http://www.gpupdate.net/en/ news, photos and results at GPUpdate.net Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:00:50 +0100 120 35 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/ http://images.gpupdate.net/if/rss/rsslogo.jpg http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/fia-reveals-2010-entry-list/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/fia-reveals-2010-entry-list/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:01:00 +0100 Formula 1 governing body the FIA has released the entry list ahead of the 2010 World Championship. The field will be the largest of recent years although a number of amendments are still likely to be made, with the addition of the Sauber team being the most likely modification. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/manor-gp-becomes-virgin-racing/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/manor-gp-becomes-virgin-racing/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:43:00 +0100 Following much speculation, it is now official that the Sheffield-based Manor GP team will race under the label Virgin Racing as it makes its Formula 1 debut in 2010. Having sponsored Brawn this year, the revealing of Richard Branson's involvement with Manor came via the official FIA entry list. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/finding-a-drive-still-difficult-paffett/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/finding-a-drive-still-difficult-paffett/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:33:00 +0100 Gary Paffett admits that being able to successfully find a Formula 1 race seat has become no easier than in any other years, despite a raft of new teams joining the grid in 2010. As McLaren's reserve driver, the Englishman believes that another year of DTM racing is his most likely option. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/turvey-to-test-mclaren-in-spain/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/turvey-to-test-mclaren-in-spain/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:45:00 +0100 McLaren has confirmed that Britain's Oliver Turvey will be testing its car as the Jerez young driver test session begins this week. The 22-year-old, winner of the 2006 McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award, has received the drive as a prize.      http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/hildebrand-you-can-t-plan-too-far-ahead/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/hildebrand-you-can-t-plan-too-far-ahead/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:01:00 +0100 J.R. Hildebrand will be one of two American drivers to get behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car this week as he prepares for his three afternoons of testing with Force India in Spain. With regards to the future, though, the Californian admits that planning is a tough task. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/sauber-expecting-2010-team-confirmation/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/sauber-expecting-2010-team-confirmation/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:51:00 +0100 Peter Sauber is highly optimistic that, in the near future, his team will be granted a place on next year's starting grid. After buying back all shares of the departed BMW squad, the Swiss businessman's Hinwil-made cars will also be returning to the use of Ferrari engines. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/soucek-repaints-helmet-for-williams-test/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/soucek-repaints-helmet-for-williams-test/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:17:00 +0100 The excitement is building for Andy Soucek as he prepares to enjoy a full day of testing with Williams at Jerez on Tuesday. Having won this year's Formula 2 championship, in which all cars are designed by the F1 team, the Spaniard was awarded the run as a reward. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/theissen-quits-sauber-role/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/theissen-quits-sauber-role/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:44:00 +0100 Monday reports state that Mario Theissen, former Team Principal of the BMW Sauber team, has now left Formula 1 and will not remain with the Hinwil outfit, whether it is on the 2010 grid or not. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/stars-signing-up-for-brabham-karting-event/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/stars-signing-up-for-brabham-karting-event/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:31:00 +0100 With the New Year drawing ever-closer, David Brabham has invited a selection of guests to join him at Birmingham's NEC for his karting event in January. As part of the Autosport International show, the Australian will be racing a number of familiar faces, including Brawn GP reserve driver Anthony Davidson. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/conway-shocked-about-mercedes-test/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/conway-shocked-about-mercedes-test/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:41:00 +0100 Mike Conway has admitted that he was 'shocked' to discover that Mercedes had offered him a test in their Formula 1 car for this week. As the Englishman drives the top machine of 2009, he is not hiding the fact that Jerez's young driver test does have an upshot on his overall plans for next season. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/whitmarsh-mclaren-can-cope-with-two-champions/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/30/whitmarsh-mclaren-can-cope-with-two-champions/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:44:00 +0100 Martin Whitmarsh is confident that McLaren will be able to find success next season as it makes Formula 1 history by running the latest two World Champions in one team. With Jenson Button making the move from Brawn to partner Lewis Hamilton, the English Team Principal is sure that the Woking outfit has the capabilities to manage the all-Anglo pairing. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/29/piquet-campos-drive-would-suit-team/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/29/piquet-campos-drive-would-suit-team/ Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:08:00 +0100 Nelson Piquet Jr. feels that gaining a race seat at Spanish Campos Meta team would be a perfect situation for both himself and the new-for-2010 entrant. With Bruno Senna - nephew of late 3-time World Champion Ayrton - already signed at the Madrid squad, fellow Brazilian Piquet sees more pros than cons for him to race alongside. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/29/massa-and-schumacher-triumph-in-karting-race/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/29/massa-and-schumacher-triumph-in-karting-race/ Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:51:00 +0100 After Michael Schumacher crossed the finish line first on Saturday, it was former Ferrari team-mate and event host Felipe Massa who, to the delight of the Brazilian crowd, stole the spoils in Sunday's heat. Having registered a podium the day before, it was a popular day at the new Florianopolis track. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/29/schumacher-wins-saturday-challenge-of-the-stars/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/29/schumacher-wins-saturday-challenge-of-the-stars/ Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0100 Michael Schumacher left a number of current Formula 1 drivers, amongst others, behind him to clinch Saturday's victory in the International Challenge of the Stars karting race. The retired 7-time World Champion crossed the line first as Felipe Massa, back in competitive racing, hosted the event for the fifth time. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/28/lola-ready-to-fill-the-breach/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/28/lola-ready-to-fill-the-breach/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:25:00 +0100 British racing car manufacturer Lola will remain in a state of readiness to re-enter Formula 1, should a spot become available on the 2010 grid. Company head Martin Birrane has said the team, which was not selected by the FIA earlier this year, has an F1 model ready to start a full project. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/28/raikkonen-close-to-citroen-wrc-deal/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/28/raikkonen-close-to-citroen-wrc-deal/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:11:00 +0100 According to the official World Rally Championship (WRC) website, Kimi Räikkönen is about to sign a deal with Citroën to drive a C4 car on all 13 rounds of the 2010 championship. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/28/tung-looking-for-useful-test/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/28/tung-looking-for-useful-test/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100 Ho-Pin Tung is hoping to act in helpful fashion as he tests with Renault for the first time next week. The Chinese-Dutch driver will be attending Jerez's young driver test, having last driven a Formula 1 car during his sessions with Williams. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/27/official-montreal-seals-race-contract/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/27/official-montreal-seals-race-contract/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:47:00 +0100 The Canadian Grand Prix has officially returned to the Formula 1 calendar after being removed from this year's schedule. The city of Montreal has signed a contract with F1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone for a race to be held in the city every year through to 2014. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/videos/domenicali-high-hopes-for-2010_240/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/videos/domenicali-high-hopes-for-2010_240/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:34:00 +0100 http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/27/jerez-test-the-cast/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/11/27/jerez-test-the-cast/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0100 Next week Jerez will be host of the first ever Formula 1 young driver test session. The 3-day event will allow those drivers with no more than two Grand Prix experiences to take part with, for many of them, the test acting as their first taste of F1.