Monthly Archives: October 2012
One more year for Raikkonen at Lotus F1
The 2007 Formula 1 world champion made an ‘announcement’ 12 days ago on his 33rd birthday with the creative use of a video on youtube. While entertaining, it wasn’t the announcement that many in F1 expected. It was confirmed today, … Continue reading
Stewart on 2014 regulations
In a fairly long telephone interview (pleasantly surprised at the time he was able to set aside), three-time Formula 1 world champion weighed in on the proposed 2014 technical regulations. The topic was only briefly touched on but personally it … Continue reading
Kingfisher Airlines’ licence suspended
The Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended the flying licence of Kingfisher Airlines for failing to come up with a viable financial revival plan reports the website of news channel New Delhi Television (NDTV). The airline’s trouble … Continue reading
New Jersey F1 race reportedly set for 2014 debut
America’s Speed channel has reported on its website SPEED.com that the planned Grand Prix of America to be held at the Port Imperial street circuit in New Jersey is set to be taken off the 2013 Formula 1 world championship calendar. … Continue reading
No more for Schumacher too
Following news of David Coulthard’s retirement from all forms of motorsport, his one-time rival Michael Schumacher has stated that he won’t try his hand at any other form of racing after his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of … Continue reading
David Coulthard retires from motor racing
Former Formula 1 world championship runner-up David Coulthard announced today that he will retire from all forms of competitive motor sport after the conclusion of the German touring car championship (DTM) this weekend. The Scotsman, best known for his partnership … Continue reading
Relief for Mallya as GMR withdraws cheque bounce case
The Press Trust of India (PTI) has reported that GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) on Wednesday withdrew a cheque bounce case filed against Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) in a court in Hyderabad after the airline agreed to pay … Continue reading
Respect for Vettel with ‘strings attatched’
Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel is four races away winning his third straight Formula 1 drivers’ title. The feat will allow him to join an elite club of two F1 drivers who have won a hat-trick of titles and six … Continue reading
Kimi Raikkonen’s contract ‘talks’
Not much to elaborate on here if you see the video. On his 33rd birthday, the 2007 Formula 1 world champion appears in a video that shows the ‘true story’ of how he signed up with Finnish clothing company Makia. … Continue reading
The paid spectator 