Archive for the ‘Circuit_de_Catalunya’ Category

Raikkonen demands more from McLaren

Posted: June 12, 2006 by Neeraj in Circuit_de_Catalunya, Drivers, External, Fernando Alonso, Formula-One, Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren Mercedes, Michael Schumacher, RaceTracks, Teams
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As reported on motoringco.za Finn Raikkonen, 26, clinched a place on the podium for the first time in five races. Although he was confident the team was improving he was still unhappy with the straight-line speed of his McLaren-Mercedes. Raikkonen’s car was no match for race-winner Fernando Alonso’s Renault or runner-up Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari and [...]

Alonso fined $2,000 for speeding in pit lane

Posted: May 12, 2006 by Neeraj in Circuit_de_Catalunya, Drivers, External, Fernando Alonso, Formula-One, News, QuickBits, RaceTracks, Renault, Teams
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As reported on reuters World champion Fernando Alonso collected a $2,000 fine on Friday for exceeding the pit lane speed limit in the first free practice session for his home Spanish Grand Prix. But that was about the only excitement the Renault driver could offer the crowd chanting his name at the Circuit de Catalunya. [...]

Upgrade to kick-start Button’s season?

Posted: May 12, 2006 by Neeraj in Circuit_de_Catalunya, Drivers, Engines, External, Formula-One, Honda, Jenson Button, News, RaceTracks, Teams
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As reported on channel4.com British Formula One driver Jenson Button is hoping that an improved Honda engine will kick-start his season at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. Honda’s sporting director Gil de Ferran is also upbeat his team’s chances at Circuit de Catalunya on Sunday, adding: “We have the latest specification engine for both drivers. [...]