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Australians pin hope on Webber victory

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:30:06 GMT

(AutoMoto365.com) Australian Grand Prix organizers are planning on Mark Webber to attract even more fans to the Albert Park circuit for the 2010 Australian Grand Prix....

Golf adopts F1 technology with Williams

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:30:06 GMT

(AutoMoto365.com) Williams F1 has announced that it has entered into a unique license agreement with Williams Sports, a US golf equipment company. Williams...

Simple Minds and Powderfinger to rock Australian Grand Prix

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:45:09 GMT

(Formula1.com) Legendary Scottish group Simple Minds and one of Australia's greatest rock bands, Powderfinger, are to perform special concerts in Melbourne's Albert Park during March's Australian Grand Prix weekend. The shows, which will be free to all ticket holders, follow in the footsteps of previous post-race concerts by Kiss and The Who in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Powderfinger, whose latest multi-platinum album, Golden Rule, took the trophy for 'best album' at the inaugural Rolling Stone awards in January, will take to the stage on Saturday night, whilst Simple Minds, who have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide since 1979, will play a one-off concert on Sunday night after the race.

Exclusive Sebastien Buemi Q&A: I'm better prepared for 2010

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:45:09 GMT

(Formula1.com) The fact that Toro Rosso beat their senior team Red Bull to the test track at the opening Valencia session raised more than a few eyebrows up and down the pit lane last week. Whilst Red Bull focused on last-minute wind tunnel work with their RB6, the Faenza-based squad decided to test the new STR5 on the circuit. Driver Sebastien Buemi couldn't have agreed more with his team's hands-on approach and here he gives his verdict on his new car�

New teams may miss 3 races without penalty

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:45:14 GMT

(F1Complete.com) Feb.8 (GMM) F1's struggling new teams could miss the season opener next month and escape penalty.

Golf adopts F1 technology in unique Williams license agreement

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:45:11 GMT

(F1Technical.net) Williams F1 announced today that is has entered into a unique license agreement with Williams Sports, a US golf equipment company. Williams Sports has a very successful background in the golf business, building one of the most successful golf club companies in the industry during the mid to late 2000's, while producing golf equipment that was used to win 44 times on PGA Tours worldwide.

Jerez test will reveal more - Barrichello

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:30:08 GMT

(ITV-F1.com) Veteran Brazilian reckons first signs of true 2010 pecking order will begin to emerge this week.

Rain may spoil week's 4-day testing

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:00:03 GMT

(F1Network.net) Weather forecasters are predicting rains at Jerez, Spain, where the second round of testing for F1 cars would take place. The testing would be resuming at the Jerez circuit for four days, starting from Feb. 10 - 13.

Gascoyne bullish on Lotus progress

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:45:08 GMT

(AutoSport.com) Lotus technical chief Mike Gascoyne says his team is on course to prove its credentials as a serious Formula 1 outfit this year, ahead of a return to the track for the famous marque on Tuesday.

No changes to BBC F1 team

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:30:02 GMT

(GPUpdate.net) The BBC has confirmed that its on-screen television team will remain the same for 2010 after the federation took over the rights to air Formula 1 in the United Kingdom from ITV last year. Jake Humphrey will therefore continue to present the live shows with Jonathan Legard and Martin Brundle remaining in the commentary box.

Jordan: Hamilton will be spurred on by Schumacher

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:15:12 GMT

(Forumula1.net) Eddie Jordan has said that Lewis Hamilton will be spurred on to the 2010 world championship by the presence of Michael Schumacher. The BBC pundit, speaking to the Daily Telegraph, was sure that Hamilton’s motivation and performance level would be increased by the sight of the seven-time champion lining up on the grid beside him. 'H[amilton]'s

Force India unfazed about missed test

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:15:09 GMT

(AutoSport.com) Force India's design director Mark Smith is confident the team will not be at a disadvantage after having missed the first test of 2010.

Hulkenberg 'confident' for rookie season ahead

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:00:18 GMT

(Forumula1.net) Williams starlet Nico Hulkenberg has said he is “confident” about his prospects for 2010, ahead of what will be the 23-year-old’s debut season. The German is hotly tipped to follow in the footsteps of Lewis Hamilton, with whom he shares the honour of having won the GP2 series at first attempt, and namesake Nico Rosberg, who

Two concerts for Australian Grand Prix crowd

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:00:02 GMT

(GPUpdate.net) 2.4-litre V8 Formula 1 engines will not be the only music heard around Melbourne on the weekend of 26-28 March as race organisers for the Australian Grand Prix have once again put together a concert schedule, with a number of famous faces set to make appearances over the course of the weekend.

Button to go first after initial teething problems

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:30:03 GMT

(F1Network.net) Jenson Button will take the helm of the MP4-25 for the first two days of the Jerez test, which kicks off on Wednesday, he confirmed via Twitter today. The Brit will no doubt be pleased to jump back into the car to gain some valuable information after his one day's testing in Valencia last week was blighted by seating issues.

'Schu factor' drives higher Aus GP ticket sales

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:15:08 GMT

(F1Complete.com) Feb.8 Michael Schumacher's return to F1 has boosted ticket sales for the 2010 Australian grand prix.

Piquet not ruling out F1 return

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:15:08 GMT

(F1Complete.com) Feb.8 Nelson Piquet does not rule out returning to formula one at some point in the future.

Kobayashi - I felt lucky

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:00:11 GMT

(SkySports.com) Kamui Kobayashi says he felt grateful for the 'chance and circumstances' that have allowed him to launch his F1 career full-time.

Button to kick off McLaren's Jerez test

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:45:12 GMT

(AutoSport.com) Jenson Button will kick off McLaren's testing programme at Jerez in Spain this week, his team has confirmed.

Jerez testing: The line-up

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:45:02 GMT

(GPUpdate.net) After three days of running in Valencia last week, the Formula 1 circus now heads south to Jerez for a further four days of on-track action in Spain, starting on Wednesday. On top of the seven teams which attended the Valencia session, three more new cars will be seen in Andalusia.

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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:45:02 GMT

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Family doubts over Petrov Renault seat

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:02 GMT

(GPUpdate.net) The Petrov family retains doubts over the seat of Formula 1 newcomer Vitaly for this season as the Renault team awaits payments from the Russian driver. The GP2 runner-up was confirmed alongside Robert Kubica after receiving financial credit from a personal friend although the bank loan is still yet to be received.

No unexpected problems at Sauber

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:02 GMT

(GPUpdate.net) The Sauber team was pleased to see its hard work paying off in Valencia last week as Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi had their first taste of the C29 in pre-season testing. With several adjustments now being made, Technical Director Willy Rampf is positive that more forward steps will be made in Jerez this week.

Michael predicts exciting tyre stop battles

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:45:11 GMT

(ITV-F1.com) Williams's tech chief expects fast and furious pit stop battles now refuelling is out of equation.

Lola Presents Their Proposed 'Duel' Chassis

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:45:03 GMT

(F1Network.net) Former CART chassis constructor Lola has presented their ideas for a possible 2012 spec IndyCar contender to the IRL. The British company has proposed a car that could be set up in either of two different body styles, depending on the desires of each team.

'Petrov's Renault race-seat in jeopardy'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:15:06 GMT

(PlanetF1.com) Vitaly Petrov's Formula One is reportedly on the line after a bank loan needed to pay Renault was put on hold.

Hulkenberg expects no grace period

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:12 GMT

(AutoSport.com) Nico Hulkenberg is under no illusions that he must deliver from the very start of 2010, after claiming he is not expecting a grace period to get up to speed.

Q&A with Sauber's Rampf

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:05 GMT

(PlanetF1.com) BMW Sauber's technical director Willy Rampf says he's encouraged by the results of the C29's first test...

Soucek chasing F1 seat

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:30:16 GMT

(SkySports.com) Formula Two champion Andy Soucek says talks with Campos Meta for their second race seat are at an 'advanced stage'.

Kovalainen feeling confident

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:30:16 GMT

(SkySports.com) Heikki Kovalainen is confident he can re-establish himself at Lotus after two largely disappointing seasons at McLaren.

di Montezemolo: Ferrari has 'lots of problems to resolve'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:30:07 GMT

(Crash.net) Ferrari might have been comfortably quickest at Valencia, but the Scuderia's President Luca di Montezemolo has urged caution, revealing that the team still has 'lots of problems to resolve'.

Kobayashi grateful for 'chance and circumstances'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:30:04 GMT

(PlanetF1.com) Kamui Kobayashi has hailed the 'chance and circumstances' that landed him a bit part at Toyota last season, which ultimately resulted in a full-time drive with Sauber.

Sauber plays down Valencia test times

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:45:06 GMT

(espnF1.com) Sauber's technical director Willy Rampf has played down the significance of the team's impressive testing times in Valencia

Soucek considering Formula 1 options

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:45:02 GMT

(GPUpdate.net) With 24 of the 26 seats now filled ahead of the upcoming season, only the new Campos and US F1 teams are left to complete their driver line-ups as Formula 2 Champion Andy Soucek contemplates being the fourth Spanish driver on the grid.

Q&A with BMW Sauber's Willy Rampf

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:28 GMT

(Formula1.com) BMW Sauber drivers Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi racked up exactly 1,001 kilometres in the first test of the 2010 season in Valencia, Spain, last week, with the team's new car showing some encouraging pace. Technical director Willy Rampf gives his initial verdict�

Virgin declare VR-01 shakedown a success

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:28 GMT

(Formula1.com) In a few days' time Virgin Racing will pit their 2010 car against those of their rivals at this week's Jerez test, becoming the first of this year's four new teams to debut their car alongside the more experienced squads. But thanks to a productive shakedown at Silverstone last week, the team are feeling confident that their VR-01 can more than hold its own. �Our shakedown provided our very first opportunity to work together as a trackside operation...

Klien and Soucek still hopeful of 2010 race seats

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:25 GMT

(Forumula1.net) Christian Klien and current F2 champion Andy Soucek both remain hopeful of securing a drive in Formula One for the 2010 season. USF1 and Campos have yet to name their second drivers and both men have said that they are in talks with both teams and are hoping to be offered the last two race-seats in

Ferrari reveals Jerez testing plans

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:23 GMT

(AutoSport.com) Fernando Alonso will kick off Ferrari's testing on his home ground at Jerez in Spain this week, driving for the first two days before handing the car over to Felipe Massa.

Q+A with Willy Rampf

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:20 GMT

(F1Technical.net) BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi racked up exactly 1,001 kilometres in the first test of the 2010 season in Valencia. Technical Director Willy Rampf gives his initial verdict.

Sauber says new C29 hitting targets

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:19 GMT

(ITV-F1.com) Willy Rampf says Sauber's C29 delivered the performance the team had been expecting of it in Valencia last week.

Ferrari outlines Jerez test plans

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:15 GMT

(Pitpass.com) Ferrari is preparing second test of the year, which runs from 10 to 13 February at Jerez de la Frontera.

Q&A with Willy Rampf: Sauber Testing recap

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:04 GMT

(F1Network.net) BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi racked up exactly 1,001 kilometres in the first test of the 2010 season in Valencia. Technical Director Willy Rampf gives his initial verdict.

GPUpdate TV: Interview with Johnny Herbert

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:01 GMT

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Campos and US F1 could miss first three races

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:45:38 GMT

(espnF1.com) Bernie Ecclestone has cast further doubt over the chances of US F1 and Campos making the first race in Bahrain, by suggesting both teams will skip the first three races of the season

No testing for Heidfeld

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:30:13 GMT

(F1Complete.com) Feb.8 Nick Heidfeld is not likely to get any test mileage before the start of his season as Mercedes GP reserve driver.

Kobayashi: 'I surprised myself'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:30:13 GMT

(F1Complete.com) Feb.8 Kamui Kobayashi has admitted that the manner in which his career turned around late last year surprised even himself.

Soucek still fielding options for F1 role

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:30:13 GMT

(F1Complete.com) Feb.8 Andy Soucek insists he is still fielding options to have a role in formula one in 2010.

Coulthard: 'Hamilton will have upper hand'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:30:13 GMT

(F1Complete.com) Feb.8 Jenson Button is not likely to keep up with his new teammate Lewis Hamilton in the opening part of the 2010 season.

Campos given more time to pay Dallara costs

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:30:13 GMT

(F1Complete.com) Feb.8 Campos has been given more time to pay outstanding bills to its Italian car constructor Dallara.

Klien still in talks with Campos and USF1

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:30:13 GMT

(F1Complete.com) Feb.8 With little more than one month until the first race of 2010, Christian Klien is still not writing off his chances of being on the Bahrain grid.