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03/18/2010 12:56 PM
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McLaren buys back Mercedes shares |
The McLaren Group has repurchased the majority of shares previously held in the company by Mercedes-Benz. The two parties have had an association with one and other since 1995 although the Stuttgart manufacturer is back in Formula 1 as a works team this year.
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03/18/2010 12:22 PM
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Massa never doubted physical condition |
Felipe Massa has insisted that he never held any worries over his physical abilities, having finished runner-up to team-mate Fernando Alonso in the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. The collection of 18 points marked a strong return for the Brazilian after his never-death experience in Hungary last year.
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03/18/2010 09:42 AM
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Coulthard to drive Red Bull in Belfast |
Northern Irish Formula 1 fans can look forward to a piece of high speed action in their homeland as David Coulthard is set to drive a Red Bull Racing car in capital city Belfast on Saturday.
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03/18/2010 06:57 AM
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Give regulations a chance, says Mallya |
Force India Chairman and Team Principal Vijay Mallya believes fans should not jump the gun when it comes to criticising this year's regulations after the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. The Indian is also highly positive after Force India scored points in the first race of the year.
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03/17/2010 11:30 PM
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De la Rosa becomes Certina ambassador |
Sauber driver Pedro de la Rosa has become an ambassador of Swiss watchmaker Certina, partner of the Sauber team, after the Hinwil-based squad extended its sponsorship contract with the company at the end of January.
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03/17/2010 12:30 PM
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Cosworth pleased with F1 comeback |
Cosworth was content with its performance in Bahrain after providing four of the twelve Formula 1 teams for a race weekend for the first time this year. The Northampton-based company returns to the fray in 2010 after last supplying Williams and Toro Rosso in 2006.
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03/17/2010 11:22 AM
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GPUpdate TV: Stefano Domenicali interview |
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03/17/2010 10:56 AM
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Schumacher return boosts German TV ratings |
The return to Formula 1 of German superstar Michael Schumacher has unsurprisingly been a cause for much talk in his homeland, with television viewers figures released by broadcaster RTL confirming as much.
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03/17/2010 09:59 AM
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Bruno Senna column: The season starts in Australia! |
Bruno Senna made history in Bahrain by reintroducing his famous family name to Formula 1. Having been the only driver for the debutant Hispania Racing Team throughout practice, the Brazilian sat down for GPUpdate.net to recall the selection of new challenges and emotions prior to the opening race of the 2010 season.          Â
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03/17/2010 08:46 AM
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'I put too much trust in US F1' - López |
José MarÃa López has hit out at the US F1 team after it deprived him of a Formula 1 debut this year. The Argentinean had been set to move to the World Championship although, with the Charlotte-based squad having pulled out, no drive in any shape or form is the result.
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03/17/2010 06:32 AM
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Button: McLaren will be stronger in Melbourne |
Jenson Button is confident that the McLaren team will be challenging closer to the front of the field after a varied start to the season in Bahrain at the weekend. After qualifying eighth in the Middle East, the World Champion finished seventh whereas title predecessor and team-mate Lewis Hamilton made the podium.
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03/17/2010 06:13 AM
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Horner still hoping for two stops |
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner continues to hope for a compulsory two pit-stop rule this season after most cars elected to change tyres only once in the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Englishman believes that the general show would be improved in the event of more pit lane activity in races.
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03/17/2010 05:14 AM
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Michael confident with Hülkenberg |
Williams F1 Technical Director Sam Michael is sure that 2010 rookie Nico Hülkenberg will deliver whenever possible as his maiden Formula 1 season continues. The German, reigning GP2 Champion, should also benefit this year from his partnership with experienced Rubens Barrichello.
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03/16/2010 11:26 AM
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Ecclestone ponders return to America |
Formula 1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone admits that a chance remains of an American Grand Prix making a return to the calendar. F1 is yet to race in the States since 2007 although North America does make a return this season in the shape of Canada.
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03/16/2010 10:17 AM
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Lotus eyes Toro Rosso and Sauber |
After being the only new team to make the finish of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, Lotus is now looking forward to fighting with established names such as Toro Rosso and Sauber rather than Virgin Racing and Hispania, its fellows debutants of 2010.
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03/16/2010 09:30 AM
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Fry: Button must catch Hamilton |
Nick Fry, Chief Executive Officer of the Mercedes GP team, believes that former colleague Jenson Button must improve his on-track performances in order to stay in touch with new McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton this year.
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03/16/2010 07:57 AM
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Di Resta to drive on Melbourne Friday |
The Force India team has revealed that Paul di Resta will enjoy his first taste of in-season action in Australia as he drives the Mercedes-powered car in Friday free practice ahead of the second race of the season.
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03/16/2010 07:16 AM
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Coulthard slams Mosley's regulation ideas |
David Coulthard has expressed his concern towards the opening Grand Prix of the 2010 season and, furthermore, to a raft of regulations introduced by former FIA President Max Mosley. The driver turned BBC television pundit is highly disappointed with what he labels a 'processional' start to the new campaign on Sunday.
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