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      <title><![CDATA[2009 Formula One tentative calendar]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/2009-formula-one-tentative-calendar/</link>
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Date            Event
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29 March        Australian Grand Prix
05 April        Malaysian Grand Prix
19 April        Bahrain Grand Prix
10 May          Spanish Grand Prix
24 May          Monaco Grand Prix
07 June         Turkish Grand Prix
21 June         British Grand Prix
28 June         French Grand Prix
12 July         German Grand ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/2009-formula-one-tentative-calendar/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Renault team Draco Racing partners with Force India]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/world-renault-team-draco-racing-partners-with-force-india/</link>
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International Draco Racing & Force India F1: the new collaboration that
will change the history of the Team


After 20 years of great successes, the International Draco racing is
completely renewed, presenting a novelty for the 2009 season that has
surprised everyone present at the event organized today, Tuesday 23
december, at the circuit of Franciacorta, Brescia.


Since 1988, Draco ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/world-renault-team-draco-racing-partners-with-force-india/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Slim chances]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/slim-chances/</link>
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From Mexico to Middle East, the rush is on to resurrect Honda's F1 team
in private hands. At stake is state of the art facility incorporating
two wind tunnels, world renown and multiple-championship winning team
leader, and a driver line-up which may include one of the most storied
surnames in the history of Formula 1. When the smoke clears this may all
sound like Greek.


 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/slim-chances/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Toyota shuffles top bosses, stands by F1]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/toyota-shuffles-top-bosses-stands-by-f1/</link>
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News that Toyota will name a new president to take office in April
might not reach Formula One's radar in normal times. But if you hadn't
noticed, these are not normal times. In these scant weeks since Honda
abandoned its F1 team, people who might not have followed business news
have pricked ears and peeled eyes, alert and nervous that Japan's No.
1 carmaker, Toyota, might follow the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/toyota-shuffles-top-bosses-stands-by-f1/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vijay Mallya: A billion dreams]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vijay-mallya-a-billion-dreams/</link>
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From San Francisco Bay to the Monte Carlo harbor, Indian billionaire
Vijay Mallya travels in style to preside over his far flung
empire-extending from northern California to Europe and all the way to
home base in India.


He is the force behind Force India Formula One team, an ambitious
undertaking to put the second most populous nation on earth on the face
of international motor ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vijay-mallya-a-billion-dreams/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[McLaren Mercedes voted most popular team]]></title>
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Survey in 160 countries:


Vodafone McLaren Mercedes are voted favourite Formula 1 Team


World Champion Lewis Hamilton most popular Formula 1 Driver



Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is the world's favourite Formula 1 team,
2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton is the most popular driver. This is
the result of a survey among the readers of the renowned specialist
magazine"F1 Racing" in which ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-mercedes-voted-most-popular-team/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Williams sets launch date for 2009 car]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-sets-launch-date-for-2009-car/</link>
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AT&T WILLIAMS FW31 TRACK DEBUT


The AT&T Williams team 2009 season race car, the Williams-Toyota
FW31, will make its track debut at the 4.7km Algarve Motor Park circuit
near Portimao in Portugal on Monday, January 19, 2009.


-credit: williams

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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Toyota Bahrain test summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/toyota-bahrain-test-summary/</link>
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Caldarelli completes Panasonic Toyota Racing test


Panasonic Toyota Racing brought the curtain down on its 2008 testing
programme by introducing a new face behind the wheel of the TF108, with
Italian youngster Andrea Caldarelli completing his first official Formula 1
test.


The 17th and final test of the year for Panasonic Toyota Racing saw the team
continue its work at the Bahrain ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/toyota-bahrain-test-summary/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lenovo partners with McLaren Mereceds]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lenovo-partners-with-mclaren-mereceds/</link>
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Global PC company Lenovo teams up with leading Formula 1 team Vodafone
McLaren Mercedes


WOKING, UK, December 17 2008


Global PC manufacturer Lenovo and Vodafone McLaren Mercedes today
announced a partnership ahead of the 2009 Formula 1 season. Lenovo
notebook and desktop PCs will provide the team's mission-critical
computing solutions, both at the race track and at the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lenovo-partners-with-mclaren-mereceds/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mohammed Ben Sulayem comments on cost cutting effort]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mohammed-ben-sulayem-comments-on-cost-cutting-effort/</link>
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Another 25% has to be cut from F1 teams' budget next year, says FIA Vice President


Dubai, UAE, 17th December, 2008:  Mohammed Ben Sulayem says more major
cost cutting is essential to safeguard the future of the FIA Formula One
World Championship.





Sulayem, the newly elected Vice President of the FIA for Sport, fully
backed the series of measures agreed in Monaco last week by the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mohammed-ben-sulayem-comments-on-cost-cutting-effort/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ferrari interview with Luca di Montezemolo]]></title>
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Luca di Montezemolo: "If the standard engine had passed, 4 or 5 teams would
have abandoned Formula 1"


Maranello, 17th December 2008 - On the occasion of the traditional
pre-Christmas meeting with the press in Maranello, Ferrari President Luca di
Montezemolo spoke about the recent economic crisis, in which also Formula 1
and the whole automotive sector is involved. "Enzo Ferrari said ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-interview-with-luca-di-montezemolo/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ferrari news on KERS development]]></title>
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Formula 1 technicians: The KERS is a great challenge, but it's more
expensive than we thought


Maranello, 17th December 2008 - On the occasion of the pre-festive meeting
in Maranello the Scuderia Ferrari technicians spoke about the KERS, the
Kinetic Energy Recovery System, where electrical regenerative brakes will be
used, and which is part of the 2009 regulations. "It's a great ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-news-on-kers-development/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ferrari Portimao test notes 2008-12-17]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-portimao-test-notes-2008-12-17/</link>
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Final testing day at Portimao


Maranello, 17th December


Circuit: Autodromo Internacional do Algarve - 4.692 km
Driver: Luca Badoer
Car: F2008
Weather: air temperature 14/17C, track temperature 14/19C. Cloudy, very
windy.


Third and final day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro,
working once again today at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, near
Portimao, in ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-portimao-test-notes-2008-12-17/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[McLaren Mercedes Portimao test notes 2008-12-17]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-mercedes-portimao-test-notes-2008-12-17/</link>
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Date Wednesday December 17 2008
Driver Pedro de la Rosa


Location Autodromo Internacional do Algarve
Track length 4.687km


Weather Warm and sunny, significantly increasing circuit grip levels.
Maximum ambient temperature 15C. Maximum track temperature 22C.


Laps completed 74
Kilometres covered 347km
Best laptime 1m28.993 at 16:30


Programme
The conclusion of three days' testing at ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-mercedes-portimao-test-notes-2008-12-17/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Williams Jerez test notes 2008-12-17]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-jerez-test-notes-2008-12-17/</link>
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Circuit: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.4.428km


Objective: Set-up work, aero optimisation and slick tyre development in preparation for 2009.


Weather: Cold all day. Average air temperature: 9C


Sam Michael, Technical Director, Williams F1:


"Today marked the end of our 2008 test programme. Our schedule over recent tests has
focused on set-up work for Bridgestone's slick tyres ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-jerez-test-notes-2008-12-17/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BMW Sauber Jerez test notes 2008-12-17]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bmw-sauber-jerez-test-notes-2008-12-17/</link>
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Weather conditions: Cloudy all day with very little sun in the afternoon.
Temperature: Air: 6 - 12 C, Track: 6 - 13 C


Number of drivers participating: 5 from 3 teams
Fastest lap overall: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing) 1:16.617 min
Circuit length: 4.428 km



Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-06 / BMW 86/9
Test kilometres today: 443 km (100 laps)
Fastest lap ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bmw-sauber-jerez-test-notes-2008-12-17/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Red Bull Jerez test notes 2008-12-17]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-jerez-test-notes-2008-12-17/</link>
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Farewell 2008 Today was the final day of testing this year and both Sebs had good days,
with Vettel quickest at the end of the session.


Both drivers worked on evaluating various mechanical set-up changes in conjunction with
the 2009 specification Bridgestone slick tyres and the team leaves southern Spain with
plenty of data and a good understanding of next season's rubber. The RB4s ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-jerez-test-notes-2008-12-17/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vettel wrests testing speed crown from Buemi]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-wrests-testing-speed-crown-from-buemi/</link>
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For the first time in December, someone besides Sebastien Buemi topped
timesheets in Formula One testing in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. After
blaming his car for putting him second-quick to the Swiss on Tuesday and
receiving a little overnight work from team mechanics, Red Bull Racer
Sebastian Vettel popped to the top of charts Wednesday with the quickest
time of the month on the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-wrests-testing-speed-crown-from-buemi/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Portimao test times 2008-12-17]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/portimao-test-times-2008-12-17/</link>
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Pos Driver                 Nat  Team                 Laps         Time        Gap     To 1st
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 1. Pedro de la Rosa       E    McLaren-Mercedes       74     1:28.993
 2. Luca Badoer            I    Ferrari                75     1:30.163      1.170      1.170



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      <title><![CDATA[Jerez test times 2008-12-17]]></title>
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Pos Driver                 Nat  Team                 Laps         Time        Gap     To 1st
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 1. Sebastian Vettel       D    Red Bull Racing       107     1:16.617
 2. Sebastien Buemi        CH   Red Bull-Renault       92     1:16.988      0.371      0.371
 3. Robert Kubica          PL   BMW ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/jerez-test-times-2008-12-17/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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