FIA Formula 1 Championship 2012

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Parehong Finns and Germans...

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^^^ Parehong Pasaway.... :hysterical:

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FORMULA 1 2012 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

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2013 calendar could drop to 19 races admits Ecclestone



Dec.12 (GMM) It is likely that Formula One’s 2013 calendar will drop from 20 to 19 races, F1 chief executive Bernie has told an Austrian newspaper.

It has been rumoured that Ecclestone was being urged by Red Bull, the owners of the former A1-Ring, to revive the Austrian Grand Prix.

F1 chief executive Ecclestone has already reserved a twentieth race date on the 2013 calendar, in the wake of New Jersey’s demise.

But when asked about the Red Bull Ring being a serious candidate, the 82-year-old told Kleine Zeitung: “Oh, really? Who says that?

“I haven’t spoken to anyone about it.”

When pressed, Ecclestone insisted: “Right now I’m thinking about Istanbul.

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2013 calendar could drop to 19 races admits Ecclestone | YallaF1.com

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Team Germany wins the 2012 Race of Champions team competition

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The guy who "ruined" Alonso's championship is...

Romain Grosjean is 2012 Champion of Champions
16 December 2012

Romain Grosjean was crowned Champion of Champions for 2012 after beating Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen at the 25th Race of Champions in Bangkok, Thailand. The Lotus F1 driver triumphed in the final with a score of two to nil, adding his name to the prestigious list of winners and making it France’s second victory in a row following last year’s title by Sébastien Ogier.

The result is a vindication for the beleaguered Grosjean, who showed great skill in his first complete Formula One season, but also incurred in the wrath of stewards and fellow drivers alike for a string of first-lap crashes.

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Kamui Kobayashi gives up on F1 drive for 2013 season



Kamui Kobayashi has conceded his chances of landing a seat in Formula 1 for next season are over.

The Japanese driver had been pushing hard to secure the funding that would have landed him a drive at one of the teams that still has vacancies.

He had set up a website to help raise funding from fans, as well as making progress with more traditional sponsorship avenues.

But despite raising almost 8 million euros, Kobayashi wrote on his website on Monday night that it was not enough to earn him a drive for 2013, and his focus was now on making a return in 2014.

"I was in the position to bring a budget of 8 million Euro at least," wrote Kobayashi about the big support he had received from fans.

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Kamui Kobayashi gives up on F1 drive for 2013 season - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

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Kamui Kobayashi gives up on F1 drive for 2013 season

Sergio Perez made the most of the Sauber car compared to Kamui...best for him to land a test driver instead.

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Kamui's year was ruined because Sauber always ran split strategies. Which worked out in favor of Perez more often than Kobayashi.

Shame. He drove a very good year. Hope he gets a reserve seat for a big team, at least mid-season.

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Kamui Kobayashi gives up on F1 drive for 2013 season



Kamui Kobayashi has conceded his chances of landing a seat in Formula 1 for next season are over.

The Japanese driver had been pushing hard to secure the funding that would have landed him a drive at one of the teams that still has vacancies.

He had set up a website to help raise funding from fans, as well as making progress with more traditional sponsorship avenues.

But despite raising almost 8 million euros, Kobayashi wrote on his website on Monday night that it was not enough to earn him a drive for 2013, and his focus was now on making a return in 2014.

"I was in the position to bring a budget of 8 million Euro at least," wrote Kobayashi about the big support he had received from fans.

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Kamui Kobayashi gives up on F1 drive for 2013 season - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

And 8 million Euros is still not enough?..... Wow!

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Considering a driver like Maldonado or Petrov can bring in over 20m? Yes.

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Happy New Year F1 fans !!

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Happy New Year F1 fans !!

Likewise! Tagal ng next season, sana kasing dramatic pa rin this year.

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Updated: 2013 F1 new car launch and pre-season testing schedule

The 2013 season gets underway on the weekend of 15 to 17 March with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, but before that fans can look forward to the new car launches and what should be an intriguing pre-season test campaign.

These are the dates we have so far for new car launches:

Team Date Venue
McLaren 31 January To Be Confirmed
Ferrari 1 February Maranello
Force India 1 February Silverstone
Sauber 2 February Hinwil
Red Bull 3 February Milton Keynes
Mercedes 4 February Jerez
Toro Rosso 4 February Jerez
Pre-season testing schedule

Source: Updated: 2013 F1 new car launch and pre-season testing schedule | YallaF1.com