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Good golly, it feels good be green
Daimler's fleet of Earth-friendly Smart cars proves big business has a conscience. -ST
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Singapore is buzzing for its first night race
With just 23 days left to go till the F1 weekend, feverish prepartions are being conducted to make it a spectacular event. Parties and other F1-related events and themed products in the offing. -ST |
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Next stop on Downtown Line: Hwa Chong station?
If students at Hwa Chong Institution have it their way, it could soon be the name of an MRT station. -ST
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Racing by numbers
Every wanted to know how long it takes for a F1 car to break or the amount of time required to assemble a F1 engine? Get the lowdown here. -myp |
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Raikkonen's crucial Belgian race
The defending F1 champion will seek to revive his flagging campaign in Spa this Sunday. -myp
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First new clean diesel car
The new Nissan X-Trail 20GT is the world's first 'clean' diesel car to meet Japan's new emissions standards to kick in from October 2009, said to be the strictest in the world. -Reuters |
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F1 driver Hamilton wins Spa thriller
Britain's Lewis Hamilton reinforced his world championship lead by claiming his fifth win of the season in the Belgian Grand Prix. -AFP
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Hamilton: I didn't break rules
Lewis Hamilton demoted to third place after incurring a penalty, losing his Belgian Grand Prix title. -AFP |
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Bad handling of suspicious item in MRT station
Reader is appalled at the carelessness of an MRT staff member in handling a suspicious item. -myp
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Station staff followed correct procedure
Checks showed that MRT staff adhered to necessary procedures and assessed that the item was not suspicious, according to SMRT. -myp |
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More SBS buses for disabled next year
The first of the 400 buses equipped with low flows and wheelchair friendly features ,retractable ramps at the doors and wheelchair lots on board will be delivered early next year. -ST
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Hamilton focused for Italian GP
23-year-old said he had every intention of winning again on Ferrari's home turf this Sunday. -AFP |
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F1 wheels churn out big-buck deals
Firms lap up contracts for lighting arrangements, hospitality suites. -BT
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Modifying your car to race in S'pore
Can motor sports thrive under strict LTA rules? -TNP |
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McLaren appeal to be heard on Sept 22
FIA's International Court of Appeal will meet in Paris on the Monday before the Singapore Grand Prix for the hearing. -AFP
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Massa seeking career-best Monza result
His best finish to date at Monza is ninth. -AFP
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Why no decrease in pump prices?
One reader asks with crude oil prices below the US$100 mark why hasn't there been any price adjustments in Singapore? -myp
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On the road to better transport
The changes announced last week are meant to to be the first steps towards the promised 'people-centred' system. -ST |
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Daimler to test electric car network in Berlin
Daimler would provide 100 Mercedes and Smart cars for a project for environmentally friendly electric cars. -AFP
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Rules are for the safety of foreign workers
Mr Raymond Lim answers a question about concerns of foreign workers transport safety to and fro work. -AsiaOne
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Hamilton's strategy:Attack!
He will be going all out in last four races, and looks forward to Singapore.
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ERP gives a choice
Transport Minister Raymond Lim answers the questions on the social and economic impact of raising the ERP gantries on S'poreans. -AsiaOne |
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Driving curbs in Beijing to be lifted for now
The curbs, which limited motorists to driving every other day, have received broad public support. -AFP
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Youngest F1 winner
At 21, Toro Rosso's Sebastian Vettel goes top of the podium at Monza. -ST |
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New Chevy Volt could recharge GM's fortunes
Success of this electric car, slated for a launch in 2010, could revitalise firm. -BT
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M'sian taxis the worst in the world
'I paid a whopping $108 to travel from the KL International Airport to town,' an Indian tourist recounts. -AFP |
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Fit for Dark Knight
The machine is equipped with a 16-valve 2.0 Volkswagen engine and has a maximum speed of 200kmh. -myp
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Ugly Lewis
'That?s the way he (Raikkonen) drives. If you don?t have the b*lls to brake late, that?s your problem? says Hamilton of the fracas. -TNP |
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Why it's 'Formula One'?
There are feeder formulas to Formula One. And there are also 'non-formula' races. -ST
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The likeable German who loves British comedies
Vettel is known as one of the more humorous drivers in the F1 field, often filled with drivers trained to spout press release-like comments. -TNP |
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Extra reflective tyres for S'pore GP
Bridgestone assuages F1 fears about night racing. myp
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F1 racer Alonso stays at Renault
Former double champion rejected an offer to move to BMW Sauber. -AFP |
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Sato tests for Toro Rosso in Spain, Vettel fastest
Sato was one of three Japanese in action at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain. -Reuters
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Angels from afar
More than 40 race queens from the US, Malaysia, Japan and Thailand are here for Super Import Nights. -TNP |
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What can stewards do?
The penalites they can impose may hurt a driver's chances of winning seriously. -ST
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Renault, the team from Enstone
The fast-paced F1 team's research and manufacturing centre is set up in a sleepy English parish, with a staff of over 500. -ST |
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Hamilton in court before night race
If the court overrules the GP stewards at the Belgian GP, Hamilton could see his lead over Massa increase from one point to seven with four races remaining. -Reuters
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Passion drives F1 volunteers
They work for no pay and sacrifice family time but get an experience of a lifetime in exchange. -myp |
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The ultimate flag girl
Alexandra Hui will be the girl to flag of the race this weekend after competing with 20 other contestants. -ST
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Scoring their dream jobs
Two design engineers, ardent F1 fans, have landed a dream job: The S'pore Motor Sports Association picked them to be part of the S'pore F1's scrutineering team. -ST |
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Night race brings new challenges for F1
Coulthard says the night race may be more interesting for the media and fans. -Reuters
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The great F1 sale
Luxury retailers, sports brands and even bakeries are racing to cash in on F1 fever. -ST |
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Why watching F1 is a thrill
This writers passion for motor racing was ignited in Sembawang. -ST
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Hamilton loses appeal, disappointed
The decision left the 23-year-old Briton just one point clear of Ferrari's Masa with four races remaining. -Reuters |
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Massa on track
He aims to qualify first as S'pore circuit has few overtaking opportunities. -ST
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Rain a key factor for F1
A wet track will create slippery conditions for the drivers. -ST
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Japan's racer eyes return to F1
He described a test with Tosso Rosso as 'absoutely fantastic'. -AFP
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Unsure over new street circuits
Ferrari president worried that new street circuits are bad for the sport first night race in Singapore nears. -Reuters
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Can't win without a gifted car
Has Alonso, driver of the year in '05 '06, declined? It's not sporting when the car decides who wins. -ST
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Survival of the fittest
Is Lewis Hamilton the fittest F1 driver he claims to be?
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The glorious engine shrill of it all
Why watch F1 live? To experience what the media missed - like the celebration Torro Rosso's engineers threw then-rookie Vettel in '07. -myp
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Devil's in the tech for F1 teams
Car development is like an arms race - the best technology usually wins. -BT |
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Hamilton oozing confidence despite F1 appeal failure
'It was kind of like a long stopover, just as boring,' Hamilton says of the Belgium GP appeal. -AFP
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Thumbs up to S'pore track
Eager to get cracking on the 5.067 km track, says a host of F1 drivers. -Reuters
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F1 race revs up 'social escort' demand
High-end escort agencies say business is up by 20 percent with one client reportedly paying $40,000 for a six-hour booking. -AFP
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Banks rev up for elite F1 parties despite Wall St crisis
US banking giant Citigroup sees F1-related events as a 'small token' of their appreciation for highly-valued clients. -AFP |
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Only 3 of 11 trackside hotels booked fully
For some of them, business has picked up strongly as the race date draws closer. -BT
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It's just a job for Alonso
My parents are responsible for the two things I like doing most - driving and magic tricks, says the enigmatic driver. -TNP
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Your guide to F1 betting
The punter's guide to bet types confirmed by the S'pore Pools. -TNP
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Be at best for F1 and beyond
Good habits should be maintained, even after the grand prix is over. -myp
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Racing back to S'pore's past
S'porean's book on local GP history details the first S'pore GP in 1961 to the last in 1973, with 400 photographs. -myp
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Winning is the only option
Hamilton determined to win, while Kubica feels street circuit gives him good chance to up game. -myp |
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Here's your S'pore GP champ
The winner of the S'pore GP will likely be the one who commits the fewest errors. -myp
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S'pore GP: Fun facts and road closures
The S'pore GP will be the 800th round of the F1 championship since 1950. -myp
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F1 star power wows S'pore
Many drivers appeared at events around S'pore yesterday, perhaps their final day of relaxation. -myp
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F1 fans get to see crucial practice runs tonight
Chances of rain makes practice sessions tonight crucial. -ST
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Survival guide
Here are some friendly tips to keep handy during this weekend weekend. -ST
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Rock and Roll
Pull up your party socks for a rip-roaring time at the Marina Bay Circuit Park. -ST |
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New star Vettel wants to taste victory again
He is determined not to be a one-hit wonder. -AFP
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F1 drivers unfazed by rain
Rain in S'pore on Friday and more forecast for the weekend reinforced the prospect of a wet race. -AFP |
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Finn offering no friendly help to Hamilton - yet
Kovalainen said McLaren bosses have not issued any team orders to help Hamilton. -Reuters
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F1 fans get to see crucial practice runs tonight
Tonight's practice sessions essential for teams to understand night race. -ST |
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Fisichella leads F1 into the night in Singapore
Practice for Sunday's grand prix started at 1900 local under a cloudless night sky. -Reuters
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Reliability will decide winner
Ferrari's Massa said on Friday as he geared up for a pivotal showdown with Hamilton. -AFP |
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India F1 put back till 2011
Ecclestone, the F1 supremo, said India F1 would be postponed, without giving a reason. -AFP
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Hamilton fastest at first practice session
He finished at 1:45.518, 0.080 of a second faster than the Ferrari-driving Massa. -AFP |
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S'pore Grand Prix first session practice times
Hamiton and Massa took first and second respectively while defending champion Raikkonen came in third.
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First S'pore, then Japan
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone wants to turn the Japan Grand Prix into a night race. -AFP |
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Ferrari favouritism 'ridiculous'
Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali dismissed rumours of F1 favouritism. -AFP
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Alonso pips Hamilton
Alonso grabbed the fastest time in opening practice from Hamilton on the last lap. -AFP |
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S'pore basks in glow of dazzling F1 debut
Tens of thousands of fans packed into stands along the street circuit for the opening practice sessions. -Reuters
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Another late burst puts Alonso first
Vettel, the Italian GP winner, held the top spot for some time before Massa and Hamilton caught up. -AFP |
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Grand Prix free practice times on Saturday
Alonso leads at 1:44.506, followed by Hamilton at 1:45.119 and Massa at 1:45.246. -AFP
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S'pore track too bumpy
Track surface has a lot of grip but there are some bumps that are a bit of a pain, says Massa. -AFP |
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S'pore succumbs to F1 fever
Excitement is growing ahead of Sunday's race and the island's nightlife is thriving. -Reuters
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Formula One driver Kovalainen switches engine
Formula One cars are allowed one penalty-free engine switch per season. -AFP |
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Massa clinches pole, Hamilton second
Hamilton says he was lucky to be placed in the top 10 . -Reuters
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S'pore GP qualifying result
Massa takes pole. Two-time world champion Alonso in 15th position. -Reuters
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Alonso furious at lost chance
The engine of the Spaniard's Renault cut out during the second qualifying session. -AFP
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Massa's perfect lap
Team McLaren-Mercedes is not worried, reassures Hamilton. -Reuters |
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Free F1 'seats'
Some spots where you can catch the action for free. -TNP
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Alonso abandons car
Alonso's mastery of the difficult 5.067km circuit was undone by a fuel supply problem. -Reuters |
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New races help F1 combat credit crunch, say teams
S'pore GP a vital addition to the calendar, feedback reveals. -Reuters
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Heidfeld penalised in grid placing
He obstructed Honda's Rubens Barrichello in qualifying. -Reuters
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Williams F1 ups a gear
Both their drivers qualified in the top 10 for the first time this season. -Reuters
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S'pore Grand Prix grid
Massa and Hamilton takes the first row. -AFP
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S'pore GP preview
Has there ever been such a contrast between two successive F1 races? -Reuters
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Singapore jewel in F1 crown
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone pushed hard to bring a night race to Singapore. -AFP |
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F1 a hard sell for S'pore punters
A punter says he will rather watch English football. -AFP
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M'sia rules out night race
Night concept off for the time being but race pushed back two hours to 5pm. -AFP |
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Force India season gets even worse
Once again nothing went right in its inaugural season. -AFP
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Massa keeping focus on race
F1 world championship will not be on his mind when he starts the S'pore GP from pole. -Reuters |
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'Electrifying' atmosphere at F1
Organisers lined up a series of lead-up events, including a race by Aston Martin cars. -AFP
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Pitstop blunder robs Massa of Singapore lead
He drove off the pit with the fuel hose still attached after a pit stop. -Reuters |
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Alonso wins S'pore GP
The win capped a remarkable weekend that saw him start 15th on the grid. -AFP
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Hamilton stretches lead
'Fortunately the race had a couple of incidents,' says Hamilton. -AFP |
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Delighted Alonso rides his luck
He had said on Saturday he needed a miracle to win and it happened. -Reuters
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Stunning Alonso
He emerged victorious over an incident-filled Grand Prix last night. -myp |
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Alonso rules as night rider
HE was a picture of utter frustration last Saturday, after his car's engines failed him during qualifying. -myp
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A glittering gem we can be proud of
A spellbounding sight, the Singapore F1 could be on its way to become an international marquee event. -myp |
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24-hour F1 party people
The first-ever S'pore GP provides celebrity-spotting at various parties held all over the island. -myp
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Massa refused to blame pit crew
Despite the disaster, he was philosophical. -AFP |
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Team by team analysis of S'pore GP
Hamilton's ninth podium of the season stretched his lead to seven points after Ferrari failed to score. - Reuters
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Black Sunday for Ferrari
Ferrari failed to score a point in S'pore, their first blank of the season. -Reuters |
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Poetic justice?
Ferrari was stuck in a pit on Sunday, in more ways than one. -Reuters
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S'pore the big F1 winner
'It is a real big step in the history of grand prix racing.' says McLaren boss Ron Dennis. -Reuters |
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Title hopes over: Kimi
He finished outside the points for his fourth consecutive race. -AFP
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Praise rings for S'pore GP
Famed for its efficiency, everything went to plan. -AFP |
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Renault Alonso's first priority
Renault in pole position to retain his services next season. -Reuters
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Gamble pays off for runner-up Rosberg
The Williams driver risked all to secure a career-best second place. -Reuters |
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Ferrari vow to bounce back after S'pore nightmare
Team principal says they are not downtrodden. -AFP
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A woman F1 driver from Singapore?
Having a female F1 driver next year would be a breakthrough and another world's first. -myp |
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Ferrari reexamines pitstop
A Ferrari mechanic had erroneously given Massa the green light. -Reuters
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Massa's title hope depends on others
Hamilton need not win again this season to become F1's youngest champion. -Reuters |
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Never give up, Michelle Yeoh tells Ferrari team
Malaysian- born actress offers ex-Ferrari boss words of comfort after F1 night-race disaster. -myp
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Alonso sees more Formula One night races
The 'Prince of Darkness' said there are talks of a night race in Japan and M'sia. -AFP |
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Race Queen Kings
Who cares about hot cars when you have hot car chicks? -TNP
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F1's future is in Asia, says Williams
Importance of Europe and US diminishing: Williams team boss. -AFP |
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