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FILTER RESULTS ►Pirelli aims to reduce pit-stops by Britain
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli will be making changes to its tyre compounds prior to the British Grand Prix, with Motorsport Director Paul Hembery stating that the number of pit-stops at the Circuit de Catalunya last Sunday reached an undesirable level.
Silverstone responds to ‘wake-up call’
Silverstone organisers have been working tirelessly to avoid a repeat of the waterlogging issues that affected last year’s British Grand Prix, with improved drainage systems and car park tweaks being implemented in recent months.
Penn symposium: gaming
Penn Symposium Series 1: Game Development & Modification Jon Festinger, Professor, Center for Digital Media, University of British Columbia History with Grand Prix—fell in love with a game that wasn’t successful but that had a passionate fandom and built a multiplayer version, changed the art. Show More Summary
Race Car Driver Forgets That He Switched Teams, Pulls into Wrong Pit Stop
British race car driver Lewis Hamilton worked for the McLaren team for several years, but he recently joined the Mercedes team. In the rush of the recent Malaysian Grand Prix, without thinking, he pulled into the pit box run by his former teammates: "I don't know how that happened. Show More Summary
Villeneuve announced as Sky Italia pundit
Ex-Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has been revealed as a pundit for Sky Italia. The 41-year-old made a one-off appearance for British variant Sky Sports at the 2012 Canadian Grand Prix, but will now be giving his views on a full-time basis.
Olympic Stadium Will Host British Athletics Grand Prix
World class athletics will return to the Olympic stadium on the anniversary of the London 2012 Opening Ceremony with the British Athletics London Grand Prix. The competition was due to take place over two days at Crystal Palace as usual,...Show More Summary
Silverstone outlines improvements for 2013
Silverstone will invest in its infrastructure ahead of next year's British Grand Prix, with adverse weather conditions causing chaos at the venue in 2012. Spectators were asked to remain at home on qualifying day after heavy rainfall left car parks flooded, leading organisers to refund one million pounds worth of tickets.
Silverstone moves to avoid weather chaos
Silverstone will invest in its infrastructure ahead of next year's British Grand Prix, with adverse weather conditions causing chaos at the venue in 2012. Spectators were asked to remain at home on qualifying day after heavy rainfall left car parks flooded, leading organisers to refund one million pounds worth of tickets.
Silverstone moves to avoid weather drama
Silverstone is aiming to further invest in its infrastructure ahead of next year's British Grand Prix, with adverse weather conditions affecting the accessibility of the circuit in 2012. Fans were turned away from the venue on Saturday after torrential Friday night rain, with tickets later being refunded at a cost of 1 million pounds.
Lewis Hamilton Wins The United States Grand Prix at F1
Twenty-seven year old British F1 racer Lewis Hamilton has won the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of Americas today. In second place is Sebastian Vettel, a favorite who jockeyed with Hamilton for the lead up until the end. This is the first USGP since 2007's race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. [ more › ]
Jenson Button: I was misquoted over 'worst' McLaren remarks
Follow me on Twitter @PhilDuncanF1 Jenson Button has claimed he was misquoted after describing this season's McLaren car as the worst he's driven during his three-year stint with the British team. Following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in which he finished fourth, Button said: 'This car hasn't suited me as...
India's poor won't disappear overnight
India has more billionaires than the UK and Canada combined. It is spending billions on a space programme. And as of last year it even has the ultimate rich man's accessory — a Grand Prix. So why on earth should British taxpayers be spending £280 million on helping India address poverty and disease? This bar-room [...]
Sebastian Vettel deserves 2012 F1 title as much as Fernando Alonso
Follow me on Twitter @PhilDuncanF1 It's not often that 'Fernando Alonso' and 'darling of the British media' occupy the same sentence. But the impressive nature of Alonso's display in Sunday's Indian Grand Prix, ensured that it was the dish of the day served up on Monday morning. The Spaniard has...
Chilton to get practice outing in Abu Dhabi
Marussia reserve driver Max Chilton will take part in next Friday's opening practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, marking his race weekend debut for the British squad. The 21-year-old, who collected two pole positions, two wins and a further two podium finishes in GP2 this season, will step into the car of Charles Pic.
Entry list revealed for Macau Grand Prix
Organisers of the Macau Grand Prix, the most widely recognised Formula 3 race of the year, have revealed the entry list ahead of this year’s race on 18 November. Included in the line-up are British F3 Champion Jack Harvey and British compatriots Alexander Sims, Will Buller, Alex Lynn, Harry Tincknell and Tom Blomqvist.
Webber targets qualifying turnaround
Mark Webber is hoping for a more competitive qualifying session at Suzuka next weekend, with the Red Bull driver aiming to return to the level of performance that saw him win the British Grand Prix in July. Since the aforementioned event, the Australian has failed to finish higher than sixth, linking this to below-par grid positions.
Watkins family thanks F1 world for messages
The family of Professor Sid Watkins, who died on Wednesday night, has thanked Formula 1 fans and all involved in the motorsport community for their messages of support. The 84-year-old, who was at this year’s British Grand Prix and celebrated his final birthday last Thursday, is survived by wife Susan and their six children.
Midseason Review Part 2: Can Massa Really Stay with Ferrari?
In part 2 of this series of midseason reflections, we have a look at Felipe Massa and assess whether Ferrari are likely to keep him for the 2013 season. Despite a slight upturn in form between the Monaco and British Grand Prix—sixthShow More Summary
Rolls Royce Celebrates Ludicrous Plane Race With Ludicrously Opulent Car [Pebble BEA-OTCH]
Rolls-Royce must be running out of stereotypically British things to pay tribute to, because now they've designed a line of cars celebrating a cross between Grand Prix racing and Duck Tales, the Schneider Trophy. More »
Ecclestone to 'look' at London after Olympics
Bernie Ecclestone claims that he will continue analysis into a possible London Grand Prix once the ongoing Olympic Games have finished taking place in the British capital. While the 81-year-old continues to state that hosting Formula 1 in and around the stadium is possible, many argue the comments are acting as a smokescreen.
