http://www.gpupdate.net/en/ GPUpdate.net - Every day updated Formula One news! (For Formula One news, results, photos and more!) Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:07:59 +0200 120 35 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/ http://images.gpupdate.net/if/rss/rsslogo.jpg http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/05/alonso-fastest-at-drying-track/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/05/alonso-fastest-at-drying-track/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:07:00 +0200 Fernando Alonso ended the third and final free practice session on top of the time sheets. The Renault driver completed his flying lap as the flag fell for the end of the session. At the drying track times dropped rapidly throughout the session. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1104-3079 http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1104-3079 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:53:07 +0200 http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/alonso-s-engine-problem-didn-t-surprise-the-team/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/alonso-s-engine-problem-didn-t-surprise-the-team/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:45:00 +0200 Fernando Alonso's time on track was cut short when the Spaniard blew up his Renault engine in the first free practice session. According to the team's head of engine operations, Denis Chevrier, the team wasn't that surprised when it blew even though it did cost Alonso a bit of valuable time on track. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1103-3079 http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1103-3079 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:45:00 +0200 http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/mclaren-drivers-happy-with-first-day-at-silverstone/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/mclaren-drivers-happy-with-first-day-at-silverstone/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:39:00 +0200 McLaren drivers Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton finished Friday's second Free Practice for the Santander British Grand Prix in Silverstone in first and third positions respectively. Kovalainen did 35 laps and set a best time of 1m19.989 whilst Hamilton completed 31 laps and ended up with a 1m20.543. In the morning session, Heikki was second fastest with 1m19.587 (15 laps) whilst Lewis was third with 1m19.623 (13 laps). http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/mixed-day-for-williams-drivers/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/mixed-day-for-williams-drivers/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:47:00 +0200 It was a busy day of preparation work for the Williams drivers at Silverstone today. At the team's home track, drivers Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima, having already benefited from a three day test here last week, continued their set-up work ahead of tomorrow's qualifying and Sunday's British Grand Prix. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/clutch-problems-for-glock-new-rear-wing-for-trulli/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/clutch-problems-for-glock-new-rear-wing-for-trulli/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:41:00 +0200 It was a difficult start of the British Grand Prix weekend for the Toyota team. Timo Glock missed most of the second free practice session due to a problem with his clutch while Jarno Trulli spun off as his rear wing broke all of a sudden. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/steady-start-for-red-bull-drivers/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/steady-start-for-red-bull-drivers/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:43:00 +0200 The Red Bull Racing drivers showed a promising performance in today's free practice session. Mark Webber and David Coulthard ended second and fourth in the afternoon session at Silverstone and are positive about the day's job. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/donington-pleased-with-f1-contract/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/donington-pleased-with-f1-contract/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:38:00 +0200 Donington Park will host the British Grand Prix as of 2010. Donington Ventures Leisure Limited and Formula One Management signed a 10-year agreement to secure the British Grand prix. Donington last hosted a race back in 1993. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/kovalainen-fastest-in-the-afternoon/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/kovalainen-fastest-in-the-afternoon/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:38:00 +0200 McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen completed the fastest lap in Friday's second free practice session. The Finn was over half a second ahead of Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber. Jarno Trulli lost his rear wing heading into Stowe and crashed hard into the tyre barriers. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/british-grand-prix-moves-to-donington/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/british-grand-prix-moves-to-donington/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:03:00 +0200 The FIA has announced the British Grand Prix will take place at Donington Park from 2010. After long ongoing negotiations with Silverstone the FIA has instead signed a deal with organizers at Donington Park as Silverstone was unable to raise the money to carry out the circuit improvements. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/fastest-time-and-heavy-crash-for-massa/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/fastest-time-and-heavy-crash-for-massa/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:42:00 +0200 Felipe Massa did not only set the fastest lap at Silverstone on Friday morning, the Brazilian also crashed heavily into the tyre barriers at Stowe. Massa was able to get out of the car on his own and was doing fine fortunately. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/british-drivers-will-miss-coulthard/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/british-drivers-will-miss-coulthard/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:22:00 +0200 On Thursday afternoon David Coulthard announced his retirement from Formula 1. The Red Bull driver will continue to advise the Red Bull F1 team in the future but will finish his career as an F1 race driver at the end of this season. His country fellows Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will miss him next season they said. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/batmobile-challenges-glock-at-silverstone/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/04/batmobile-challenges-glock-at-silverstone/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:32:00 +0200 On Thursday evening the Toyota F1 team gave a unique demonstration at Silverstone. The team challenged the Batmobile, known from the famous Batman movies, on track as Warner Bros. will be the team's major sponsor this weekend to promote the latest Batman movie: The Dark Night. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/webber-extends-red-bull-contract/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/webber-extends-red-bull-contract/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:52:00 +0200 The Red Bull Racing team announced on Thursday afternoon it has reached an agreement with its driver Mark Webber for him to continue racing for the team in 2009. Earlier today the team's other driver, David Coulthard, announced he will retire at the end of this season. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/horner-will-miss-good-friend-and-gentleman-coulthard/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/horner-will-miss-good-friend-and-gentleman-coulthard/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:07:00 +0200 Following David Coulthard's announcement that he plans to retire from Formula 1 his team boss at Red Bull racing, Christian Horner, has said he is glad the team can continue to use his services at Red Bull Racing but that a piece of F1 history will be missed. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/coulthard-to-retire-at-end-of-season/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/coulthard-to-retire-at-end-of-season/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:38:00 +0200 David Coulthard will retire from Formula One at the end of this season the Scotsman announced on Thursday afternoon. Coulthard did say he will remain actively involved in F1 as a consultant to Red Bull Racing focusing on testing and development of the cars. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/new-at-gpupdate-net-live-reports/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/new-at-gpupdate-net-live-reports/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:34:00 +0200 From now you will stay live up-to-date at GPUpdate.net with GPUpdate's brand-new live report service. During every Formula 1 session, from free practice on Friday to Sunday's race, we will keep you informed via our live report. http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1102-3079 http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1102-3079 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:50:57 +0200 http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/massa-targets-british-podium/ http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2008/07/03/massa-targets-british-podium/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:18:00 +0200 Felipe Massa has his eyes on another podium finish in the upcoming British Grand Prix. The Brazilian never managed to score a podium finish at Silverstone in Formula 1. His best finish at the British track was fifth.