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Hamilton lets sleeping dogs lie - and snore

May 22, 2013 13:32
By Alan Baldwin MONACO (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton made his point and Roscoe, his pampered pet bulldog, promptly proved him right at the Monaco Grand Prix on Wednesday. Positioning, the 2008 Formula One world champion told British reporters gathered round him in the Mercedes harbourside motorhome, is everything in Monaco.

Cannes: Stewart looks back on F1's reckless heyday

Agence France-PresseMay 22, 2013 02:00
Former motor racing champion Jackie Stewart looks back on his life and reveals he is haunted by the number of friends he lost in fatal crashes in an updated version of the 1971 film "Weekend of a Champion" shown at Cannes on Tuesday. The original film, directed by Frank Simon and presented and produced by Roman Polanski, tells the story of the Scottish racing star's Monaco Grand Prix victory. It has been updated by Polanski with a postscript interview with Stewart.

Cannes: Stewart looks back on F1's reckless heyday

Agence France-PresseMay 22, 2013 02:00
Former motor racing champion Jackie Stewart looks back on his life and reveals he is haunted by the number of friends he lost in fatal crashes in an updated version of the 1971 film "Weekend of a Champion" shown at Cannes on Tuesday. The original film, directed by Frank Simon and presented and produced by Roman Polanski, tells the story of the Scottish racing star's Monaco Grand Prix victory. It has been updated by Polanski with a postscript interview with Stewart.

Cannes: Stewart looks back on F1's reckless heyday

Agence France-PresseMay 22, 2013 01:45
Former motor racing champion Jackie Stewart looks back on his life and reveals he is haunted by the number of friends he lost in fatal crashes in an updated version of the 1971 film "Weekend of a Champion" shown at Cannes on Tuesday. The original film, directed by Frank Simon and presented and produced by Roman Polanski, tells the story of the Scottish racing star's Monaco Grand Prix victory. It has been updated by Polanski with a postscript interview with Stewart.

Cannes: Stewart looks back on F1's reckless heyday

Agence France-PresseMay 22, 2013 01:45
Former motor racing champion Jackie Stewart looks back on his life and reveals he is haunted by the number of friends he lost in fatal crashes in an updated version of the 1971 film "Weekend of a Champion" shown at Cannes on Tuesday. The original film, directed by Frank Simon and presented and produced by Roman Polanski, tells the story of the Scottish racing star's Monaco Grand Prix victory. It has been updated by Polanski with a postscript interview with Stewart.

Cannes: Stewart looks back on F1's reckless heyday

Agence France-PresseMay 21, 2013 14:16
Former motor racing champion Jackie Stewart looks back on his life and reveals he is haunted by the number of friends he lost in fatal crashes in an updated version of the 1971 film "Weekend of a Champion" shown at Cannes on Tuesday. The original film, directed by Frank Simon and presented and produced by Roman Polanski, tells the story of the Scottish racing star's Monaco Grand Prix victory. It has been updated by Polanski with a postscript interview with Stewart.

Formula One drivers give new meaning to style on wheels

Agencia EFEMay 20, 2013 10:54
Madrid, May 20 (EFE).- Formula One drivers stoically endure special diets and training regimens that rival those of any elite athlete, but they still find time to enjoy life as they see fit off the track. The high level of competition on the F1 circuit is stressful and drivers look for ways to let off steam when they are not racing, engaging in relaxing activities that connect them to the real world, such as reading and spending time with family and friends. Efe spent some time with the Williams racing team to learn how drivers spend their time away from the track.

Auto Racing: Indianapolis 500 provisional grid

Agence France-PresseMay 18, 2013 20:30
Provisional qualifying grid for the Indianapolis 500 after Saturday's first day of time trials with driver, nationality and four-lap qualifying average (24 of 33 spots filled with last 9 to be decided on Sunday): Row One 1. Ed Carpenter (USA) 228.762 mph 2. Carlos Munoz (COL) 228.342 3. Marco Andretti (USA) 228.261 Row Two 4. E.J. Viso (VEN) 228.150 5. A.J. Allmendinger (USA) 228.099 6. Will Power (AUS) 228.087 Row Three 7. Ryan Hunter-Reay (USA) 227.904 8. Helio Castroneves (BRA) 227.762

Auto Racing: Carpenter captures Indy 500 pole

Agence France-PresseMay 18, 2013 20:30
Ed Carpenter captured the pole position for the Indianapolis 500 in Saturday's time trials, edging rookie Carlos Munoz and withstanding a last-ditch bid by Australian Will Power. Carpenter, a 32-year-old American stepson of current IndyCar series founder Tony George, was only fifth-fastest in the first round of time trials at the famed 2 1/2-mile (4km) oval where the 97th Indy 500 will be staged on May 26.

Formula One: Webber under pressure to deliver

Agence France-PresseMay 18, 2013 09:30
Mark Webber will be under pressure to produce his best at next weekend's Monaco Grand Prix if he is to keep alive his hopes of retaining his seat with defending champions Red Bull next year. After a difficult, incident-filled start to the 2013 season, the 36-year-old Australian knows he has to deliver consistent strong performances to ensure he stays at the top. And Monaco, where he has always shone and produced one of the finest wins of his career, is expected to see him bidding to land the 10th win of his career on the unforgiving streets of the Mediterranean principality.
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