Timo Glock to drive for new Formula 1 team Manor in 2010 seasonNovember 17th, 2009 Timo Glock to drive for F1 team Manor in 2010FRANKFURT — Timo Glock will drive for the new Manor Formula One team next season. Glock's manager Hans-Bernd Wersauer says the German driver has agreed to a two-year contract, with another season as an option.
Toyota, the world's largest automaker, says it's pulling out of Formula One to cut costsNovember 4th, 2009 Toyota pulling out of Formula One to cut costsTOKYO — Toyota is pulling out of Formula One racing, the world's largest automaker announcing Wednesday that it needs to cut costs and focus on its core business. "Based on the current economic environment, we realize we have no choice but to withdraw from Formula One," Toyota president Akio Toyoda said at a news conference.
Toyota quits Formula OneNovember 4th, 2009 TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp announced Wednesday it was to quit Formula One racing, owing to the harsh economic realities affecting the Japanese carmaker. The carmaker is expecting to report losses for the second consecutive year, due to collapsing sales in the US and European markets.
Toyota, the world's largest automaker, says it's pulling out of Formula 1 to cut costsNovember 4th, 2009 Toyota pulls out of Formula 1 to cut costsTOKYO — Toyota is pulling out of Formula One racing. The world's largest automaker announced Wednesday it needs to cut costs and focus on its core business.
Rubens Barrichello, Nico Hulkenberg will drive for Formula One team Williams next seasonNovember 2nd, 2009 Barrichello, Hulkenberg to drive for Williams teamGROVE, England — Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg will drive for Formula One team Williams next season. Barrichello, who will be leaving constructors' champion Brawn GP to join Williams, has made a record 284 starts in Formula One.
Driver Timo Glock expects to leave Toyota, closes in on deal with new F1 team for 2010October 30th, 2009 Timo Glock expects to leave Toyota's F1 teamABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Timo Glock says he is likely to leave Toyota and join a new team for the 2010 Formula One season. The German driver, who is sitting out this weekend's season closer in Abu Dhabi due to a back injury, said Friday he was yet to sign a deal with a new team.
Kobayashi to drive for Toyota at Abu Dhabi in final F1 race of season to replace injured GlockOctober 27th, 2009 Kobayashi to replace injured Glock in last F1 raceFRANKFURT — Toyota driver Timo Glock has been ruled out of the final Formula One race of the season because of injury and will be replaced by Kamui Kobayashi. Toyota said Tuesday that Kobayashi will race in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
F1 Toyota driver Jarno Trulli recuperating from fever but still set to compete in Japan GPSeptember 30th, 2009 Trulli recuperating but set to race in Japan GPTOKYO — Jarno Trulli was too ill join Toyota teammate Timo Glock at a Tokyo media event ahead of Sunday's Formula One Japan Grand Prix. But the Italian is recovering well after succumbing to a fever during last weekend's Singapore GP and will be ready to race Sunday, Toyota Motor Corp.
Swiss-based foundation Qadbak Investments Ltd. to buy BMW Sauber Formula One teamSeptember 15th, 2009 Swiss-based foundation to buy F1 team BMW SauberMUNICH — Swiss-based foundation Qadbak Investments Ltd. will buy the BMW Sauber Formula One team under an agreement signed Tuesday.
FOTA, Mosley rift could lead to F1 breakaway againJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - The prospect of a breakaway Formula One world championship was dramatically revived on Wednesday when the technical directors of the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) walked out of a meeting with FIA representatives saying the sport's future was "in jeopardy". Wednesday's meeting with FIA president Max Mosley was convened to agree to the final points of detail, but ended in acrimony after FOTA concluded that the FIA was again attempting to move goalposts at the last moment.
Backtalk charges past Flatter Than Me to win Bashford Manor Stakes at Churchill DownsJuly 4th, 2009 Backtalk wins Bashford Manor at Churchill DownsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Backtalk stumbled out of the gate but charged past Flater Than Me and won by a length Saturday in the $110,500 Bashford Manor Stakes for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs.
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.
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