Grenada

1. Lewis Hamilton's Grenada deal called off

Sezione: F1

...beachside hotel development on the Caribbean island of his ancestry. We reported recently that the McLaren driver's $35m deal was being probed, and was subsequently cleared, by the Grenada government. But Issa Nicholas, the resort's owner, has issued a brief statement claiming the company negotiating on 23-year-old Hamilton's behalf "failed to live up to its...

Data: 2008-10-11

2. Hamilton's Grenada deal cleared

Sezione: F1

...health. We reported that the McLaren driver's $35m deal to buy a luxury beachside hotel development on the Caribbean island was being probed, following a change of government. But Grenada tourism minister Peter David says the review showed the deal to be "completely legitimate", according to the news agency Associated Press. "The attorney general has...

Data: 2008-10-06

3. Lewis Hamilton in Grenada deal probe

Sezione: F1

A deal whereby Lewis Hamilton this year invested millions of dollars in Grenada, the home of his paternal grandfather, is under investigation by the Caribbean island's government. We reported in July that the McLaren driver was set to invest in a luxury beachside hotel development. The $35 million deal reportedly included secret talks with then prime...

Data: 2008-10-06

4. Hamilton to invest $20m in Grenada

Sezione: F1

Lewis Hamilton is on the verge of investing millions of dollars in Grenada, the country of his father's ancestry.The Daily Telegraph reports that the McLaren driver is set to pump $20 million into a luxury beachside hotel development, and is in secret talks with prime minister Keith Mitchell about acquiring adjoining lands.The newspaper said Grenada, a...

Data: 2008-07-06

5. Lewis Hamilton's three girlfriends - PR gaffe?

Sezione: F1

...prestigious race for the first time.But in the days leading up to the Monte Carlo event, Hamilton attended the Indiana Jones film premiere at Cannes with Vivian Burkhardt, the current Miss Grenada, whose mother told Grenada press-men that the pair are an item.But when Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger then thronged the Monaco grid, several...

Data: 2008-05-30

6. Team-by-team summary: Sunday, Monaco

Sezione: F1

MCLAREN-MERCEDESWith P.Diddy and Miss Grenada among his cheerleaders on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton's early scrape with the Tabac barrier and pitstop paved the way for a fortuitous strategy change and timely first safety car. The Briton's subsequent huge lead disappeared with the second safety car, but Robert Kubica and Felipe Massa trailed him home as the two...

Data: 2008-05-26

7. F1 celebrities at Cannes festival

Sezione: F1

...23-year-old race driver, was invited by filmmaker George Lucas to the new Indiana Jones movie premiere, and tabloid newspapers report that the Briton's date was none other than Miss Grenada.Renault boss Flavio Briatore, meanwhile, hit the tabloid headlines when 23-year-old British pop singer Lily Allen was photographed jumping topless from his luxury yacht...

Data: 2008-05-20

8. Cobra Volkswagen Tiguan

Sezione: Tuning

...rear muffler with one chrome-plated tailpipe on either side. It’ll give all Tiguan models a more sonorous exhaust note.The palette of light-alloy wheels for the small SUV from Volkswagen ranges from 7.5Jx16 to 8Jx18. The largest version features sporty yet elegantly styled Cobra Grenada 8Jx18 five-spoke wheels with tires in size 255/45 R 18 front and back. .

Data: 2008-03-31

9. Lewis Hamilton to 'rise above' racial abuse

Sezione: F1

...Winter Olympics. "I think, as with everything being thrown at you, you try and take it on the chin and ride above it," the Briton, whose grandparents come from the Caribbean island of Grenada, is quoted as saying by the Antigua Sun. "(In) that film, there is a song 'Rise Above It' and for me, it's useful for any tough time -- you might have to just rise...

Data: 2008-02-13

10. La FIA ammonisce la Spagna: basta offese razziste verso Lewis Hamilton

Sezione: Formula 1

...come il lancio di spazzatura da parte di supporter di Fernando Alonso verso il personale McLarem ed epiteti verso Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton, il cui nonno è originario dell'isola caraibica di Grenada, è stato ofeso da molti spettatori presenti ai test con frasi decisamente oltre i limiti, che hanno obbligato la FIA a prendere posizione in...

Data: 2008-02-04

11. FIA warns Spain after Lewis Hamilton abuse

Sezione: F1

...Catalunya, during which supporters of Fernando Alonso threw rubbish at McLaren personnel and screamed abuse at Hamilton. Hamilton, whose grandfather is from the Caribbean island of Grenada, was taunted with cries and banners ranging from 'Stop talking shit', to 'hijo de puta' (son of a whore) and 'negro de mierda' (black shit). "The FIA is surprised and...

Data: 2008-02-04

12. Raphael Sperrer, Harmen Scholtalbers and team Fast & Speed very disappointed by official cancellation of 2008 Dakar race

Sezione: Rally

...stage between NGuimi and NDjamena was cancelled and the race continued under protection of the French army. 1993 - The Algerian leg was dropped because of terrorist threats. 1996 - Grenada-Dakar the Morocco stage between Foum El Hassman and Smara one of the competitors trucks hit a land mine (a remnant of the Polisario conflict). His Mercedes truck exploded....

Data: 2008-01-04