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Thursday, May 23, 2013

BMW rubbishes Formula 1 return talk


BMW has rubbished suggestions that it is considering a Formula 1 return.
In the wake of Honda announcing it is coming back to grand prix racing in 2015, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone tipped BMW to follow suit in the not too distant future.



Friday, May 17, 2013

V8 Supercars in the United States for first time this weekend

V8s Billed In US As Rugby of Motor Sports: "One local media outlet is describing V8 Supercars as "the rugby of Motorsports".

But whether Americans will tackle it in numbers remains the burning question after the bulk of drivers and team personnel arrived in Texas on Thursday (AEST) for the sport's first foray into the United States."

Nelson Piquet Jr. kicks Brian Scott in the nuts



Nelson Piquet Jr. got into a heated argument with Brian Scott after the NASCAR Nationwide Series race Friday at Richmond International Raceway. The argument turned into shoving and the shoving turned into a cheap kick to Brian’s groin which was delivered by Nelson’s foot. 
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Bernie Ecclestone facing bribery charges

Bernie EcclestoneFormula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is facing charges in Germany relating to a bribery case, according to a German newspaper.

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Pirelli tyre change coming from Canadian GP

The decision has come after much controversy following Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, which brought to a head complaints that have been growing all season.

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Red Bull boss on Pirelli tyres: 'F1 nothing to do with racing any more'


Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz has criticised the state of Formula 1, saying it is "nothing to do with racing any more".
The team have been vociferous opponents of the fast-degrading Pirelli tyres and have been pressuring the Italian company to produce more durable rubber.