Formula 1 drivers will need to treat the new Abu Dhabi track with the same respect that circuits like Spa-Francorchamps and Suzuka have, even though it does not have the same kind of classic high-speed challenges.
That is the view of former grand prix drivers David Coulthard and Martin Brundle, who think that the track has hidden charms that do not …Â Details
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As Formula One prepares to welcome its newest circuit this weekend, it will be the farewells that gain most of the attention.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, at the state-of-the-art Yas Marina circuit on a man-made island off the Abu Dhabi coast, is the final race of the 2009 season.
With the drivers and constructors’ championships already safely in the keeping of Jenson Button and his Brawn GP team, this weekend’s race will be a reflection upon the passing of some eras, and further intense negotiations over driver moves ahead of 2010… Details
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Penske Racing plans to field three Indy cars, five stock cars and no sports cars in 2010.
Tim Cindric, president of Penske Performance Inc., told AutoWeek on Tuesday that the team plans to have Will Power join Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe as a full-time IndyCar Series participant.
“It’s not done yet, but we’re … Details
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Formula 1 heads to a new venue for the final race of the season, for an event that promises to be as spectacular as the new Yas Marina circuit. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix boss Richard Cregan offers his thoughts ahead of the unique season finale.
Q. What can the F1 teams expect when they come here?
Richard Cregan: “Well, we’ll certainly look after them, that’s for sure. We’ll make sure they’ve … Details
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