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Mad Croc begins Sauber sponsorship

Sauber Motorsport has announced a new sponsor for its Formula 1 team, starting with this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Joining the Hinwil outfit is Mad Croc, a United Kingdom-based manufacturer of energy gums, chews and drinks.

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Horner confident that car is legal

Team Principal Christian Horner remains certain that Red Bull’s car will fulfil the requirements of this weekend’s FIA tests, which have been ramped up by the Formula 1 governing body following complaints from rival teams surrounding flexible front wings.

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Dynamic F1 in Schools team revved up for Singapore

This year’s finals of the F1 in Schools project will see the teams travel to Singapore City in order to coincide with next month’s nighttime Grand Prix on the streets of Marina Bay. Winners will be treated to, not only the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy, but also an exclusive scholarship with City University London.

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Mark Webber interview: Fernando’s in a nice position

Mark Webber admits that fellow championship challenger Fernando Alonso – the only one of five title contenders not facing his team-mate at present – is in a ‘nice position’ ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. However, the Australian also stresses that championship aspirations are still at the back of his mind. The Red Bull driver spoke with gathered journalists, including GPUpdate.net, at Spa.

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Latest F1 photos: Thursday at Spa-Francorchamps

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Schumacher sends Barrichello ‘sorry’ text message

Michael Schumacher has today sent former Ferrari team-mate Rubens Barrichello a text message in which he apologised for almost taking the Brazilian out of the Hungarian Grand Prix. The German’s Mercedes drifted across the main straight and for that reason has been handed a 10-place grid drop for this weekend’s race at Spa.

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Vettel: Margin for error now a lot smaller

Sebastian Vettel has acknowledged the fact that there is no longer room for error, with just seven races remaining until the conclusion of this year’s World Championship. Heading into Spa, the German Red Bull driver is placed third in the standings and just ten points behind team-mate Mark Webber.

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Villadelprat plays down Hispania-Epsilon merger

Spanish engineer Joan Villadelprat, head of the budding Epsilon Euskadi team which hopes for a place on the 2011 starting grid, has denied that serious talks are being held regarding a fusion with current team Hispania Racing.

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McLaren admit concerns over pace differences

McLaren Managing Director Jonathan Neale is not hiding the fact that the Woking team worries over its title chances as Formula 1 heads to Belgium this weekend, with sole finisher Jenson Button having taken the chequered flag over a lap down on winner Mark Webber last time out in Hungary.

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Chandhok to star in Korean Red Bull demo

Hispania Racing driver Karun Chandhok will lay down the first Formula 1 rubber on the brand-new Yeongam circuit in Korea next Saturday as he borrows the Red Bull Racing demonstration car for a promotional run.

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Alex Rossi meets Dan Gurney

Double GP3 race winner Alexander Rossi took time off from his usual holiday arrangements over the summer break in order to get together with Dan Gurney, a fellow American who raced to four Formula 1 Grand Prix victories for Porsche, Brabham and Eagle in the 1960s.

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Spa weather update: All-wet weekend possible

The Formula 1 fraternity has already been greeted by a soaking Spa on Thursday afternoon and more showers could affect the majority of the weekend in Belgium.

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Renault announces partnership with EFG International

Renault F1 has confirmed a new link-up with EFG International on Thursday afternoon at Spa, with the global private banking group having signed up for the remaining seven races of the 2010 season.

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Alonso wanting calm return to racing

Fernando Alonso hopes to begin his seven-race hunt for the 2010 title in a calmer fashion at Spa this weekend than he finished in Hungary, with much speculation having still been circulating with regards to Ferrari’s Hockenheim tactics.

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Formula 1 ‘a closed book’ for Davidson

Anthony Davidson has admitted that he is not likely to return to Formula 1 as a race driver, having driven in 24 Grands Prix for Minardi, BAR and Super Aguri between 2002 and 2008. Nowadays, the Hemel Hempstead man is concentrating more on his sports car commitments.

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GPUpdate TV: Spa memories with Stefano Domenicali

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Domenicali on ‘fantastic’ Barrichello achievement

Ferrari Team Principal Stefano Domenicali is delighted with the fact that Rubens Barrichello will be starting his 300th Formula 1 race this weekend, becoming the first driver to do so in the 60-year history of the sport.

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Hamilton to drive in Schiphol Airport demonstration

2008 World Champion and current 2010 title contender Lewis Hamilton is set to entertain a selection of VIP guests in a Formula 1 demonstration at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport next month.

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At a glance: Spa Grand Prix winners

42 Formula 1 Grands Prix have been staged at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps since 1950 although only 28 percent of pole-sitters have been able to convert that into race victory. Winners over the years include the only triumph for the Eagle team in 1967 followed by the first of 168 McLaren wins one year later.

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At a glace: Spa pole position winners

Apart from being a favourite with the majority of drivers and fans alike, Spa is one of few circuits to have featured on the very first Formula 1 calendar 60 years ago. Therefore some impressive lap times have been posted over the years, including one of only two F1 pole positions for Lancia in 1955 and Rubens Barrichello’s career first for Jordan in 1994 (top).

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