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Motor racing-Alonso makes first public Ferrari appearance

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:07:43 +0000

LONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Twice Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso made his first public appearance with his new Ferrari team at an event in Valencia, Spain on Sunday.

UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Lotus F1 team signs first driver

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:06:17 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Reuters) - The new Malaysian-backed Lotus Formula One team has signed its first driver, principal Tony Fernandes said on Saturday without giving any name.

Motor racing-Button visits McLaren factory

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:38:57 +0000

LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Formula One world champion Jenson Button visited McLaren on Friday, fuelling speculation he could be lining up a switch from Brawn to become Lewis Hamilton's team mate next season.

UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Briatore says secret talks led to F1 ban

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:20:59 +0000

* Briatore accuses FIA of secret talks before his hearing

Soccer-Rooney wants to stay at Man Utd for rest of career

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:33:44 +0000

LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - England striker Wayne Rooney has dismissed talk of a move overseas and said he wants to stay at Manchester United for the rest of his career.

Motor racing-Malaysia's Lotus F1 looks to GLCs for cash

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:24:07 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Lotus Formula One is still seeking sponsorship to help the new Malaysian team survive in its first season in 2010 despite a tight budget.

Motor racing-FIA condemns Briatore over leaked appeal documents

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:04:56 +0000

LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body hit back at former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore on Thursday after he accused them of abusing their powers in handing him a life ban from the sport.

Motor racing-U.S. F1 will make us proud, says FIA Senate head

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:26:37 +0000

LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The new U.S. F1 team have paid their entry fee for next season and will be on the 2010 starting grid, according to a senior member of Formula One's governing body.

BRIEF-Motor racing-Italian Bortolotti to test for Toro Rosso

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:44:01 +0000

LONDON, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Italian teenager Mirko Bortolotti will test with the Red Bull-owned Toro Rosso Formula One team in Spain next month after impressive performances in this year's F2 feeder series.

Motor racing-Chandhok sees three chances of F1 drive next year

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:12:25 +0000

LONDON, Nov 11 (Reuters) - India's Karun Chandhok says he has a real chance of racing in Formula One next year after talks with all the new teams due to enter.