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The sound of silence
Before you go any further, please be warned: there’s a quote in this issue that might seriously damage your health.…
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Barrichello tops Patrese's record
Rubens Barrichello celebrated his 257th Grand Prix in Turkey, establishing a new record for the greatest number of starts. Riccardo…
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KERS doubts surface
Formula 1 teams have asked the FIA to slow down a proposed expansion of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems after the…
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In brief, July 2008
Team principals discussed the Mosley scandal with Bernie Ecclestone at the Spanish GP. A majority was in favour of a…
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Should Max go?
Your views on Mosley’s future, from the Motor Sport website “With his actions being made public they have caused embarrassment…
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No more Super Aguri
Super Aguri closed its doors on May 6, just a few days before it was due to compete in the…
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Stars come out for ball
The Grand Prix Ball is due to take place the night before the British Grand Prix on July 5, and…
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Nigel Roebuck
Reflections – Lord March’s memories of Goodwood – The strategy behind Hamilton’s “best race” – Why Bernie wants more points…
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Peugeot: Audi still car to beat
Audi is still favourite to win this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, according to Peugeot team manager Serge Saulnier. “We…
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R10 successor on the cards
Audi has admitted that it has started work on a successor to its double Le Mans-winning R10 TDi turbo-diesel. But…
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Aston squad confirmed
Heinz-Harald Frentzen’s place in the Aston Martin Racing Le Mans squad has finally been firmed up. Karl Wendlinger and Andrea…
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GM scraps evo car plan
The General Motors brand, which has raced at Le Mans since 2000, and its long-term motor sport partner Pratt &…
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No fix for prototype flips, say engineers
The problem that has resulted in four sports-prototypes going airborne in high-speed accidents so far this season will not go…
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Stretton makes Le Mans bid
Amanda Stretton will become the first British woman to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours this month since Juliette…
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Alpina returns to racing
After a 20-year absence, Alpina has announced its return to international motor sport. The German manufacturer, which is best known…
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In brief, July 2008
The remaining assets of Champ Car are due to be auctioned off on June 3 in Indianapolis. Gallivan Auctioneers of…
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New A1 GP is Ferrari look alike
A1GP appears to be sticking to its promise that its new ‘Powered by Ferrari’ chassis will resemble the car Michael…
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Palmer revamps track day
Palmer Sport has updated much of its TRACK DAY line-up and has added a new slicks and wings single-seater, which…
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Obituaries
Cameron Argetsinger The man who created the Watkins Glen race track has died, aged 87. In 1948 as a young…
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Surtees backs Chinese bike
Motor sport legend John Surtees has put his name behind the first Chinese factory to enter Grand Prix motorcycling.Surtees, 74,…
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