Author: LJ Hutchins
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F1: Mandelson leans on Ecclestone over British GP – and other stories
Here’s some further reading for those of you following the fate of the 2010 British Grand Prix – things have really been kicking off today under cover of the McLaren penalty. Is Bernie really now the race promoter…?
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F1: McLaren handed a three-race ban – suspended
McLaren have been given a suspended three-race ban for misleading stewards at the Australian Grand Prix, as team principal Martin Whitmarsh’s strategy for handling the crisis was shown to have paid off admirably.
Tagged as: Australian Grand Prix, FIA, Formula One, Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren, World Motor Sport Council
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A1GP: Season to end at Brands thanks to swine flu scare
Mexico’s swine flu crisis has led to the cancellation of the final date of the A1GP series – meaning that Brands Hatch will once again be hosting the season finale.
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F1: McLaren verdict is due from FIA
Today the McLaren F1 team is due to go to Paris and face the consequences of its actions following the Australian Grand Prix held in Melbourne this year.
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F1: Ecclestone says banks no longer backing Donington
The banks working with Donington Park’s promoter to fund essential upgrades in time for the 2010 British Grand Prix have reportedly “pulled back” – according to none other than Formula One promoter Bernie Ecclestone.
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F1: Ecclestone hints McLaren might be spared harsh penalty
On the eve of McLaren’s appearance in front of the World Motorsport Council on five charges of bringing Formula One into disrepute, there is a glimmer of hope for the team of the reigning world champion.
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F1: Silverstone redeemed from ninth circle of hell
So, the signs are that, despite all his erstwhile fulminations against Silverstone, Bernie Ecclestone is beginning to soften very, very slightly towards the idea of future grands prix there.
Tagged as: Bernie Ecclestone, British Grand Prix, Donington Park, Eddie Jordan, Formula One, Silverstone
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Norwich’s iSport eyes F1 – if price is right
iSport International, the Norwich-based GP2 entrant that saw Timo Glock to victory and a F1 drive in 2007, is the third British outfit to state that it will consider a F1 entry if the price is right.
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GP2 Asia: Kobayashi is series champion in DAMS lock-out
DAMS drivers Kamui Kobayashi and Jerome d’Ambrosio secured a one-two in this year’s GP2 Asia championship in Bahrain, as well as a constructors’ title for their team. Meanwhile, Britain’s James Jakes had a respectable season finish.
Tagged as: Bahrain International Circuit, DAMS, GP2, GP2 Asia, James Jakes, Jerome d’Ambrosio, Kamui Kobayashi, Super Nova, Toyota