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January 2008 News Archive

F1 Alonso says Renault a second behind
F1 Q & A with Fernando Alonso
F1 Q & A with Flavio Briatore
F1 Q & A with Nelsinho Piquet
F1 Piquet: Briatore won't allow drivers rift
F1 Piquet out to do best possible job
F1 Happy Alonso hoping to fight on top
F1 Briatore: Renault must fight for wins
F1 Renault launch the R28 in Paris
WEC Zonta set for Le Mans with Peugeot
F1 Analysis: Brawn takes magic to Honda
MGP Honda not satisfied with new bike yet
F1 Massa boosted by Ferrari's reliability
MGP Stoner fastest at rain-hit Phillip Island
F1 Fry denies Honda under pressure from Japan
F1 FIA confirms night GP schedule
F1 Q & A with Alexander Wurz
F1 Wurz happy to race if Honda need him
MISC Mark Hughes: F1's Inside Line
MISC Chief of the Indians
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Speed Reader
MISC Bernd Schneider: The Ultimate Benchmark
MISC Tech Analysis: Honda RA108
MISC Ralf Schumacher's Reality Check
MISC Jani eager to get back to winning ways
F1 Budget cap Q & A with Max Mosley
F1 Fry backs 'logical' budget cap idea
MGP Tech 3 riders encouraged by pace
F1 Theissen bullish on BMW's chances
MGP Melandri upbeat by his progress
MISC Fauzy raplaces Yoong at Malaysia
F2 Grapevine: Paddock Life - Dubai GP2 Edition
MGP Edwards quickest at Phillip Island
WTCC Coronel to lead new SEAT team
MISC Wilson to race with NHLR in 2008
MISC De Ferran excited about building team
NAS Montoya tops Las Vegas test
NAS Gordon coping with Earnhardt Jr hype
F1 Honda to pressure Aguri to keep Davidson
MISC De Ferran to race again with own team
F1 Q & A with Jenson Button
F1 Button wants long-term future at Honda
F1 Q & A with Rubens Barrichello
F1 Barrichello not ready to quit just yet
F1 Q & A with Ross Brawn
F1 Brawn: no pressure to fix Honda quickly
F1 Brawn enjoying life at Honda
F1 Honda confirm young driver line-up
MISC Rob Bell joins Tafel for Sebring
F1 Button 'excited' about 2008 prospects
F1 Honda want no more mistakes
MGP Melandri says Ducati a 'big hurdle'
F1 Mosley backs F1 stewards revamp
MISC Bernoldi secures Rocketsports drive
F1 Superlicence cost increase confirmed
F1 Mosley yet to decide on future plans
F1 FIA downplays launch control fears
F1 Mosley: Formula One is stronger now
F1 Richards says budget cap not viable
MGP Vermeulen targets podium from start of '08
F1 Vettel: old car could be an advantage
F1 Campos rules out F1 move for now
NAS Villeneuve confirms split with Pollock
MISC Ganassi win third straight Rolex 24
WRC Loeb thrilled with manner of victory
MISC Ganassi closing on Rolex 24 win
WRC Ford boss praises Hirvonen's start
WRC Subaru delighted with podium finish
MISC Ganassi ahead near end of Rolex 24
WRC Loeb clinches record Monte win
MISC Montoya leads Daytona at halfway
WRC Loeb on course for record victory
F2 Grosjean storms to second Dubai win
NAS Villeneuve and Pollock part company
WRC Martin satisfied after '08 Subaru test
WRC Loeb still leads but Sordo retires
WRC Loeb dominates Friday stages
F2 Grosjean takes dominant Dubai win
F1 Head: Williams not fast enough yet
WTCC N.Technology to run Accord in 2008
F3 Cheng confirmed at RC Motorsport
MISC Haas plans to move team to IRL
MGP Pedrosa hoping to return soon
F1 New Force India car to run next month
F1 Grapevine: Wings for Life revs up for big auction
WRC Loeb extends his Monte Carlo lead
MGP Bridgestone expects tough battle
MISC Negri puts MSR on Daytona pole
WRC Loeb leads after opening evening
F1 BMW confident F1.08 issues will be solved
WTCC Menu upbeat on 2008 title chances
F2 Buurman completes Arden line-up
F1 Raikkonen sets Valencia pace on final day
F1 Hamilton says 'no excuses' this year
MGP Michelin buoyant after Sepang test
F1 Q & A with Nick Heidfeld
MGP Brivio positive about Yamaha's progress
MGP Melandri feeling more positive
F1 Barrichello cautious about new Honda
MGP Hopkins: Kawasaki ready for next step
DTM Interview with DTM boss Aufrecht
MGP Hayden ends Sepang test on top
F1 Howett insists Toyota committed to F1
F1 Glock: TC ban won't affect laptimes
MGP Pedrosa could be out for six weeks
F1 Kovalainen tops times at Valencia
MGP De Puniet confident of more speed
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Mark Hughes: F1's Inside Line
MISC Dodgy Business
MISC Thirteen Flowers: The Story of Bernd and Elly Rosemeyer
MISC The 2008 WRC Season Preview
MGP Capirossi: more to come from Suzuki
F1 Massa says he won't change approach
MGP Stoner hopes to be fit for final day
F1 Heidfeld unsure about BMW's form
F1 Technical analysis of the Honda RA108
NAS Franchitti relaxed about goals
MGP De Puniet stays on top at Sepang
INDY Qualifying on ovals to be altered
F1 Analysis: aero surprises continue in '08
F1 Rosberg encouraged by new Williams
MISC Jani chooses A1GP over Champ Car
F1 New Honda makes debut at Valencia
F1 Trulli: rivals may have start systems
F1 Briatore: Alonso more motivated now
F1 Ferrari duo set the pace at Valencia
MGP Pedrosa to fly home after hand injury
MGP Vermeulen says there's more to come
MGP Melandri still struggling with Ducati
MGP Roberts to sort out future soon
MGP Stoner positive after Sepang test
MGP Hopkins hails Kawasaki's step forward
F1 Mosley: F1 budget cap is achievable
F1 Mosley: next spy team to face exclusion
F1 Malaysia wants night race in 2009
MGP De Puniet leads first day at Sepang
F1 Stepney signed by Gigawave company
F1 Renault upbeat about first run with R28
NAS NASCAR announces qualifying tweak
NAS Villeneuve focused on points status
F1 Technical analysis of the Williams FW30
F1 Technical analysis of the Renault R28
F1 Williams: new car a good step forward
F1 Wurz says retirement from racing is final
DTM Ralf set to discuss DTM options
F1 Grapevine: Super Aguri deny Agag reports
MISC Vietoris becomes youngest winner
F1 Stepney says not to blame for spy scandal
MISC Vietoris wins for Germany at Taupo
MISC Reid takes dominant sprint race win
MISC Reid thrills home crowd with pole
MISC France fastest in Saturday practice
MGP Q & A with Jorge Lorenzo
MGP Q & A with Yamaha's Davide Brivio
MGP Q & A with Valentino Rossi
MGP Rossi hopes Yamaha learned from errors
MGP Yamaha boss fears Rossi could walk away
F1 Dennis: new Hamilton deal fully deserved
MISC France top free practice at Taupo
MGP Vermeulen: Suzuki set to make big impact
F1 Chandhok eyes Force India seat for '09
F1 Vettel tipped to be a 'big star' in F1
F1 Parente completes Renault test at Jerez
F1 No penalty for first engine change in 2008
WTCC Diesel engines to be controlled
F1 Budget cap set for 2009 introduction
DTM Paffett's chances hindered by F1
INDY Clarke eyes IRL move with Panther
F1 Liuzzi to put pressure on Force India duo
F1 Hamilton upbeat about McLaren form
DTM Mercedes waiting on Ralf's decision
MISC Bell to race at Daytona at 66
F1 Red Bull boss expects wins in 2009
MGP Suppo: Stoner could be stronger in 2008
F1 Toyota committed to F1 until 2012
F1 Glock says not feeling any pressure
NAS Kahne on top as Daytona test ends
MGP JiR delighted with Dovizioso's form
FV8 RC and GD unite for 2008 series
F1 Glock leads rain-affected Jerez test
F1 Coulthard: others share safety worries
F1 Q & A with Heikki Kovalainen
F1 Kovalainen enjoying life at McLaren
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Mark Hughes: F1's Inside Line
MISC Speed Reader
MISC Tech Analysis: Toyota TF108
MISC Tech Analysis: BMW F1.08
MISC Jim Clark: The Last 100 Days
F1 Coulthard: RBR must produce results now
F1 Technical analysis of the Red Bull RB4
F1 Grapevine: Mercedes coy on McLaren share report
F1 Massa: F2008 addresses '07 weaknesses
F1 White: McLaren ECU advantage only brief
F1 Webber aims to improve on 2007
F1 Q & A with Christian Horner
F1 RBR confident of step forward in 2008
F1 FIA welcomes EU's environmental call
F1 Newey: no compromises with RB4
F1 Glock expects short term struggle
NAS Stewart cautious about Toyota pace
NAS Earnhardt happy at Hendrick team
F1 EU urges F1 to adopt green technology
MGP Grapevine: Vermeulen to race with number seven
NAS Franchitti makes strong start in test
F1 Alonso tops testing on Renault return
MGP Stoner plans to attack more in 2008
F1 Kubica impressed with new BMW
F1 Kubica in no rush to decide future
F1 Q & A with Fernando Alonso
F1 Alonso vows not to change approach
F1 Coulthard won't miss fuel burn laps
F1 Liuzzi aims to return to racing soon
F1 Trulli positive about new Toyota
MISC Winslow to join Great Britain at Taupo
MISC Dakar set to move to South America
NAS Toyota continue to impress in testing
F1 Ferrari set Jerez pace with F2008
F1 Grapevine: Kubica takes cue from O'Sullivan
F1 Q & A with Robert Kubica
F1 Q & A with Nick Heidfeld
F1 Heidfeld downplays wet weather concerns
MISC Carroll targets more podium finishes
WRC Hirvonen thinks title is possible
F1 Theissen says drivers ready to win
F1 BMW in favour of budget caps
F1 Technical analysis of the BMW F1.08
F1 Rampf confident F1.08 is strong enough
F1 Kubica hopeful BMW will fight for wins
F1 Heidfeld 'very excited' about new BMW
F1 BMW unveil the new F1.08 in Munich
INDY Grapevine: Franchitti receives Titus award
F1 McNish: structure holding Toyota back
F1 Engine freeze shortened to five years
BTCC Neal out to prove himself in 2008
MISC McNish urges LMS to entertain
BTCC Chilton targets title assault
F1 Q & A with Jenson Button
F1 Q & A with David Coulthard
F1 Coulthard: TC loss not significant
WRC Gronholm not ruling out testing
F1 Button targets title in 2009
BTCC Plato says BTCC stronger than ever
F1 Webber: stability to push RBR forward
DTM Q & A with Green and di Resta
F1 Q & A with Michael Schumacher
NAS BDR still seeking budget for Villeneuve
F1 Schumacher tips Renault, BMW to shine
WRC Rally GB route set to expand
F1 Alesi predicts Renault wins in 2008
F1 Herbert: Hamilton will be stronger in '08
F1 Ferrari define Schumacher's role
F3 Mailleux and Plowman get VW engines
BTCC No team orders for Vauxhall drivers
FV8 Walker aims to confirm plans soon
F1 Toyota unconcerned about Concorde delay
F1 Toyota's F1 presence not linked with wins
F1 Mallya tells India to stay realistic
WRC Wilson and Stobart target Subaru
F1 Fisichella says he only considered F1
NAS Johnson optimistic after Daytona test
NAS Busch 'proud' of fast start at Gibbs
F1 Hamilton completes first test with new car
GT CR Scuderia plan expansion
F1 Prodrive abandon F1 plans for now
F1 Klien to consider options outside F1
WRC Richards wants results with new car
F1 Glock dreams of renewing Hamilton rivalry
F1 Horner hails his drivers' commitment
F1 Fisichella: Force India can be competitive
FV8 Comtec to confirm line-up next month
WEC Aston Martin unite with Gulf Oil
WEC Gavin relishing battle with Aston
F1 Silverstone confident of new GP deal
BTCC Gow pleased with ballast system
F1 Technical analysis of the Toyota TF108
F1 Q & A with Kimi Raikkonen
F1 Q & A with Felipe Massa
MGP Melandri up for 'awesome' night race
MISC Drayson Barwell to race GT2 Aston
F1 Singapore, Valencia excite Raikkonen
WRC Ford unveil new livery for 2008
F1 Toyota want 'significant' improvement
F1 Raikkonen: McLaren the main threat again
F1 New Toyota 'a departure' from recent cars
F1 Glock hopes to get up to speed quickly
F1 Trulli says podiums a realistic target
F1 Wurz joins Honda as test and reserve driver
F1 McLaren complete first test with MP4-23
MISC Mark Hughes: F1's Inside Line
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Can Fernando Alonso win for Renault?
MISC Dodgy Business
MISC Jim Clark: Defining a Legend
MISC Tech Analysis: McLaren MP4-23
MISC Tech Analysis: Ferrari F2008
MISC Q & A with Robby Gordon
MISC Gordon upset with Dakar organisers
F1 Ferrari ready to wait on Raikkonen future
F1 Interview: de la Rosa still smiling in '08
F1 Ferrari remain cautious for 2008
F1 Domenicali hopes F1 leaves spy row behind
NAS Montoya urged to target Chase
MGP Melandri says Stoner is number one rider
MGP Ducati launch new bike in Italy
MISC Luhr pleased with switch from DTM
DTM Paffett waits for Mercedes decision
MGP Q & A with Casey Stoner
MGP Stoner not worried by Rossi's tyre move
F1 Paffett still hopeful on Prodrive plans
MISC Long still can't believe promotion
F1 Haug: Kovalainen was underestimated
F1 Hamilton: 2008 a fresh start for McLaren
F1 Technical analysis of the McLaren MP4-23
F1 Dennis keeps low profile at McLaren launch
F1 McLaren say form not affected by spy row
F1 Raikkonen positive after F2008 debut
WTCC Chevrolet retain trio for 2008
F1 Q & A with Lewis Hamilton
F1 Hamilton says 2008 will be more enjoyable
F1 Q & A with Heikki Kovalainen
F1 Kovalainen sure to get equal treatment
F1 De la Rosa: lack of TC won't change much
FV8 Mann to stay with P1 for 2008
F1 Hamilton expects to be 'a lot stronger'
F1 Ferrari: Hamilton may struggle with no TC
F1 Ferrari pulling all stops to avoid spying
F1 Ferrari expect no problems with ECU
F1 Costa: F2008 will change before Melbourne
F1 Massa keeps expectations in check
F1 Technical analysis of the Ferrari F2008
F1 Raikkonen says he will be stronger in '08
F1 Raikkonen expects 'fun' season in F2008
F1 Ferrari: Raikkonen favourite for 2008
MISC Mitsubishi 'fully respect' cancellation
F1 Super Aguri say drivers not signed yet
MISC Mauritania critical of Dakar move
MISC Sainz backs 'brave' Dakar decision
MISC Volkswagen respect ASO decision
MGP Burgess defends Rossi's tyre move
MGP Fogarty tips Toseland to shine
MISC Organisers confirm Dakar cancellation
F1 Schumacher turned down Ferrari offer
F1 Todt says Raikkonen happy at Ferrari
WRC Subaru sign Martin as test driver
MISC France warns Dakar organisers
MISC Q & A with Volkswagen's Kris Nissen
F1 Brawn undecided on trackside role
WRC Loeb concerned by Ford line-up
F1 Drivers move to quell wet weather fears
MISC Tony Dodgins: F1's Inside Line
MISC Ross Brawn: Big Fish in New Water
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Speed Reader
MISC The Curate's Egg
MISC Jim Clark: A Cut Above
MISC The Young One: Interview with Sebastian Vettel
F1 Williams opt against official car launch
FV8 Van der Garde switches to P1 for '08
MGP Rossi sure he can win another title
MISC Teixeira thanks Ecclestone for help
MGP Grapevine: Stoner in no hurry to test F1 car
F1 BMW aiming for first win this year