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Colin Chapman’s family voices support for Lotus Renault GP, rejects Team Lotus

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Igor Magun

While the situation between F1 teams Lotus Renault GP and Team Lotus-Renault is yet to be sorted out, Colin Chapman’s family has endorsed the former team, ran by the Lotus automaker in partnership with Renault.

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Formula 1 to use 1.6L four-cylinder engines from 2013

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Igor Magun

FIA has announced that Formula 1 cars will be required to use 1.6L four-cylinder engines from 2013.

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Lotus and Renault partner for Formula 1 team, Team Lotus-Renault remains seperate, confuses everyone

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Igor Magun

Formula 1 just got a whole lot more confusing. Lotus and Renault’s F1 team have partnered to create a new team called Lotus Renault GP. They will run alongside Team Lotus-Renault in the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship. Confused? Well, … Continue reading →

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Bernie Ecclestone beaten and robbed outside of business HQ

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Igor Magun

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone was beaten and robbed for £200,000 worth of jewelery outside his business HQ on Wednesday night.

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Sebastian Vettel wins 2010 Formula 1 Driver’s Championship

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Igor Magun

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2010 Formula 1 World Champion: Sebastian Vettel.

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Sauber F1 engineers also attacked in Sao Paulo

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Igor Magun

Sauber F1 has confirmed that their engineers were attacked in Sao Paulo yesterday, in a case similar to Jenson Button’s.

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Jenson Button ambushed by armed gang in Sao Paulo

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Igor Magun

Formula One world champion Jenson Button was ambushed by an armed gang in Sao Paulo yesterday, while being driven back to the hotel after qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Everyone in the car managed to escape unharmed, thanks to … Continue reading →

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Looking back at the past decade in motoring: Part 6

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Alexandru Cascatau

Welcome to the last part of our “Looking back at the past decade in motoring” segment. This segment will move away from the realm of the road car and into motorsports, Formula 1 to be specific. There will also be … Continue reading →

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TWIM: The bore of Bahrain

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Conner Johnson

This week I bring you action from around the world! We have Indycar in Brazil, Formula 1 in Bahrain, and V8 Supercars down in Australia.

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Mercedes reveals 2010 Formula 1 Safety Car

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Igor Magun

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the safety car for the 2010 Formula 1 season. It is an SLS AMG, with a few small modifications made for its safety car duty. It will be the most powerful Official F1 Safety Car ever.

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