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1. Ron Dennis 'ashamed to be English'

Sezione: F1

...the organisers.In total contrast, the future of the British grand prix is under a cloud, with no financial support from the government, and cynics wondering about the announced 2010 switch from Silverstone to Donington.The McLaren boss admitted his comments about being English will be controversial in the eyes of the media.But he said the achievements of...

Data: 2008-08-27

2. European Grand Prix: A frustrating qualifying session for the Honda Racing F1 Team

Sezione: F1

...tyre compounds and that time placed him in an impressive fifth position after all the drivers had completed one run each. He then waited for the track conditions to improve before switching to the softer and theoretically faster rubber for his final run of Q1, but he had less grip and wasn’t able to improve his lap time."It was a really disappointing...

Data: 2008-08-23

3. Audi drivers keen on the British isles

Sezione: DTM

1.78 million German television viewers recently watched the live broadcast of the DTM race at the Nürburgring. They would be well advised to switch on the television once again on Sunday, 31 August at 1.50 p.m.: The exciting final spurt of the 2008 DTM starts at Brands Hatch close to the British capital London. Like his team mates, Audi...

Data: 2008-08-22

4. Peugeot notches up a one-two in Germany

Sezione: Le Mans Series

...Stéphane Sarrazin shadowing his team-mate in the N°8 car. Half an hour into the race, the latter profited from the heavy traffic to pass his team-mate and take control, but the lead switched back into the hands of the N°7 machine shortly after the first round of pit-stops. Other than the obligation to keep their duel perfectly sportsmanlike, the...

Data: 2008-08-18

5. Two's Company for new Fiat Sedici 4x2

Sezione: Auto news

...level, but with front-wheel drive transmission instead of the all-wheel drive system.  Inside, the only difference between the 4x4 and 4x2 vehicles is the absence of the drivetrain switch button on the central console next to the handbrake.A host of standard equipment, including four airbags, electric front windows and door mirrors, remote central...

Data: 2008-08-17

6. Plans for Donington GP switch on track

Sezione: F1

Damon Hill has sobering news for those who doubt the British grand prix will move from Silverstone after next year's race.When it was announced that Donington Park is taking over the contract from 2010, some believed the news was just the latest political twist in the skirmish between Bernie Ecclestone and Silverstone's circuit owners, the British Racing...

Data: 2008-08-17

7. Renault delays decision over Piquet future

Sezione: F1

...world champion Fernando Alonso, Piquet's current teammate, has said he will only decide which team to race for next year in the autumn.Auto Motor und Sport claims that, should Alonso switch camps, Renault's French-Swiss test driver Romain Grosjean is first in line to replace him.If the Spaniard opts to stay at Renault in 2009, however, 22-year-old Grosjean...

Data: 2008-08-17

8. Bmw Series Edition Sport announced as M cars enhanced and prices revealed for flagship Bmw 6

Sezione: Auto news

...indicators features alongside changes in the profile of the boot lid and the rear valance. Inside, and a light redesign of the centre console and the introduction of pearlescent chrome switchgear adds an additional tier of refinement.News of the changes coincides with the introduction of the new iDrive platform on all 3 Series models and the 5 and 6 Series...

Data: 2008-08-17

9. New-look Focus rally car to break cover in Rallye Deutschland

Sezione: Rally

...the rally is like that.  I learned a lot about the tyres and I believe I have a better set-up for this rally than the last asphalt event in Monte Carlo.  When the series switches from one surface to another, and especially after a long time away from asphalt, it's important to have the chance of a good test with plenty of kilometres," he...

Data: 2008-08-08

10. Sydney not giving up on GP switch

Sezione: F1

Rival organisers have not given up hope of stealing the Australian grand prix from Melbourne.It was reported recently that The Australian Racing Drivers Club had, at a cost of some $350,000, commissioned a study into the feasibility of ploughing $93m into the Eastern Creek circuit - located about 40 minutes from Sydney - as an alternate venue to Melbourne's...

Data: 2008-08-08

11. McLaren denies latest Dennis quit reports

Sezione: F1

...began working as a mechanic in formula one as a teenager in the 1960s, is so desperate to return the silverware to Woking that the team is still flat-out on the 2008 car, rather than switching its focus to the sweeping rules changes for next year.The team spokesman said Auto Motor und Sport's article was "based around a very old quote"."Ron...

Data: 2008-08-08

12. Nissan previews next generation environmental vehicles

Sezione: Eco Cars

...energy-optimising system with two clutches, where one motor is directly connected to an engine and transmission via two separate clutches. Under changing driving conditions, the motor switches between the two clutches to optimise and conserve energy utilisation as well as improve fuel-efficiency.The parallel-powertrain hybrid system eliminates the need for...

Data: 2008-08-07

13. 2009 Cadillac CTS-Overview

Sezione: Auto news

...tailpipes to increase resonance, adding more pleasing, low-frequency sounds to counteract high-frequency noise. Meanwhile inside the cabin, tones were added to a few otherwise-silent switches and controls. Also, the bonnet includes sealing techniques normally used on vehicle doors to enable greater noise and vibration control.As a result of this extensive...

Data: 2008-08-07

14. Lotus introduces 'Safe & Sound' Hybrid

Sezione: Eco Cars

...engine starts operating, at higher speeds or throttle demands or lower battery levels, the control system automatically stops the external synthesis. When the powertrain control system switches the car back to running on the electric motor only, the synthesis controller instantaneously sets the system running again. It is all completely automatic and the...

Data: 2008-08-07

15. Ron Dennis wants to retire with 2008 title

Sezione: F1

...began working as a mechanic in formula one as a teenager in the 1960s, is so desperate to return the silverware to Woking that the team is still flat-out on the 2008 car, rather than switching its focus to the sweeping rules changes for next year.Late last year, Dennis resisted pressure to quit McLaren, of which he is still a shareholder, over the espionage...

Data: 2008-08-07

16. Ford rally boss offers Raikkonen test

Sezione: Rally

..."It'd be a great opportunity for us."Reigning World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb is also open to the idea of Raikkonen, embroiled in speculation about his future beyond 2009, switching codes."I would welcome (him) because it's good to have big names coming into rallying," he said.Frenchman Loeb predicts it would be difficult for the Finn...

Data: 2008-08-06

17. Renault unlikely to win in 2009 - Alonso

Sezione: F1

...programme."It may be difficult for Renault to step up to the level of the top teams in 2009," explained Alonso, who is contracted to stay with the French squad next year but also able to switch to a rival team.Speculation in recent days hints at a deal with Honda, but the 27-year-old is also rumoured to see a role at Ferrari as part of his...

Data: 2008-08-06

18. Fernando Alonso poised for $15m Honda switch

Sezione: F1

...team this year.But he may not see Honda, the Japanese squad based in Brackley (UK), as a long-term employer, as speculation still reigns that the 27-year-old faces an open door to switch to Ferrari perhaps in 2010.The Guardian said veteran racer Rubens Barrichello would be the one to make way for Alonso in 2009."Fernando is a wonderful driver who would...

Data: 2008-08-05

19. Honda Racing F1 Team: Progress, despite tough race in Hungary

Sezione: F1

...segment of the race and both lapped consistently and quickly, as they had on their long runs during Friday practice.The team’s second and final pitstops passed smoothly when both drivers switched to the option tyre. Jenson stopped on lap 52, rejoining the race in 13th place; Rubens stopped two laps later and ran in 17th position until Felipe Massa's...

Data: 2008-08-03

20. A year on, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton happier

Sezione: F1

...later."In my opinion, after last year here, there was nothing more to discuss," Spaniard Alonso, who negotiated an early end to his three-year contract at the end of the season and switched back to Renault, told reporters in Budapest on Thursday.After qualifying on pole for last year's race, Alonso was penalised for deliberately holding up Hamilton...

Data: 2008-08-01