Day: 15 July 2008 articles archive

Ralf Schumacher’s DTM switch isn’t going well (DTM)

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Six races into his first DTM season and six-times F1 Grand Prix winner Ralf Schumacher is struggling to make an impression: Round Qualifying Race Hockenheim 15 14 Oschersleben 13 10 Mugello 13 DNF Lausitzring 13 13 Norisring 11 16 Zandvoort 19 12 He’s only made one appearance in the top ten in qualifying or the … Continue reading Ralf Schumacher’s DTM switch isn’t going well (DTM)

Bridgestone to widen difference between tyres in 2009 – but how will we know?

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Slick tyres are making their long-awaited return to Formula 1 next year. Drivers and fans have largely welcomed the return of proper racing tyres to F1. The FIA apparently intends to keep the rule requiring teams to use two different compounds per race. But in order to make this more of a challenge Bridgestone plans … Continue reading Bridgestone to widen difference between tyres in 2009 – but how will we know?

Why can’t they show F1 races at BTCC rounds?

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The British Touring Car Championship has revealed the dates of its 2009 races. In the press release the series organisers explained the decision for releasing the dates of the race weekends before announcing where the races would actually be held: Inevitably our dates are largely driven by the desire to avoid as many F1 races … Continue reading Why can’t they show F1 races at BTCC rounds?

A1 Grand Prix’s new generation could be a rival to Formula 1

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When A1 Grand Prix first began in 2005 its organisers played down claims it might be a rival to Formula 1. With substantially less powerful cars and a roster consisting largely of inexperienced drivers, it wasn’t likely to lure viewers away from motor racing’s top flight. But signs are that could be about to change … Continue reading A1 Grand Prix’s new generation could be a rival to Formula 1

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