Formula 1

Alonso: Belgian GP problems sorted

GPUpdate.net - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 22:27

Fernando Alonso has revealed that the Scuderia should be more competitive this weekend at the Italian Grand Prix and that the Maranello-based outfit has sorted the problems that left them off the pace and struggling two weeks ago at Spa-Francorchamps.

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McLaren revises floor to meet Monza tests

ESPN F1 - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 22:20

McLaren has had to make some changes to the front part of the floor of its car to ensure it complies with stricter flexi tests at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix

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Virgin happy to end European leg at special Monza circuit

F1Technical.net News - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 22:06

The Grands Prix are coming thick and fast now as Formula 1 counts down towards a thrilling climax to the 2010 season. After the teams enjoyed an action-packed race at the legendary Spa circuit last weekend, this week they’re heading to magical Monza - another old-y but good-y, just like Spa, and another firm favourite amongst the drivers.

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GPUpdate TV: Virtual lap of Monza with Mark Webber

GPUpdate.net - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 21:57

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F1 set to go back to the future

Pitpass.com - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 21:32

If reports are to be believed Formula One is set to return to turbo-charged, ground effect cars from 2013.

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Alonso: Ferrari has solved Spa issues

Autosport.com - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 21:24

Fernando Alonso is confident that his Ferrari team will have a better weekend at Monza than it did at Spa, having identified the issues that held it back in the Belgian Grand Prix

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Buemi upbeat after F-duct test

ESPN F1 - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 21:13

Sebastien Buemi is confident ahead of the Italian Grand prix after a successful test of Toro Rosso's new F-duct

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I'm confident of fighting for podium positions - Alonso

F1Technical.net News - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 20:56

"I am here in Maranello getting ready for a special event, my first Italian Grand Prix as a Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro driver," was how Fernando Alonso began his latest entry in his blog at Ferrari's official site. The Spaniard and the Scuderia have been hard at work in order to get back on track and attempt to gain territory on their rivals at the upcoming Monza race, northwest of Maranello.

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Fittipaldi rejoins stewards for Monza

Autosport.com - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 20:54

Brazilian former world champion Emerson Fittipaldi will fill the role as the stewards' advisor at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza

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Sutil positive on chances at Monza

ESPN F1 - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 20:01

Adrian Sutil appears positive about this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, believing he can put in a similar performance to last year's fourth place finish.

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Ferrari does not deserve large penalty, says Hill

GPUpdate.net - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 19:56

Damon Hill does not believe that Ferrari should earn a heavy sentence following Wednesday’s FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) hearing in Paris, with the opinion of the 1996 World Champion being that the Formula 1 governing body should first tidy up rules surrounding team orders.

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Fittipaldi to be steward for Italian Grand Prix

GPUpdate.net - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 19:33

It has been confirmed by Formula 1 governing body the FIA that former double World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi will be the racing driver in Race Control for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza, marking the second time the Brazilian has taken the responsibility after June’s Canadian Grand Prix.

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Hill: Ferrari shouldn't get big penalty

Autosport.com - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 19:29

Former world champion Damon Hill hopes that the FIA World Motor Sport Council refrains from giving Ferrari a hefty penalty for its alleged use of team orders in the German Grand Prix when the governing body considers the matter today

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Monza or bust for Ferrari - Domenicali

ESPN F1 - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 19:08

Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali has admitted that a poor result at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix will prompt his team to abandon its championship challenge

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Alonso and Massa to skip Ferrari hearing

GPUpdate.net - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:58

It has been reported by The Daily Telegraph that neither Fernando Alonso nor Felipe Massa will be attending Ferrari’s FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) hearing in Paris this afternoon, following the team orders row of July’s German Grand Prix.

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Italian GP: Preview - Virgin

Pitpass.com - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:50

With our season's mechanical developments plus our strong Cosworth engine, we're hoping to put on a good show in front of the Tifosi at our final European race of 2010

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A Cosworth engine’s perspective of the Italian GP

F1Technical.net News - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:45

The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is the ultimate test of a Formula 1 engine. Its place on the calendar so soon after Spa-Francorchamps, the only other circuit of the season to get a five rating on the engine severity scale, makes this part of the season one of the most exciting and challenging for Cosworth.

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Virgin preparing for hectic F1 agenda

GPUpdate.net - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:45

Virgin Racing move into their final European Grand Prix of the season at Monza, confirming the end of their first highly active schedule which often involves the rapid transportation of personnel as well as equipment; Team Principal John Booth is now arranging preparations for the final four ‘flyaway’ races.

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Massa hoping for a positive weekend in Italy

F1Technical.net News - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:44

While usually having a week and a half to get rest and get ready for the next GP, Felipe Massa has had a busier time than expected. The Ferrari driver was on hand to drive an F60 for an event at the Hungaroring, where the manufacturer was present for a demonstration of it's race and road cars.

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D-Day for Ferrari

Pitpass.com - Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:42

At today's meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris, Ferrari will learn its fate following its breech of the rules in terms of team orders.

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