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Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso may be leading the drivers’ standings after his surprise victory in Malaysia last month, but technical boss Pat Fry has warned the team’s fans that the F2012 still lacks the pace of its front-running rivals. “I certainly wasn’t expecting to have one driver leading the championship,” Fry told Ferrari’s official website. “From quite early on in testing, we realised we had quite a few issues we needed to sort out. Everyone at the factory has been working hard at that, as we still have a long way to go. “Our (current) position is down to a combination [...]

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Lotus’s Kimi Raikkonen has endured more than his fair share of misfortune over recent weeks. From the chassis issues which blighted the team’s pre-season test programme to his gearbox penalty in Malaysia, Raikkonen has been dealt a pretty tough hand since returning to the sport. But despite the disappointments, the Finn’s spirits remain undimmed. Confident in the E20-s potential, the 2007 world champion insists Lotus can compete with the frontrunners, once their luck improves and they finally enjoy a trouble-free race weekend. “I think we’ve got off to an encouraging start,” he explained to the team’s official website. “It’s been [...]

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As I prepare to fly off to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix I decided to check out the weather forecast online. At the moment it says there is a 50 percent chance of rain on the Sunday of the race, next weekend. Hmm…. could we be in for a third race in a row where the pole sitter fails to win the race, and the safety car is brought out to mix up the cards? Could be interesting! Oh, and a third time of all that for Lewis Hamilton? MySportNews іѕ a sports news digest publication that compiles real time, on demand sports news, articles, аnd resources. This article was distributed by Syndicated Sports news wire [...]

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Race organisers have released further news of their off-track line-up for the 2012 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix. Global superstar Katy Perry will headline the Padang stage on Sunday September 22 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, with admission free to all three-day race ticket holders. Perry’s two albums have generated a string of number one hit singles and multi-platinum sales over the last four years. She has recently concluded her ‘California Dreams Tour’ and has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards. Her hits include ‘I Kissed a Girl’, ‘Teenage Dream’ and ‘Firework’. The American joins Asian R&B king [...]

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HRT have announced that Chinese driver Ma Qing Hua has been incorporated into the team’s driver development programme. Qing Hua will be assessed over the coming months at private tests, using cars from different categories, and if he progresses well, he could enjoy an outing for the Spanish team at the young driver test later this year. “I’m very honoured to form a part of the driver development programme at HRT since, with work and effort, it will allow me to become the first Chinese Formula One driver,” said the 24 year-old. “It’s a very special moment for me and [...]

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HRT have announced that Chinese driver Ma Qing Hua has been incorporated into the team’s driver development programme. Qing Hua will be assessed over the coming months at private tests, using cars from different categories, and if he progresses well, he could enjoy an outing for the Spanish team at the young driver test later this year. “I’m very honoured to form a part of the driver development programme at HRT since, with work and effort, it will allow me to become the first Chinese Formula One driver,” said the 24 year-old. “It’s a very special moment for me and [...]

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HRT have announced that Chinese driver Ma Qing Hua has been incorporated into the team’s driver development programme. Qing Hua will be assessed over the coming months at private tests, using cars from different categories, and if he progresses well, he could enjoy an outing for the Spanish team at the young driver test later this year. “I’m very honoured to form a part of the driver development programme at HRT since, with work and effort, it will allow me to become the first Chinese Formula One driver,” said the 24 year-old. “It’s a very special moment for me and [...]

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Lotus deputy technical director Naoki Tokunaga will bid farewell to the team and join Renault Sport F1 as technical director of their New Generation Power Unit. Tokunaga’s Lotus role will remain vacant for the foreseeable future. “While we are sad on a personal level to see Naoki leave Enstone, we believe this move will be overall positive for Renault Sport F1-s customers,” said Lotus technical director James Allison. “We would like to thank Naoki for the tremendous contribution he has made to our team during the 12 years he has been with us and we look forward to the performance [...]

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