Blogs Posts in Formula One Gossips category; 506 blog posts

Michael Schumacher tops wet Korean Grand Prix first practice

Vettel became a double world champion five days ago in Japan and finished second after a late run in Yeongam. Michael Schumacher set the leading time for Mercedes ahead of Force India's Paul Di Resta. Lewis Hamilton was sixth for [...]

Posted On : Oct, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Formula 1: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Korean Grand Prix Pre...

“I had a pretty good race here last year, finishing second – it was a long, tough afternoon, but I’m glad we got the chance to put on a race for all the fans who’d come for the first-ever grand prix in Korea. &l [...]

Posted On : Oct, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Ferrari denies malice towards Hamilton

The two drivers made contact at the Marina Bay race, and the controversy was fuelled further when the official highlights video posted on Formula 1's official website included Smedley's radio message to Massa. "Hold Hamilt [...]

Posted On : Oct, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Ask Rick Perry about failed Formula 1 racing investment in U...

There is a question that "news presenters" who somehow get the plum assignment of moderating a GOP Presidential nomination debate should ask Governor Rick Perry of Texas. But given the absolute lack of imagination and scant info [...]

Posted On : Sep, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Formula1 GrandPrix – ‘beyond expectations’ in India

There have been a lot of expectations about the Buddh International circuit, Greater Noida. Most people thought it wouldn’t be finished on time and the host date changed several times. The Buddh International Circuit (BIC), desig [...]

Posted On : Sep, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

Vodafone’s Daragh Persse on the value of F1 sponsorship

Vodafone are no strangers to Formula One racing, having been involved with the sport in one form or another for more than a decade. After a spell with Ferrari, the global communications giant switched allegiances to McLaren in 2007, becom [...]

Posted On : Aug, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Formula1 expected to trigger auto racing frenzy in India

With names like Sachin Tendulkar already being linked to a racing franchise concept, India's usually overshadowed motor racing fraternity is banking on the arrival of Formula One to spark a surge in domestic interest in their s [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

F1 on film - Q&A with Hollywood director Ron Howard

Over the last six decades Formula One racing has entertained millions of fans around the world, but the sport’s impact on the silver screen has been surprisingly minimal. Aside from 1966 blockbuster Grand Prix and the recent Senna d [...]

Posted On : Aug, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

FORMULA1: BRAWN SAYS GAP REDUCED BUT STILL TOO WIDE

Mercedes boss Ross Brawn believes the team has reduced the gap with its opponents, but "not sufficiently" to fight for first place. Mercedes is currently in fourth position with an over 300 point gap with the Red Bull team and h [...]

Posted On : Aug, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Formula 1: Interview With Hungarian Pole Winner - Sebastian ...

Question: Sebastian, you picked the right moment didn’t you to set your fastest lap of any of the qualifying sessions: right on your final flying lap. Sebastian Vettel: Yeah, I think it was a very good session for us generally af [...]

Posted On : Jul, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

Williams revive Renault engine link-up

Williams have signed a two-year contract to use Renault engines in 2012 and 2013, ending their relationship with independents Cosworth. The Williams-Renault partnership won four drivers' and five constructors' championships betwee [...]

Posted On : Jul, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

DOES A FORMULA1 TRACK IN MUMBAI MAKE SENSE?

Work on the Buddh Indian F1 Grand Prix Circuit is progressing at a feverish pace even as the inaugural Indian F1 Grand Prix is all set to take place in October this year. Out of the blue, we have word surfacing about a proposed Formula1 t [...]

Posted On : Jul, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

Claridges Venue for VIP Formula1 Party

Amber Lounge had earlier announced that it will hold its exclusive Grand Prix After Party at the Indian Grand Prix in Noida – the new addition to the 2011 Formula One calendar. It signed up with The Claridges Surajkund, as the Offic [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

Formula1: Kovalainen Finishes 19th at European GP, Trulli 20...

“For me that was a very good race. I’m happy that we seem to have regained the early season form after Monaco and Canada where I wasn’t really feeling too comfortable in the car. Today the conditions were pretty hot out [...]