Formula 1 news from GPUpdate
Whitmarsh staying realistic ahead of Monza
McLaren Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh admits that optimism levels are up at Woking but is remaining pragmatic ahead of next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
Sunday 5 September 2010
Kovalainen refreshed as Italy approaches
Although there may have already been one Grand Prix since Formula 1’s month-long summer break came to a close, Heikki Kovalainen continues to feel invigorated as he heads to Monza and what is a celebratory weekend for Lotus Racing.
Sunday 5 September 2010
‘Determined to get back in title hunt’ – Button
World Champion Jenson Button currently looks set to be handing over his crowd at the end of the season although the McLaren driver has promised to deliver his upmost performance, starting at Monza next weekend, following a disappointing conclusion to the Belgian Grand Prix.
Sunday 5 September 2010
Fernandes pleased to be making F1 return
Lotus Team Principal Tony Fernandes will make a Formula 1 comeback of his own next weekend as he travels the final European race of the season at Monza. The Malaysian businessman, due to other commitments, has been unable to attend the last three Grands Prix.
Saturday 4 September 2010
Latest F1 photos: Red Bull demo in South Korea
Saturday 4 September 2010
Chandhok enjoys Korean Formula 1 debut
On Saturday the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team ran its car with Hispania F1 driver Karun Chandhok as the first Formula 1 team in South Korea. Korea will host its first Formula 1 event next month.
Saturday 4 September 2010
Hamilton: We never give up
Lewis Hamilton has vowed to not at any point concede as the battle for the 2010 championship nears its most crucial point of the year. The Englishman heads towards Monza in determined mood following his well-judged drive to victory in Belgium.
Saturday 4 September 2010
Rosberg hoping for ‘equally good’ Monza weekend
Due to their lowly grid positions, no surprises were expected from Mercedes GP in Belgium on Sunday although Nico Rosberg was pleasantly surprised to be able to climb to sixth position in Sunday’s race and now aims for a similar performance in Italy next weekend.
Saturday 4 September 2010
Trulli looking forward to home Grand Prix
Jarno Trulli will compete in his first home Grand Prix for Lotus next weekend, with race day Sunday marking exactly one year since the Hingham outfit’s entry for the 2010 season was accepted by Formula 1 governing body the FIA.
Saturday 4 September 2010
Sauber: Funding in place for 2011
Peter Sauber has confirmed that sufficient financial support has been secured for the team which carries his name ahead of next season. The news follows paddock word that the Swiss outfit may be struggling, having not amassed a noteworthy amount of sponsors this year.
Friday 3 September 2010
Colin Kolles interview: HRT still targeting tenth
Colin Kolles, Team Principal of Hispania Racing, has said that the Spanish outfit continues to aim for tenth position in this year’s Constructors’ Championship after enjoying a generally strong race weekend last time out in Belgium.
Friday 3 September 2010
Schumacher: Monza should be a real challenge
Michael Schumacher expects no easy ride in Italy as he makes his race return to Monza next weekend. Having been the darling of the crowd as a Ferrari driver between 1996 and 2006, the German will now be appearing in Mercedes colours.
Friday 3 September 2010
Vettel crash completely unnecessary, says Button
Jenson Button remains aggravated over the coming-together which resulted in him being removed from the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend. Having been knocked out of the race by a wayward Sebastian Vettel’s Red Bull, the World Champion now lies 35 points in arrears of team-mate and new title race leader Lewis Hamilton.
Friday 3 September 2010
Jenson Button interview: Spa a missed opportunity
World Champion Jenson Button remains buoyant over the pace McLaren demonstrated in Belgium at the weekend although the Englishman is still frustrated following his Bus Stop Chicane collision with the out-of-control Red Bull of Sebastian Vettel.
Friday 3 September 2010
Senna , di Grassi and Button to enter Monaco triathlon
Swimming, cycling and running will be the name of the game for Brazilians Bruno Senna and Lucas di Grassi as they take part in the Monaco triathlon on Sunday. The task will see the Hispania driver take on a 100-kilometre cycle as part of his own personal training whereas the Virgin Racing pilot will attempt a 1-kilometre swim and 10-kilometre run.
Friday 3 September 2010
Massa starting error now under investigation
Formula 1 governing body the FIA has launched an enquiry as to why Race Control and therefore the stewards were not made aware of Felipe Massa’s incorrect positioning on the Belgian Grand Prix starting grid.
Friday 3 September 2010
Consistency will win the title, says Hülkenberg
Williams’ Nico Hülkenberg believes that a regular approach is the most likely to win the world title this year, with all of the front-runners having been involved in accidents on at least one occasion.
Friday 3 September 2010
Monza to mark Lotus Racing anniversary
Race day for next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix will mark the one-year anniversary of Lotus Racing in its current guise, with Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne having originally been its only member when first setting up the outfit.
Thursday 2 September 2010
Rome dealing with resident ‘problems’
Italian capital city Rome continues to aim for a place on the Formula 1 calendar by as early as 2012 and no later than 2013 although its Mayor admits that facing opposition from residents is a current issue.
Thursday 2 September 2010
Petronas extends Malaysia race sponsorship
It has been confirmed by sporting commercial rights holder Formula One Management (FOM) that oil and gas company Petronas has renewed its sponsorship of the Malaysian Grand Prix, which it has held since the race made its debut on the calendar in 1999.
Thursday 2 September 2010