Schumacher rules U.S. Grand Prix
Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, became the first driver in any series to win five races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, taking his fourth straight U.S. Grand Prix Sunday on the 2.6-mile, 13-turn road course at the famed Brickyard.
The only other drivers to win as many as four at Indy are A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears - all in the Indianapolis 500 - and NASCAR's Jeff Gordon in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. [more]
US Grand Prix goes all German
The US Grand Prix held in the American 'Home of Motorsport' at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a brilliant success, in stark contrast to last year's debacle.
It was Formula 1’s seventh, and from the looks of the attendance figures, was possibly the most successful year so far. This is good news for the American fans as the contract to keep the pinnacle of motorsport at the brickyard is due for renewal this year. The fans showed they approve of the event, so let’s hope that the powers that be can make the right decision. [more]
NASCAR Drivers Visit; Points Please Trulli
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson and his wife, Chandra, flew to Indianapolis after the Pepsi 400 NASCAR race July 1 at Daytona International Speedway to attend the United States Grand Prix.
“The F1 cars are amazing,” Johnson said. “I’m a big fan of all motorsport. It’s great to have F1 here in Indianapolis, and it is nice to be here and be part of it.” [more]
FORMULA 1: 2006 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX: SUNDAY PRESS CONFERENCE - POST RACE
1. Michael SCHUMACHER (Ferrari), 1h34m35.199s
2. Felipe MASSA (Ferrari), 1h34m43.183s
3. Giancarlo FISICHELLA (Renault), 1h34m51.794s
Q: Michael, after last year, I guess this feels like a very different day. Also, putting aside last year, the first Ferrari one-two since Monza 2004. [more]
FORMULA 1 – HONDA RACING: Sixth place for Rubens at Indy
Encouraging result for Rubens, disappointment for Jenson.
Rubens Barrichello was the Honda Racing F1 Team’s only finisher in this afternoon’s United States Grand Prix. He came home in an encouraging sixth place, while team-mate Jenson Button was forced to retire on lap four. [more]
FORMULA 1 - RENAULT: Indianapolis, Race: Fisi on the podium as...
Giancarlo Fisichella salvaged a superb podium in today’s US Grand Prix as Ferrari swept to their first 1-2 of the 2006 season.
Michael Schumacher has taken victory in today’s US Grand Prix, taking the chequered flag eight seconds ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa. [more]
Schumacher Wins U.S. Formula 1 Grand Prix to Cut Alonso's Lead
Michael Schumacher won the U.S. Grand Prix to end a run of four straight wins by defending-champion Fernando Alonso and cut the Formula One leader's edge to 19 points for the series. [more]
Municipalities compete for F-1 race
NAGOYA — Two municipalities are engaged in a heated rivalry over the right to host Formula 1 races in what is regarded as a proxy war between two major Japanese automobile manufacturing companies.
They are the local governments of Oyama town, Shizuoka Prefecture and Suzuka city, Mie Prefecture [more]
