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“Testing new Scuderia aerodynamic solutions at Barcelona”
Circuit: Catalunya Circuit - 4.655 km
Driver: Luca Badoer
Car: F2008
Weather: air temperature 24/31 C, track temperature 33/41 C. Sunny in the
morning, then cloudy and finally, rain in the afternoon.
First day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, working today
at the Catalunya Circuit, near Barcelona.
Luca Badoer got started on an [...]

If Sebastien Buemi was upset after Switzerland got knocked out of Euro 2008
on Wednesday night, at least he got a consolation prize in the form of some
F1 track time. Running for most of the day, using only the Barcelona “hard”
Bridgestone-spec tyres, he worked on preparation for the forthcoming French
Grand Prix. On his job sheet: some [...]

Formula One Grands Prix Generate More Revenue Per Event Than Any Sport in
the World
Formula Money (www.formulamoney.com), the organization which monitors the
financial health of Formula One (F1) motor racing, and Deloitte Sport
Business Group have revealed F1 generates more revenue per event than any
other sport in the world. Each of the motor sport’s 17 races produce an
average [...]

The AT&T Williams team commenced a three day test at Barcelona’s Circuit de
Catalunya today. The team’s official test driver, Nico Hulkenberg, opened
the first day of running in the FW30 at the Spanish track.
Joined by representatives from the rest of the Formula One grid bar Force
India, Nico worked through a set-up programme and full race distance [...]

The ING Renault F1 Team completes its first day in Barcelona
Romain Grosjean R28-04, 60 laps, 280 km, fastest lap 1:23.899
The ING Renault F1 Team was in Barcelona today to begin the first of
three days testing at the Circuit de Catalunya. Beautiful weather greeted
the team this morning as test driver Romain Grosjean made his testing
debut for [...]

Local Authorities Approve Planning Application for New Pit and Paddock
Facility at Silverstone
Members of Aylesbury Vale District Council’s (AVDC) Strategic
Development Control Committee have approved the planning application for
the new Pit and Paddock facilities at Silverstone. The facility is a key
part of the BRDC’s overall vision for Silverstone and the vital first
stage in reconfirming its position at [...]

Adrian Sutil really put Force India and Kingfisher on the
map with his brilliant performance in Monaco, which sadly ended after he
was knocked out of fourth place by World Champion Kimi Raikkonen. The
race was an emotional roller coaster for everyone in the team, not least
of course Dr Vijay Mallya. We asked him for his thoughts on [...]

Monaco isn’t often an event that provides a vast amount of excitement
as far as the racing goes. The streets of Monte Carlo might be awash
with glamour and glitz but for the most part the F1 cars end up trailing
around nose-to-tail in a less than spectacular procession. Sure, there’s
bound to be someone who stuffs it in [...]

HONDA RACING F1 TEAM TAKES ENVIRONMENTAL POLE POSITION
The Honda Racing F1 Team today announced that it has achieved ISO14001
certification for its UK headquarters at Brackley, Northamptonshire. It
is the first time that the ISO14001 accreditation has been granted
specifically to a Formula One team and as an integral part of its
earthdreams programme, it demonstrates the team’s commitment [...]

1. Lewis HAMILTON (McLaren Mercedes), 2h00m42.742s
2. Robert KUBICA (BMW Sauber), 2h00m45.806s
3. Felipe MASSA (Ferrari), 2h00m47.553s
Q:
Lewis, an eventful day from start to finish. Let’s begin at the beginning. It
was a good start into P2 and then a little bit close to the wall at Tabac corner.
Lewis HAMILTON: I was able to get a good start and [...]