EXCLUSIVE: Max Mosley Q and A
Jan 29, 2009 WRC
Autosport.com spoke exclusively to FIA president Max Mosley at the ceremonial start of Rally Ireland in Enniskillen this evening, who explained the importance of today’s announcement of the deal with ISC and the impact it will have on the future of the WRC.
RLR unlikely to contest full season
Jan 29, 2009 IndyCar
Bobby Rahal today admitted that his Rahal Letterman Racing team are unlikely to contest the full IndyCar season this year
Honda silent on bail-out report
Jan 29, 2009 Formula One
Honda Racing have remained silent on reports in the British press on Thursday that the team could receive a government bail-out to ensure they are not closed down.
Dennis to attend majority of races
Jan 29, 2009 Formula One
McLaren boss Ron Dennis says he will attend most, if not all, the grands prix this season despite his decision to step down as team principal.
Honda deny discussing bail-out
Jan 29, 2009 Formula One
Honda have made it clear that suggestions their Formula One team could receive a government bail-out are totally incorrect.
Zaynar heads Triumph list
Jan 29, 2009 Motor Sport
Ante-post favourite Zaynar tops a total of 83 entries for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Wincanton, Towcester on
Jan 29, 2009 Motor Sport
Thursday afternoon’s meetings at Wincanton and Towcester will go ahead after both tracks passed early morning inspections.
McCoy holds Chepstow hope
Jan 29, 2009 Motor Sport
Tony McCoy is in with a chance of landing his 3,000th winner with two rides at Chepstow on Friday.
Renault unconcerned by poor first test
Jan 29, 2009 Formula One
Renault have played down what they admit was a ‘disappointing’ first test of their new R29, and are confident the car will improve significantly over the next few weeks.
Di Montezemolo against Rome GP
Jan 29, 2009 Formula One
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has labelled the notion of Italy hosting another grand prix in Rome as “unthinkable”.
Rome GP bid not a threat to Monza
Jan 29, 2009 Formula One
The president of the Italian Automobile Club, Enrico Gelpi, has played down fears that the proposed Rome Grand Prix could put the Monza race under threat.
FIA clarifies engine regulations
Jan 29, 2009 Formula One
The FIA has cleared up some key grey areas in the engine regulations for this year relating to penalties and the implication of parc ferme regulations.
NASCAR faulted in deadly Fla. plane crash in 2007 (AP)
Jan 29, 2009 Motor Sport
Investigators on Wednesday blamed NASCAR for a “tragic, unnecessary” plane crash in 2007, saying the racing organization let one of its aircraft take off without checking an electrical problem reported the day before.
Allmendinger signs with Richard Petty Motorsports (PA SportsTicker)
Jan 29, 2009 Motor Sport
STATESVILLE, North Carolina (Ticker) — A.J. Allmendinger agreed Wednesday to a one-year contract to drive the No. 44 Dodge for Richard Petty Motorsports.
Evernham ready to pursue new opportunities (AP)
Jan 29, 2009 Motor Sport
Ray Evernham, who won fame as a championship crew chief with Jeff Gordon, is ready to take on some new challenges.
New Petty team signs A.J. Allmendinger (AP)
Jan 29, 2009 Motor Sport
A.J. Allmendinger will drive the No. 44 Dodge for Richard Petty Motorsports in the season-opening Budweiser Shootout and at least the first eight NASCAR Sprint Cup races this season.
Suzuki: MotoGP needs major changes
Jan 29, 2009 MotoGP
Suzuki team boss Paul Denning says the MotoGP manufacturers are now agreed that the championship needs major changes in order to survive the economic downturn
Teams to seek diffuser clarification
Jan 29, 2009 Formula One
Rival Formula One teams are set to seek a rules clarification request with the FIA about the design of the diffusers on the Williams and Toyota cars, this week’s Autosport magazine reveals
Michael: Too early to judge team’s pace
Jan 29, 2009 Formula One
Williams technical director Sam Michael believes it is too early to draw any conclusions about the competitiveness of their new car despite a promising first test at the Algarve track last week
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