F2 winner promised a Williams Formula One test
Formula 2 to become a low-cost feeder series for Formula One. -Reuters
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Williams cut losses, increased debt in 2007
Williams the only team in F1 not to be backed by a car manufacturer or billionaire. -Reuters |
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Fisichella denies Force India going backwards
Force India is the only team yet to score a point this year. -AFP
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F1 humiliated by S'pore race, says Ferrari head
The 'circus track' and the use of the safety car had humiliated the F1. -Reuters |
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McLaren remembers 2007
Team pushed too hard to win, says chief Whitmarsh. -Reuters
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Williams keep Rosberg, Nakajima
Williams said continuity was a key consideration. - Reuters |
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Make Singapore Grand Prix more accessible to masses
Most Singaporeans were not really swept up in the fanfare and are tickets only geared towards rich foreigners? -myp
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F1 teams mull S$1.4 million Friday jackpot
Idea of a race weekend format raised after S'pore GP. -Reuters
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Monaco of the East? That target's not too far off
He says Singapore has the potential to become a street circuit classic on the Formula One calendar. -TNP
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F1 in a credit crunch?
With the global economy in crisis, those involved in the F1 know they cannot continue to spend like there is no tomorrow. -Reuters |
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Safety car saves his race
The New Paper analyst Luke Netto tells how Fernando Alonso won the first Singapore Grand Prix. -TNP
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Raikkonen at a loss to explain 'dark period'
He has gone on for four races without a point. -Reuters
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Red Bull blame tram for Webber's race retirement
His car's gearbox tried to select two gears at once and broke on lap 30. -Reuters
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New design to raise overtaking chances
Two new races this year - S'pore and Valencia - lacked overtaking chances. -ST |
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'Official fan' perks
Adema has attended every Grand Prix with expenses fully paid for. -TNP
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S'pore F1 can be improved
Less bumps, better kerbing and more overtaking for 2009. -TNP |
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Loeb cleansweeps Catalonia stage
World champion dominated opening day of the Rally of Catalonia. -AFP
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Stoner takes Aussie MotoGP pole as Rossi crashes
Last year's world champion reeled off a record lap time on his Ducati. - AFP
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Alternative energy, toxic price
Do factories have the means to dispose of hazardous materials generated by biofuels? China doesn't. -BT
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Is tech killing the F1 sport?
The lesser the reliance on technology, the more a sport motor racing will be. -ST |
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F1: FIA chief takes privacy battle to EU court
Max Mosley will challenge Britain in the European Court of Human Rights. -AFP
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Loeb in Spanish cruise control
Defending world champion Loeb opened up a 27-sec lead in the Rally of Catalonia. -AFP |
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Stoner dominates Aussie MotoGP
The Ducati rider claimed back-to-back Phillip Island GPs with a 6.5 second victory over Rossi. -AFP
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Stoner's reward for delaying wrist surgery
Decision to delay surgery on injured wrist handed him the chance to win consecutive MotoGPs. -AFP
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F1: Hamilton driving for points in Japan
Singapore was a good learning experience, says Hamilton. -AFP
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Staying positive is crucial, says Massa
Massa intends to be competitive and close in on seven-point gap in Japan. -AFP
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'F1 must slash costs by 2010'
Global credit crunch had only made matters worse for the big-spending sport. -Reuters
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Alonso realistic about Japan after S'pore upset
He remains confident Renault will again be on the pace. -AFP |
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Poor turnout may see the end of S'pore Motorshow
Motor association first said F1 may boost turnout but exhibitors claim otherwise. -ST,BT
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Ferrari to use 'lollipop' after Singapore fiasco
'In this moment we need tranquillity,' says Ferrari team boss. -Reuters
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North America absent from 2009 F1 calendar
The race at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a favourite with teams and sponsors. -Reuters
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BMW to stick with Heidfeld and Kubica
'We see Nick and Robert as a strong driver pairing,' says BMW Motorsport director. -Reuters
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Honda drivers pray for rain in Japan
Rain will boost Honda's chance of scoring precious points at the Japan GP. -AFP
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SMRT rubbishes Red Bull's static claim
'Electrical surge' in gearbox unrelated to SMRT as there was no track underneath Turn 13. -AFP |
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'Standard F1 engine in 2010'
Part of draconian measures to cut costs and ensure sport's survival. -Reuters
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Ferrari and Massa desperate
They will be bidding for an overwhelming one-two triumph in this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Mount Fuji. -AFP
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Rosberg keen to build on career-best finish
He hopes the heavens will open in Japan on Sunday to help his cause. -AFP
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Hamilton says he far stronger one year on
Will not blow his lead in the Formula One title race for a second year running. -Reuters |
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Hamilton sets early pace in Japan
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton threw down the gauntlet to world championship rival Felipe Massa. -AFP
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Formula One: Hamilton takes edge over Massa as Glock shines
But there was little to separate the two rivals as they battle for the world championship in Japan. |
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Alonso calm about dwindling 2009 options
The double world champion had been linked with a move to BMW-Sauber until they decided to stick with Kubica and Heidfeld.
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F1: Williams chief warns manufacturer team could quit
Not just the small independent teams who could be hit by the current uncertainty that has seen stockmarkets crash. -AFP
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Hamilton ponders Japan rain dance
Another downpour will help tighten his grip on the F1 title race in Japan this weekend. -Reuters
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Honda test pitstop light system
If the fuel hose is not disconnected the car physically won't be able to move, says Honda F1 chief. -Reuters |
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F1: Japan GP grid on Sunday
McLaren's Hamilton takes pole while Ferrari's Raikkonen takes 2nd. -AFP
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Japanese Grand Prix preview
The Fuji circuit is hosting Japan's GP for the fourth time and it has always produced occassions to remember. -Reuters |
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Hamilton on pole with Massa fifth in Fuji
McLaren team mate Kovalainen takes 3rd position with Renault's Alonso in fourth. -Reuters
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Massa fails to profit from Raikkonen boost
Raikkonen broke out of his slump by qualifying on the front row but Massa could only qualify fifth. |
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McLaren United
There's a tremendous feeling of comradeship in their team, says McLaren boss Ron Dennis.
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McLaren boss tells Kubica to mind his own business
Kubica called Hamilton "too aggressive" and said he hoped Ferrari's Massa won the world title instead. |
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Alonso wins two in a row
Two-time world champion came home 5.2 seconds clear of second placed Pole Robert Kubica.
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Alonso leads at halfway in Japan Formula One GP
Championship leader Lewis Hamilton was at the 14th spot and his chief rival Felipe Massa 12th.
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Hamilton's lead reduced; Bourdais punished
Ferrari title rival Felipe Massa was promoted from eighth to seventh place.
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When to take leave for next year's F1?
Sept 27 has been confirmed as the date for the second S'pore night race. |
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Alonso wins; Hamilton flops
Hamilton finished in 12th after starting on pole, with Ferrari's Felipe Massa battling to eighth.
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Mass(a) tangle
Hamilton paid the price for a moment of first corner madness at the Japanese GP on Sunday. |
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Alonso proves Renault back among the big boys
He qualified ahead of Ferrari's Felipe Massa for the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Hamilton cannot hide his delight
He is close to becoming F1's youngest champion as Massa draws for fifth spot. |
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Bourdais: What am I supposed to do, evaporate?
Bourdais blasts Massa after being penalised for a first corner tangle.
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Dennis mystified by Hamilton penalty
Hamilton received a drive-through penalty after an incident at the first corner of the Japanese GP. |
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Team by team analysis of Japanese Grand Prix
Raikkonen is now mathematically out of the title contention.
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Kubica wants to be Kimi
Kubica believes he can still pull off a miraculous turnaround and win this year's F1 world title for BMW-Sauber. |
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Massa declares innocence as Hamilton tussle hots up
Many observers suggested that the Ferrari driver turned into the Briton on purpose.
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Alonso stakes on Massa against Hamilton
Alonso fell out with championship leader Hamilton in an ill-fated 2007 season alongside the Briton at McLaren. |
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She used to get fed up when I watched F1
But after Hamilton put his arms around her for a photo, Khaira's girlfriend is now a convert.
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What gives S'pore GP circuit its 'buzz'
It is because the race was held on real roads that real people drive to work on every day, says reader.
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Montreal set to lose $110m
Formula One's governing body, the FIA, had excluded it from next season's Grand Prix circuit.
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Size is no barrier to creativity and innovation at LTA
LTA's innovations include traffic management and fare and e-transaction systems. |
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F1 body moves to cut cost
Radical cost-cutting measures to help teams survive the global financial storm. -Reuters
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Hamilton rebuffs arrogance claims
The 23-year-old Briton admitted he made mistakes at last Sunday's Japan Grand Prix that cost him dearly.
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French GP cancelled
THE 2009 French Formula One Grand Prix has been cancelled for financial reasons.
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A round-up of the Paris Motor Show
At the Paris Motor Show, carmakers get creative to stay relevant. |
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Fastlane: Learn to drive safely in M'sia
Other auto news include: Kia expected to launch first petrol-electric hybrid in 2011 and world's first rear windscreen airbag from Toyota.
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Former drivers should steward F1 races
Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso have backed the idea of recruiting former drivers to help with stewarding at races.
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Massa plays down pressure of title duel
The F1 title duel could see him crowned as Brazil's first champion since the late Ayrton Senna in 1991.
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Help whoever you like, Hamilton tells Alonso
Lewis Hamilton brushed aside Fernando Alonso's promise to help Ferrari's Felipe Massa. |
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Raikkonen promises to help Massa take the title
"I'll give it all to help Felipe and the team to gain the results we want." says Raikkonen.
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Keep cool Lewis: Hakkinen
Two-time world champion Hakkinen has advisedHamilton to keep his cool if he wants to win the title this year. |
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Hamilton stays defiant
He will not change the way he drives, despite criticism from rivals. -Reuters, AFP
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Lewis fastest in China practice
Clocked a best time of one minute 35.630sec, almost 0.4sec quicker than Massa's Ferrari. |
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Former VW dealer seeks compensation
Group Exklusiv owner demands 8-figure sum from German carmaker. Disputes arose from the bitter separation between two parties.
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FIA pushes ahead with standard F1 engine
A tender has been announced for a "third party supplier". |
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Slowing down the F1 high-spenders
Even the high-spending world of Formula One is concerned about the global credit crunch slowing it down.
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Hamilton will throw title away again
He has learned nothing from last season's failure, according to Renault team boss Flavio Briatore. |
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Criticism inevitable result of success, says Hamilton
The McLaren driver came under fire for his aggression at the wheel during the Japanese GP.
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Hamilton can become F1's youngest champion
He will take the crown in just his second season in the sport if he scores six more points than Ferrari's Massa. |
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One year later, a little humbled
'I can't lose the world championship tomorrow but we can take another step towards winning it,' says Hamilton
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Ecclestone rules out comeback for Canada
It will now be a 17 race calendar next year - France will not be replaced in the schedule. |
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Ecclestone plays down single-engine exodus fears
He can't see any reason why car-makers might leave.
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Hamilton wins Chinese Grand Prix
But he was denied world championship by title rival Massa, who finished second. -AFP
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Ferrari to analyse lack of speed in Shanghai
Ferrari team chief Stefano Domenicali said his scuderia were left stunned by the Briton dominance.
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We must remain optimistic, says Massa
He finished second behind the Briton in China to slip seven points adrift with one race of the season left. |
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COE system not working to plan
The car population has been growing faster than the authorities envisaged.
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Hamilton can handle the pressure
Britain's last F1 world champion expresses his confidence in Hamilton. |
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Fastlane: Roomier Odyssey and Mazda3
Honda agent Kah Motor has started taking orders for the new Honda Odyssey.
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F1 plans significant cost cuts
A meeting between F1 teams and the F1's governing body had produced 'significant' cost savings. |
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Euro Disney the next venue for French GP?
A future F1 race in France could well be flagged off by a mouse in a red pair of shorts.
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"Racers" put Hamilton in big picture
Car-crazy artist paints portrait of Hamilton by buzzing remote-controlled toy racers across his canvas. |
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Ferrari president satisfied with cost cutting measures
"Finally we will have an economical Formula One," said Montezemolo.
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Mosley rejects standard KERS system for Formula One
Teams will gain edge from technology rather than competitive engines. |
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Boring Brazil race would suit McLaren fine
"No problem" with Massa coming in first and Raikkonen coming in second, McLaren says.
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Develop homegrown talent in motorsports
It is time for Singapore to start developing homegrown talent in motorsports. -ST
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Belt-up savings for buses
LTA had been considering seat belts in school buses but it never got off the ground. -ST
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BMW Asia chief heading to Japan
BMW Asia chief leaves his post here to take the helm at BMW Japan. -ST
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Vehicle growth rate will be reduced: LTA
"More cars on the roads, COE system not working to plan" -ST
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New City, more matured
The Honda City has matured in terms of aesthetics and engineering as Honda prepares it for the global market. -BT |
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Kovalainen unhappy with supporting role
The first rumblings of discontent have broken out in the McLaren ranks. -ST
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More using Xenon headlights
Demand for Xenon headlights has jumped by up to 40 per cent annually, according to Philips. -BT |
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Stuck in a taxi queue?
A new queue monitoring system is being devised will help cab drivers pinpoint areas with higher demand. -ST
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Montreal mayor hopeful Canada F1 GP can be saved
"It is still possible to hold the grand prix in Montreal in 2009 and subsequent years," he said. -Reuters
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Briatore says Hamilton has learned after all
Renault F1 team boss performed U-turn after he said Hamilton will throw the F1 title away. -Reuters
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Di Grassi sees good chance of F1 race drive
Brazilian test driver hopeful of moving up to a Formula One race drive next season. -Reuters
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S'porean wins Sepang bike race in first try
Biker's last-round surge helps him win title at Malaysian race.
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Faster than a speeding bullet
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Ferrari threaten to walk out from F1
They could re-evaulate their commitment to F1 if plans to standardise engines become reality.
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Hamilton can smash my F1 record, says Schumacher
Schumacher said Hamilton could break his record feat of 7 Formula One world championships. |
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Tragedy and triumph mark F1 deciders
The dangerous, daring days of the 1970s witnessed plenty of last race dramas.
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Hamilton's day of destiny in Senna's kingdom
Hamilton aims to become the youngest Formula One world champion in history. |
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FIA allay Ferrari's fears over engine moves
F1's ruling body said the Ferrari Board was misinformed as it offered teams three options.
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Heat is on Hamilton, Massa says
Massa accepts he is the big underdog but feels that means he has nothing to lose. |
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Toyota, Daihatsu eye $5,000 car for India
Toyota Motor Corp and its mini vehicle unit Daihatsu Motor Co are developing a new car for India.
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Master craftsmen at work
The Tahara plant, where Lexus cars have been built since 1989, epitomises a Japanese perfection in manufacturing. |
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Fast lane: 500 electric Minis
The Mini E is the first step to offering electric models; prototype of the world's first multi-function car key unveiled.
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Macau GP offers more racing thrills
World Touring Car Championship is shorter, snappier version of big brother Formula One. |
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Showdown in Brazil for Hamiliton and Massa
Who will be the Formula One drivers world champion?
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Brazil's Formula One champions
Could Massa be the next one to clentch the Brazilian title? |
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Nobody wants a 1963 Ferrari Spyder
The car, used in the movie Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, was expected to fetch up to S$8.5 million.
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Kubica aiming at satisfactory third in title race
Kubica is currently 6 points ahead of Finn Kimi Raikkonen and hopes to defend his current 3rd position. |
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MotoGP in S'pore by 2011?
An agreement has been signed with an unnamed Singapore company, MotoGP boss reportedly said. -Reuters
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Alonso says no hard feelings towards Hamilton
Alonso wants his rival Felipe Massa to take the world title but he still has great respect for Hamilton. |
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Cruise to a digital beat
Chips, smart telemetry and souped-up audio-visual systems are the hot stuff of today's wheels.
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It's all in Hamilton's hands now
He needs only fifth-placing or better, while Massa has to gun for home win on Sunday.
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