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The changing face of a pay driver…..

Posted on February 18, 2012

The struggle of Formula 1 teams to raise sponsorship in recent years has seen an increase in the number of “pay drivers” on the grid. In the recent past when the sport was awash with factory teams the driver development … Continue reading →

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Petrov replaces Trulli at Caterham

Posted on February 17, 2012

Jarno Trulli’s 14 year Formula 1 career looks to be hanging by a thread after Caterham today announced that Vitaly Petrov will partner Heikki Kovalainen for the coming season. The news has been expected for much of the winter after … Continue reading →

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Wales snatch dramatic late victory to open campaign

Posted on February 5, 2012

Ireland 21 Wales 23 Aviva Stadium A stunning late fight back saw Wales snatch a last gasp victory overIrelandin the opening match of their Six Nations campaign at the Aviva Stadium. Leigh Halfpenny’s penalty in the dying moments proved the … Continue reading →

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Rossi in positive frame of mind following Malaysian tests

Posted on February 2, 2012

Even though the final day of the Sepang test was interrupted by a heavy downpour Valentino Rossi had reasons for optimism after the three days of testing. The Italian struggled last year in his debut season aboard the Ducati but … Continue reading →

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Hutchinson breaks leg again

Posted on February 1, 2012

Ian Hutchinson’s recovery from injury took another setback today when the Isle of Man TT winner sustained an apparent broken leg while riding an off-road bike at the MCN Motorcycle Show. The British Superbike website announced that the Swan Yamaha … Continue reading →

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