Formula 1

F1 Williams sells minority stake to Austrian group

Posted at 11:46am on Nov. 20, 2009

Frank Williams says he is not preparing to relinquish control of the Williams Formula One team despite selling a minority stake on Friday.

Raikkonen confirms he'll take sabbatical, then see

Posted at 12:53pm on Nov. 19, 2009
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Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen confirmed Thursday that he will take a one-year sabbatical from Formula One next season and said it's uncertain whether he will return in 2011.

F1 champ Button teams up with Hamilton at McLaren

Posted at 10:26pm on Nov. 18, 2009
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Formula One champion Jenson Button signed with McLaren on Wednesday to partner with Lewis Hamilton, giving the English team a potent lineup for next season featuring the most recent title holders.

Report: Kimi Raikkonen out of F1 next season

Posted at 2:53am on Nov. 18, 2009

Kimi Raikkonen will sit out of Formula One next season after failing to secure a move back to McLaren, Finnish media reported Wednesday.

Mercedes acquires F1 team Brawn GP

Posted at 5:33pm on Nov. 17, 2009

Mercedes-Benz announced on Monday it has taken over Brawn GP and will compete in Formula One in 2010 as the team known as Mercedes GP. The German car maker also will end its shareholding with McLaren.

Glock agrees to 2-year deal to drive for Manor GP

Posted at 7:34am on Nov. 17, 2009
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Timo Glock will drive for the new Manor GP team next season in Formula One.

Mercedes-Benz: McLaren moving out, Brawn GP in

Posted at 10:11am on Nov. 16, 2009
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Mercedes-Benz is taking over Formula One champion Brawn GP and plans to end its shareholding in McLaren.

Ex-Renault boss accuses FIA of secret negotiations

Posted at 7:21am on Nov. 13, 2009
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Former Renault boss Flavio Briatore says he has been suspended by the FIA as a result of secret negotiations.

Bridgestone to stop making tires for Formula One

Posted at 6:52pm on Nov. 3, 2009
Japan Bridgestone

Now that Bridgestone Corp. says it will stop making tires for Formula One racing, what other tire maker wants to step in?

Vettel wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Posted at 1:36pm on Nov. 1, 2009
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Sebastian Vettel won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, and Mark Webber hung on for second to give Red Bull a one-two finish in the final Formula One race of the season.