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December 2008 News Archive

F3 Hartley goes Euro Series with Carlin
MISC Farewell to a weekly tradition
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC MPH: Mark Hughes on...
MISC Grand Prix Gold: Spain 1986
MISC The 2008 Technical Review
MISC The 2008 WRC Season Review
MISC Alex Zanardi Uncut
MISC Robert Kubica - Top of the Poles
MGP Kawasaki exit a shock for riders
F1 Kubica: Title is all that matters to me
BTCC O'Neill returns to BTCC
F1 Hamilton made MBE in Honours list
DTM Green: I can win the title
F1 Heidfeld predicts more accidents
MGP Kawasaki poised to quit MotoGP
F3 Sims confident ahead of F3 debut
F1 Honda: Slim reports pure speculation
NAS Allmendinger set for GEM seat
WTCC Muller: Rules make title repeat hard
F1 Grapevine: Alonso in fresh Ferrari link
F1 Slim one of four speaking to Honda
WEC McNish: New Audi can win Le Mans
F1 Drivers hail 'fantastic' Algarve track
F1 Montezemolo: KERS introduction a mistake
F1 Briatore: Alonso surpasses Schumacher
WTCC Priaulx 'fired up' to reclaim title
INDY Doornbos optimistic of 2009 drive
FV8 Draco team up with Force India
BTCC Jacksons deny BTCC pull-out
MISC Brundle latest to sign up for F2
F1 Massa against cutting drivers' wages
F1 Mosley believes rules will boost overtaking
F3 Series bosses agree cost cut plan
F1 FOTA: Ferrari's special deal not a problem
F1 Mosley: Finding new president a challenge
F1 Toyota remains committed to F1
MISC Johnson back to Daytona 24 Hours
F1 Hamilton says he feels less pressure now
FV8 Alguersuari eyes WSR over GP2
F1 Howett backs revenue sharing rethink
F1 Toyota to post first ever operating loss
F1 Richards considering Honda rescue deal
F1 Vettel concerned about KERS safety
F1 Ferrari still want revenue discussions
F1 Ecclestone hits back at di Montezemolo
F1 McLaren's Italian legal case near end
WEC Saulnier switch to Mazda engines
F1 Honda to reveal details of buyer search
INDY IndyCar confirms Detroit cancellation
F1 Donington wants to limit air traffic
F1 Sutil: Force India to fight in midfield
F1 Toyota target perfect reliability in 2009
F1 Fisichella says 2009 a great opportunity
NAS Chrysler reaffirms commitment
F1 Barrichello hungry to race on with Honda
F1 EXCLUSIVE: Rubens Barrichello interview
INDY Bourdais considers IndyCar move
F1 Raikkonen determined to make amends
F1 FOTA hopeful of greater revenue share
F1 Toyota give Caldarelli maiden test
F1 Vettel tops final day at Jerez
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC MPH: Mark Hughes on...
MISC FIA GT season review: A seven-way classic
MISC LMS season review: What should have been
MISC ALMS season review: Coming of age
MISC Kyle Busch: The fans hate me but I don't care
MISC Laying the foundations: Interview with Timo Glock
F2 Qatar night race for Asia Series
F1 Kubica expects KERS to hamper him
F1 Cost cuts could hit drivers' wages
F1 Di Montezemolo sees new F1 power balance
F1 Hamilton: Cost cuts make title repeat hard
MGP Gresini urges MotoGP to cut costs
F1 Buemi on top at Jerez again
WRC Ford says WRC is good value
F1 Hockenheim seeks Ecclestone concession
F1 Buemi 'confident' of Toro Rosso drive
F1 Grapevine: Crashed and Byrned wins book award
MOT3 125cc: Smith's Aspar switch key '09 change
MOT2 Moto2: Simoncelli to start 2009 as favourite
WRC Subaru hopeful of future return
F1 Rosberg confident despite poor season
F1 Button: Cost cuts won't affect racing
F3 Euro Series drops Pau round
WRC Pirelli calls for calm after pull-outs
MGP FIM confirms 19-rider MotoGP field
WRC Subaru pulls out of the WRC
F1 Buemi quickest again at Jerez
F1 Hockenheim calls for government help
F1 South Africa rules out F1 race before 2011
F1 Ecclestone calls for medal system support
F1 Trulli says he will win a race in 2009
F1 Schumacher tips Vettel for F1 glory
DTM Mugello dropped from 2009 calendar
WRC Suzuki closes WRC team
F1 Grapevine: Hamilton beaten to Sports Personality
FV8 Draco retain Baguette for 2009
MISC Loeb: RoC victory was unexpected
MISC Loeb wins third RoC title
MISC Germany retain Nations Cup title
F1 Force India keep Fisichella and Sutil
F1 Mosley says public must decide on medals
MISC Vettel keen for wet Race of Champions
F1 Button: It's Honda team or nothing
MISC Loeb drawn against Muller in RoC
F1 Force India sure of financial safety
F1 Grapevine: Hamilton picks up world title award
F1 Grapevine: Singapore GP lands FIA award double
F1 Mosley says rules 'a major step forward'
MISC Injury forces Pastrana out of RoC
F1 The full list of cost-cutting measures
F1 FIA reveals radical cost-cutting measures
F1 Hamilton happy to wait for testing return
INDY AGR complete line-up with Andretti
INDY Viso staying with HVM for 2009
F1 Sato upbeat after Toro Rosso test
F1 FIA set to unveil cost-cutting plan
F1 Donington boss sure of planning permission
F1 Grapevine: Straw Poll: Reporting from Jerez
F1 Buemi ends Jerez testing on top
NAS Labonte leaves Petty Enterprises
MISC Alguersuari replaces Webber at RoC
F1 FOTA hails cost-cutting agreement
MOT2 Moto2: FIM publishes Moto2 regulations
F1 Q & A with Felipe Massa
F1 Massa moves on from championship defeat
F1 Fans demand more overtaking
MISC Edwards excited about RoC debut
F3 Bird eyeing Euro Series title
F1 Raikkonen not making predictions for '09
F1 Q & A with Williams's Adam Parr
F1 Parr: New cost cuts will keep teams in F1
F1 Heidfeld: Slicks the biggest challenge
F1 Buemi says he is getting better
F1 FIA and FOTA confident on cost cuts
F1 Sato confident STR can keep up in 2009
F3 Chilton joins Carlin for 2009
F1 Buemi still on top at Jerez
MISC MPH: Mark Hughes on...
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC WTCC Top 10
MISC WTCC season review: Two sides to every story
MISC The future starts now
MISC Holding out for pastures new: Interview with Takuma Sato
F1 Mosley: Standard engine will stabilize F1
F1 Buemi leads first day of Jerez test
F1 Standard engine set for go-ahead
F1 Horner: Cost cuts won't hurt form
F1 Trulli: Glock will help us progress
MISC Schumacher looking forward to RoC
WEC Grapevine: McNish scoops BRDC awards
F1 McLaren 'very optimistic' over new car
F1 Red Bull says F1 teams are safe
F1 Grapevine: Brown presents Hamilton with award
F1 Williams's Parr expects another team to go
F1 Richards: Honda's exit a lesson for F1
F1 FOTA hoping for cost-cut ideas backing
F3 Sims to graduate to Euro Series
WEC McNish hails best year of his career
MISC McLaren Autosport BRDC: Alex Sims
MISC Int. Racing Driver: Lewis Hamilton
MISC British Comp. Driver: Allan McNish
MISC Pioneering: Singapore GP
MISC John Bolster Award: Carl Haas
MISC Gregor Grant Award: Ari Vatanen
MISC Int. Rally Driver: Sebastien Loeb
MISC Gregor Grant Award: Stirling Moss
MISC Moment of the Year: Brazilian GP
MISC Special Recognition: David Coulthard
MISC National Racing Driver: Oliver Turvey
WRC Ford boss delighted with Rossi
WRC Latvala boosted by battle with Loeb
MISC Hamilton looking to end year on a high
WRC Loeb free to push for victory
WRC Latvala determined to fend off Loeb
SUP Tander takes narrow win in race two
WRC Latvala narrowly ahead after day two
F1 Brawn interview: phoenix from the flames
F1 FOTA to push for greater revenue share
WRC Latvala maintains lead in Wales
WRC Latvala resists Citroen pressure in GB
WRC Ford: Manufacturers' title still possible
F1 Button offered Honda contract exit
WRC Teams hit out at tyre regulations
WRC Ogier rolls out in Resolfen
F1 Honda will accept 'small price' for team
SUP Whincup's dominance delivered title
SUP Whincup takes title with race one win
SUP Tander on dominant Oran Park pole
WRC Latvala leads after day one in Wales
FV8 Prema sign Colombian Leal for 2009
MISC Series boss understands Audi decision
F1 Button stays positive after Honda exit
MISC Liuzzi wins debut Speedcar race
WRC Latvala moves into Rally GB lead
F1 Toyota committed to Formula One
MGP Hopkins upbeat after surgery
F1 Senna remains hopeful on F1 deal
WRC Hirvonen delayed by accident
F1 Q & A with Nick Fry
F1 Fry says Honda have three offers
F1 Q & A with Max Mosley
F1 Mosley warns more could follow Honda
F1 Whitmarsh: F1 must slash costs
BTCC Thompson: Dynamics can win title
F2 Kobayashi storms to Dubai win
F1 Clos to test for Williams again
F1 Ecclestone says F1 will survive crisis
F1 Fry 'hopeful' team will race in 2009
F1 The letter to the teams from Max Mosley
F1 FIA makes standard Cosworth offer
F1 Brawn and Fry 'committed' to save team
F1 Honda confirm immediate F1 pull out
WRC Stages shortened due to bad weather
F1 FOTA to propose radical cost-cuts
F1 Honda set to reveal F1 exit plans
F2 ART confirm Hulkenberg for GP2
F1 Dennis: McLaren will only grow
MISC Jousse signs up for Formula 2
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC MPH: Mark Hughes on...
MISC Dodgy Business
MISC Prize-drive of their lives
MISC The Young Drivers: No.1 - David Coulthard
MISC Chase Master
MISC 2008 review: Back to the good old days
MISC Playing a waiting game: Exclusive interview with Sebastien Bourdais
MGP Kawasaki results "must improve"
MGP Dovizioso eager for Pedrosa rivalry
MISC Corsa retain Mowlem for LMP1
F1 Pantano "abandoned" by F1 teams
BTCC Tempus to join BTCC with Lacettis
F1 Alonso sets sights on 2009 title
F2 Ocean sign Crestani as second driver
MISC RLR test BMW M3 at Sebring
F1 Berger not ruling out return to F1
MGP Gibernau 'not back to win races'
F1 Nakajima eyes podium finish in 2009
NAS Red Bull confirm Speed and Vickers
MISC Ireland join Race of Champions
F1 Grapevine: Hamilton shortlisted for BBC award
SUP Walkinshaw set to own HRT again
F1 Grapevine: Prost wants F1 test for son Nicolas
F1 BMW adamant they will fight for '09 title