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No regrets after saying no to Red Bull seat – Alonso

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:30:15 +0000

(Inautonews.com/GMM) Fernando Alonso insists he does not regret turning down an offer a few seasons ago to move to Red Bull.

Alonso also working towards pilot’s licence

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:30:08 +0000

(Inautonews.com/GMM) Fernando Alonso is also interested in obtaining an aeroplane pilot’s licence. It emerged last week that Red Bull driver Mark Webber wants a licence due to his “passion” for aircraft.

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Pirelli swerves Ferrari’s call for softer tyres

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:41:01 +0000

(Inautonews.com/GMM) Italian tyre supplier Pirelli has shown it does not favour Ferrari by deciding to take its hardest compound to Silverstone next week. Team boss Stefano Domenicali as well as Ferrari driver Felipe Massa had openly admitted they hoped Pirelli would swerve the hardest tyre because the Italia 150 car has struggled on it elsewhere this > Read complete article inside…

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Video: Ferrari 458 Italia VS McLaren MP4-12C by Fifth Gear

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:16 +0000

In the latest episode of Fifth Gear, Tiff Needell and Jason Plato have compared two of the greatest super cars – the Ferrari 458 Italia and the new McLaren MP4-12C. The Ferrari has a 4.5-liter V-8

2011 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe Results: Sebastian Vettel won

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:59:36 +0000

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel took out the Valencia leg of the European Grand Prix on Sunday, securing his sixth win in eight races of the 2011 Formula One season. Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso won a tight battle with Red Bull’s Mark Webber for second which earned the Spaniard his first podium in Valencia. Alonso was happy with > Read complete article inside..

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Round 8 – Europe

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:52:02 +0000

Preview: At the end of last year’s European Grand Prix in Valencia, a certain Sebastian Vettel could be heard proudly declaring ‘We’re back on track!’ over team radio. For 2011, the rest of the world continues to wonder how on earth the reigning Champion can be stopped, although a glimmer of hope shone on a dull day last time out in Canada. As a city, colourful Valencia seems to have something for everyone; an eclectic blend of old and new, history and science, hectic nightlife and beach relaxation and, since 2008, Formula 1.

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BMWBLOG 1M European Delivery Experience: Day 3

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:51:29 +0000

It’s day three of our European Delivery experience , and we finally had a chance to sleep in. I know what you’re thinking: how could one possibly sleep in with the key to a lightly used 1M lying on your bedside table? Hmm. On second thought… I wish I would have woken up for an early morning blast. After grabbing breakfast near our hotel, we jumped on the Autobahn and made haste for the Nurburgring. A beautiful trip through the countryside followed with rolling hills, towering wind mills, old churches, and far off castles crowning the skyline. Spending several hours on the Autobahn has shown us the car’s highway character. Its suspension is compliant enough over bumps that you are not thrown around or beaten up over bumpy roads, although it is responsive and tight enough to make you aware of every bump and undulation in the road surface. This is a compliment of the highest order, because from a sport driving background you both want and need to feel the intricacies of the road surface. To this end, the 1M is second to no other M car – perhaps the M3 GTS which we have not had the opportunity to drive yet. On the way to the Nurburgring we stopped in the town of Karlsruhe for a photo shoot. Winding up a switchback road, we climbed above the city to capture the 1M in its element. Blocking off the roadway for a few photos, we garnered both friendly and less friendly looks from passers by. In the 1M it takes more time to photograph the car on location than it does to arrive at said location, I cannot say the same of many other cars. As much as I enjoy photography, I would really rather drive. Of course, in the interests of bringing you the latest photos from our European road trip, I mustered every ounce of my self control and frequently pulled the trigger.

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Hamilton: Daring, not dangerous _ a big difference

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:46:52 +0000

Last Modified: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 4:24 p.m. Administered last rites after his fiery crash in 1976, Niki Lauda will always be more qualified than most to talk about the dangers of motor-racing. His scars are permanent reminders of how close he came to giving his life to the sport.

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‘He Is Ready To Make The Jump To A Better Team’

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:46:51 +0000

Marc Gene has defended his countryman Jaime Alguersuari, arguing the young Spaniard is ready to prove himself in formula one.

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Tobacco deal worth $160m a year to Ferrari

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:46:50 +0000

Philip Morris International believed to be paying nearly $500m for three-year ‘sponsorship’ extension with Prancing Horse.

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