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Canada signs new Formula One deal until 2029

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Canadian Grand Prix organisers have announced they have secured a new deal that will keep the Formula One grand prix at Montreal until 2029. Circuit Gilles Villeneueve has been... read more »

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Video: Williams Heritage at ASI

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Sky Sports F1 presenter Ted Kravitz explains the development of Formula 1 cars from 1978 to 2015 via the Williams Heritage collection at Autosport International 2016 read more »

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Sir Frank and Claire tell the story of Williams’ F1 history

over 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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Sir Frank and Claire Williams tell the story of the history of the Williams team, from its first F1 season in 1978, through 16 world titles, to the current day Williams Martini... read more »

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Andretti: Formula 1 needs 'benign dictatorship'

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Mario Andretti, the 1978 Formula 1 World Champion, says the sport needs to adopt a "benign dictatorship" if it is to operate efficiently in the future, given… read more »

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Andretti defends Hamilton's lifestyle

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Mario Andretti, the 1978 Formula 1 World Champion, has defended Lewis Hamilton for his showbiz lifestyle, arguing that there is "nothing wrong" with a busy off… read more »

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Andretti: Austin will overcome troubles

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Mario Andretti, the 1978 Formula 1 World Champion, is adamant that the Circuit of the Americas will overcome its financial problems and host the United States… read more »

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Justin Wilson: 1978-2015

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Although he never knew it, Justin Wilson was responsible for one of the all-too few scoops I ever managed when covering grands prix for national newspapers. Thanks to a tip off... read more »

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Mario Andretti's most memorable US races

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Austin plays host to the United States Grand Prix for a third time this weekend. Prior to the event, GPUpdate.net asked 1978 Formula 1 World Champion Mario Andretti to name his... read more »

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Mario Andretti rooting for 'unlucky' Hamilton

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mario Andretti is rooting for Lewis Hamilton to succeed in his hunt for the 2014 title, rather than current championship leader Nico Rosberg. The 1978 champion reckons Hamilton... read more »

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New 10 year deal for Canadian GP

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2024 after organisers confirmed that they have signed a 10 year deal. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve... read more »

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Canadian Grand PrixView

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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The European season takes a short break this weekend for the paddock to travel across the Atlantic for round seven of the championship, the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada 2014... read more »

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Ericsson: Peterson death a big blow

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Marcus Ericsson reckons the death of Ronnie Peterson in 1978 is one of the reasons why there have been so few Swedish Formula 1 drivers in recent decades, describing his... read more »

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Williams haven't made contact with Brawn

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Whilst speculation has linked Ross Brawn to Williams for next season, team principal and founder Sir Frank Williams admits no contact has been made between the two. Brawn, who... read more »

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Canadian GP brings back 'Open House Day'

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The Canadian Grand Prix organisers have brought back the popular 'Open House Day' which was cancelled last season due to threats from protestor groups. The day allows... read more »

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Memorial service held for Sid Watkins

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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The planned memorial service to celebrate the life of the late Professor Sid Watkins, Formula 1's chief doctor from the 1978 season through to the end of 2005, was held... read more »

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January memorial service for 'Prof' Watkins

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The family of the late Professor Sid Watkins have confirmed a memorial service will be held in London on January 18th. The 84-year-old played a pivotal role in improving the... read more »

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Andretti: Joy of racing makes Schumacher comeback a success

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

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Mario Andretti says Michael Schumacher's three-year return to F1 was a success because he enjoyed it. "He never lost the love and joy of racing," Andretti, the... read more »

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Andretti: F1 finally has a home in America

over 13 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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1978 world champion, Mario Andretti, believes that in Austin's Circuit of the America's, the United States finally has a facility worthy of F1. read more »

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Rio de Janeiro to bid for Brazil's F1 race

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes has confirmed his intentions to bid for a Formula One race at a new circuit in Brazil's second largest city. Rio hosted F1 for... read more »

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Competition: Win a 1:8 scale model of Andretti's title winning Lotus 79

over 13 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Win a 1:8 scale model of the Lotus 79 as driven to the 1978 world championship title by Mario Andretti. read more »

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Mario Andretti launches Circuit of the Americas

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Austin’s Circuit of the Americas was given a ‘First Lap Ceremony’ with Formula 1 cars on Sunday, with 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti in... read more »

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Andretti christens Austin track

over 13 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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"It's everything I expected and more," said Mario Andretti after his first practice laps of the Circuit of the Americas which was officially christened on... read more »

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Lotus to open Circuit of the Americas

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Lotus will become the first team to drive the newly-constructed Circuit of the Americas venue in Austin, Texas next month. 1978 Formula 1 World Champion Mario Andretti will be... read more »

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Tributes pour in for late F1 doctor Sid Watkins

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

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Tributes are pouring in as the world of formula one grapples with the loss of Professor Sid Watkins, who has died aged 84. F1's medical delegate between 1978 and 2004, the... read more »

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FIA and Todt express sadness over Watkins loss

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Formula 1 governing body the FIA, and its President Jean Todt, have released an official announcement following the death of Professor Sid Watkins. The Englishman, who died on... read more »