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Ferrari could have hard year ahead, says Sauber

2007-01-17 10:30

Peter Sauber, the former team boss who introduced both of Ferrari's current drivers to Formula One, sees the Italian team suffering this season following the departure of Michael Schumacher.

Too much hype around F1 youngsters, says Heidfeld

2007-01-17 10:29

Most young drivers coming into Formula One are over-hyped, according to BMW-Sauber's Nick Heidfeld.

Former Nascar champion Parsons dies

2007-01-17 10:28

Former Nascar champion Benny Parsons, a fearless driver who followed his racing career working as a popular radio and television commentator, died Tuesday.

Romanian Marcel Butuza quits Dakar Rally

2007-01-16 09:18

Romanian Marcel Butuza was forced to quit Dakar 2007 Rally after his motorbike had technical reported on Monday.

Bahrain deal just a first step, says McLaren boss

2007-01-16 09:11

Bahrain's purchase of 30 percent of McLaren is just one of several steps planned for the growth of the company, the Formula One team's boss Ron Dennis said on Monday.

McLaren are title favourites, says 'new man' Alonso

2007-01-16 09:10

Fernando Alonso says his move from Renault to McLaren has made a new man out of him and put him in pole position to be Formula One world champion for the third year in a row.

Hamilton aims to soak up Alonso's secrets

2007-01-16 08:55

Lewis Hamilton has no intention of becoming a mere spear carrier to Fernando Alonso at McLaren this season, even if he has recently been learning how to throw the javelin.

Formula One teams test new car

2007-01-16 08:52

Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso drives his new McLaren MP4-22 during the official presentation of the McLaren Formula One Team in Valencia January 15, 2007. [Reuters]

No time for transition says Ferrari's Montezemolo

2007-01-15 22:18

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said on Monday there was no question of a year of transition for the Formula One team despite the retirement of seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher and several key technical staff.

De Villiers extends Dakar lead, Sainz struggles

2007-01-15 14:04

South African Giniel De Villiers stretched his overall lead in the Dakar Rally on Sunday after Volkswagen team mate Carlos Sainz was slowed by power steering problems.

Red Bull's Newey plays down new car expectations

2007-01-15 09:23

Top designer Adrian Newey has played down suggestions that his first Red Bull car could be Formula One's surprise package this year.

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