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1. Bernie Ecclestone fires back at 'circus' jibe

Sezione: F1

...for F1, has hit back at Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo's claim that the Singapore grand prix was akin to a "circus". Also lashing out at the lack of overtaking opportunities at new street circuits, and the farcical safety car rules, Montezemolo said last week that "all this is humiliating for F1". But Ecclestone, F1's chief executive, hinted to Britain's...

Data: 2008-10-06

2. Lightening Jari-Matti Latvala speeds home for Stobart in Spain

Sezione: Rally

...of fans flocked to the Costa Daurada region this weekend to catch a glimpse of their WRC heroes as Rally Catalunya kicked off with a ceremonial start on Thursday night in the main street of Salou – the host town of Rally HQ and Service Park. Eighteen fast-paced special stages set the course for competitors as they covered a total of 353.62 kilometres...

Data: 2008-10-06

3. GM, Porsche win Green Challenge debut

Sezione: Le Mans Series

...International's COO and Executive Vice President. The American Le Mans Series is the only major race series in the world in which all cars race on not one, not two, but three alternative "street legal" fuels: clean sulfur-free diesel, E10 and cellulosic E85. "Street legal" refers to fuels that are virtually the same as the consumer purchases at the fuel...

Data: 2008-10-06

4. Vici Racing - Petit Le Mans preview

Sezione: Le Mans Series

...Basseng, the trio blending youth and experience, budding talent and a proven winning pedigree, raw speed and pace-setting reliability. With a month-long hiatus in the 2008 ALMS since the street race in Detroit, the team has had time to prepare for the tough, car-breaking challenge of Petit Le Mans. Since it was first held 10 years ago, the prestigious Petit...

Data: 2008-10-01

5. Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and Buddy Rice partecipate in day of testing at Indy

Sezione: Indycar

...look to develop their Firestone Firehawk IndyCar Series tires for the 2009 Indianapolis 500. Next up for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing is the Nikon Indy 300, an exhibition race on the Streets of Surfer's Paradise, Australia. That event will be on October 26th with live coverage in the U.S. on ESPN Classic on October 25th at 10:30 p.m. ET. QUOTES #15 Dreyer...

Data: 2008-10-01

6. Rodolfo Avila gets Ferrari 430 for Macau GP

Sezione: Sport

...driver from Macau. The 6.2km circuit is like no other track in the world, varying in width from 14 meters along the main straight, to just seven meters as it twists through the back streets of the former Portuguese colony. In keeping with the high calibre of the blue riband Macau GP, the support programme has undergone major enhancements for 2008, with no...

Data: 2008-10-01

7. Renault Kangoo be bop: space and bathed in light

Sezione: Commercial vehicles

...outstanding driveability and low combined cycle fuel consumption (7.7 litres/100km) thanks to the use of lightweight materials and a timing system with roller cam followers Whether on city streets or open country roads, occupants will be reassured by Renault Kangoo be bop's safety credentials, with active safety on a par with that of a family saloon. It is...

Data: 2008-09-30

8. Kimi Raikkonen admits title hopes now dashed

Sezione: F1

...that his hopes of defending the title in 2008 are now over. The Finn on Sunday recorded yet another failure to score points, crashing out of fifth place after clipping the Singapore street circuit's now notorious turn 10 kerbs. "My situation in the championship was already rather compromised, so this doesn't really make that much difference," Raikkonen, 28,...

Data: 2008-09-30

9. Singapore: Massa strategy not 'silly' - engineer

Sezione: F1

...more fuel in Q3 "with hindsight". The scene is nonetheless set for a tussle at the front between the two title protagonists. But Hamilton suspects the die might already be cast, given Massa's form from pole on the streets of Valencia earlier this year. "It's unlikely to be able to overtake, so we might see another Valencia," the McLaren driver said. Source:...

Data: 2008-09-28

10. Singapore pit entry altered

Sezione: F1

The controversial pit entry at Singapore has been modified ahead of Saturday's official action on the new street circuit. Several drivers voiced their concerns to race director Charlie Whiting after several near misses during Friday practice. With limited options available, officials elected to extend the pit entry line away from the pits, towards turn 21....

Data: 2008-09-28

11. Singapore - Bumps, lights, pits: Friday buzzwords

Sezione: F1

The focus after drivers walked the track earlier this week were some of the aggressive kerbs around Singapore's new formula one street circuit. But with three hours of practice under their belts, Nico Rosberg's headache and Adrian Sutil's bruised legs were testament to the new big issue: bumps. "It's much bumpier than what we have experienced before,"...

Data: 2008-09-27

12. Singapore: Bourdais says pit entry 'dangerous'

Sezione: F1

Sebastien Bourdais labelled the pit entry for Singapore's new street circuit "incredibly dangerous" during the opening day of practice on Friday. The Frenchman's concerns about the section, which begins at the penultimate corner of F1's first night race venue, were highlighted when his Toro Rosso teammate Sebastian Vettel ran off the circuit to avoid Jarno...

Data: 2008-09-27

13. Singapore: Lewis Hamilton agrees qualifying crucial

Sezione: F1

...drives for Ferrari, said. McLaren's Hamilton, one point ahead of Massa in the drivers' standings with four races to go, agrees. "Overtaking is going to be very tricky, as it is at all street circuits," the Briton said on Thursday. "There will be a little bit less overtaking than at the other circuits we have. "It's going to come down to qualifying." On a dry...

Data: 2008-09-26

14. Singapore: drivers prepare for night race issues

Sezione: F1

Most formula one race drivers took a stroll around the floodlit Singapore street circuit on Wednesday night. The lighting itself did not seem to be an issue, as the barriers, road and kerbs gleamed arguably more brightly than they do when the sun is out. But Mark Webber, who races for Red Bull, was one of a few drivers taking more than a fleeting glance at...

Data: 2008-09-26

15. Niki Lauda revives Vienna GP idea

Sezione: F1

Niki Lauda has revived his idea that a street circuit in the Austrian capital Vienna would make a good formula one venue. "If you see what they've done in Singapore and Valencia, you will see that my idea was meant seriously," the former triple world champion and Austrian is quoted as saying by sportnet.at. Vienna-born Lauda, 59, said his proposal was...

Data: 2008-09-25

16. Passing to also be rare in Singapore - Massa

Sezione: F1

...compared to Valencia, because the straights are even shorter," the Brazilian added. F1 veteran David Coulthard backs Massa's views about the Singapore layout. "It appears to be less flowing than Valencia and more of a classic street track, with lots of 90-degree block changes, albeit a relatively wide one in most parts," the Red Bull driver said.Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-09-25

17. Rain threat to come true in Singapore

Sezione: F1

Rain is a very real possibility this weekend for F1's first ever floodlit night race on the twisty streets of Singapore. Local forecasts predict stormy, tropical and wet conditions throughout this week and into the weekend, with rain typically the most likely in the city-state in the evenings. Wet conditions under the beaming lights of the inaugural race are...

Data: 2008-09-24

18. Renault F1 im Focus, Großer Preis von Singapur: 'Es läuft gut bei uns'

Sezione: Formel 1

...uns in Singapur erwartet”, sagt Renault F1-Pilot Fernando Alonso. „Was wir bisher gesehen haben, sah aber schon sehr gut aus.” Der 5,067 Kilometer lange Marina Bay Street Circuit mit seinen 24 Kurven ist der erste Formel 1-Stadtkurs in Asien. Er liegt in unmittelbarer City-Nähe rund um die Top-Hotels, wird gegen den Uhrzeigersinn...

Data: 2008-09-22

19. Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver Buddy Rice to race in Grand-Am for season

Sezione: Indycar

...machine for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing later this month to take part in a test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. That will be followed next month with an exhibition race on the Streets of Surfer's Paradise, Australia. That event will take place on October 26th with live coverage in the U.S. on ESPN Classic on October 25th at 10:30 p.m. ET. QUOTES #15...

Data: 2008-09-20

20. Conquest Racing Moving Forward

Sezione: Indycar

...Corporation, and as Chairman of Grupo Santa Cruz, an Investments Holding Company and Charitable Foundation. Last but not least, Brian Skinner is the COO of Diamond Carter Trading, a Wall Street trading firm and drove in the Skip Barber racing series. With this group in place, Conquest Racing has started preparing the future and has confirmed their long-term...

Data: 2008-09-20