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Timo Glock Made it With Tim Virgin

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

German driver Timo Glock has denied speculation that call he would leave Virgin Racing Formula 1 team. He also believes his side can achieve better results after failing to gain points last season.

“I certainly will keep driving to Virgin Racing,” said Glock, Friday (3 / 11). “A lot of speculation about my desire to leave the team. But that’s not true, that we really want to do better and keep moving forward.” ?He also ensures that its decision was unanimous. “Not just 99.9 percent, but also 100 percent sure that I stay.”

Glock joined the new team before last season. He moved from Toyota, who withdrew from the race at the end of a 2009. In his first season, which just ended in anaesthetized, he and Virgin did not achieve satisfactory results. Virgin will only able to occupy the position of the 12th, without winning points. But, for the new season, new Virgin received injections valuable. The team just got a sponsor, the Russian sports car manufacturer, Marussia. Glock was more optimistic welcome the new season. “I think, with all the experience gained, we can make improvement for next season,” said 28-year-old racer. Glock, who last season with teammate Lucas at Grassi (Brazil), currently have not had a partner. He stated that new drivers will be set before Christmas.

Alonso Still Aims High

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Ferrari team drivers Fernando Alonso insisted he could still lead his team to be world champion this year despite a disappointing show at the Grand Prix of Belgium. Alonso is currently lagging 41 points behind McLaren’s championship leader, Lewis Hamilton. The former Renault driver had finished in 21st place after Ferrari team mechanic to change tires the wrong strategy.

But with six races remaining, Alonso can still win optimistic. He has admitted it could do with mastering the podium at Monza GP, 12 September. “With this point system and changes in winners, I’m optimistic that we still have significant opportunities. There are still 150 points up for grabs. That is enough to change the situation, “said the Spaniard, Thursday (2 / 9).

Alonso is confident despite claiming to get rid of his three competitors first. They are the Red Bull duo Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettal and Hamilton. “No doubt the race in Monza will be very important. At our barn we will do everything to avoid losing points again, “he explained. Alonso said the victory at Monza would attenuate the difference in distance of the championship. But if the results are bad there are still opportunities for him to catch up. “It’s not over yet. But the team morale must be devastated if we failed, “he said.

Red Bull Have to Take a Choice Immediately

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Racing Formula One (F1) only left six series again. Mark Webber asked Red Bull to choose who will become the main priority for the rest of the competition.

Webber certainly aware by saying that thing. It is because his chances to be world champion is more open than Lewis Hamilton Sebastian Vettel in the standings.

Webber missed only three points from Hamilton to collect the top standings 182 points. While Vettel is ranked third by collecting 151 points.

There is one step that must be made to Red Bull if you want to beat McLaren in the race this time. Milton Keynes-based team must choose, he or Vettel?

“McLaren has won so many championships and have a nice trophy cabinet. Red Bull also has a trophy cabinet, but not that good, “said Webber.

Webber said that it is too early to say how to choose a driver to be prioritized, but maybe they should make a different tactic than the McLaren.