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On 25/09, 15:12
It is ultimately Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull who secures the best time in the second practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix. This session took place in true nighttime conditions. The German outpaces Fernando Alonso, who is undeterred by the upheavals in his team, followed by Heikki Kovalainen for McLaren, always at the […]
On 25/09, 13:23
The championship, barring an incredible turn of events, will be contested between the drivers of the Brawn GP team. Rubens Barrichello believes that the battle against his teammate, Jenson Button, will be open and remain within the bounds of sportsmanship. « For me, I do my work in the most open way possible, the same […]
On 25/09, 12:47
After the seemingly lenient sanction by the FIA World Council, Renault can reconsider its long-term future. The new interim General Manager of the team, Jean-François Caubet, agreed to answer a few questions regarding financial and moral aspects, as well as the driver line-up. Jean-François, what are the first changes after the World Council? We wanted […]
On 25/09, 11:44
These are the two Brawn GP drivers with Rubens Barrichello ahead of Jenson Button who were the fastest in this first test session on the Singapore street circuit. As night falls, they lead Mark Webber in the Red Bull and Fernando Alonso with the first R29. This session was marked by a red flag that […]
On 25/09, 10:48
Romain Grosjean is indeed fit to drive his R29 from the start of the free practice sessions taking place as part of the Singapore Grand Prix. Yesterday, Thursday, his presence was uncertain due to a liver issue. The test driver, Lucas de Grassi, was ready for any eventuality in case the Frenchman couldn’t participate in […]
On 25/09, 09:28
The Renault team will have a race car almost devoid of sponsors because for the first practice sessions of the Singapore Grand Prix taking place today, they have removed all the ING and Mutua Madrilena stickers. The banking giant ING, the team’s main sponsor, and the insurance company Mutua Madrileña announced on Thursday the termination […]
On 25/09, 09:13
With only four races left in the 2009 season, Jenson Button remains the strong favorite to clinch the driver’s title. He even has the chance to be crowned in two weeks at the Japanese Grand Prix. However, the Briton says he is not thinking about titles and does not allow himself to dream about it. […]
On 25/09, 09:03
Singapore is an unusual circuit with its lights that outshine the biggest football stadium, its triple chicane, bumps, and metro! The metro was the source of an unusual problem with Mark Webber’s gearbox last year. The Australian driver had to stop his race in 2008 when his gearbox engaged two gears simultaneously, which literally shattered […]
On 25/09, 03:23
This is what is often called a chain reaction… after the Spanish insurance company Mutua Madrileña, it’s the Dutch bank ING that wants to prematurely end its sponsorship contract with the Renault team. Renault F1 recently suffered a significant setback by being punished by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) with a two-year suspended ban. […]
On 24/09, 16:59
Mutua Madrileña, the Spanish insurance company, became a sponsor of the Renault F1 Team again in 2008 upon Fernando Alonso’s return to the French team. However, after the recent sanctions from the 2008 Singapore “crashgate,” the company no longer wants to sponsor the diamond for brand image… Mutua Madrileña has sponsored Alonso since his debut […]
On 24/09, 16:43
The Renault F1 Team driver, Romain Grosjean, is currently suffering from stomach pains, specifically a liver crisis. The Frenchman might therefore withdraw this weekend in Singapore. As the 14th race of the season is set to take place this weekend, at night and in Singapore, Romain Grosjean might not be fit to compete in the […]
On 24/09, 16:22
Hiroshi Yasukawa – Director of Bridgestone Motorsport: « Last year, the Singapore Grand Prix was the first night race and it was a huge success. Singapore is a major hub in Asia and having a race here is beneficial for enhancing Bridgestone’s brand awareness in the region. We look forward to visiting Singapore once again. […]
On 24/09, 16:12
After the announced departure of BMW from the top category of motorsport, the Pole had considered a deal with Renault before the Singapore scandal cast a cloud over the French team. Of course, I might have been a little more interested in the FIA’s outcome than if it had been another scandal, explains the 24-year-old […]
On 24/09, 16:06
Mario Theissen confirmed that the BMW-Sauber team will be powered by Ferrari engines, subject to securing their place on the grid in 2010 under their new identity. Following BMW’s decision to withdraw from Formula 1, the team was saved by the Qadbak investment group. However, its chances of participating in the 2010 F1 World Championship […]
On 24/09, 15:57
Mark Webber declares that, from now on, he will handle his own contract negotiations and also states that he will not seek to replace Flavio Briatore. The Australian had been managed by Briatore for many years, but the FIA council ordered the end of all transactions by Briatore with drivers. He has been banned from […]
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