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Doubters Wonder Whether Formula One Can Make It in Austin

When the announcement came this summer that Austin, Texas, was going to host a Formula One race in 2012 there was a collective "whaaaaaat?" from the racing world. No one was more shocked than the promoter of the last U.S. Grand Prix, Joie Chitwood. "I was as surprised as anyone,'' Chitwood (pictured right) told...

World Champ Michael Schumacher Returns to Formula One

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, the winningest driver in the history of Formula One, has officially announced his return to the sport -- ending a three-year retirement with a newly signed three-year contract to drive for Mercedes that will reportedly pay the German $10 million in 2010."Apart from (his...

This Time, Formula 1 Split May Be Real

It's been nearly 14 years now since a major auto racing division decided to split and implode itself.Naturally, that just means it's time for another series -- this time it's Formula One -- to set itself back 20, 30 or maybe 60 years.Reading, however, the summary released Thursday night by the Formula 1 Teams Association,...

FanHouse Lap Around: Formula One

Need a quick tour of the racing world? Strap in today and come back later this week as FH takes a lap around Formula One, NASCAR and the NHRA. IndyCar fans, you'll have to wait until 2009 truly gets moving.In two races so far in 2009, one team has won, a dominant team has struggled, the defending champion faces a possible...

F1's New Title Process Full of Flaws

The world's most popular form of racing -- in terms of global fans and ratings -- announced this week a new system to crown its champion in 2009 that certainly leaves a lot to desire.That series, the FIA Formula One World Championship won last year by British driver Lewis Hamilton, officially adopted a new drivers...

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Report: Topiary Williams F1 car wins flower show gold

An unusual topiary sculpture took the top honors at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in London.

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Official: Ferrari claims unofficial lap record at Laguna Seca

This weekend, the Laguna Seca circuit hosted the Ferrari Racing Days, the highlight of which was the Ferrari Challenge North America and track sessions for owners involved in the XX and F1 programmes, with the help of very experienced professional racers like Marc Gene.

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'Monaco Baby!'

Yes, those were the words Jenson Button said as he crossed the line to win the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix in his Brawn-Mercedes.

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Detroit Grand Prix: IndyCar Drivers Check Out Belle Isle Race Course

IndyCar driver Katherine Legge expects an eventful return when open-wheel racing comes back to the Motor City next month.

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Motorsports: James Glickenhaus claims fastest lap by a Ferrari ever on the 'Ring

According to the timing sheets for the NÃ¼rburgring 24-Hour race, the now-hybridized P4/5 Competizione set a lap time of 6:51 during qualifying.

Formula One News From the Web

05/28/12 F1: Lotus Remains Race Favorite For Canada -... Source: FOX Sports Yet another weekend has passed in which the pre-race favorite, Lotus, failed to deliver.
05/28/12 Mark Webber Wins Monaco Grand Prix Source: Female First Mark Webber became the sixth different win of the 2012 F1 season as he lead from pole to flag to take the Monaco Grand Prix. It is the second time that Webber as won in Monaco and it is the third successive triumph for Red Bull after Webber won in 2010 and Vettel last year.
05/28/12 Jenson Button Believes He Needs To Qualify Better Source: Female First Jenson Button admits that he has to start qualifying better after another disappointing weekend for the former world champion.
05/28/12 Rosberg upbeat about upcoming races Source: Racer.com Nico Rosberg believes Mercedes can look forward to the remainder of the campaign with some good optimism after his second-place finish in the Monaco Grand Prix.
05/28/12 Boullier defends Grosjean's performance Source: Racer.com Lotus boss Eric Boullier has backed Romain Grosjean following another early exit for the Frenchman in the Monaco Grand Prix. Grosjean had been expected to fight for victory in Monaco, but his race was over before the first corner after he brushed wheels with Fernando Alonso away from the start and then crashed with Michael Schumacher.

Background on Formula One

Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).

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