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.
Nelson Piquet Jr hopes to make a comeback to F1October 9th, 2009 LONDON - Disgraced former Renault Formula One racing driver Nelson Piquet Jr has said that he is looking forward to make a comeback to F1 racing less that 12 months after the Singapore Grand Prix fiasco. According to reports, the 23-year-old is on the shortlist for new Spanish entrants Campos and he is also in contact with a number of F1 outfits.
Button can wrap up the 2009 F1 crown in BrazilOctober 5th, 2009 TOKYO - British Formula One racing driver Jenson Button, who is currently leading the F1 charts with 85 points, can wrap up the title in the Brazilian Grand Prix if he finishes third or higher if fellow contender Rubens Barrichello wins. Button is 14 points clear of Barrichello and 16 points ahead of Red Bull's driver Sebastian Vettel after the Japanese Grand Prix and only Brazil and Abu Dhabi left.
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.
Vettel takes pole in crash-marred Japanese Grand Prix qualifyingOctober 3rd, 2009 SUZUKA - German Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel Saturday took pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix here after a crash-marred qualifying session. The qualifying was stopped three times after accidents and five drivers failed to record times in their sessions.
Button warms up for Japan Grand Prix with foot massage from girlfriendOctober 2nd, 2009 LONDON - F1 driver Jenson Button has revealed the secret of his splendid track display at Japanese Grand Prix after a disastrous run in Singapore GP last week - a foot massage from girlfriend Jessica Michibata. The 29-year-old has qualified to race at the Suzuka circuit in Japan, and aims to win the world title this Sunday.
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.
Vitantonio Liuzzi to race for Force IndiaSeptember 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Italian Vitantonio Liuzzi will race for Force India for the rest of the season starting from next weekend's Italian Grand Prix in Monza. The 28-year-old Liuzzi has been the team's test, reserve driver from the start of the 2008 season and will replace compatriot Giancarlo Fisichella for the remaining five races.
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.
Hamilton wins Hungarian Grand PrixJuly 26th, 2009 BUDAPEST - Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren-Mercedes claimed his first win of the 2009 Formula One season at the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday. The defending world champion won from Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and Mark Webber of Red Bull.
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.
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 ...
Toyota confirms plans to host 2010 Japanese Grand Prix despite doubts on F1 spendingMay 29th, 2009 Toyota plans to host 2010 Japanese Grand PrixTOKYO — Toyota-owned Fuji Speedway plans to host the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix, despite doubts over the Japanese auto maker's future in Formula One. "We are making plans to host the race next year," a Toyota spokeswoman said Friday.
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