us grand prix

Blueprint for Austin Formula 1 Track Revealed

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The plans for the new F1 track outside of Austin, TX have been released.  For the first time, there will be a purpose built, natural terrain road course for Formula 1 in the United States.  There have been a number of F1 venues in the U.S., but previously they have utilized existing road courses normally [...]

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Jackie Stewart Says Schumi is Hurting His Rep

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Triple world champ Jackie Stewart thinks Michael Schumacher has damaged his reputation by returning to Formula 1.  While the 2010 season is still young, it’s true that Schumacher has failed to set the paddock alight in the preliminary races of the season. Speaking at a recent promotional event for his new book, Stewart said, “I’d [...]

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US Grand Prix Returns to F1 Calendar in 2012 in Austin, Texas

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Today, in a surprise move, Bernie Ecclestone announced an agreement between Formula One World Championship Limited and Formula One Administration Limited, who jointly own the rights to F1, and the American promoter Full Throttle Productions, to host an American Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, beginning in 2012.  The term of the agreement is 10 years, [...]

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A New York Site Proposed for a U.S. Grand Prix

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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone might have spurned Tony George and Indianapolis, but he hasn’t given up on the idea of finding a suitable U.S. site for a future grand prix venue.  While Eccelstone has in the past insisted that Formula 1 doesn’t need America, it seems self-defeating for F1 to turn its back on [...]

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