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New F1 Mercedes proves a special moment for Schumi
By Kenny Laurie | February 22, 2012 12:28 AM
Michael Schumacher looked forward to being a contender again as his Mercedes team belatedly pulled the wraps off their shiny new F1 car.
Bahrain GP tickets go on sale despite protests
February 19, 2012 09:20 PM
Bahrain Grand Prix officials began selling tickets Sunday for April's Formula One race in the Gulf kingdom.
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F1 says Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead in April
By Rob Harris | February 15, 2012 09:46 PM
The Bahrain Grand Prix is still on for April, despite opposition protests marking the one-year anniversary of a civil uprising against the minority rule in the Gulf kingdom.
Bruno writes new chapter in Senna story
By Alan Baldwin | February 09, 2012 02:18 AM
Bruno Senna’s grandparents have never attended any of his races and, as he prepares for a new start in Formula One with Williams, he does not expect them to do so now.
Williams declares fresh Formula One start after grim 2011 performance
By Alan Baldwin | February 08, 2012 12:49 AM
Former world champions Williams presented their new car Tuesday and declared a fresh start after enduring their worst season in Formula One.
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Motor racing-F1 teams seek guidance on Bahrain situation
By Alan Baldwin | February 06, 2012 11:14 PM
F1 teams are concerned about the situation in Bahrain but will leave the decision on whether to race there in April to the sport's governing body and commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
 
McLaren reveals Formula One car they hope can stop Red Bull
By Kenny Laurie | February 02, 2012 12:27 AM
Former world champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton have unveiled the new McLaren Formula One car they hope will end Red Bull’s dominance.
Former F1 driver Adrian Sutil convicted of causing grievous bodily harm
February 01, 2012 01:13 AM
Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm to a Formula One team owner in a nightclub confrontation in China and given an 18-month suspended sentence.
 
Lorenzo shines in emotional Sepang return
February 01, 2012 01:12 AM
Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo shook off any rust from missing the final three races of 2011 due to injury by posting the fastest time on the first day of preseason MotoGP test runs.
 
F1 launch time on horizon and optimism is in the air
By Alan Baldwin | January 31, 2012 12:38 AM
Expect a fresh wave of optimism, with teams and drivers gamely talking up their prospects before the bitter chill of reality changes the body language.
 
Senna family delighted to see Bruno at Williams
By Alan Baldwin | January 18, 2012 12:58 AM
The late Ayrton Senna’s parents and sister were said to be “ecstatic” after Williams announced that the triple F1 world champion’s nephew Bruno would be racing for them this season.
 
Year ahead a mystery as Alonso awaits Ferrari improvements
By Kenny Laurie | January 13, 2012 01:55 AM
When Fernando Alonso joined Ferrari two years ago he expected to add to the two titles he won with Renault. He hasn’t so far...
 
London looks to post-Olympics legacy with 200 days to go
By Kenny Laurie | January 10, 2012 12:31 AM
The London Olympics countdown entered its final 200 days Monday with government.
 
Tour de France star Cavendish switches to Sky
January 04, 2012 03:02 PM
Tour de France green jersey winner Mark Cavendish will ride for Team Sky in 2012, the British squad announced Wednesday.
 
Attiyah humming ahead of Dakar Rally
January 01, 2012 03:21 PM
The 2012 Dakar promises to be as tough as any in the event's drama-laden history, tracing a route across the South American continent, over the Andes and through the Atacama desert to the Pacific coast in the Peruvian capital of Lima.
?British capital will not be a ‘siege city’ in 2012, vows Coe
December 29, 2011 12:37 AM
London Olympics chief Sebastian Coe has vowed the British capital will not become a “siege city” in 2012 despite plans to deploy large numbers of weapons and soldiers, in comments published Wednesday...
South Korean star wins Russian citizenship
December 28, 2011 04:43 PM
South Korea's short track speed skating star Ahn Hyun-Soo is set to compete for Russia at the Olympics after being granted citizenship by President Dmitry Medvedev, officials said Wednesday.
 
Lebanon's Bachrouche wins 3rd gold medal at Arab Games
By Justin Salhani | December 22, 2011 02:34 PM
Lebanon’s Katya Bachrouche has won a third gold medal in the 2011 Arab Games in Doha.
 
Lebanese take part in horse-jumping event in Doha
By Justin Salhani | December 22, 2011 02:28 PM
Lebanon has three male representatives jumping horses in Doha.
 
With little drama, Vettel easily wins Formula One title
By Chris Lines | December 22, 2011 12:54 AM
Over the last five years, Formula One fans have been spoiled by late-season championship deciders.
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