Formula one News
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After beginning the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strenuously moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite embarking well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After commencing the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strenuously humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a fine last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After commencing the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strenuously raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with intense water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after beginning in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After beginning the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a fine last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with intense water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strenuously moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with intense water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strenuously humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with powerful water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after commencing in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite embarking well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will embark the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after beginning in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After observing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite embarking well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After commencing the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strenuous water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a fine last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after beginning in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strenuous water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after commencing in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After observing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a superb last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after commencing in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After observing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with powerful water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after beginning in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will embark the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After commencing the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after commencing in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will embark the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After beginning the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a fine last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After observing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will embark the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After beginning the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a superb last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with powerful water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after beginning in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will embark the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a superb last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a fine last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with powerful water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after beginning in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After commencing the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a superb last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strenuous water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite embarking well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After commencing the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a fine last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strenuous water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after beginning in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After observing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite embarking well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After beginning the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a fine last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with intense water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a superb last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with intense water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a fine last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with powerful water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a superb last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strenuous water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strenuous water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after commencing in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite embarking well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After observing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite embarking well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with powerful water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will embark the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After beginning the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with intense water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with powerful water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after beginning in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will embark the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After beginning the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on raw track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strenuously raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a fine last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with powerful water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after commencing in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After observing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the begin of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strenuously moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a superb last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with powerful water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will begin the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen ultimately received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After commencing the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strenuously raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after commencing in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After contesting in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the commence of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one utter year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After beginning the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a strongly humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a superb last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with intense water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday humid British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After watching his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from commence to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After commencing the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a powerfully raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a superb last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strenuous water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor displaying in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after kicking off in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Three.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the embark of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite commencing well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After commencing the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that spotted Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a superb last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with strong water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best commence of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will embark a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult embark of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the begin of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who commenced in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After embarking the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that eyed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely moist track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with intense water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after commencing in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a raw track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the embark of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will commence the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the commence of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who embarked in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite kicking off well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from begin to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After beginning the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on moist track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely humid track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a good last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with intense water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday moist British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button eventually turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after commencing in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who embarked 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After eyeing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the commence of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best embark of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will commence the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus bearing a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by completing in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will commence a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After challenging in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record cracking 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and violating the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult commence of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
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LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Come back APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will comeback to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the begin of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by completing sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of liking a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a excellent last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor demonstrating in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who commenced 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a moist track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After witnessing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.
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SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–After tying Jim Clark`s record fifth pole the day before, Lewis Hamilton tied the late Scotsman`s winning grand prix record on Sunday by taking flag to flag the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas. Kimi Raikkonen finished third in his Ferrari.
SILVERSTONE, England–R.I.S.–Although he made his home fans slightly upset by not attending this past week`s formula one event in London, Lewis Hamilton made up for it by turning in a stunning lap of 1:26:600 in the final qualifying session Saturday afternoon at Silverstone, England, to take his fifth British Grand Prix pole, tying the legendary Jim Clark. In addition, the Briton also is one pole away from the all-time qualifying record, held by Michael Schumacher. The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel took 2nd and third respectively.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S–Claiming that the begin of Sunday`s Austrian Grand Prix at the Crimson Bull Ring was «The best begin of my career,» Valterri Bottas evaded a late threat from series leader Sebastian Vettel to win the race by just under seven tenths of a 2nd, providing the Finnish driver his 2nd win of the season and his career. Daniel Ricciardo took third, his fifth consecutive podium appearance.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Watching the emotional battle inbetween Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton did not deter Valterri Bottas, who posted a 1:04:251 final qualifying time which gave him his 2nd career pole Saturday afternoon in prep for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring. Vettel and Hamilton both finished in 2nd and third places, respectively, but Hamilton in disturbance a day ago for illegally having his mechanics switch his gearbox, will begin the race from eighth position.
SPIELBERG, Austria–R.I.S.–Lewis Hamilton had no time leaving behind his last encounter with rival Sebastian Vettel, as the Briton took both Friday practice sessions for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Austria at the Crimson Bull Ring.
MONTE CARLO, Monaco- For the very first time since the French Grand Prix of 2008, Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari teammate, Sebastian Vettel, locked out the front row Saturday afternoon respectively for Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix as the Finn clocked a record braking final qualifying time of 1:12:178 in the final session at Monte Carlo. Raikkonen`s countryman, Valterri Bottas, finished his Mercedes in third.
Taking advantage of a better pit stop than his teammate, plus suffering a safety car period, Sebastian Vettel had no difficulties after the midpoint in Sunday`s Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo by winning Formula One‘s most prestigious race by Trio.1 seconds over Kimi Raikkonen. Daniel Ricciardo, who was disappointed last season by a botched pit stop, made up for that error by ending in third.
SOCHI, Russia- It took eighty one races to achieve, plus a little indication of his very first pole at the last race in Bahrain. But at long last Valterri Bottas, who switched teams at the commence of the season, got his wish Sunday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom by winning his very first race of his career, just edging Sebastian Vettel by just six tenths of a 2nd. Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
SOCHI, Russia–for the very first time since France in 2008, two Ferraris, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, will begin a formula one race on the front row as both drivers respectively finished 1-2 in Saturday afternoon`s qualifying session in prep for Sunday`s Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Valterri Bottas finished in third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–Taking advantage of a Lewis Hamilton pit stop on lap 42, Sebastian Vettel held off a late charge by the Briton to win his 44th career victory Sunday night at the Grand Prix of Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit by 6.6 seconds. Valterri Bottas was third.
SAKIR, Bahrain–After rivaling in formula one for the last five seasons, Valterri Bottas came to the AMG Mercedes team this year, hoping that taking over for former world champ Nico Rosberg, would give him satisfaction. On Saturday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Finnish driver got his wish–and his maiden pole of his career by posting a circuit record violating 1:28:769, edging teammate Lewis Hamilton and cracking the Briton`s five pole streak in qualifying for Sundays Grand Prix of Bahrain. Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel finished in third.
Following a difficult begin of the year with the McLaren-Honda Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso announced Wednesday that he will skip the Monaco grand prix on Memorial Day weekend and race for Andretti motorsport at the Indianapolis 500.
Haas F1 Team Announces Lead Driver
LONG BEACH ePRIX TO Comeback APRIL Two, 2016
(July 14, 2015) – RIS- The Long Beach ePrix will come back to the city streets on Saturday, April Two, 2016.
The FIA (Federation Internationale de l`Automobile) World Motor Sport Council recently approved the calendar for the 2nd season of the FIA Formula E Championship, with Long Beach scheduled as the sixth of eleven rounds in the series. Overall, ten venues will host Formula E events, with the 2015-16 season beginning once again in Beijing on Oct. 17.
FERRARI – Montezemolo on Alonzo
Montezemolo: «Alonso the best driver in the world»
This morning, during an interview with respected Australian motoring journalist Peter Robinson, who was in Maranello to test drive the LaFerrari, President Luca di Montezemolo also dealt with questions relating to the current situation within the Scuderia. Specifically, he spoke about rumours concerning Alonso. «Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,» he said. «He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think it`s incredible that there are still some so-called experts who don’t understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesn’t exist».
Vettel wins in Italy; extends championship lead
MONZA, Italy-RIS- Despite having gearbox issues towards the end of the race, Sebastian Vettel managed to hold off a charging Fernando Alonso Sunday afternoon by Five.Four seconds to win the Grand prix of Italy at Monza. Mark Webber, in his final grand prix race in Europe, finished in third.
Vettel predominates to take pole in Italy
MONZA, Italy- R.I.S.- After predominant the entire Friday and Saturday of taking fastest practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel moved closer to extending his lead in the formula one world championship by taking a recorded 1:23:755 fastest lap to achieve pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Italy at Monza.
Vettel lightly wins in Belgium; extends championship lead
SPA-FRANCHOCHAMPS, Belgium- Only yards after the embark of the beginning of Sunday`s Shell Grand Prix of Belgium, Sebastian Vettel overtook pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after Eau Rouge corner and held the lead for the rest of the race, winning by 16.8 seconds over Fernando Alonso with Hamilton taking third.
Hamilton takes fourth consecutive pole in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium (RIS)- As the final driver up the last straight in the last qualifying session Saturday afternoon, Lewis Hamilton recorded a last 2nd Two:01:012 to take pole position for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Belgium at this legendary circuit. For the Briton, it was his fourth pole in a row and the 31st of his career. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Vettel Disqualified for Rules Infringement; Starts from Pit Lane in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel will embark the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the pit lane tomorrow after his car was discovered to be without sufficient fuel for technical inspection after the qualifying session. The loss of position takes away the advantage he had over championship contender Fernando Alonso who starts sixth.
F1 season review 2012: Vettel makes history
If anyone could say that Sebastian Vettel could win the two thousand twelve world title, many critics would have said that during the F1 summer break that this was unlikely. However, many observers realized that just a year ago, Sebastian Vettel was on top of the world in the Formula One World Championship. The German from the region of Heppenheim had won almost half of the races and achieved his 2nd straight World drivers title with ease.
Raikkonen wins in Abu Dhabi; Vettel keeps series lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-After joining the Lotus Renault team at the embark of the season after an absence from the sport for one total year, Kimi Raikkonen eventually received his very first win for his squad as the Finn triumphed Sunday evening at the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi by holding off the challenge of Fernando Alonso by eight tenths of a 2nd. Even more amazing was Series leader Sebastian Vettel, who began in last place after a penalty in qualifying, and took the last podium spot in third. Vettel now keeps his lead over Alonso in the standings by ten points with two races to go.
Button takes Brazil; Vettel wins third world title
INTERLAGOS, Brazil-After winning the opening race in Australia back in March, Jenson Button ended the last season race in Brazil under light rain and an advantage on lap fifty five when Nico Hulkenberg struck Lewis Hamilton, to win his third Grand Prix Sunday at Interlagos. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa took 2nd and third respectively, but by ending sixth, Sebastian Vettel clinched his third world drivers` championship one week after his Crimson Bull team clinched the constructor`s title.
Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-Back in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, which was the last time the country held a formula one race. On Sunday at the inaugural race at Austin, Texas, Hamilton took the honors again, by passing series leader Sebastian Vettel with fourteen laps to go. Fernando Alonso took third, and trails Vettel by thirteen points with the final race of the two thousand twelve season next weekend in Brazil.
Vettel leads Crimson Bull 1-2 in Korea
YEOGNAM, South Korea-After trailing then series leader Fernando Alonso by almost twenty points a few races ago, Sebastian Vettel continued to predominate his attempt to win a third consecutive world driving championship by predominant the Korean Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in Yeognam . The German won his third race in a row by 8.Two seconds over his Crimson Bull teammate Mark Webber with Alonso taking third. Vettel now leads the championship for the very first time this season by six points with four races remaining.
Vettel regains form; wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE-Following a race of many retirements, and a duo of safety car moments, Sebastian Vettel regained his form by taking the Singtel Grand Prix of Singapore Sunday night, ahead of 2nd place Jenson Button and now climbs to 2nd place in the standings, just twenty nine points behind Fernando Alonso, who finished third.
Vettel predominates in India; extends championship lead
BUDDH, India-Despite beginning well and running with a front wing that was almost scrapping the ground, Sebastian Vettel lightly won the Indian Grand Prix Sunday at Fresh Dehli from embark to finish to give the defending world champ his fourth win in a row and extend his lead in the Formula One World Championship over Fernando Alonso, who finished in 2nd 9.Four seconds behind. Mark Webber narrowly held off Lewis Hamilton to take third.
Vettel wins in Japan; closes in on championship
SUZUKA, Japan- After kicking off the season below par following two previous world titles, Sebastian Vettel proved that with only five races to go in the Formula One World Championship, he became the very first driver this season to win two races in a row as the German won the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Suzuka lightly by over twenty seconds ahead of Felipe Massa. Kamui Kobyaschi narrowly took third in front of his home crowd over Jenson Button. The win now puts Vettel within four points of Fernando Alonso in the championship.
Hamilton joins Mercedes for 2013: Perez goes to Mclaren
After many weeks of speculation, that witnessed Lewis Hamilton become the media icon from tweeting unpleasant things on his phone to not seeming to be too excited on his Italian Grand Prix victory, the twenty seven year old Englishman shocked many last Friday by announcing that he will leave McLaren at the end of the season and join German and close friend Nico Rosberg at Mercedes in a three year deal.
Alonso wins very first pole of season on humid track in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- After two weeks of loving a satisfying win in front of his home crowd in Spain, Fernando Alonso avoided a intensely raw track, along with an hour and a half rain delay to post a 1:51:746 in the final qualifying session.to take pole for Sunday`s British Grand Prix. It was Alonso`s very first pole of the season, and his third at this track. Mark Webber had a fine last 2nd flying lap to take 2nd, while Michael Schumacher improved on his third place finish at the last race by taking third.
Alonso takes 2nd consecutive pole in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Even the 2nd and third qualifying sessions with mighty water on the track did not stop Fernando Alonso from taking the fastest time in qualifying Saturday afternoon as the Spaniard recorded a 1: 40: six hundred twenty one to take pole for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring. Crimson Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber finished 2nd and third, respectively.
Hamilton, Grosjean, share Friday raw British Grand Prix times
SILVERSTONE, England- With the rain continuing all day in Friday practice in prep for Sunday`s British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gave the home fans a little bit to cheer about as the McLaren Mercedes driver lapped the historic circuit in session two with a 1:56:345 to set the fastest lap of the day.
Alonso takes 3rd consecutive win in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- With his 2nd pole position in a row the previous day, Fernando Alonso only had to lose his lead once because of a pit stop, but took the lead once again and predominated the Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring on Sunday afternoon to win his third consecutive race and increase his lead in the Formula One World Championship. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd when he passed Jenson Button with only two laps to go.
Button takes long awaited 2nd seasonal win in Belgium
SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium- Following a rather poor showcasing in the season after his opening season win in Australia last March; Jenson Button ultimately turned the tables by taking Sunday afternoon his 2nd win in a lights to flag victory at the Grand Prix of Belgium at the Spa Franchorchamps Circuit. Sebastian Vettel took 2nd after embarking in 11th position, while Kimi Raikkonen finished in third.
Hamilton edges Raikkonen to win in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary-Fending off a last minute challenge by Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton capped off a spectacular weekend by winning the Grand Prix of Hungary Sunday afternoon at the Hungaroring. France`s Romain Grosjean, who began 2nd on the grid, finished third just seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Button, Maldonado set friday practice times in Germany
HOCKENHEIM, Germany- Following the past duo of races when things just have not gone right, Jenson Button and Pastor Maldonado led the fastest times in Friday practices respectively on a humid track for Sunday`s Grand Prix of Germany at the Hockenheimring.
Webber passes Alonso late for win in Britain
SILVERSTONE, England- Just as it seemed that Fernando Alonso looked like he would win his 2nd consecutive race and his 2nd straight British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday afternoon, Mark Webber accelerated from being in 2nd place most of the day, and passed the Spaniard with just four laps to go to win his 2nd race of the season. Defending World Champ Sebastian Vettel was third.
An Inwards Look at the Sauber F1 Car
Take and inwards look at the Sauber Formula one car – cut in half, longitudinally.
Hamilton holds off Perez to win in Italy
MONZA, Italy- After observing his McLaren Mercedes teammate Jenson Button win the last Grand Prix race a week ago in Belgium, Lewis Hamilton won the pole the previous day, and predominated the race to win the Grand Prix of Italy at the famous Monza circuit Sunday. Sergio Perez led a last minute charge to finish 2nd, while tifosi hero Fernando Alonso took third and now leads by thirteen points in the world championship over Hamilton with seven races to go.
Vettel tops friday practice times in Spain
VALENCIA, Spain- Despite having won the Grand Prix of Europe for the last two years, Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time at this track in Friday practice with a recorded 1:39:334 in prep for Sunday`s race at this street circuit.