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Report links Jules Bianchi with Force India test seat
Jules Bianchi could be headed to Force India to become the team's official reserve and 'Friday' driver in 2012.
That is the claim of German-language Auto Bild Motorsport, referring to the Ferrari-backed Frenchman who finished this year's GP2 championship in third place.
Bianchi, 22 and a Ferrari test driver in 2011, "is a great talent and he had a positive season in GP2 but he needs to grow and gain...
Button expects Vettel to win title in Japan
Jenson Button has travelled to Japan as the only driver apart from Sebastian Vettel still mathematically able to clinch the 2011 title.
But the Briton, who wears Japanese characters on his helmet and whose girlfriend is the model Jessica Michibata, told Die Welt newspaper that he knows German Vettel is the sure winner.
"There is no need to build sandcastles in the sky and kid ourselves," said Button....
Father insists Vettel deserves success
Sebastian Vettel's father insists his son deserves his recent success in formula one.
The 24-year-old is on the cusp of becoming the sport's youngest ever back-to-back world champion.
But some observers still question the young German's wheel-to-wheel talents and give more credit to Adrian Newey, the designer of the dominant Red Bull cars of the last few seasons.
"I hear it over and over again, 'Vettel...
Lopez confirms that Renault paid Kubica in 2011
Robert Kubica was paid by Renault in 2011, team owner Gerard Lopez has revealed.
His comments to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport follow reports that the Enstone based team may be happier to choose between Vitaly Petrov, Bruno Senna and Romain Grosjean for next season's lineup.
Genii's Lopez however said that with injured Pole Kubica nearing recovery from his horror rally crash injuries, it is wrong...
Designer Tilke says India will be ready for its inaugural race
The designer of India's new Buddh circuit insists the venue will be ready for its inaugural race late this month.
Hermann Tilke was talking to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport after the latest round of speculation about the last stages of construction near Delhi.
Asked if the F1 paddock and spectators need to be worried three weeks before they arrive at Buddh, he said: "No, everything with the planning...
Red Bull taking own food to Japan
Red Bull is shipping its own food to the Japanese grand prix this weekend.
It is in the country, ravaged by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis earlier this year, that Sebastian Vettel will likely wrap up his 2011 title.
Due to the concerns about radioactivity, Red Bull has modified its usual routine for the preparation of food for the 80-person race team, reports Bild am Sonntag newspaper.
Usually,...
Valencia not keen on F1 alternation idea
European grand prix promoter Jorge Martinez Aspar has denied reports Valencia is open to alternating its F1 race with Barcelona.
The port city's sport minister said last week that the Valencia government would honour its existing contract to 2014 and then extend the deal "in the best conditions".
It has been suggested for some time that, amid the ever-expanding F1 calendar, Spain will have to follow...
Live Coverage: Mahindra XUV500 launch in India
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Auto racing is a sport dominated by men, but why are women thought about as safer drivers by insurance companies. It seems a little ironic when you consider those familiar with auto insurance can tell you women generally are safer drivers who qualify for cheap insurance rates because men simply have more accidents than women. But no matter where women qualify when it comes to insurance, they still...
Cars That Are So Amazing You're Not Allowed To Drive One!
Whether they are super fast, super dangerous or just plain impractical, here are three truly amazing cars that you will never be allowed to drive.
Ford MA
More piece of art than vehicle, the Ford MA concept car was created in 2002 as an experiment in minimalist design. The two seater roadster is powered by an electric motor but more unusual than that is that this car is designed to be delivered to...






















