April 2011 Archive
Mercedes GP: Turkey preview quotes
Michael Schumacher: “It is always exciting when the calendar returns to Europe and the racing schedule becomes more intense. After returning from the ...
Turkey ticket prices too high – Webber
Apr.29 (GMM) Ticket prices for the Turkish grand prix are too high, according to Mark Webber. The Red Bull driver's comments come amid great uncertainty about the future of the event at Istanbul Park, with organisers saying the race next Sunday will ...
Ferrari budget biggest in F1 – report
Apr.29 (GMM) Ferrari is F1's biggest spender, while Hispania boasts the smallest budget, an industry publication has found. But the latest edition of 'Business Book GP' said the teams association FOTA has succeeded in dramatically cutting costs with ...
British film writer working on Lauda script
Apr.29 (GMM) A British film writer is working on a script to immortalise the most famous season in F1 great Niki Lauda's successful career. The Oscar-nominated Peter Morgan, best known for writing The Queen and Frost/Nixon, is focusing on the 1976 se...
Another senior Williams man’s future in doubt – report
Apr.29 (GMM) The future of another senior member of Williams' technical team is reportedly in doubt. On the back of a near unprecedentedly bad start to the famous British team's 2011 season, it emerged that chairman Adam Parr is heading a radical res...
Bahrain’s May deadline still in place – FIA
Apr.29 (GMM) The FIA is sticking to its May 1 deadline for the possible rescheduling of Bahrain's 2011 grand prix. With the date fast approaching amid reported continuing problems inside the island Kingdom, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone on Thu...
Schumacher: ROC Extraordinary Event
Michael speaks about the Race of Champions which is held in Frankfurt at the beginning of December It will be home advantage for ...
Ecclestone hints at deadline extension for Bahrain
Apr.28 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday sounded willing to extend Bahrain's deadline for the rescheduling of its 2011 grand prix. Due to the civil unrest in the island Kingdom, the season opener at Sakhir was postponed, with the FIA giving organis...
Schumacher committed to full three-year contract
Apr.28 (GMM) Michael Schumacher has dismissed the latest rumblings about his commitment to his three-year formula one return. After a disappointing comeback in 2010, it was rumoured the seven time world champion's commitment to completing the contrac...
Officials play down second India GP project
Apr.28 (GMM) Officials have played down reports that a second Indian state has begun a formula one project. As the finishing-touches are being applied to the newly-named Buddh circuit in New Delhi, it emerged this week that an entirely separate proje...
Lotus boss Fernandes renaming GP2 team Caterham
Apr.28 (GMM) A clear hint about Team Lotus' plans for its new acquisition Caterham Cars is boss Tony Fernandes' GP2 squad. The Malaysian millionaire told reporters as the tie-up with the niche British sports car maker was announced that his GP2 team,...
F1 must not race behind pay-wall – Virgin’s Lowdon
Apr.28 (GMM) F1 must remain on free-to-air television, Virgin sporting director Graeme Lowdon insists. With News Corporation looking into buying the sport's commercial rights, Bernie Ecclestone said he is sceptical because it might make negotiations ...
Lauda ponders F1 future for Webber, Massa
Apr.28 (GMM) The occupants of two key seats at top formula one teams may be under pressure, but finding alternatives is the real issue. That is the view of outspoken former triple world champion Niki Lauda, who was asked in a German-language intervie...
Race for Red Bull’s F1 seats hots up
Apr.28 (GMM) As Daniel Ricciardo admits there is a chance he could make his F1 debut in 2011, Sebastien Buemi insists he is not losing sleep. "Compared to my teammate I've never done badly," Swiss Buemi, referring to Jaime Alguersuari, is quoted as s...
Rosberg to test Mercedes DTM car at Hockenheim
Apr.28 (GMM) Nico Rosberg is set to test a DTM car this weekend. The event will be a showpiece at Hockenheim as the 2011 German touring car championship kicks off. According to Bild newspaper, the 25-year-old German will be appearing for Mercedes, f...
Mitsubishi keen on F1-style electric car series
Apr.28 (GMM) Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi has revealed its interest in F1 governing body the FIA's plans to create a global racing series for electric cars. Recent reports said FIA president Jean Todt, who thinks the new category can be set up for 20...