Archive for February, 2009

Renault to lose ING sponsorship

Posted in February 16th, 2009

The Renault F1 team will lose their ING sponsorship after the end of the 2009 season.
Renault F1 Team Managing Director, Flavio Briatore said: “During the past three years, the Team and ING have enjoyed a rewarding and successful relationship.
“Drastic cost reductions are one of the first priorities and with the ongoing programme of measures […]

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Hülkenberg wins in Qatar

Posted in February 13th, 2009

by miranda in f1, gp2, nascar

Reigning F3 Euroseries champion Nico Hulkenberg won today’s GP2 race in Qatar, the first night race the series has run. Hulkenberg lost his pole advantage at the start, which was mired by a huge crash involving Sakon Yamamoto and Yelmer Buurman, but drove a superb race to clinch the victory.
The BBC website has an interesting […]

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Bourdais confirmed at Toro Rosso

Posted in February 6th, 2009

by miranda in f1

Sebastien Bourdais has finally been confirmed at Toro Rosso alongside rookie Sebastien Buemi for the 2009 F1 season. The former Champ Car champion faced months of uncertainty as the team tested the likes of Takuma Sato for the drive.

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