F1: Alonso begins testing in front of thousands
Written by: Ferrari Date: Feb. 12, 2011 When the engineers and mechanics set off for the track this morning, it must have felt more like preparation for a day’s testing at Fiorano rather than Jerez, as there was so much fog hanging over the circuit. Then, luckily, it cleared away and a warm sun heated up the track, while there was also plenty of warmth flowing from the thousands... Read More
F1: Schumacher Fastest on Day 2 of Testing
Written by: Mercedes GP Date: Feb. 11, 2011 Michael Schumacher took over the MGP W02 car in Jerez today for the second day of this week’s test programme. Running with the Mercedes KERS operational throughout the day to continue Michael’s familiarisation process, the team focused on system checks with shorter runs in the early part of the day, before progressing to set-up... Read More
F1: Update on Kubica
Written by: Lotus Renault GP Date: Feb. 11, 2010 Robert had further surgery today at the Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure. A team of 15 doctors and nurses were involved to carry out surgery to his foot, shoulder, humerous, and anterior elbow. Dr. Francesco Lanza from the Orthopaedic Department confirmed that the four operations had gone well. Robert will remain in intensive... Read More
F1: Massa pleased with first day of testing
Written by: Ferrari Date: Feb. 11, 2011 Felipe Massa was pleased with what had been achieved as he stepped from the cockpit of his F150th Italia at the end of a busy day’s testing at the Andalusian circuit of Jerez de la Frontera. The Brazilian was able to do a lot of running, without the car experiencing any technical failures. Slowing the progress of the programme however... Read More
Indycar: Mann’s test could lead to oval program with Conquest
Written by: Indycar Date: Feb. 11, 2011 Pippa Mann’s test in a Conquest Racing car Feb. 28 at Texas Motor Speedway could lead to a full oval program in 2011. A full-season program is the goal for 2012. Mann, who recorded one victory and seven top-10 finishes overall in 27 Firestone Indy Lights races the past two seasons, will be joined on the 1.5-mile, high-banked oval by... Read More
The Voice of Indy Dies
Written by: Indycar Date: Feb. 11, 2011 The mighty, thundering voice of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been silenced. Tom Carnegie, the chief announcer for the IMS Public Address system for 61 years, died Feb. 11. He was 91. Carnegie is survived by his wife, D.J., and children Blair, Charlotte and Robert. Services are pending. Carnegie served as the Public Address announcer... Read More
Indycar: Carroll preps for series debut at The Glen
Written by: Indycar Date: July 1, 2010 Adam Carroll adjusted the cockpit padding of the No. 27 Boost Mobile car with a ball peen hammer, pulled on his helmet and – just like that — was off pit lane. No fuss or muss; just another day at the track. Like the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course where he tested the Andretti Autosport car June 30, Carroll’s future is wide open. “I... Read More
F1: Back on the podium again for Ferrari
Written by: Ferrari Date: 6/13/2010 For the first time since the Spanish Grand Prix, a Ferrari driver has stepped onto the podium today, as Fernando Alonso finished third for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro behind a second consecutive one-two finish for McLaren, Lewis Hamilton winning from Jenson Button. To say Felipe Massa had a difficult day is an understatement and the Brazilian eventually... Read More
F1: GOOD DAY’S WORK IN CANADA FOR LOTUS
Written by: Lotus Date: 6/13/2010 The Canadian Grand Prix made good on its promise of providing the best race of the season so far, and Lotus Racing put in a great day’s work to see Heikki Kovalainen finish the race 16th, ahead of Petrov’s Renault, after a great battle on track in what proved to be punishing conditions for the tyres for the whole field. Jarno Trulli, who had... Read More
F1: Renault reviews Canada
Written by: Renault Date: 6/13/2010 Robert Kubica, P7 Fastest lap: 1:16.972 (fastest lap of the race) Started race on prime Pit stop: Lap 9, time in pits: 21.936, (prime) Pit stop: Lap 26, time in pits: 22.742 (prime) Pit stop: Lap 59, time in pits: 22.174 (option) Robert: The six points I got this afternoon were my toughest points of the year. We chose to qualify on the prime tyre... Read More
