neutral. The first formula one team to do so. What is carbon-neutral? Well it’s mean having a net zero carbon footprint, refers to achieving net zero carbon emissions by balancing a measured amount of carbon released with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset, or buying enough carbon credits to [...]
December 6, 2011
Mercedes to be renamed ‘Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team’In 2012, the Mercedes team will be competing under the banner ‘Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team.’ AMG is the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, supplying safety and medical cars since 1996. AMG, is a subsidiary of the Mercedes-Benz car company specializing in high-performance luxury cars. While Petronas, Malaysian oil supplier Petronas is the title sponsor.
December 5, 2011
Race of Champions – None of F1 stars make the final cutGroup A Filipe ALBUQUERQUE, DTM star and reigning ROC Champion of Champions Andy PRIAULX, three-time World Touring Car Champion David COULTHARD, winner of 13 Formula 1 Grands Prix Travis PASTRANA, four-time Rally America winner and X-Games legend Group B Mattias EKSTROM, DTM star and triple ROC Champion of Champions Martin TOMCZYK, 2011 DTM Champion Jan [...]
December 4, 2011
Williams retains Pastor Maldonado, promotes Valtteri Bottas as new reserve driverPastor Maldonado (left), and Valtteri Bottas (right). Pastor Maldonado will once again drive for Williams F1 next year. The rookie only managed to secure one world championship point this season. The Venezuelan will be joined by current GP3 champion, Finnish Valtteri Bottas who takes the reserve driver seat.
December 3, 2011
Fun – What is Sebastian Vettel favorite car?Guess first before finding out the answer in the below video. On his future, Red Bull’s advisor Helmut Marko has expressed his wish to extend Vettel’s contract for another two years, to 2016.
December 2, 2011
Lewis Hamilton special Senna tribute helmet during F1 BrazilLewis Hamilton worn a special helmet with the logo and colours of Brazil’s triple Formula One champion, the late Ayrton Senna, combined with his own helmet design. The helmet tribute is for a good cause as it will be auctioned off in aid of the Senna charitable foundation after the race has ended.
December 1, 2011
Kimi Raikkonen returns to F1 in 2012On 29 November 2011, it was announced that Räikkönen will be returning to Formula 1 in 2012, signing a two-year contract with Lotus. |
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