Jul 4, 2008
LONDON - July 4, 2008: Sir Jackie Stewart, three-time Formula 1 World Champion and RBS Global Ambassador, and Gary Anderson, technical consultant, share their thoughts on F1 race strategy ahead of the 2008 British Grand Prix taking place at the Silverstone racetrack on July 6. Sir Jackie Stewart also discusses his high ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Racing Prepares for the British Grand Prix - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 1, 2008
LONDON - July 1, 2008: Silverstone is the original Formula 1 circuit, the place where the World Championship was born in 1950, but history is just one aspect; for Panasonic Toyota Racing drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, speed is king. After Monza, Silverstone is the fastest track on the calendar, with an average sp ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Team Gets Ready for Canadian Grand Prix with Simulations - VIDEO STORY
Jun 3, 2008
MONTREAL - June 3, 2008: For the Canadian Grand Prix on June 8 2008, riding the kerbs is key, and Panasonic Toyota Racing has spent time in the build up simulating the TF108âs behavior on a seven-post rig, which is able to replicate the demands of the Montreal track. A full-size TF108 racecar has been placed on a ... Continue reading
F1 Race Driver Nico Rosberg Swaps Car for Surfboard - VIDEO
Jun 3, 2008
SYDNEY, Australia - June 3, 2008: It's not easy being a racing driver. Outside of the cockpit, they're dragged from pillar to post fulfilling sponsor and media commitments, that is when they aren't testing. Every so often, however, a sponsor will come up with a fun day out, like RBS did for Nico just before the Austral ... Continue reading
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins the 2008 Monaco Grand Prix
May 25, 2008
The start: Short before the race a light rain began to fall. Lewis and Heikki had qualified third and fourth respectively; both were on intermediate tyres. Lewis overtook Kimi Räikkönen at the start and was second after the opening lap, behind Felipe Massa. Heikki started from the pit lane, because he was not able to ... Continue reading
Mental and Mechanical Challenges of the Monaco Grand Prix - VIDEO FEATURE
May 19, 2008
MONTE CARLO - May 19, 2008: For nearly 80 years, the Monaco Grand Prix has challenged drivers to tame the tight and twisty streets of the Principality. The Panasonic Toyota Racing Team can benefit from driver Jarno Trulliâs experience to face the mental and mechanical challenges the race track features, having won ... Continue reading
2008 Bahrain Grand Prix - Desert Race Without Traction Control - VIDEO STORY
Apr 1, 2008
BAHRAIN - April 1, 2008: The introduction of a standard electronic control unit (ECU) has seen the elimination of traction control on Formula 1 race cars for the 2008 F1 season. According to Panasonic Toyota Racing driver Jarno Trulli, the traction control ban compels drivers to demonstrate their driving abilities at a ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Motor Sport Sponsorships for 2008
Mar 12, 2008
KARIYA, Japan, March 12 -- DENSO Corporation today announced its motor sport sponsorship plan for the 2008 season. DENSO will continue to sponsor teams participating in the world's top motor sports including FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (F1), FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP (WRC), and FIM ROAD RACING WORLD CHAMPIONS ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (TORRANCE, CA.) - Honda Supports Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts
Oct 27, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 25 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today a pledge of $250,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist the Red Cross in providing shelter, relief and recovery support to those affected by the Southern California wildfires. In addition, American Honda is working with th ... Continue reading
Inside a Formula One Racecar: Materials in F1 - VIDEO FEATURE
Oct 2, 2007
October 2, 2007: Latest in a series of videos about the Panasonic Toyota F1 race team. In this episode you'll find out about the "space-age" technology and materials that go into building a competitive car. To watch the other episodes click on the respective links below. ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2007
Tokyo September 30, 2007; Reuters reported that Lewis Hamilton won a wet and turbulent Japanese Grand Prix today and took a big step towards the Formula One world title as his McLaren-Mercedes teammate Fernando Alonso crashed out. The first 19 laps took place behind the safety car due to the adverse conditions. It came ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (DETROIT) - Explore Grand Auto Racing Collection at Henry Ford Museum
Aug 25, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich.--When the Motor City hosts the Grand Prix this Labor Day weekend, nearby Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan is the perfect place to whet your appetite for all things racing. With an automotive racing collection that is among the very best in the country, Henry Ford Museum is home to automobiles spa ... Continue reading
A Glimpse at the Life of Formula One Racer Ralf Schmacher - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 27, 2007
July 27, 2007: Ralf grew up in Kerpen, Germany, just a few miles from the Panasonic Toyota Racingâs factory in Cologne. He started riding karts when he was two, raced in club championships by the age of five, and made his Formula 1 debut 10 years ago, challenging his brother, Michael, on the race track. Ralf stood ... Continue reading
Martin Brundle, Former F1 Driver Examines Physical Challenges of Racing - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 18, 2007
Martin Brundle, former F1 driver and TV pundit, investigates the physical effects of driving a Formula One car by undergoing a series of assessments at QinetiQ's human performance laboratories. ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (BRACKLEY) - GIL DE FERRAN TO LEAVE HONDA RACING F1 TEAM
Jul 16, 2007
Brackley, UK 16 July 2007 GIL DE FERRAN TO LEAVE HONDA RACING F1 TEAM By mutual agreement with the Honda Racing F1 Team, Gil de Ferran will leave his role as Sporting Director to pursue other opportunities with immediate effect. Nick Fry, Chief Executive Officer of the Honda Racing F1 Team, said: "I am disappointed tha ... Continue reading
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