F1 – Brawn Suckered by Fraudulent Sponsorship Deal, Sound Familiar?

In a story all too familiar to IndyCar fans, Henkel says the person who signed the sponsorship deal with Brawn GP did not have the authority to do so, and thus Henkel has no financial obligation to the team. Doesn’t this sound exactly like what happened to Sarah Fisher Racing last May? This story, however, gets even better. This is F1 afterall, even fraud scandals have to have some level of political intrigue. As it turns out, Brawn GP new of this deficiency in the paperwork back in late September,…

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F1 – Why Would Ferrari Release Michael?

As much as I hate to say it, I think the Michael Schumacher deal may be done. I know the sources stating the news are about as creditable as the National Enquirer. There is just so much steam behind the “rumor” and all of the press reporting has finally turned me into believing this is finally a reality. Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo helped the rumor along today stating he would release the 7 times champion if he requested. The question then comes to mind why? Granted we know that…

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F1 – 2010 Calendar Finalized

The FiA have fired off a number of news stories in recent days ranging from a new points system all the way to embracing modern media. One thing that was also released was next year’s final calendar. Listed below is the final 2010 calendar for the FiA Formula 1 World Championship. Key changes see Australia moved to second and Bahrain up to the season opener. This change was sought by the Australians as they host a number of sporting events in the February-March time frame. Canada is back on the…

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F1 – Button/Brawn Fallout

We now know that Jenson Button is with McLaren and Brawn is now Mercedes and the two are not together. However, reports that have surfaced within the last 24 hours shows how ugly the situation really was. The feelings between the two bring back not so distant memories of Fernando Alonso and the McLaren team. While there are obviously differences in the two situations, the bottom line is the same. Ross Brawn has stated that Jenson Button was in breach of his contract while visiting the Woking based team. At…

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F1 – Button/McLaren Picking up Steam

2009 has seen Jenson Button and Brawn GP rise from the ashes of Honda to claim both championships and impress the critics who it couldn’t happen. However, according to Motorsport.com, this match made in heaven may be over after only one year. Recent reports of a rift in the championship camp, and Martin Whitmarsh adding fuel to the fire may see the champ in at McLaren with fellow Brit Lewis Hamilton for an all British lineup. While this rumor has been out and about, only recently have comments from Martin…

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F1 – Suzuka Wrap-up

The Formula 1 World Championship returned to Suzuka for the first time since 2006 this weekend. Jenson Button could sure up the title this weekend as could Brawn GP. Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing would have something to say about it before all was said and done however. Sebastian Vettel would go on to dominate the Japanese Grand Prix. His victory not only kept Red Bull Racing in the title fight, but also kept the German himself in the hunt for his first driver’s title. Toyota was unable to…

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F1 – German Grand Prix Review

The FIA’s mobile circus went to Germany this week with talk of Nazis, scandal, and of course a breakaway series in the works. Since we don’t really care about any of those things, we will focus on the grand prix that took place instead. Besides, if we wanted to talk about wannabe politicians and failed statesman, we could watch Fox News coverage of the Republican party. As we discussed in the preview, the race was pivotal for the championship and a moment when we could see teams stop work on…

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F1 – British Grand Prix

With all of the talk based around FOTA and a breakaway series, many may have not even realized that one of the crown jewel events on the F1 calendar were taking place. What better weekend for the British crowd then hometown boy Jenson Button coming home with a hefty points lead and a seemingly bullet proof car. Things however, did not work out how Brawn GP had hoped for their homecoming. Red Bull Racing came to Britain with loads of upgrades including a completely different aerodynamics package. Sebastian Vettel took…

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F1 – FOTA Missile Crisis

In what seems to be straight out of the 1960s history books, we are again faced with two rival powers who are hell bent on changing the face of motorsport as we know it. Autosport Magazine has published a story that has FOTA forming a breakaway championship. Well Shaun…what are you talking about? It is simple to be honest, the war of words between FOTA and the FIA has blown into all out chaos as only the F1 circus can bring it to you. As we have followed for the…

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F1 – Monaco Preview

Glitz and glamour are always a part of the Formula 1 World Championship, but never is it in full swing like it is for Monaco. This weekend is the crown jewel of the F1 calendar and it has proven to be an exciting weekend thus far on track. Unfortunately for the series however, is the off track action that has clouded the actual racing. Here is a look at each team and what we expect for this weekend. Also, we will pepper in the qualifications results as well. Brawn GP…

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