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USF1 Requests Permission to Miss First Four Races

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In the latest development in the ongoing saga of USF1, team principal Ken Anderson acknowledged on Friday that the team would be unable to make the grid for the season-opener in Bahrain on the March 12-14 weekend.  In fact, he is now requesting permission from the FIA to skip the first four races, hoping to [...]

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The FIA Issues Last Minute Rule Clarifications

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The FIA has confirmed several late changes to the sporting regulations for 2010.  For example, last year, as an effort to enhance viewers’ appreciation of the teams’ different race strategies, the FIA publicized the fuel weights of all the cars on the grid for the start if each race. From this,  it could be seen [...]

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Bernie Ecclestone Now Tips Sebastian Vettel for 2010 Laurels

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While Bernie Ecclestone several days ago said that he was willing to bet that Michael Schumacher would win a record eighth title in 2010, he has now contradicted himself, placing his virtual bet on Schumi’s younger countryman, Sebastian Vettel.
Said Ecclestone, as reported in the German publication Bild, “Schumacher can of course win the title but [...]

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Bernie Ecclestone Thinks Schumi Can Be Champ Again

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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has tipped Michael Schumacher as a potential title winner next year.  While some have wondered if Schumacher will be able to recapture his old magic, Ecclestone has no doubts.
“Forget about winning races – I have him on my bill for winning the championship,” Ecclestone said to The Telegraph. “He will [...]

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Ecclestone Says Campos and USF1 Will Be No-Shows

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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has expressed his doubts that the new Campos and USF1 teams will be ready to take their places on the grid when the 2010 season commences next March in Bahrain.  According to a report in The Times, Ecclestone expects only 24 cars to line up on the grid.
This presents something [...]

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Ecclestone Approves New Grand Prix on Streets of Rome

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Bernie Ecclestone has agreed in principal to bring Formula 1 to the streets of Rome.  According to the developer of the project, Maurizio Flammini, plans have been in the works for a year and a half, and Ecclestone has finally given his tentative approval.
It should be stressed that as of yet, a Rome F1 event [...]

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Ecclestone Signs 17 Year Deal with Silverstone for British GP

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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that he has entered into a new agreement with Silverstone that will allow the historic racing venue to host the British Grand Prix for the next 17 years, at an estimated cost of 300 million pounds (US $488 million).
At one point, it was thought that a new deal [...]

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Ecclestone on Schumacher’s Return: “Stronger than a Rumor.”

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Rumors continue to mount that Michael Schumacher will make a return to Formula 1.  As reported in The Times, Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone recently said, “I would personally doubt that he’s going to make a comeback but, having said that, it’s maybe getting a bit stronger than a rumour.”
How would the public respond to [...]

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Toyota Quits Formula 1

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Following a meeting today of its board of directors, Toyota has announced a withdrawal from Formula 1 with immediate effect.  As reported in The Guardian, Toyota president Akio Toyoda said in an official press conference, “Based on the current economic environment, we realize we have no choice but to withdraw. This has been a very [...]

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No British Grand Prix in 2010?

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It would appear that the fate of the British Grand Prix is still in jeopardy.  Bernie Ecclestone had made plans to move the race from the historic Silverstone venue to the rival Donnington Park.  Earlier this week, however, Donnington Park faced economic realties, and withdrew their bid to host the race.  In short, Donnington Park [...]

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