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Korea enjoys F1 demonstration
Nick Heidfeld enjoyed a unique Formula 1 street demonstration in Seoul this weekend. Korea is celebrating it will be hosting its first ever Formula 1 race. The first Korean Grand Prix will be organized in 2010.
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BMW Sauber to continue with Kubica and Heidfeld
The BMW Sauber Formula 1 team has confirmed its driver line-up for 2009 on Monday morning. Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld will continue to race for the team next season. The team's current test driver, Christian Klien, has extended his contract at the Hinwill based team.
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Van der Drift wins Honda F1 test
Dutchman Chris van der Drift claimed his sixth win of the season and the Formula Master championship title this weekend in Monza. The Formula Master champion will get the chance to complete a full day of testing with the Honda Formula 1 team.
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Ecclestone: Vettel will win the championship one day
Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One Management president, is sure of it: Sebastian Vettel will one day become world champion in Formula 1.
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Massa still confident for championship title
Felipe Massa is currently seven points down on championship leader Lewis Hamilton. The Brazilian realises he will need to give it his best in the final three races of the season, start at next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
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Palmer unveils Formula Two plans
MotorSport Vision's Chief Executive Jonathan Palmer unveiled his plans for the FIA Formula Two Championship in a briefing session for media and prospective drivers today (Thursday).
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Heidfeld hopes for better weather in Japan
BMW Sauber F1 driver hopes the weather won't be as bad at the Fuji Speedway as it was last year when torrential rain played a key role during the weekend. Heidfeld failed to finish the race last season with an engine problem.
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Raikkonen: this is not my year
It looks like reigning Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen has given up on the championship fight. With just three races to go this season the Finn can only win the championship in theory. He is currently 27 points behind on championship leader Lewis Hamilton with just 30 points left as a maximum to score..
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New role for Briatore at Renault
Current Renault Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore has said he plans to appoint a new director for next seasonto oversee the day to day running of the team. On Thursday Briatore will have a meeting with Renault president Carlos Ghosn to talk about next year's job at Renaut.
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Williams retains Rosberg and Nakajima for 2009
Williams has confirmed an unchanged driver line-up for the 2009 season, with Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima retained as the team's race drivers, while Nico Hulkenberg will take up duties as the team's official test driver for a second year.
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Malaysia says no to night race
The Malaysian Grand Prix will not become the next F1 night race, despite talk earlier this year and pressure from Bernie Ecclestone to make the event take place at a more hospitable hour for European television audiences.
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Glock has achieved his first season goal
Timo Glock has impressed many people in the F1 paddock in his first season as a Toyota driver and in the second half of the season has increasingly proven a match for more experienced team mate Jarno Trulli.
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Senna confident of 2009 F1 seat
GP2 driver Bruno Senna says he has a good chance of making it into F1 next season and claims to be talking to several F1 teams about joining their outfit next year.
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Ferrari keeps both test drivers for 2009
Ferrari will retain both test drivers for 2009, despite the current limitations on the amount of testing teams can do.
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Slow penalty decision cost Hamilton win - Whitmarsh
Lewis Hamilton could have won the Singapore Grand Prix had the safety car and subsequent penalties given out by stewards been more efficient, according to McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh.
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Montezemolo not a fan of Singapore style tracks
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has hit out at new F1 street circuit venues such as Singapore and Valencia claiming that it is 'embarrassing' for the entire sport that a safety car is needed to make the races more exciting.
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McLaren planning upgrade for final race
With just three races remaining in the 2008 F1 season, and McLaren ahead marginally in both championships, the team is still pushing development of its car and according to team boss Martin Whitmarsh will bring a significant upgrade package to its car at the season ending Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Moscow to start construction work this week
Work to build a brand-new Formula 1 track near the city of Moscow will start on Wednesday. According to the Russian media the track 'Moscow Raceway', which is situated about 80 miles from Moscow, should be finalised in 2010.
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Ferrari aims for one-twos in final three races
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has set the bar high for his drivers in the final races in the 2008 World Championship after the team failed to score points in the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Coulthard not thinking about retirement yet
David Coulthard has three races left in his career as Formula 1 driver but the Scotsman is still doing the best he can to bring in the points for Red Bull Racing. Red Bull Racing is currently in seventh position in the constructors' championship, three points down on sister team Scuderia Toro Rosso.
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