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Posted on Monday, May 9, 2011

Ecclestone says Austria GP return 'possible'

May 9 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has indicated he would be happy for formula one to return to Austria.

Red Bull mogul Dietrich Mateschitz has rebuilt the A1-Ring - now known as the Red Bull Ring - at Zeltweg and Michael Schumacher said in Turkey he sees...

Posted on Saturday, May 7, 2011

Schumacher backs F1 return for Austria

May 7 (GMM) Michael Schumacher would be happy to see formula one return to the A1-Ring.

The Zeltweg circuit is actually now known as the Red Bull Ring, after energy drink mogul Dietrich Mateschitz rebuilt the former Austrian grand prix venue that is ...

Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Ecclestone alleges extortion in bribery saga - report

Apr.26 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone is reportedly no longer denying he paid millions to jailed German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky.

The German weekly newsmagazine Focus claims the F1 chief executive, accused by Munich prosecutors of aiding and abetting a bre...

Posted on Friday, April 8, 2011

“Fernando is faster than you” – Team radios in F1

Team radios have only been prominent in F1 over the past decade, but here are some of the most memorable, funny and passionate. Mark Webber: Fuji 2007 It was the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix and it was cold, very wet and rather dark as a storm gathered over the Fuji Speedway. Mark Webber – suffering from food poisoning – vomited inside his crash helmet but insisted on continuing. It’s remarkable how someone can concentrate on driving a Formula One car whilst vomiting mid-sentence and his […]

Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2011

A1-Ring return chances 'more than minor' - Mateschitz

Mar.24 (GMM) Dietrich Mateschitz has played down the likelihood of Austria returning to the formula one calendar any time soon.

The Red Bull boss has rebuilt the previously demolished A1-Ring, which has been renamed 'Red Bull Ring' and approved for F...

Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Buemi says Toro Rosso 'among first five' teams

Mar.23 (GMM) Sebastien Buemi is predicting a competitive start to the 2011 season for Red Bull junior team Toro Rosso.

The STR6 impressed not only with its pace but also its innovative 'double floor' concept in recent winter testing.

When asked if t...