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Hulkenberg and Perez for Force India in 2014 | News | Motorsport.comHulkenberg and Perez for Force India in 2014
Nov.25 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg physically signed on the dotted line of a 2014 Force India contract in Brazil on Sunday.
That is the claim of Germany's reliable Sport Bild, as it emerged that the German had until midnight to take up an option granted recently by the Silverstone based team, for whom Hulkenberg raced last year.
The 26-year-old had joined Sauber for 2013 after Force India became late in its payments, but it was the Swiss team that found itself in the deeper financial trouble this year.
Source: Hulkenberg and Perez for Force India in 2014 | News | Motorsport.com
It's Official...Ross Brawn will be leaving Mercedes GP. Will he return to the Prancing Horse or end up in Williams GP...
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS announces senior management transition for 2014 season
The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team today announced that Ross Brawn will step down from his position as Team Principal at the end of 2013.
Following an extended period of open discussion between the team’s key stakeholders, Ross has chosen to hand over the team leadership to Executive Director (Business) Toto Wolff and Executive Director (Technical) Paddy Lowe.
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The Making of the Seven Star Spin Burj Al Arab
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Race of Champion has been cancelled due to Bangkok unrest...
ROC cancelled due to political unrest - GPUpdate.net
ROC cancelled due to political unrest
11:06 – The upcoming Race Of Champions has been cancelled due to political unrest in Thailand's capital Bangkok.
For a second successive year, the event was due to take place at the Rajamangala National Stadium, but 'Red Shirt' supporters of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) had taken to the arena to counter an anti-government protest.
Having assessed the situation over the weekend, organisers ultimately took the decision to call off the competition.
"The Sports Authority of Thailand and the organisers of the 2013 Race Of Champions have announced that the event cannot take place as planned on December 14-15 due to the current political situation in Bangkok," read a statement published on the event's official website.
"Our thoughts are with the Thai people during this difficult period and we wish that a peaceful solution will soon be found. The Race Of Champions has been held all over the world for 25 consecutive years and we are currently looking at options of repeating the success of last year's event in Bangkok on another date.
"Fans who have already purchased tickets for this year's Race Of Champions should contact Thai Ticket Major or their ticketing agent for further information on refunds."
A host of well-known motorsport names were due to attend, including Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, Le Mans star Tom Kristensen, motorcycle racing's Mick Doohan, V8 Supercars racer Jamie Whincup and World Rally champion Sebastien Ogier.
Ross Brawn says he is taking time out & will decide his future within 12 months | Mercedes GP Petronas F1 News | Formula 1 Teams | Sky SportsRoss Brawn says he is taking time out & will decide his future within 12 months
Outgoing Mercedes Team Principal Ross Brawn has confirmed that he is taking some time away from Formula 1 and will evaluate his future again in the summer.
After a season of uncertainty over his long-term position at the Brackley-based team, Mercedes announced last week that Brawn would leave on December 31 after three seasons at the helm of the German manufacturer's works outfit.
The team's non-executive chairman Niki Lauda suggested on Sunday that Brawn would now step away from F1 to "go fishing" but expressed the belief that the 59-year-old would return to the sport before too long.
Source: Ross Brawn says he is taking time out & will decide his future within 12 months | Mercedes GP Petronas F1 News | Formula 1 Teams | Sky Sports
2014 Formula 1 World Championship Entry List
2014 Formula 1 World Championship Entry List | Grand Prix 247
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This is how the new McLaren MP4-29 would look like, livery and design, according to sources at McLaren.
F1's Top 40 Drivers
Formula 1's Greatest Drivers - AUTOSPORT.com - Ayrton Senna
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line-up for 2014 F1 drivers is almost complete.Esteban Gutierrez will partner Adrian Sutil at Sauber in 2014
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The announcements came in a series of press releases between 01:34 and 02:06 GMT, but a more friendly 19:34 and 20:06 Mexico City time, which is appropriate as Telmex is to continue its partnership with the Swiss team.
"We at Telmex and Telcel are very proud to continue being part of the Sauber F1 Team to keep consolidating our successful history in motorsport, particularly in Formula One and our driver development programme for Mexican and Latin drivers such as Esteban Gutierrez, a great young talent, friend and human being," said Carlos Slim Domit, Telmex' Chairman.
"We are proud that three years ago Telmex chose the Sauber F1 Team to enter Formula One with, and that our partnership has been an instant success," responded Monisha Kaltenborn. "We are very pleased to be able to continue the good cooperation, and think this is also a very good fit looking at a possible Grand Prix in Mexico. Telmex has been involved on different levels of motorsport for a number of years in various categories. We are pleased to be able to contribute to its vision on the top level of motorsports, and we are looking forward to further develop and strengthen our partnership with the corporation."
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line-up for 2014 F1 drivers is almost complete.Esteban Gutierrez will partner Adrian Sutil at Sauber in 2014
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The announcements came in a series of press releases between 01:34 and 02:06 GMT, but a more friendly 19:34 and 20:06 Mexico City time, which is appropriate as Telmex is to continue its partnership with the Swiss team.
"We at Telmex and Telcel are very proud to continue being part of the Sauber F1 Team to keep consolidating our successful history in motorsport, particularly in Formula One and our driver development programme for Mexican and Latin drivers such as Esteban Gutierrez, a great young talent, friend and human being," said Carlos Slim Domit, Telmex' Chairman.
"We are proud that three years ago Telmex chose the Sauber F1 Team to enter Formula One with, and that our partnership has been an instant success," responded Monisha Kaltenborn. "We are very pleased to be able to continue the good cooperation, and think this is also a very good fit looking at a possible Grand Prix in Mexico. Telmex has been involved on different levels of motorsport for a number of years in various categories. We are pleased to be able to contribute to its vision on the top level of motorsports, and we are looking forward to further develop and strengthen our partnership with the corporation."
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Gutierrez and Sirotkin complete Sauber line-up - Pitpass.com
Good to see Kobayashi back. Kamui !!Kobayashi set for F1 return with Caterham
Kamui Kobayashi is set to return to F1 with Caterham after emerging as the most qualified candidate for the seat.
With rookie Marcus Ericsson likely to be in the other car the team has been keen to employ an experienced driver.
At the same time Tony Fernandes and his fellow shareholders are still reluctant to keep pumping money into the team, and thus the ideal candidate would have experience and a budget.
Heikki Kovalainen has been in the frame for months, and until recently was under contract to the team, but as is well known he does not have any sponsorship. The same applies to Paul di Resta, the only other experienced driver who competed in 2013 and is without a drive.
Although he last raced in F1 in 2012 Kobayashi is eminently qualified – having compared well with Sergio Perez at Sauber – and more importantly unlike Kovalainen, he has significant sponsorship. Sources told this blog that he has a budget of €6m.
If confirmed Kobayashi’s return will be well received by both Bernie Ecclestone and Honda, owners of Suzuka, as it will be a major boost for the Japanese GP.
Source: Kobayashi set for F1 return with Caterham | Adam Cooper's F1 Blog![]()
Was the F138 the most reliable car of 2013? - Pitpass.comWas the F138 the most reliable car of 2013?
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According to the German media the most reliable car in 2013 was Ferrari's F138. We're not so sure.
Germany's Auto Motor und Sport suggests that while Ferrari could only manage two wins, both in the opening five races of the season, its car was the most reliable.
In terms of classified finishes, it is McLaren which leads the way with Jenson Button and Sergio Perez classified in every single race - though in Monaco and Britain the Mexican failed to make it to the flag, finishing 6 laps down on the winner in both cases (but still classified), while Jenson Button finished 3 laps down on race winner Sebastian Vettel in Malaysia.
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Was the F138 the most reliable car of 2013? - Pitpass.com