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McLaren expect tough Sepang race
The team will introduce further new parts at Sepang, in a bid to catch up with the frontrunners. -myp
Flag-off for GT1 racing here?
S'pore can host races such as MotoGP, Super GT, A1 Grand Prix with G1 rating.
Hamilton summoned over Trulli F 1 incident
He was summoned to explain what happened at the Australian Grand Prix. -AFP
Buyer beware of S'pore GP scams
Someone may try to sell you tickets that go sour as F1 season kicks off.
Flag-off for GT1 racing here?
Changi Motorsports Hub will be able to host races such as MotoGP and Super GT once ready.
Ferrari set the early pace at Sepang
Raikkonen fired in a quickest lap of one minute 35.707 seconds. -Reuters
How to attract women
Japanese carmakers are turning their attention to women in many ways. One of them is the Chambre ??Paris collection.
Button wins abandoned M'sian Grand Prix
Race halted after 32 laps as rain pelted down, lightning flashed around the circuit and visibility deteriorated. -AFP
Review sought after F1 race wash out
For giving in to television viewers in Europe, the 11th Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix was unable to run its full course yesterday. -NST
Media ladies prefer to be 'stripped down'
Women working at the Formula One paddock prefer to go with minimum makeup. -The Star/ANN
Camelia soaks in the high octane thrills
Despite being late, local M'sian songstress came to cheer for her favourite driver Lewis Hamilton. -The Star/ANN
Hamilton not quitting, says McLaren team principal
The Briton was reportedly talked out of quitting by Max Mosley, head of the FIA, the sport's governing body.
Glock delighted with rare podium
Glock decided to pit for intermediates rather than full wet tyres when the rain began to fall.
McLaren and Ferrari are paying price of success
Rivals' difficulties a direct result of last year's title battle, says Brawn GP owner.
Choo to race in Super GT series
He will be the first S'porean to race in the Super GT series, a nine-venue grand touring car series.
Singapore GP to go green
A production centre will be built to generate natural energy that can offset energy consumed within the circuit.
Don't deny India its Nano-lution
Top Gear has likened the Nano to a Pokemon and it has been mocked as a lawn-mower for four.
Pertinent F1 questions for Sepang GP?
After 11 years, Sepang needs upgrading to keep up with the rest of the world.
Back to the drawing board for Sepang GP
The Sepang GP couldn't resume because the organisers had run of out daylight.
Electric car race still a bumpy ride
Dozens of start-ups and GM rivals are set to hit the EV track, but the more serious competition is coming from China.
Wet races - nightmare or challenge?
Tyres played a crucial choice at the Malaysian Grand Prix, with poor choices sending Kimi out of the points.
Serve S'poreans in English or Malay
Anyone employed to provide a public service should be sufficiently competent in spoken English.
Bad service from both bus operators
Public Transport Council should ensure that fines issued to bus companies are standardised.
Court to rule on F1's diffuser controversy
F1 teams appeal against legality of rear diffusers used by Brawn, Toyota and Williams.
Punish bus operators by reducing fares
Passenger feels that lowering fares is the best form of punishment.
Only 17 bus services in S'pore overcrowded?
Hands up anyone who has taken other bus services and experienced the squeeze, says this writer.
F1 winning car legal
Appeal against diffuser in F1 leader's Brawn GP car thrown out.
BMW swallows diffuser's bitter pill
BMW-Sauber says developing their own rear diffusers will take time.
We can still win races, says Ferrari's Massa
The Prancing Horse team still has no points to their name so far.
Nothing to diffuse Brawn's high spirits
Diffuser-system debate settled, things set to be even more competitive.
Fine with real or radio
Nico Rosberg shows why he's top driver as he come out tops in a radio controlled car competition in S'pore.
F1 Button and Brawn back on top in China
Defending champion Hamilton was 13th in his McLaren-Mercedes while Massa was 12th.
Driving centre caters for private students too
No distinction between private and driving-school students.
Safe Useful Versatile
The SUV is Indian politicians' vehicle of choice as they are all-terrain and can be bullet-proofed.
We were powerless to stop Red Bull, admits Button
Tyre temperature may have been a factor in loss. -AFP
No quick fixes for Ferrari
Ferrari unlikely to make any major improvements to their car until F1 returns to Europe.
Vettel takes Red Bull's first win
21-year-old Vettel claimed the second victory of his career.
Ferrari may abandon current F1 bid to focus on 2010
The struggling Italian team may switch their development focus to the 2010 car.
Ferrari's fightback may start in Bahrain
Don't rule out Ferrari just yet.
Not easy to clean up motor insurance mess
Premiums rose on average by half in the 10 years from 1998, from $672 to $1,013.
Grand Prix to roar with ITE students
1,000 will be picked for tasks in each of the next four years that race is held.
'Big 2 will be back'
Coulthard confident Ferrari, McLaren will recover from poor starts.
How McLaren are catching up
New six-plane front wing that resulted in better aerodynamic balance.
The man behind the driver
Marcus Lim, general manager of Binter & Co. which started Binter Drifter.
How he drifted into racing
Former boss suggested that Ivan Lim drift for the team at competitions in Malaysia.
Dare to drift
Lim ranked the top Singaporean competitor after he claimed 10th position in last year's Formula Drift Singapore.
Button wins in Bahrain
It was a near perfect drive from the Englishman today.
$168 tickets for S'pore Grand Prix sold out
Remaining 50 per cent of the inventory will now be sold at regular price of $188.
Bad behaviour on MRT trains
Inconsiderate behaviour on trains is apparently the pet peeve of many Singaporeans.
Ferrari deny Barcelona is last hope to resurrect title
Raikkonen gave Ferrari a little breathing space with his six points in last week's Bahrain race.
Hamilton happy with fourth in Bahrain
The 24-year-old Englishman delivered his strongest performance of the year so far.
Formula One's McLaren hearing
McLaren charged for lying to stewards at last month's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Paris hearing to decide McLaren's fate
McLaren charged with five counts of bringing the sport into disrepute.
McLaren showing clear signs of progress
Hamilton's fourth place in Sunday's Bahrain GP proof that policy is starting to pay off.
Team by team analysis of Bahrain Grand Prix
Sunday's Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix (in current championship order).
Triumphant Button heads into the unknown
At next week's Spanish Grand Prix, the new world order may have changed again.
BMW go from bad to worse in Bahrain
Kubica finished 18th and Nick Heidfeld was 19th out of 19 finishers.
McLaren escape with suspended three-race ban
Penalty will only be applied if there is a further breach by team or further facts of the case emerge.
Toyota having trouble putting on the brakes
Trulli's brakes were fading due to it being overheated.
Beware the trailing pack, Button
BMW's sad story should be a cautionary tale for Button.
F1 Pit Building is a roaring success
During the off-season for racing cars, it is earning revenue as a venue for bazaars and launches.
 
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