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Brawn warns against turning F1 into 'Swiss watch-making'

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  • 2009-05-09 16:34 event
  • 18 years ago schedule
Flying in the face of the opinions expressed by both Ferrari and BMW over the past week, Ross Brawn has thrown his support behind the FIA's new optional ?40 million budget cap in Formula 1, warning that without it the top flight risks 'turning [engineers] into Swiss watchmakers' - but equally underlining that it will only be workable if it is embraced by all.

2.125. Heidfeld to push F1 champ Button out of Brawn GP?

  • 17 years ago schedule
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Nick Heidfeld is an emerging candidate for both Brawn GP and McLaren-Mercedes in F1 2010, affirms Norbert Haug - as the uncertainty over the future of new world champion Jenson Button intensifies

2.126. Raikkonen to Red Bull in F1 2010 as McLaren talks stall?

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Ex-F1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen could be set for a surprise switch to Red Bull Racing in 2010, it has been rumoured - as the Finn's discussions with former employers McLaren-Mercedes appear to have hit deadlock over his financial demands, whilst Mark Webber's continuing allegiance to his disgraced manager Flavio Briatore has reportedly made him unpopular with RBR top brass.

2.127. McLaren to ditch Mercedes for BMW in F1 2010?

  • 17 years ago schedule
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McLaren's partnership with engine-supplier Mercedes-Benz - believed to have been on rocky ground for some time - could culminate in divorce as soon as the end of the 2009 F1 World Championship campaign, it has been rumoured, with reports that BMW is set to fill the breach.

2.128. F1 Preview - Singapore Grand Prix 2009

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Formula 1's inaugural night race in 2008 was widely-regarded as one of the success stories of the season, and as the travelling circus returns there this weekend for the second edition of the Singapore Grand Prix in the Far Eastern city-state, hopes are high for a similar spectacle.

2.129. Klien, Davidson and Carroll disputing Manor/Virgin seats

  • 17 years ago schedule
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With the annual Formula 1 silly season getting increasingly into full swing, three names are being mooted as the most likely candidates for a drive at Manor Grand Prix in 2010 - out-of-work Super Aguri F1 refugee Anthony Davidson, current BMW-Sauber reserve driver Christian Klien and reigning A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Champion Adam Carroll.

2.130. REVEALED: Post-qualifying F1 car weights in Valencia

  • 17 years ago schedule
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The post-qualifying fuel weights ahead of the European Grand Prix this weekend suggest that Sebastian Vettel should be worried, that Rubens Barrichello is arguably in the box seat - and that Jenson Button could just be about to get his faltering championship challenge back on-track under the Spanish sun.

2.131. Silly season speculation - who goes where in 2010?

  • 17 years ago schedule
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It's that time of year again. The F1 circus is off sunning itself on its mid-summer break, drivers and teams alike are taking a much-needed and well-deserved breather from the frenetic nature of one grand prix after another - and everybody seems to be talking about who will be driving where in 2010. Here at Crash.net there is no exception, so we have put together a list of likely options and moves between this season and next, who is in favour and who is likely heading out of the door. The drivers have been listed in order of present championship position.

2.132. Beyonce to join F1 'rock stars' on Singapore GP bill

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Global music superstars Beyonce, The Black Eyed Peas, Simple Minds, ZZ Top and N.E.R.D have all been lined up by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to rock the weekend of the Singapore Grand Prix next month - though ticket sales for the island city-state's second race are still struggling to get off the starting grid.

2.133. BMW open to customer engine supply and eyeing Red Bull?

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BMW has dropped hints that it may be willing to follow fellow German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz in supplying 'customer' versions of its engines to other F1 teams - with suggestions the Bavarian marque has Red Bull Racing as its prime target.

2.134. Brawn warns against turning F1 into 'Swiss watch-making'

  • 18 years ago schedule
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Flying in the face of the opinions expressed by both Ferrari and BMW over the past week, Ross Brawn has thrown his support behind the FIA's new optional ?40 million budget cap in Formula 1, warning that without it the top flight risks 'turning [engineers] into Swiss watchmakers' - but equally underlining that it will only be workable if it is embraced by all.

1. 2025 Aragon MotoGP, MotorLand - Race Results

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Race results from the 2025 Aragon MotoGP at MotorLand, round 8 of 22.

2. Shane van Gisbergen wins Chicago NASCAR Xfinity race in dramatic finish

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The NASCAR Xfinity race at Chicago ended in a two-lap dash for the win with Connor Zilisch leading teammate Shane van Gisbergen (SVG). As the green flag flew, SVG forced it up the inside of JR Motorsports teammate Zilisch, pushing him wide and taking the race lead. Zilisch tried to fight back, but it was too late as van Gisbergen captured the checkered flag."Thought it was going to be a lost ...Keep reading

3. Shane van Gisbergen goes elbows out to win Chicago NASCAR Xfinity race

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The NASCAR Xfinity race at Chicago ended in a two-lap dash for the win with Connor Zilisch leading teammate Shane van Gisbergen (SVG). As the green flag flew, SVG forced it up the inside of JR Motorsports teammate Zilisch, pushing him wide and taking the race lead. Zilisch tried to fight back, but it was too late as van Gisbergen captured the checkered flag."Thought it was going to be a lost ...Keep reading

4. Alex Palou adds a Mid Ohio pole position to his dominant IndyCar season

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The Alex Palou show has rolled right on to Mid Ohio Sports Car Course.Palou laid down a top time of 1:05.0215s to claim the pole for Sunday’s Honda Indy 200. It was the Spaniard’s third pole of the year, setting him up to continue his dominant campaign and chase a seventh win in 10 races with Chip Ganassi Racing.The strong qualifying results have been a key differentiator for Palou’s ...Keep reading

5. Katherine Legge knocks 23XI’s Corey Heim out of Chicago Cup start in shock upset

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Entering the Chicago race weekend, five open entries were entered for the final four spots on the grid. While Shane van Gisbergen earned an impressive pole position, it was a David vs. Goliath battle for the spot spot in the field with the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet up against the No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota of Corey Heim.Reigning Supercars champ Will Brown put Kaulig Racing in the ...Keep reading

6. Shane van Gisbergen earns NASCAR Cup pole in Chicago with blistering lap

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After a dominant victory in Mexico City, Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) remains the man to beat as NASCAR takes on the Chicago Street Course. He was nearly half a second faster than his closest competition, with Michael McDowell joining him on the front row."That was epic," said van Gisbergen. "I think the guys did a great job. The WeatherTech Chevy is driving good. I'm a lucky boy. I got some ...Keep reading

7. Analysis: How Verstappen swept to pole over Piastri in a thrilling Silverstone shootout

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An interesting moment unfurled within the media pen as qualifying for the British Grand Prix entered its dying stages. After his media obligations, Q2 eliminee Isack Hadjar stayed behind to watch the final moments in a thrilling shootout for pole.Oscar Piastri sat atop the perch after his final run, albeit having set the pace in his first Q3 lap, but had been unable to better his first effort ...Keep reading

8. William Byron: "I'm just an idiot" for wrecking out of Chicago Cup practice

  • 7 hours ago schedule
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In NASCAR Cup Series practice at Chicago, things were looking promising for William Byron. He was faster than Shane van Gisbergen, setting the pace in the first practice group. He lapped the street circuit in 1:31.008s, over three tenths quicker than SVG.However, after completing eight laps, the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet returned to the track for the closing moments of the ...Keep reading

9. Denny Hamlin "couldn't even make a pace lap" before Chicago engine failure

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Denny Hamlin was going out to practice with the first group on the streets of Chicago, but the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota didn't make it very far.He didn't even start a flying lap before the car started smoking, dumping oil and ultimately spinning out. Hamlin didn't hit anything, but the internal damage was enough to end his practice before it had even begun."We want to be in control ...Keep reading

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