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Rosberg hoping for ‘equally good’ Monza weekend

GPUpdate.net - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 16:30

Due to their lowly grid positions, no surprises were expected from Mercedes GP in Belgium on Sunday although Nico Rosberg was pleasantly surprised to be able to climb to sixth position in Sunday’s race and now aims for a similar performance in Italy next weekend.

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Trulli looking forward to home Grand Prix

GPUpdate.net - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 12:30

Jarno Trulli will compete in his first home Grand Prix for Lotus next weekend, with race day Sunday marking exactly one year since the Hingham outfit’s entry for the 2010 season was accepted by Formula 1 governing body the FIA.

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McLaren wants Button back in the hunt

GrandPrix.com - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 10:45

Despite Lewis Hamilton re-taking the world championship lead by three points from Mark Webber with his third win of the season at Spa, McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh also wants to see Jenson Button back in the championship fight after his non-finish at the hands of Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel in Belgium.

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Korea taking things to the limit

GrandPrix.com - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 08:26

Korea will not have its final track inspection until late September, just a month before the inaugural Korean G1 Grand Prix is scheduled to take place over October 22-24.

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McLaren to push for an Italian victory

F1Technical.net News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 07:32

After a P1 and a DNF at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team travels to another of the historic Formula One venues: the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza. Once again, the Woking-based outfit will be pushing for victory next weekend.

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Mercedes hopes to repeat double poinst finish at Monza

F1Technical.net News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 06:59

The Italian Grand Prix, the final European race of the 2010 World Championship, takes place at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza on Sunday 12 September. One of the most atmospheric venues on the calendar, the original Monza circuit was built in 1922 and today the 5.793km track is the fastest of the year with four long straights enabling the cars reaching top speeds of up to 340kph.

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Sauber prepares for difficult Monza race

F1Technical.net News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 06:27

Top speed is the order of the day for the legendary Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, so the two C29s for Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi will be lining up with a special low drag and low downforce aerodynamic package.

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Korea GP venue 'in need of work'

BBC Motorsport - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 02:15

Formula One's governing body says "a lot of work remains to be completed" before the Yeongam venue is ready for the inaugural Korean Grand Prix.

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Button upbeat on Italian GP chances

Autosport.com - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 00:17

Jenson Button is bullish about McLaren's prospects for the Italian Grand Prix following the team's strong showing at Spa.

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Button bullish ahead of Monza

ESPN F1 - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 00:09

After falling victim to an ambitious move from Sebastian Vettel in Belgium, Jenson Button is more determined than ever to get his championship back on track at the Italian Grand Prix

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Ground effect, turbos set for F1 return

Autosport.com - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 00:03

Formula 1 teams are closing in on finalising all-new regulations for 2013 that will likely see a return of ground effect cars and turbo engines - as the sport witnessed in the early 1980's.

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Hamilton keen to add Italian GP win to his collection

ESPN F1 - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 23:47

Lewis Hamilton wants to add the Italian Grand Prix to his already impressive collection of race victories

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Italy preview quotes: McLaren

Autosport.com - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 23:33

Italy preview quotes: McLaren

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Italian GP: Preview - McLaren

Pitpass.com - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 23:30

Even though, on paper, the Monza circuit's characteristics appear to suit our package, developing a car that performs well on one of the most unique venues on the Formula 1 calendar is no easy job.

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Jeffri youngest driver to test a Formula One car

ESPN F1 - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 23:15

Malaysian teenager Nabil Jeffri became the youngest ever Formula One test driver on Wednesday after a straight-line test with Lotus at Duxford airfield

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Williams shifts focus to 2011 car

Autosport.com - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 22:49

Williams is now focusing its main efforts on next year's car, with its final major upgrade package for 2010 having been given the sign off in its wind tunnel.

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Sauber: Funding in place for 2011

GPUpdate.net - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 22:34

Peter Sauber has confirmed that sufficient financial support has been secured for the team which carries his name ahead of next season. The news follows paddock word that the Swiss outfit may be struggling, having not amassed a noteworthy amount of sponsors this year.

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Schumacher plays down Monza chances

ESPN F1 - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 22:31

Michael Schumacher says he does not expect the characteristics of the Monza circuit to play to the strengths of Mercedes for next week's Italian Grand Prix

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'I will take the title,' vows Vettel

ESPN F1 - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 21:42

Sebastian Vettel insists he remains on track to win the 2010 drivers' title despite his latest setback in Spa Francorchamps

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FIA sets Korea inspection deadline

ESPN F1 - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 21:03

The FIA has given the Korea International Circuit until September 21 to ready itself for the governing body's final inspection

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