Glock to miss Brazilian Grand PrixOctober 11th, 2009 HAMBURG - German Formula One driver Timo Glock will miss next week's Brazilian Grand Prix, his Toyota team announced here Sunday. Glock crashed during qualifying for last week's Japanese Grand Prix and was initially thought to have only suffered a minor cut to his leg.
Vettel wins Japanese GP to boost F1 title hopes; Barrichello and Button seventh and eighthOctober 4th, 2009 Vettel wins Japanese GP to boost F1 hopesSUZUKA, Japan — Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel led from start to finish to win Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, reviving his championship hopes. Vettel finished ahead of Toyota's Jarno Trulli and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton.
Glock's participation in Japanese Grand Prix in doubtOctober 3rd, 2009 SUZUKA - Formula One driver Timo Glock's participation in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix is in doubt after the Toyota driver crashed into a tyre wall during Saturday's qualifying session. The German, who has not yet secured a drive with a team for next season, had to be treated at the scene and was then taken to hospital with a leg wound.
Buttons says his Japanese girlfriend gives him a liftOctober 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Brawn Grand Prix ace Jenson Button has admitted that his stunning Japanese girlfriend Jessica Michibata gives him a lift and helps him to cope with the stress of the title fight - with a massage. The Sun quoted Button as saying: "She was amazing.
Toyota confirms it is chasing Formula 1 stars Robert Kubica, Kimi Raikkonen for 2010 seasonOctober 2nd, 2009 Toyota confirms its interest in Kubica, RaikkonenSUZUKA, Japan — Toyota has confirmed it is targeting Robert Kubica and Kimi Raikkonen as drivers for the 2010 Formula One season. The sought-after pair were widely considered to be destined for Renault and McLaren, respectively, but Toyota was attempting to upset expectations and provide some urgently needed star power to the underperforming team.
Toyota says its future in F1 is unclear, dependent upon financial performance, cost reductionsSeptember 30th, 2009 Toyota says its future in Formula One is unclearTOKYO — The Toyota Formula One team says its continued participation in the sport is still unclear and is dependent upon the financial performance of its parent company and cost reductions in F1. Toyota's future in F1 has been in doubt since the onset of the global economic downturn, which forced both the Honda and BMW teams to announce withdrawals.
Settlement of dispute paves way for Formula One race to return to Montreal next yearSeptember 14th, 2009 F1 set to return to Montreal next yearMONTREAL — Formula One is set to return to Montreal next year. The sport's governing body and Grand Prix F1 du Canada Inc.
Force India, Fisichella on pole position for Belgian Grand PrixAugust 29th, 2009 Spa-FRANCORCHAMPS - Formula One Racing team Force India, which is backed by liquor baron Vijay Mallya, on Saturday claimed the pole position in qualifying session for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, as Giancarlo Fisichella exhibited an incredible performance to come on top. It was Force India team's first-ever pole and the fourth for Fisichella, as he recorded a remarkable qualifying time with a lap of 1 minute, 46.308 seconds to start the Belgian Grand Prix at the front of the grid.
Rupesh, Thomas clinch New Zealand OpenAugust 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's doubles combination of Rupesh Kumar and Thomas Sanave beat Hirokatsu Hashimoto and Noriyasu Hirata of Japan to win the New Zealand Open Grand Prix title in Auckland Saturday. The top seeded Indian pair faced stiff competition from fourth seeded Japanese but prevailed 21-16, 15-21, 21-13 in an almost hour-long duel.
Toyota to pull out of hosting 2010 Japan F1 Grand Prix due to worsening economyJuly 7th, 2009 Toyota to pull out of hosting 2010 Japan GP
TOKYO — Toyota-owned Fuji International Speedway said Tuesday it will pull out of hosting the 2010 Japanese Formula One Grand Prix and beyond because of the prolonged economic slump. "It has become extremely difficult for us to host the F1 Grand Prix as we face the deteriorating economic environment and see few signs showing a swift economic recovery," Fuji Speedway said in a statement.
Bulgaria hoping to secure a Formula One grand prix for 2011July 4th, 2009 Bulgaria hopes to secure F1 race in 2011SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria is hoping to strike a deal that would allow the Balkan country to host a Formula One grand prix in 2011. Representatives of the race organizing committee said they have received a formal invitation to the German Grand Prix on July 12 at the Nuerburgring, where they were to meet with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.
Formula One to feature 13 teams in 2010 season, including all 10 current entrantsJune 12th, 2009 Formula One to feature 13 teams in 2010 seasonPARIS — Formula One will feature three new teams in the 2010 season, including one from the United States. The sport's governing body announced a lineup of 13 teams Friday, including all 10 current entrants — although five of those were granted entry on a "conditional basis."
The new entrants will be Spain-based Campos Grand Prix, Manor of Britain and American team US F1.
Massa sets pace in free practice for Turkish Grand PrixJune 6th, 2009 ISTANBUL - Ferrari's Felipe Massa Saturday set the pace in the free practice for Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix. The Brazilian posted a time of 1:27.983 minutes for the 5.338 kilometre-long Istanbul Park course, beating Toyota's Jarno Trulli.
Toronto FC confirms exhibition match against Real Madrid at BMO Field in AugustJune 4th, 2009 Toronto FC confirms exhibition against Real MadridTORONTO — Toronto FC has confirmed it will host Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid in an exhibition match this summer. The Major League Soccer club announced on Thursday that the game will take place Aug.
China cancels weightlifting Grand PrixJune 1st, 2009 BEIJING - The 2009 China Grand Prix has been cancelled because of the global outbreak of influenza A (H1N1), commonly known as swine flu, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has said. "Due to the ...
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