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1. Nick Heidfeld fears for his F1 future

Sezione: F1

Nick Heidfeld admits he is fighting for his future with BMW-Sauber in formula one.The 31-year-old German has been at the wheel of the Swiss based team's BMW guise since its inception, but in 2008 he has struggled to keep pace with his teammate Robert Kubica.He told Bild newspaper that, with the 2009 grid now beginning to form, his situation is...

Data: 2008-09-06

2. Hyubdai and the Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 - The perfect Paris match

Sezione: Auto news

...debut.All-new i20Set to be launched early 2009, the new i20 will be a key addition to Hyundai’s highly successful i-range. Designed at Hyundai’s European Design Centre in Russelsheim, Germany, the stylish new five-door has a longer wheelbase than the existing Getz, and is both bigger inside and more dynamic in appearance.In keeping with the i10 and i30, the...

Data: 2008-09-06

3. Spa: Kubica unhappy in Belgian practice

Sezione: F1

...when learning of the error, which left him with an ill-handling car.Despite the mix-up, Kubica was still faster than teammate Nick Heidfeld, recording a time of 1:49.139 to beat the German by less than a tenth of a second.Heidfeld was then narrowly ahead in the ultimate afternoon session, the two F1.08 single seaters tenth and eleventh in the field of...

Data: 2008-09-05

4. Bruno Senna thinks 2009 F1 debut likely

Sezione: F1

...Senna is still giving little away about a looming future in formula one, but the Brazilian seems confident he can soon be part of the exclusive club.The 24-year-old GP2 driver told the German news source Der Spiegel that his debut in 2009 is likely."The possibility is not very low, but there is no deal signed so far. I'm talking to different...

Data: 2008-09-05

5. Sebastian Vettel to test Red Bull at Jerez

Sezione: F1

Current Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel will get another taste of life at Red Bull's senior team at the forthcoming Jerez test.Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that the young German, who is to replace David Coulthard at RBR next year, is being given the opportunity to drive the team's car essentially in order to get used to the different Renault...

Data: 2008-09-05

6. Struggling Heidfeld not feeling pressure

Sezione: F1

...weekend that he plans "to see both cars finish solidly in the points" at Spa.But even though Heidfeld's options to remain in F1 appear limited should he lose his BMW ride, the German driver said at the circuit that speculation about his future does not bother him."I put more pressure on myself than anyone on the outside can," he is quoted...

Data: 2008-09-05

7. Nico Rosberg absent at Spa on Thursday

Sezione: F1

One regular face missing from the Spa-Francorchamps paddock on Thursday was Williams' Nico Rosberg.The 23-year-old German was apparently still in England, where at the Silverstone circuit he was completing a final shakedown at the wheel of a Toyota-powered FW30.Normal testing is banned on the week of a grand prix, but teams are allowed to complete up to...

Data: 2008-09-05

8. Reluctant Berger to ponder Heidfeld option

Sezione: F1

Nick Heidfeld is under obvious pressure to perform strongly at this weekend's Belgian grand prix.At the end of the Valencia race two weeks ago, at which the German's teammate Robert Kubica finished on the podium, BMW-Sauber technical boss Willy Rampf said the team had "expected" Heidfeld to at least retain his eighth position achieved in...

Data: 2008-09-05

9. Renault aware of engine deficit - Coulthard

Sezione: F1

...making good use of Toro Rosso's run of current form, also believes Ferrari's reported 30 horse power advantage over Renault is too simple an explanation."I think the way you set up the car can make a huge difference for straight-line speeds," the young German told Speed TV."It's a bit more complicated than it looks," Vettel added.Source:...

Data: 2008-09-05

10. Rosberg wants better Williams in 2009

Sezione: F1

...stay with the Williams team in 2009, but highlighted his desire for a better car."It is quite difficult at the moment, but I will definitely be here also next season," the German is quoted as telling Bild newspaper.Rosberg, 23, ended his recent points drought with eighth place at Valencia two weeks ago, but before that he was just fourteenth in...

Data: 2008-09-04

11. Racing Engineering - GP2 Belgium preview

Sezione: GP2 Series

...part, will try to continue at the Ardennes circuit the progression showed in the second half of season, fighting against the best in the category. After scoring points consecutively in Germany, Hungary and Valencia, the young Spaniard expects to follow his climb in the classification on a track that he especially likes.The historic Belgian track is, every...

Data: 2008-09-03

12. Private teams the 'heart' of F1 - Haug

Sezione: F1

Independent teams are the "heart" of formula one, Mercedes-Benz's F1 chief Norbert Haug said on Tuesday.Speaking to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport magazine about the recently-formed alliance of F1's ten teams, FOTA, the German insisted that the survival of private teams like Williams and Force India is important for the whole sport.After Max...

Data: 2008-09-03

13. F1 news briefs

Sezione: F1

...streets of the capital city Paris. The 29-year-old, guided by police, took in sights including the famous Place de la Concorde and may even have triggered a few speed cameras, the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport reports.-With motorcycle racing veteran Randy Mamola at the front, Force India driver Adrian Sutil got to be a passenger on the two-seater...

Data: 2008-09-03

14. Formula Master: Stefano d’Aste vittorioso anche in Germania

Sezione: Competizioni auto

Sono divenute tre le vittorie di fila per Stefano d’Aste, vittorioso anche in Germania sul circuito di Oschersleben. Un circuito ostico, presso il quale il pilota del Proteam non era mai riuscito a salire sul gradino più alto del podio in passato, sfiorandolo un paio di volte.Questa volta Stefano è riuscito nell’intento, dominando gara uno...

Data: 2008-09-01

15. Chris van der Drift succeeds with fifth win this season

Sezione: Sport

...having to take to the grass to avoid a potential collision. The Kiwi driver left the circuit with his championship lead of 13 points intact. The New Zealander’s past record at the German circuit has been impressive, and with that in mind Van der Drift began the weekend full of confidence. With the best time in the second free practice session he continued...

Data: 2008-09-02

16. Scuderia Playteam Sarafree had a hard first round for the Donington Superleague Formula

Sezione: Sport

...aquaplaning. Eventually I went off losing my rear wing just before the safety car was deployed again."Team Galatasaray SK scored 24 points over the week-end and team AC Milan 6 ponts total while Beijing Gu'Aon leads the classification with 79 points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur (72) and Liverpool FC (72)Next race - Nuerburgring (Germany)- September 20-21,...

Data: 2008-09-01

17. Karting: Finalissime 60Mini al vaglio dei giudici sportivi

Sezione: Competizioni auto

...dalle 19 alle 19,45. Questi i Paesi, oltre l'Italia, nei quali è visibile Rai Sport Sat: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgio, Bulgaria, Croazia, Danimarca, Finlandia, Francia, Germania, Gran Bretagna, Grecia, Irlanda, Lussemburgo, Norvegia, Olanda, Polonia, Portogallo, Repubblica Ceca, Romania, Scozia, Slovenia, Spagna, Svezia, Svizzera, Turchia,...

Data: 2008-09-01

18. Formula master, prima vittoria per Josef Kral e JVA

Sezione: Competizioni auto

...prima volta sul gradino più alto del podio Formula Master dopo avere dominato dal primo all'ultimo giro la dodicesima gara della stagione 2008 disputatasi oggi ad Oschersleben (Germania).  Il diciottenne pilota ceco - che nella gara di ieri ha conquistato i primi due punti della stagione - è uscito indenne da un contatto alla prima curva...

Data: 2008-08-31

19. Audi wins at Brands Hatch and extends DTM lead

Sezione: DTM

...done by his Audi Team Abt Sportsline pit crew Timo Scheider converted his fourth pole position of the year into a flawless start-finish victory. Even when drizzling rain set in the German at the wheel of his Audi A4 DTM demonstrated his driving skills on slicks and remained in front after both pit stops. During the overtaking manoeuvres – the front...

Data: 2008-08-31

20. Team JVA take first Formula Master win

Sezione: Sport

Team JVA secured their first Formula Master victory today in Oschersleben, Germany, with driver Josef Kral taking the win in round 12 of the Series.  The 18-year-old Czech scored his first points of the season yesterday before claiming his maiden win in this afternoon's race, becoming the eighth Formula Master race winner this year. Starting in second...

Data: 2008-08-31