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October 16, 2009

Vatanen starts legal action against FIA

Vatanen starts legal action against FIA

Vatanen has been questioning the trustworthiness of the apparently democratic election process, but the FIA press release insists that its own procedures "already provide more safeguards than those he is asking the court to impose".
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Piquet wanted son to race for Toro Rosso in 2009

Piquet wanted son to race for Toro Rosso in 2009

Instead, his 23-year-old namesake is out of work having been ousted by Flavio Briatore and then disgraced amid the crash-gate scandal, but Piquet Snr says he had a seat at Red Bull's junior team lined up for 2009.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Massa watches morning practice at Interlagos

Massa watches morning practice at Interlagos

Felipe Massa donned a set of headphones and followed the morning practice action from the Interlagos pitlane.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Reader Spy: Audi RS5 Caught in Barcelona

Reader Spy: Audi RS5 Caught in Barcelona

A WCF reader has snapped these daylight images of the upcoming Audi RS 5 during a test run in Barcelona. Some details are quite apparent, including big tailpipes and sports seats.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Audi RS6 upgraded by MFK Autosport

Audi RS6 upgraded by MFK Autosport

Tuning package includes power upgrade up to 520 hp as well as 20-inch wheels and a sport exhaust system
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Mosley hits back after Vatanen legal threats

Mosley hits back after Vatanen legal threats

In a letter leaked to the press, the Finn Vatanen had questioned the outgoing FIA president for favouring his rival Jean Todt for the role, warning that he might take legal action.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo in Depth [Video]

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo in Depth [Video]

New Porsche 911 Turbo comes with an impressive 500 hp and 650 Nm of torque. The 3.8 liter, 6-cylinder engines, featuring direction-injection technology and a turbocharger, is now coupled to Porsche's PDK double-clutch transmission.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Seat Planning Leon Coupe & Alhambra MPV Replacement

Seat Planning Leon Coupe & Alhambra MPV Replacement

New Leon coupe could come to market as early as 2011, Alhambra replacement set to debut next year.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
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Gascoyne denies A1 team merger reports

Gascoyne denies A1 team merger reports

The Malaysian Insider on Thursday cited a "source" as revealing that "deep discussions" between Lotus team officials Tony Fernandes and Gascoyne, and A1 team boss Jack Cunningham, took place recently at the Singapore grand prix.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Rosberg has a cold and no news about future

Rosberg has a cold and no news about future

German Rosberg, 24, said he had no news to tell amid speculation he is set to leave his team of four years in order to switch to Brawn with Mercedes backing.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Speed plays down chances of F1 return

Speed plays down chances of F1 return

The Californian's one and a half season tenure at Toro Rosso ended acrimoniously in 2007, and he is now a firmly-established NASCAR driver with the Red Bull team.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Volkswagen Golf R & Scirocco R Launched

Volkswagen Golf R & Scirocco R Launched

VW has officially released the Volkswagen Golf R and Scirocco R. Details, and German pricing, inside
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Raikkonen not ruling out NASCAR switch

Raikkonen not ruling out NASCAR switch

The Finn, nicknamed the 'Iceman', is playing a cool hand after ending his contract for next year with Ferrari, with McLaren and Toyota his most likely destinations if he stays in formula one.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Vatanen accuses Mosley of breaking law, defamation

Vatanen accuses Mosley of breaking law, defamation

The battle for control of F1's governing body has continued to intensify, but Ari Vatanen insists he is not employing "dirty" tactics to defeat his rival Jean Todt.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Webber cool on Vettel supporting role

Webber cool on Vettel supporting role

Mark Webber has reacted reluctantly to Sebastian Vettel's claim he is set to drive to support his championship charge this weekend in Brazil.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Recycled plastic trophies for Brazil GP

Recycled plastic trophies for Brazil GP

The Brazilian chemical company Braskem is working from an on-site laboratory and over the three-day event will collect blue caps from disposable drinks bottles.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Massa allegations

Massa allegations 'not important' - Alonso

The Spaniard is set to join the Italian squad next year, but his 2010 teammate Massa put the harmony of their pairing in jeopardy this week by insisting Alonso must have known about Nelson Piquet's notorious deliberate crash.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Kubica hints experienced driver to be 2010 teammate

Kubica hints experienced driver to be 2010 teammate

Robert Kubica on Thursday indicated that his new Renault bosses for 2010 are considering appointing an experienced driver to be his teammate.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Raikkonen yet to make plans for 2010

Raikkonen yet to make plans for 2010

The Finn agreed to end his Ferrari deal to make room for Fernando Alonso in 2010, and two weeks ago announced that he is likely to either stay on the grid with a top-flight team or switch to rallying.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
F1 absence has not changed Massa - Barrichello

F1 absence has not changed Massa - Barrichello

Brazilian Massa, 28, has been particularly outspoken in recent times, suggesting his 2010 Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso knows more about crash-gate, and saying Jenson Button might blow the world championship.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Another blow after Donington funding scheme launched

Another blow after Donington funding scheme launched

On Wednesday, 12 days before the contract with formula one could be definitively cancelled, the venue revealed a loans investment proposal with the aim of raising the money for renovations to the Leicestershire track.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Renault livery unchanged in Brazil

Renault livery unchanged in Brazil

It had been speculated that, in the wake of ING's departure as title sponsor, the team might launch a new image for the final two races of 2009 by dropping the orange from the livery of its R29 car.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
Button to balance speed with caution in Brazil

Button to balance speed with caution in Brazil

The lowest step of the podium at Interlagos will guarantee the Brawn driver wraps up the championship with a race to spare, and his opponents Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel confirmed that their only possible strategy is victory.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
MTM Pumps 270hp from Volkswagen Golf VI GTI

MTM Pumps 270hp from Volkswagen Golf VI GTI

We break down the new tuning package for the Volkswagen Golf GTI VI from German engineers Motoren Technik Mayer. Details inside.
By Motor1.com Team Oct 16, 2009
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