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Korea: We remain on schedule for completion
Race organisers of the inaugural Korean Grand Prix have reiterated to GPUpdate.net that the brand-new Yeongam circuit will be ready on time ahead of the event on the penultimate weekend of October. The latest update follows Karun Chandhok's demonstration run for Red Bull Racing on Saturday.
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Drivers pleased with 20-race setup
The majority of drivers have responded positively to the 20-race calendar which will mark the longest ever Formula 1 season next year. With governing body the FIA having published the first draft of the schedule – which will see the campaign stretch from from Bahrain to Brazil, including newcomers India – on Wednesday, the track action not finish until as late as 27 November.
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McLaren to make f-duct decision after practice
World Champion Jenson Button has said that McLaren will wait until the conclusion of today's first three hours of practice at Monza before electing whether to run with its f-duct on-board this weekend. The Woking squad had said that it would not be using the tool in Italy although it has now decided to collect data at the venue before making a final call.
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GPUpdate TV: Looking back with Shell and Ferrari
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Latest photos: Thursday at Monza
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Kobayashi wearing black armband for Tomizawa
Sauber Formula 1 driver Kamui Koabyashi will be doning a black armband for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix following the tragic death of compatriot Shoya Tomizawa at Misano on Sunday.
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'Another problem will mean bye bye' – Alonso
Fernando Alonso has admitted that a string of six strong results are now much sought after if he is to stand any chance of picking up a third world title this season. Heading into the weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the Ferrari driver lies fifth in the drivers' standings and 41 points in arrears of current leader Lewis Hamilton.
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Epsilon: We knew it would be difficult
Budding Spanish team Epsilon Euskadi has explained how it 'respects the FIA's decision' not to accept its entry to the 2011 World Championship, with none of those who submitted entries having been taken on by the Formula 1 governing body.
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Monza weather update: Weekend showers on cards
It is possible that light rain showers could affect either qualifying or the Italian Grand Prix itself this weekend, with local weather predictions varying but certain amounts of rain being predicted.
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Important that rule is being discussed, says Domenicali
Ferrari Team Principal Stefano Domenicali has stressed the importance of Formula 1 governing body the FIA now reconsidering regulations surrounding the use of team orders in the sport. The Italian squad escaped further punishment on Wednesday after the hearing surrounding Felipe Massa's yielding to team-mate Fernando Alonso in Germany.
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Todt: Not enough evidence to punish Ferrari
FIA President Jean Todt has explained that the Formula 1 governing body was not provided with sufficient evidence to confirm that Ferrari team orders were used in the German Grand Prix. Following the Italian team's World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) hearing in Paris on Wednesday, no further sanction was imposed on the Scuderia following its initial 100,000 dollar fine in July.
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GPUpdate TV: Webber cautious heading to Monza
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Red Bull car parts become sculptures
Red Bull Racing is giving fans the unique chance to collect parts of its Formula 1 cars by offering the components in the modified forms of modern art. In conjunction with Racing Gold, the Milton Keynes-made parts are now included in the 'Part of the Team' collection.
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Grosjean aiming for F1 return with Gravity
It has been announced that former Renault Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean is now part of the Gravity Sport Management company, which is working towards a 'top level single-seater' career for the Franco-Swiss driver who this weekend will replace DAMS' injured Ho-Pin Tung once again in GP2.
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Villeneuve now considering F1 team buy-in
Villeneuve Racing will not be present on the 2011 starting grid, with Formula 1 governing body the FIA having stated on Wednesday that no 13th team has been accepted. However, the 1997 World Champion is cautiously optimistic that becoming part of a current outfit remains possible.
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Photos: Ferrari team orders hearing, Paris
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Ferrari 'takes note' of FIA's decision
Ferrari has acknowledged Formula 1 governing body the FIA's decision not to impose a further sanction following its Wednesday court hearing in Paris relating to the team orders row of July's German Grand Prix. Despite now wishing to focus its attentions on the upcoming home race at Monza, it does note that all teams will be discussing the team orders regulation.
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WMSC statement after Ferrari team orders hearing
The FIA has published a statement tonight following the World Motor Sport Council hearing in Paris today, which was convened to examine Ferrari’s use of illegal team orders at the German Grand Prix. No further action was taken.
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Ferrari escapes further punishment
Ferrari went before the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) in Paris today and despite what happened at the German Grand Prix back in July, when Felipe Massa yielded in order to allow team-mate Fernando Alonso through to take victory, the Scuderia has seemingly escaped further punishment.
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Massa: Monza critical for Ferrari
Felipe Massa has said it is ‘obvious’ this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza will be an important one for the Scuderia as not only will they be out to shine on home turf, but they will also be out to claw back ground in the battle for the 2010 F1 titles.
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