Category: News
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Donington recruits expert in struggling developments
Donington Park is attempting to kickstart its redevelopment bid by engaging a consultant who worked on the Wembley Stadium building project and for sports entertainment firm AEG – but who has also specialised in buying up developments that have run into trouble.
Tagged as: Donington Park
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Williams F1 team will assist Surtees death investigation
Williams’ technical director Sam Michael has confirmed that the Formula One team is to be involved in the investigation into the death of F2 driver Henry Surtees, who lost his life after being hit by a wheel that had broken free from a rival’s car.
Tagged as: Henry Surtees, John Surtees, Jolyon Palmer, Jonathan Palmer, MotorSport Vision, Sam Michael, Williams F1
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Damon Hill finally hits out at Ecclestone
In the whole saga of the future of the British Grand Prix Damon Hill, former F1 world champion and son of a F1 world champion, has been one of Silverstone’s greatest assets.
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F2: Henry Surtees killed in freak racing accident
Formula 2 driver Henry Surtees has been killed in a chance racing accident in which he was hit in the head by a flying wheel as he took part in the second race of the weekend at Brands Hatch.
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Young British engineer wins Renault F1 placement
A British woman has won an international competition for a Renault F1 engineering scholarship with her work on enhancing energy efficiency through moveable aerodynamics.
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F1: Lola and Prodrive ‘chose wrong engine supplier’
Allegations are surfacing in the national press that it was impossible to get a place on the Formula One grid for 2010 unless you were prepared to sign up to an engine deal with independent Northampton-based supplier Cosworth.
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F1: Virgin to pair with first-timers Manor?
Richard Branson could be switching his company’s financial backing from Brawn GP to F1 newcomers Manor in 2010, according to press reports yesterday.
Tagged as: Alan Donnelly, Brawn GP, FIA, Formula One, Manor Racing, Prodrive, Sir Richard Branson, Virgin
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A1GP: Jarvis was major loser in Team GBR collapse
The collapse of A1GP’s Team GBR in April left driver Oliver Jarvis owed nearly £170,000 according to figures filed with Companies House outlining the state of its finances.
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F1: Brawn on the Skidz – all in a good cause, naturally
A scheme offering opportunities for young people to learn practical mechanical skills is in pole position when it comes to recruiting patrons.
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Donington Park planning permission is signed off
Donington Park has finalised its planning permission after the process was thrown into doubt following a legal challenge for unpaid rent by the circuit owners.