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Sunday, 20 May 2012 1:00:08 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Norbert Haug believes Mercedes stands a strong chance of a good result in Monte Carlo next weekend, not least due to Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg’s experience around the compact street circuit. The company is currently fifth in the Constructors’ Championship.Saturday, 19 May 2012 1:15:04 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Both Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher believe Mercedes should be in confident mood as F1 returns to Monte Carlo. In a season that has delivered five winning constructors in as many races, the silver arrows now target a second victory.Friday, 18 May 2012 16:00:05 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
As will be the case with several drivers, Romain Grosjean will sport a modified helmet design for this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. This follows three strong results for the Frenchman who has finished sixth, third and fourth in the respective races of China, Bahrain and Spain. Monte Carlo will now serve as the closest thing to a home event.Friday, 18 May 2012 12:00:04 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Sergio Pérez is keener than usual to score a good result in Monaco, having suffered his heavy accident on the streets last year. The Mexican missed both the Monte Carlo and Montreal races after being knocked out in a heavy crash at the Nouvelle Chicane.Friday, 18 May 2012 10:15:02 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Pastor Maldonado has talked briefly about those claiming he is simply in Formula 1 because of money, following his unexpected victory in the Spanish Grand Prix last Sunday. Since the race, the triumph has also been met by levels political outrage in Venezuela.Friday, 18 May 2012 10:15:02 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Just five days ago, Pastor Maldonado brought Williams its first victory since 2004 and his career-first win in F1. Since then, the Venezuelan has travelled back to the team’s factory in Grove, Oxfordshire and is now highly optimistic about Monaco next weekend.Friday, 18 May 2012 8:00:08 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Caterham was the second Formula 1 team to conduct a straight-line aerodynamic test in England on Thursday, doing so at the same time as Force India.Thursday, 17 May 2012 14:15:04 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Christian Klien has confirmed a deal with Walkinshaw Racing to compete in this year’s Sandown 500 and Bathurst 1000 - two of Australia’s legendary touring car races.Thursday, 17 May 2012 13:45:02 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Vitaly Petrov has been given an added push for retaining his Caterham seat ahead of the 2013 season, with the English team having signed a new deal with Russian Helicopters. The company will be working with Caterham Cars as well as the Formula 1 team.Thursday, 17 May 2012 13:45:02 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Conor Daly was blown away by the experience of driving a Formula 1 car on Thursday, but the American was equally surprised by a hare which leapt out in front of him.Thursday, 17 May 2012 8:45:03 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Kamui Kobayashi returns to Monaco fresh from a top five finish in the Spanish Grand Prix. The Japanese Sauber driver also finished fifth in Monte Carlo last year and expects the white car’s pace to be even quicker next weekend.Thursday, 17 May 2012 1:15:03 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Jaime Alguersuari has no doubts whatsoever about being able to return to Formula 1 as a race driver next season. Having been surprisingly dropped by Toro Rosso at the end of 2011, the Barcelona man is spending the current campaign as a commentator.Wednesday, 16 May 2012 13:18:00 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Lola Cars, along with sister company Lola Composites, is set to be placed into administration. Blaming the economic crisis for a cash flow problem, an official statement was released on Wednesday morning.Wednesday, 16 May 2012 12:30:03 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Sauber team CEO Monisha Kaltenborn has received a third of the stake in the Sauber Group, it was announced by the Swiss company on Wednesday afternoon. The share has been given up by team owner Peter Sauber, who has already said that he intends to retire from his role of Team Principal by the end of next year.Wednesday, 16 May 2012 11:30:02 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Lola Group Holdings, the parent company of Lola Cars International and Lola Composites, has been placed into administration. Blaming the economic crisis for a cash flow problem, an official statement was released on Wednesday morning.Wednesday, 16 May 2012 10:44:00 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
All members of the Williams team are now safely back at home in the United Kingdom. Following the frightening garage fire after the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday evening, several had remained under observation in local hospitals.Wednesday, 16 May 2012 8:45:03 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
American Conor Daly will be taking part in a straight-line aerodynamic test for Force India on Thursday. The GP3 race winner and son of former Formula 1 driver Derek finalised negotiations with the team in Barcelona at the weekend.Wednesday, 16 May 2012 1:15:03 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
It's almost time for the jewel in the Formula 1 crown, with Monte Carlo playing host to its 70th Grand Prix next weekend. So, to get you in the mood and build the anticipation, GPUpdate.net takes a look at five key talking points for the event...Tuesday, 15 May 2012 13:45:03 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Just two days after the dramatic fire which brought the curtain down on the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, repair work is already almost complete on the Williams garage of the Circuit de Catalunya. The cause of the raging inferno is yet to be indentified.Tuesday, 15 May 2012 10:45:03 [ from GPUpdate.net ]
Norbert Haug remains unable to comment on the situation involving Mercedes-Benz and the new Formula 1 Concorde Agreement. At present, the German car manufacturer is unhappy with some terms of the latest document, which binds all F1 teams with governing body the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone's FOMMore Articles...
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