Formula 1
9 February 2010
Formula 1 news
Microsoft line-up $40m Toyota deal
21 June 2004 |
Microsoft is lining-up to be Toyota's principal F1 sponsor. Germany's 'Bild am Sonntag' newspaper reported on Sunday that the company's chairman Bill Gates is willing to spend $40 million a year on the new deal. Bild also connected Sony with the Cologne-based team.
Toyota's Olivier Panis, meanwhile, celebrated his 150th grand prix with four points at Indianapolis but he insisted the target was now 'for 200 races. "I want to beat [Jean Alesi's] mark," said the Frenchman of his retired countryman who notched up 200 Grand Prix' at the US race here three years ago.
more news
- 09 Feb.
- GPUpdate TV: Force India debuts 2010 car
- Jerez results more telling, predicts Barrichello
- Petrov management denies speculation
- FIA considering team manager licences
- Di Resta to test Force India at Jerez
- Teams can miss three races, confirms Todt
- Mallya targeting podium finishes
- Force India enjoying greater development time
- Vitantonio Liuzzi: I'm a different Tonio
- Adrian Sutil: Expectations are high
- Photos: Force India introduces VJM03
- Force India reveals VJM03
- Force India set to launch 2010 car
- 08 Feb.
- No changes to BBC F1 team
- Two concerts for Australian Grand Prix crowd
- Jerez testing: The line-up
- Fantasy Formula 1 Manager: Subscribe now!
- Family doubts over Petrov Renault seat
- No unexpected problems at Sauber
- Soucek considering Formula 1 options
- GPUpdate TV: Interview with Johnny Herbert
- Klien not giving up on F1 return
- Lotus to run car on Tuesday
- 07 Feb.
- 06 Feb.
- 05 Feb.
- Ralf Schumacher in talks with Stefan GP
- Force India: F1 participation not in jeopardy
- Positive first test for Bridgestone
- British government requesting Force India accounts
- Brawn in favour of new points system
- Jordan tips Hamilton for title
- Photos: Thursday at Silverstone
- Glock debuts Virgin car at Silverstone
- Lotus links up with Renault World Series team
- 04 Feb.
more news
| Toyota news | |
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| 23 Nov. '09 | Kobayashi: I expected to be re-signed |
| 23 Nov. '09 | Nakajima future in Toyota's hands |
| 22 Nov. '09 | Photos: 2009 Toyota Motor Sports Festival |
| 18 Nov. '09 | Drivers preparing for Toyota Motor Sport Festival |
| 06 Nov. '09 | Toyota-assisted Kobayashi eyeing Lotus seat |
| 04 Nov. '09 | FOTA thanks Toyota's Howett |
| 04 Nov. '09 | Toyota highlights reasons for F1 exit |
| 04 Nov. '09 | Official: Toyota leaves Formula One |
| 04 Nov. '09 | An interview with Kamui Koabayshi |
| 03 Nov. '09 | 'Toyota set to end Formula One project' |
| 03 Nov. '09 | Trulli on lookout for clear racing rules |
| 02 Nov. '09 | Kobayashi looking good for 2010 Toyota seat |
| More Toyota news, Photos | |
Test Schedule
| 01 Feb. | 
Valencia |
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| 02 Feb. |
Valencia |
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| 03 Feb. |
Valencia |
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| 04 Feb. | 
Silverstone |
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| 05 Feb. |
Silverstone |
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| 10 Feb. |
Jerez |
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| 11 Feb. |
Jerez |
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| 12 Feb. |
Jerez |
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| 13 Feb. |
Jerez |
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