http://www.gpupdate.net/en/ news, photos and results at GPUpdate.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:30:15 +0200 120 35 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/ http://images.gpupdate.net/if/rss/rsslogo.jpg http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/campos-driver-announcement-expected-in-august/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/campos-driver-announcement-expected-in-august/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:45:00 +0200 The new-for-2010 Campos Meta team has revealed that it will be announcing the name of its first driver at the European Grand Prix in three races' time. An announcement is reportedly due in Valencia, as the new squad prepares to make the jump from GP2. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/world-s-fastest-rollercoaster-at-nurburgring/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/world-s-fastest-rollercoaster-at-nurburgring/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:11:00 +0200 There will be a number of new developments for crowds to enjoy at the Nürburgring this year as the circuit hosts the German Grand Prix for the first time since 1985. The area now features a brand-new motorsport experience park, featuring a spectacular rollercoaster amongst other new sights. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/mixed-nurburgring-memories-for-hamilton/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/mixed-nurburgring-memories-for-hamilton/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:37:00 +0200 Lewis Hamilton will be making his first return to the Nürburgring next weekend since the European Grand Prix of 2007. Having narrowly missed out on points by less than two seconds two years ago, the World Champion knows that making amends will be a difficult job this time around. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/piquet-doubtful-of-renault-recovery/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/piquet-doubtful-of-renault-recovery/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:44:00 +0200 Nelson Piquet has cast a shadow over the possibility that Renault can make a jump to the front of the current field in the same manner it did last season. Suffering a miserable start in both 2008 and 2009, Brazilian Piquet believes that an upturn to race-winning form is much less likely this season due to French team's rate of development. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/senna-jr-to-drive-uncle-s-mclaren/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/senna-jr-to-drive-uncle-s-mclaren/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:19:00 +0200 Bruno Senna will be joining Lewis Hamilton in driving Ayrton Senna's 1988 McLaren up the Goodwood hill this weekend. The Brazilian will be taking the famous route in the MP4/4 which took his Uncle and team-mate Alain Prost to all but one of the Grand Prix victories available during the season twenty-one years ago. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/plans-progressing-for-bulgarian-grand-prix/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/plans-progressing-for-bulgarian-grand-prix/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:01:00 +0200 The nation of Bulgaria is planning to host its first ever Formula One race in 2011. The south-eastern European country, which began discussions with F1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone last year, is confident that it is now on the verge of signing an agreement. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/goodwood-hosts-festival-of-speed/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/goodwood-hosts-festival-of-speed/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0200 The annual Goodwood Festival of Speed begins on Friday as a range of motorsport memorabilia is placed on show to the public and surrounded by a choice selection of personalities from the world of motor racing. With a tribute for Williams being one of this year's highlights, five other F1 teams will also be attending the event in West Sussex. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/dallara-ready-for-campos-mission/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/03/dallara-ready-for-campos-mission/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0200 Car builders Dallara are looking forward to making a return to Formula One with the Campos team next year. As the Spanish outfit, currently in GP2, makes the jump up the motorsport ladder, Italian concern Dallara will be constructing the team's two first F1 cars. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/special-heidfeld-helmet-design-revealed/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/special-heidfeld-helmet-design-revealed/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:00 +0200 Nick Heidfeld's one-off helmet design for his home Grand Prix has been revealed. With the public given the opportunity to create the livery online, competition organisers had the tough job of selecting a winner from over 9,000 entries. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/williams-and-force-india-outside-fota-discussions/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/williams-and-force-india-outside-fota-discussions/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:16:00 +0200 With an FIA compromise having removed threats of a breakaway series, the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) has revealed that no meeting is yet planned to confer the reintroduction of Williams and Force India to the group, meaning that the two teams remain outside of cost-cutting discussions. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/hockenheim-in-revival-talks-with-ecclestone/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/hockenheim-in-revival-talks-with-ecclestone/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:52:00 +0200 Bernie Ecclestone is keen to see Hockenheim retain a place on the Formula One calendar, it has been revealed. The German Grand Prix, currently alternating between both Hockenheim and the Nürburgring, is currently not set to return to the former although the F1 commercial rights holder is in talks with race organisers to find a solution. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/heidfeld-interested-in-several-teams/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/heidfeld-interested-in-several-teams/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:24:00 +0200 Nick Heidfeld has admitted that he is keeping his options open for 2010. Having suffered a highly difficult season in 2009 thus far and out of contract with his team at the end of this year, the German driver is not hiding the fact that several teams must be considered when presented with the option of making a career change.        http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/fry-keen-to-see-barrichello-on-top/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/fry-keen-to-see-barrichello-on-top/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:47:00 +0200 Nick Fry has admitted that he longs to see Rubens Barrichello rewarded for his work at the Brawn GP team this season with a first Grand Prix victory for what would be over four and a half years. The Brazilian, whose team-mate has claimed six of the first eight races, currently trails championship leader Jenson Button by 23 points. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/only-a-mad-max-would-advise-todt/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/only-a-mad-max-would-advise-todt/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:28:00 +0200 FIA president Max Mosley would have to be 'mad' to suggest Jean Todt as a future possibility for the job, according to Carlos Gracia. The head of the Spanish Automobile Association believes that Todt, as a former member of an F1 team, would not be an appropriate leader for the sport's governing body. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/f1-returning-to-streets-of-moscow/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/02/f1-returning-to-streets-of-moscow/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0200 Heikki Kovalainen will be one of a number of drivers to take their Formula One cars through the streets of Moscow on 19 July. The Finn, who will be at the wheel of the McLaren, is looking forward to entertaining the Sunday afternoon crowds as the V8 engines roar around such landmarks as the Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/01/alguersuari-hoping-for-toro-rosso-drive/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/01/alguersuari-hoping-for-toro-rosso-drive/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:24:00 +0200 Having been confirmed on Wednesday as test and reserve driver for both Red Bull teams, Spain's Jaime Alguersuari has admitted that a race seat with the Toro Rosso squad is his target for next year. British Formula 3 Champion of 2008, the 19-year-old is looking to become to the second Spanish driver in F1. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/01/glock-remaining-bright-over-chances/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/01/glock-remaining-bright-over-chances/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:46:00 +0200 Timo Glock refuses to doubt the likelihood that the Toyota team can clinch a maiden Grand Prix victory this season and remains optimistic about his car's performance. Having had a strong start to the year before slipping back slightly, the German believes that there is still more performance to be drawn from the TF109. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/01/ferrari-clear-alonso-talk-as-speculation/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/01/ferrari-clear-alonso-talk-as-speculation/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:25:00 +0200 The Ferrari team has silenced any rumours suggesting that former double World Champion Fernando Alonso will be heading the way of the Italian team next season. With Spain's Diario AS reporting that a deal from 2010 to 2014 could be announced at the Italian Grand Prix, the Scuderia has put to bed any gossip. http://f3.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/01/bird-to-drive-96-williams-at-goodwood/ http://f3.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/01/bird-to-drive-96-williams-at-goodwood/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:02:00 +0200 Formula 3 Euroseries racer Sam Bird is delighted to be driving a Williams Formula One car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. In the team's 40th anniversary year, Bird - who has already tested for the team in 2009 - will be taking the famous trip up Goodwood's hill. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/01/williams-to-celebrate-40-years-at-goodwood/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/01/williams-to-celebrate-40-years-at-goodwood/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:36:00 +0200 The Williams team will be celebrating the end of its fourth decade at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. Established in 1979, the Formula One outfit founded by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head has since gone on to clinch 113 Grand Prix wins and 9 Constructors' titles.