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Williams: 2009 our best opportunity in a decade
Sir Frank Williams believes 2009 represents his team's best opportunity in a decade to re-establish itself amongst Formula 1's front-runners - and in the wake of the sport's sweeping rule changes and cost-cutting initiatives, he is hopeful of being 'close to the top three' when the competitive ac
Yvelines gets nod as future home of French GP
France has finally decided upon a circuit with which it hopes to re-attract the attention of Formula 1, after falling off the calendar this year for the first time in more than half a century.
Haug admits: McLaren are 'far too slow'
Norbert Haug has confirmed what many paddock observers have suspected since pre-season Formula 1 testing got underway ahead of the forthcoming 2009 campaign - expected title challengers McLaren-Mercedes are simply 'far too slow'.
Heidfeld reveals quickest F1 team-mate - and it's not Kimi...
Nick Heidfeld has revealed the driver he believes to have been his quickest team-mate over his nine years in Formula 1 - and it isn't who you might perhaps expect.
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Barrichello: 'Culture difference' and language barrier Honda's downfall
Rubens Barrichello has suggested that a 'culture difference' and language barrier were the key elements separating Honda from success in Formula 1 in recent years - as he revealed his hopes that Brawn GP will turn out to be something of a hybrid of what he found at Ferrari and Stewart Grand Prix.
Toyota have 'fastest' car in 2009 F1 field
Toyota have hinted that on the basis of pre-season Formula 1 testing, they have produced the 'fastest' package on the 2009 grid in the shape of the TF109 - with nobody really knowing just how the running order will shake out when all 20 cars take to the track in anger for the first time in the cu
Ecclestone to pay out ?1 billion after 'quickie' divorce?
Bernie Ecclestone and his wife Slavica have today divorced after almost 25 years of marriage, following what has been described as a 'quickie' 58-second court hearing - but the Formula 1 supremo could now be forced to pay out up to ?1 billion to the statuesque, Croatian-born former Armani model i
Focused Buemi proud to represent Swiss.
He might have racked up the miles with Red Bull's two Formula One teams in the last year, and he may have blitzed recent test sessions while running a modified 2008 car, but Sebastien Buemi is under no illusion about the steepness of the climb he faces in his first season of competition in the to
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Abu Dhabi F1 still on-track despite Dubai setback
Preparations for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November have been 'helped' by the current global credit crunch, it has been claimed - but the same cannot be said for the construction of the new, official F1-X motorsport theme park in neighbouring Dubai.
'Disappearing' Fry 'marginalised' at Brawn GP?
Amidst all the media hype surrounding the rising from the ashes of what was Honda of Brawn GP, little is still known about the fate of Nick Fry - the man who for much of the sale process was believed to be at the forefront of the management buy-out.
Rubens Barrichello: I never lost my faith
Rubens Barrichello has revealed that he never lost faith over the winter months that he would still be a fixture on the Formula 1 grid in 2009 - despite persistent and 'absurd' suggestions that the most experienced driver in the sport's history would be replaced by rookie compatriot Bruno Senna.
Ecclestone orders USF1 to change name to USGPE
America's new Formula 1 team, USF1, has not even hit the starting grid yet - but it has already hit a hurdle in its preparations, with the sport's commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone ordering a change of name to US Grand Prix Engineering.
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Massa, Briatore call for shorter, 'more spectacular' F1 races
Ferrari Formula 1 star Felipe Massa has suggested that shortening the length of grands prix is the key to regaining the excitement factor in the top flight - as Renault F1 managing Flavio Briatore director re-iterated the importance of keeping fans interested.
Emirates denies Honda F1 reports
Emirates has moved to deny rumours linking it to a possible title sponsorship of the team that is set to rise from the ashes of Honda Racing F1.
Williams reveals new livery
Williams has revealed the livery it will carry on its FW31 for the 2009 Formula One season.
F1 theme park suspended.
Plans to construct a Formula One theme park as part of a massive motorsport-orientated development in Dubai have been put on hold as the global economic crisis reaches the Middle East.
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Bridgestone to go green on markings.
Bridgestone has released details of the tyres that will be available to its Formula One teams at the opening five races of the 2009 world championship, carrying through its promise to offer two widely-differing specifications in a bit to enhance the spectacle and strategy.
Stewart admits he would be 'happy to help' RBS
In the face of mounting pressure, Sir Jackie Stewart has admitted that he is 'happy to help' the Royal Bank of Scotland - an organisation that, on the day it announced a corporate record ?24 billion loss and one which is now 70 per cent taxpayer-owned, has been heavily criticised for its overblow
American drivers show mixed reactions to USF1 link
Four of the American hopefuls that have been mooted as potential USF1drivers when the new team makes its debut in the top flight - possibly as early as 2010 - have revealed their thoughts on the matter. Not all of them are entirely convinced.
Williams' RBS agreement to come to an end
It has been announced today that the sponsorship agreement between Williams F1 and the Royal Bank of Scotland is to terminate at the end of the 2010 campaign - leaving the multiple world championship-winning British outfit in search of a new chief backer.
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Andretti backs Marco for USF1 seat
American open-wheel legend Mario Andretti has revealed that he feels grandson Marco would be an ideal choice for the new USF1 team as it begins to piece together its planned programme for the 2010 Formula One season.
NASCAR to inspire 'fan-friendly' USF1.
USF1 team principal Peter Windsor has admitted that the Charlotte-based operation could learn a few lessons from its NASCAR neighbours, particularly when it comes to breaking the F1 mould for dealing with the outside world.
BBC unveils 2009 F1 coverage; confirms return of The Chain
The BBC has elaborated upon its Formula 1 plans in 2009, with news that it is to provide extensive and comprehensive coverage across all of its platforms - and that it is to re-instate Fleetwood Mac's legendary rock anthem The Chain as the sport's theme tune.
Lauda elaborates upon Hamilton 'no charisma' comments
Niki Lauda has spoken to clarify remarks attributed to him last week suggesting current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has no charisma, insisting that his comments were 'misunderstood' and that 'in any case, charisma doesn't make you go any faster'.
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