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Very small difference between the top drivers - Alonso
Fri, 08/27/2010 - 03:57There was a back-to-school atmosphere in the Spa paddock today, as everyone discussed what they had done during the break, but it did not take long for the old routine to resume, starting with Fernando Alonso’s traditional meeting with the media.
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First F1 car around Korea will be a Red Bull
Fri, 08/27/2010 - 03:51Red Bull Racing’s Running Showcar will complete a lap of the all-new Korean Grand Prix Circuit on September 4 at the ‘Circuit Run 2010’ event. 3,000 people are expected to see an F1 car run on the Korean International Circuit in Yeongam, South Jeolla, for the first time. There will also be demonstration laps by other cars, including a Formula BMW.
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Renault F1 Team partners with EFG International
Fri, 08/27/2010 - 03:47The Renault F1 Team today announced a partnership with EFG International, a global private banking group, for the remaining races of the 2010 season. The logo of EFG Bank (a private banking subsidiary of EFG International) will appear on the sidepods of the Renault F1 R30, starting at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Domenicali congratulates Barrichello on 300th GP
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 20:57Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix will be a special occasion for a couple of former Scuderia Ferrari drivers: for Michael Schumacher this weekend will mark the nineteenth anniversary of his Formula 1 debut in the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix. It will also be a landmark race for Rubens Barrichello who celebrates his 300th GP.
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New FOTA chairmen?
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 16:09Reports from Italy's 'Autosprint' magazine say that there will be a change of the guard within the Formula One Teams Association soon. With Williams' Adam Parr supposedly taking over for McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh as chairman, and Toro Rosso's Franz Tost replacing Ferrari's Stefano Domenicali in the vice chairman role.
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Too many things more important than racing in F1 - Raikkonen
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 15:47While it is obvious that Kimi Raikkonen never gave much importance to the politics and show side of F1, once again he reminds us of why he left and doesn't quite miss it. And while he is actually getting payed by the Scuderia Ferrari for the 2010 season, the Finn is rallying in the Citroen junior WRC team.
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Spa circuit modifed to reduce corner cutting
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 21:04Circuit organisers have implemented some changes at Spa-Francorchamps, in light of the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. Just like at many other circuits, grass and gravel again had to make way for tarmac.
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If Schumi were driving a Red Bull, I'd put my money on him - Ecclestone
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 20:27Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes that seven time World Champion, Michael Schumacher, would be a firm favourite for the title if he would race for Red Bull this season instead of for the Mercedes Grand Prix team.
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We have to keep pushing on this way - Alonso
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 20:22After a four week summer break, Scuderia Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso is ready to get back to work at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. The Spaniard has a good feeling after the good results in Germany and Hungary and believes that he and his team can keep the momentum in the Belgian Ardennes.
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Spa should suit the F10's characteristics - Ferrari
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 13:36Twenty six days after the Hungarian Grand Prix, the sound of Formula 1 engines will be heard once again this Friday, echoing around the Ardennes, as the World Championship resumes after its summer break, with round 13, the Belgian Grand Prix.
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I can’t think of a better place to start again than at Spa - Massa
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 02:41After four weeks of engine silence, the Formula One engines will roar again as the last part of the season kicks-off with the Belgian Grand Prix. Scuderia Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is fully prepared for the challenge of the historic Francorchamps track.
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Les Combes-chicane at Francorchamps modified
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 02:38In a bid to deter drivers from cutting the corners, the "Les Combes"-chicane at the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit has been modified. The large section of grass behind the corner sequence has been relaid with asphalt and bumps have been put down to slow drivers down if they run off track.
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We want to get back to scoring regular points - Kubica
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 02:34After a four week summer break, the Renault Formula One Team looks ahead to this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at the challenging Spa-Francorchamps track. Robert Kubica took the time, during his holiday, to prepare for the tough end of the season and aims to score regular points like he did before the break.
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Petrov looks forward to return to the 'familiar' Francorchamps-track
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 02:30The Renault F1 Team looks ahead to this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after a four week summer break. Vitaly Petrov hopes to build on the strong Hungarian performance at the challenging Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
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Liuzzi confident of being back in business in 2nd half of the season
Tue, 08/24/2010 - 20:50After a four week break the FIA Formula One World Championship returns to action with the drivers' favourite Belgian Grand Prix. Held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the heart of the Ardennes forest to the south east of the country, the race is famed for its awesome combination of corners, unpredictable racing, weather and wheel to wheel action that has yielded some classic races.
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Barrichello to celebrate 300th GP at Francorchamps
Tue, 08/24/2010 - 20:46After a four week summer break, the Williams F1 Team will get back in action this weekend in the Belgian Ardennes at the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit. It will be a special race for Williams driver Rubens Barrichello as it will be his 300th F1 GP.
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Sutil can't wait to return to Spa-Francorchamps
Tue, 08/24/2010 - 20:44After a four week break the FIA Formula One World Championship returns to action with the drivers' favourite Belgian Grand Prix. Held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the heart of the Ardennes forest to the south east of the country, the race is famed for its awesome combination of corners, unpredictable racing, weather and wheel to wheel action that has yielded some classic races.
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Not pinning our hopes on Spa - Mallya
Tue, 08/24/2010 - 20:42After a four week break the FIA Formula One World Championship returns to action with the drivers' favourite Belgian Grand Prix. Held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the heart of the Ardennes forest to the south east of the country, the race is famed for its awesome combination of corners, unpredictable racing, weather and wheel to wheel action that has yielded some classic races.
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UBS new global sponsorship partner of F1
Tue, 08/24/2010 - 20:38UBS, a major financial services company, announced yesterday that it will become a global sponsorship partner of Formula One. In a time where several banks retire from the sport (ING, Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Scotland), UBS decided to promote their brand globally through one of the most popular sports in the world.
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Webber explains Spa in race simulator
Tue, 08/24/2010 - 06:35In preparation of the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps, Mark Webber has explained a lap around Spa by lapping it in the Red Bull simulator. The video shows an excellent view of Red Bull's simulator and supports an article that is due to be published in the Red Bulletin of August.
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