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Latest F1 news about: 2009

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Qatar hopeful of hosting F1 pre-season test

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1328 views )

Qatar is hopeful of hosting its first official Formula One test session following an FIA inspection of the circuit to gain the necessary safety level. The Losail International... read more »

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Button denies negative Hamilton comments

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Following on from the Twitter accusation and subsequent apology from Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button has denied claims that he fired criticism back towards his McLaren partner.... read more »

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I think crash was my mistake, Kobayashi admits

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 801 views )

Kamui Kobayashi has apologised but claims it would have been ‘impossible’ to avoid taking Jenson Button out of Sunday’s Korean Grand Prix. Just a... read more »

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Button left to lament late yellow flag

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 684 views )

Jenson Button did not feature in Korea’s top ten shootout, having been removed from the action in Q2 for the third time this season. The 2009 World Champion will... read more »

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Honda would consider returning to F1

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1095 views )

A senior board member at Honda has admitted the Japanese manufacturer would be open to returning to Formula One in the future. The company pulled out of the sport in 2008, with... read more »

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Raikkonen not worried about learning new tracks

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 690 views )

The Korea International Circuit may have been on the Formula 1 calendar since 2010 but, as Kimi Räikkönen had been away from the sport until this year since... read more »

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Vettel aims to dial out car twitchiness

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 752 views )

Sebastian Vettel was somewhat squeamish as Friday free practice came to a close at Suzuka, ending the day third on the timesheets but unhappy with his car’s handling.... read more »

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'I have very big shoes to fill' says Perez

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1201 views )

Sergio Pérez has admitted he has his work cut-out if he's to fill the shoes left by Lewis Hamilton when the 22-year-old Mexican takes the 2008... read more »

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Button to receive Japan grid penalty

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 939 views )

Jenson Button will enter the Japanese Grand Prix knowing that he will drop five places on the grid from wherever he qualifies. The 2009 world champion was beaten to pole... read more »

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Button handed Japanese GP grid penalty

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 970 views )

Jenson Button will drop five-places on the Japanese Grand Prix grid after McLaren confirmed the 2009 champion will require a new gearbox for the event. The Woking outfit... read more »

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Vettel's unfinished business

over 12 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1324 views )

Despite winning back-to-back Japanese grands prix in 2009 and 2010, title contender Sebastian Vettel is still irritated by the fact that he did not achieve a hat-trick of wins... read more »

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Button suffering with oversteer in Singapore

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 764 views )

Jenson Button has qualified fourth quickest for the Singapore Grand Prix but admits that his McLaren was not handling as happily as Lewis Hamilton’s. During the... read more »

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Singapore - Thursday's FIA press conference

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1764 views )

DRIVERS – Timo GLOCK (Marussia), Nico HULKENBERG (Force India), Bruno SENNA (Williams), Kimi RAIKKONEN (Lotus), Sebastian VETTEL (Red Bull Racing), Sergio PEREZ... read more »

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Lotus are doing what BMW should have done in '08

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1962 views )

Formula 1 is an incredibly competitive sport so when an opportunity to win a title comes your way, you have to grab it with both hands. This is exactly what Lotus intend to do... read more »

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Who will Kovalainen be driving for in 2013?

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2370 views )

As the rumours in the driver market start to go into overdrive Heikki Kovalainen is one driver who is being linked here, there and everywhere. Recently he has been linked with... read more »

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Kovalainen urges Hamilton to stay at McLaren

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 981 views )

Lewis Hamilton's former team-mate Heikki Kovalainen, has urged the 27-year-old to stay with McLaren amid speculation he is considering a move to Mercedes. The Finn raced... read more »

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Humphrey quits as BBC Formula 1 presenter

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1446 views )

The BBC's Formula 1 presenter Jake Humphrey has announced he will leave the corporation at the end of the year to join BT Vision's new football channel. The... read more »

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Brawn not planning to retire yet

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 780 views )

Ross Brawn has revealed he is not planning to retire for at least a few more years. The 57-year-old, who soared to success in past decades as a leading engineer at Benetton and... read more »

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Why Mercedes could be a great move for Lewis

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1532 views )

Many say Lewis Hamilton moving to Mercedes wouldn’t make any sense, but on further investigation it actually makes plenty of sense. Clearly on current form a move to... read more »

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Toro Rosso technical director resigns

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1113 views )

Giorgio Ascanelli has resigned from the Scuderia Toro Rosso outfit, the team confirmed on Wednesday. Ascanelli has been with the team in the role of technical director since... read more »

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Grosjean apologised to Alonso with text message

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 975 views )

Fernando Alonso has explained that he received a text message apology from Romain Grosjean after the first-corner crash at the Belgian Grand Prix. The pair maintain a close... read more »

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Button not feeling any extra pressure

over 12 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 445 views )

Jenson Button insists that starting from pole position for the first time since the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix will not put him under any extra pressure at Spa read more »

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Today's result confirms we have the best driver line-up - Whitmarsh

over 12 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1033 views )

Jenson Button today bagged his first pole position for McLaren, and his first since 2009. Lewis Hamilton on the other hand was left disappointed but will still start... read more »

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Button: 'Pole feels almost as good as a win'

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1585 views )

Jenson Button says his Belgian Grand Prix pole position almost feels as good as a race win following a 60-race run without having qualified in the number one slot.... read more »

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Button: Like winning a grand prix

over 12 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 433 views )

Jenson Button says his first pole position since Monaco 2009 feels almost as good as winning a grand prix... read more »