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Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Todt vows to help push for French GP revival

Jun.7 (GMM) Jean Todt has backed reports France could return to the formula one calendar in future with a race to alternate annually with famous Belgian venue Spa-Francorchamps.

A French newspaper quoted Spa promoter Andre Maes on Sunday as saying he...

Posted on Monday, June 6, 2011

Report - Spa to alternate F1 race with French GP return?

Jun.6 (GMM) Spa-Francorchamps could be the key to France's return to the formula one calendar.

The French Le Journal Du Dimanche newspaper reports the possibility of the famous Belgian race alternating annually with a circuit in France.

"I've been a...

Posted on Monday, June 6, 2011

Renault hits back at rumours of financial problems

Jun.6 (GMM) Renault is hitting back at reports of financial problems.

The rumours emerged during the Monaco grand prix and the Enstone based team's boss Eric Boullier hinted they might have been started by his predecessor Flavio Briatore, who was mak...

Posted on Friday, June 3, 2011

Perez return 'up to FIA doctors' - Sauber

Jun.3 (GMM) Sauber on Friday was uncertain Sergio Perez will be back in the C30 for next weekend's Canadian grand prix.

The Mexican rookie spent two days in hospital but has now returned home after his big crash during qualifying in Monaco.

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Posted on Friday, June 3, 2011

New 2011 season finale date undecided

Jun.3 (GMM) The Bahrain International Circuit and the FIA have confirmed reports the troubled island Kingdom's postponed race date has been rescheduled for 2011.

Although the governing body is yet to issue a statement to the wider media, sources said...

Posted on Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Monaco to tweak tunnel run-off for 2012

Jun.1 (GMM) Reports this week suggest Monaco is likely to make changes to the run-off at the end of the tunnel ahead of the 2012 race.

Nico Rosberg and Sergio Perez both had high speed crashes after losing control under braking for the corner, raisin...

Posted on Wednesday, June 1, 2011

FIA pressing ahead with new F1 spectacle

Jun.1 (GMM) Opinions are still split about F1's exciting new formula for 2011.

Six races into the season, despite Sebastian Vettel's dominance so far, voices are either applauding the spectacle or arguing that the sport has moved too far in the direc...

Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Bahrain pushing to reclaim F1 race in 2011

May 31 (GMM) Bahrain is ready to host formula one, the chairman of the island Kingdom's grand prix circuit declared on Tuesday.

It is the eve of the end of martial law in the troubled state, and two days before the FIA meets to discuss the possible r...

Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011

FIA 'gathering information' after Hamilton outburst

May 31 (GMM) The FIA is keeping a close eye on the aftermath of Lewis Hamilton's Monaco grand prix.

After the McLaren driver's two penalties for crashes in the Principality, he returned to the track late on Sunday to explain his 'Ali G' remark to the...

Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Ferrari plans summer assessment of 2011 progress

May 31 (GMM) Ferrari is not ruling out switching focus to 2012 if this season's championship campaign continues to falter.

After an appalling performance in Spain a week earlier, the Monaco circuit last weekend suited the 150 Italia car and Fernando ...

Posted on Monday, May 30, 2011

Stewards accepted racist joke explanation - Hamilton

May 30 (GMM) Pastor Maldonado has revealed he will not be talking to Lewis Hamilton after the Monaco grand prix.

McLaren's Hamilton was penalised 20 seconds for their crash and after the race ranted about the Williams rookie, who had driven a strong ...

Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2011

No paddock cameo for Kubica in Monaco - manager

May 28 (GMM) Robert Kubica is in Monaco this weekend but he will not be making an appearance in the F1 paddock.

Blick newspaper has pointed out that the injured Pole's Monte Carlo apartment is within half a kilometre of the famous street circuit.

Bu...