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Women grab race spots on Bump Day at Indy

Reuters (Reuters) - The 33 car field for the Indianapolis 500 was set on Sunday with women drivers claiming three of the nine spots on offer on Bump Day. Brazil's Ana Beatriz and Britain's Pippa Mann and Katherine Legge joined Swiss Simona De Silvestro, who was among the 24 cars that qualified on Saturday for next Sunday's race. "I'm much happier than I was this time yesterday (Saturday)," said Ma…

Whitmarsh: From hero to zero very quickly PlanetF1 - 23 hours ago
Martin Whitmarsh has adopted a "fairly philosophical" attitude as he continues to be questioned about his role as McLaren's team boss... More »Whitmarsh: From hero to zero very quickly
Martin Whitmarsh has adopted a "fairly philosophical" attitude as he continues to be questioned about his role as McLaren's team boss...
Carpenter slays IndyCar giants to win 500 pole Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013
(Reuters) - Ed Carpenter upstaged IndyCar's biggest names and teams on Saturday to grab pole for the 97th Indianapolis 500. Carpenter, IndyCar's only owner/driver, delivered … More »Carpenter slays IndyCar giants to win 500 pole
(Reuters) - Ed Carpenter upstaged IndyCar's biggest names and teams on Saturday to grab pole for the 97th Indianapolis 500. Carpenter, IndyCar's only owner/driver, delivered the big surprise on Pole Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway clocking a four-lap average speed of 228.762 mph in his Chevrolet powered Dallara around …
Teams preview the Monaco GP PlanetF1 - Sat, May 18, 2013
The Formula One teams look ahead to the Monaco GP which takes place on the streets of Monte Carlo... More »Teams preview the Monaco GP
The Formula One teams look ahead to the Monaco GP which takes place on the streets of Monte Carlo...
Horner non-committal on Webber's future PlanetF1 - Sat, May 18, 2013
Mark Webber is facing a period of pressure and opportunity should he want to extend his stay at Red Bull, according to Christian Horner... More »Horner non-committal on Webber's future
Mark Webber is facing a period of pressure and opportunity should he want to extend his stay at Red Bull, according to Christian Horner...
Mercedes preview the Monaco GP PlanetF1 - Fri, May 17, 2013
Having fallen off the pace in recent races, Mercedes are hoping that the streets of Monte Carlo negate their car's weak points... More »Mercedes preview the Monaco GP
Having fallen off the pace in recent races, Mercedes are hoping that the streets of Monte Carlo negate their car's weak points...
'McLaren-Honda deal is not exclusive' PlanetF1 - Fri, May 17, 2013
Honda could supply a second or even a third team when they return to Formula One in 2015 as their deal with McLaren is "not exclusive"... More »'McLaren-Honda deal is not exclusive'
Honda could supply a second or even a third team when they return to Formula One in 2015 as their deal with McLaren is "not exclusive"...
Lotus boss unhappy with Pirelli tyre changes Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - Pirelli's decision to change the Formula One tyres after just six races penalises those who have done a better job than others in getting the existing … More »Lotus boss unhappy with Pirelli tyre changes
LONDON (Reuters) - Pirelli's decision to change the Formula One tyres after just six races penalises those who have done a better job than others in getting the existing ones to work, Lotus principal Eric Boullier said on Thursday. "Just imagine for a moment that because a football team can't run as fast as its opponent, …
The Big Pirelli Debate PlanetF1 - Fri, May 17, 2013
One of the lasting memories from the 2005 season is of Kimi Raikkonen leading the European GP with a flatspot and no way of changing his tyre... More »The Big Pirelli Debate
One of the lasting memories from the 2005 season is of Kimi Raikkonen leading the European GP with a flatspot and no way of changing his tyre...
McLaren say Honda deal keeps them among F1 elite Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - McLaren's Formula One engine deal with Honda from 2015 is a vital step to ensure they can keep punching at the same weight as works … More »McLaren say Honda deal keeps them among F1 elite
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - McLaren's Formula One engine deal with Honda from 2015 is a vital step to ensure they can keep punching at the same weight as works team rivals Ferrari and Mercedes, managing director Jonathan Neale said on Thursday. The Woking team have used engines provided by former shareholders Mercedes …
Sato not interested in comeback PlanetF1 - Thu, May 16, 2013
Takuma Sato has no interest in returning to Formula One despite putting in some impressive displays in the IndyCar series... More »Sato not interested in comeback
Takuma Sato has no interest in returning to Formula One despite putting in some impressive displays in the IndyCar series...
Honda to return to F1 in 2015 as McLaren engine supplier Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
By Yoko Kubota TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda is returning to Formula One racing in 2015, after a seven-year hiatus, as McLaren's engine partner, the Japanese carmaker said … More »Honda to return to F1 in 2015 as McLaren engine supplier
By Yoko Kubota TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda is returning to Formula One racing in 2015, after a seven-year hiatus, as McLaren's engine partner, the Japanese carmaker said on Thursday. The link-up between Honda and McLaren, the second most successful team in the sport after Ferrari in terms of race wins and drivers' titles, will …
Bernie: The truth will prevail PlanetF1 - Thu, May 16, 2013
Bernie Ecclestone is confident the truth will set him free as he faces charges relating to the Formula One bribery scandal... More »Bernie: The truth will prevail
Bernie Ecclestone is confident the truth will set him free as he faces charges relating to the Formula One bribery scandal...
'Kubica assisting Merc development' PlanetF1 - Thu, May 16, 2013
Toto Wolff reckons running Robert Kubica in the Mercedes simulator has proven to be a smart move as both parties are gaining from it... More »'Kubica assisting Merc development'
Toto Wolff reckons running Robert Kubica in the Mercedes simulator has proven to be a smart move as both parties are gaining from it...
Lawyers: Bernie never committed bribery PlanetF1 - Thu, May 16, 2013
Lawyers for Bernie Ecclestone maintain the F1 supremo is innocent after news broke that he is facing charges in Germany relating to a bribery case... More »Lawyers: Bernie never committed bribery
Lawyers for Bernie Ecclestone maintain the F1 supremo is innocent after news broke that he is facing charges in Germany relating to a bribery case...
Motor racing's Ecclestone denies bribery in German case - lawyers Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lawyers for Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone reiterated on Wednesday that he had not bribed a German banker during the 2005-2006 sale … More »Motor racing's Ecclestone denies bribery in German case - lawyers
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lawyers for Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone reiterated on Wednesday that he had not bribed a German banker during the 2005-2006 sale of a stake in the motor racing business, after a newspaper reported he had been charged by prosecutors. German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported on …
F1 drivers skeptical over penalty points proposals AP - Sports - Thu, May 16, 2013
Formula One is still in preliminary discussions over whether to implement a new penalty system that would in essence punish drivers for each infringement until they total … More »F1 drivers skeptical over penalty points proposals
Formula One is still in preliminary discussions over whether to implement a new penalty system that would in essence punish drivers for each infringement until they total too many points and get hit with a race ban.
Drivers worried Pirelli tires are wearing too fast AP - Sports - Thu, May 16, 2013
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Tires shredded like paper, rubber flew everywhere and cars flitted in and out of pit lane like shoppers in a supermarket parking lot. More »Drivers worried Pirelli tires are wearing too fast
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Tires shredded like paper, rubber flew everywhere and cars flitted in and out of pit lane like shoppers in a supermarket parking lot.
Honda 'to announce Formula One comeback' AFP News - Wed, May 15, 2013
Honda are expected to announce shortly they will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren to revive their championship-winning partnership, … More »Honda 'to announce Formula One comeback'
Honda are expected to announce shortly they will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren to revive their championship-winning partnership, a company source said Wednesday.
Whitmarsh mum on engine plans PlanetF1 - Wed, May 15, 2013
Martin Whitmarsh has refused to comment on reports that McLaren let their engine option with Mercedes lapse admits rumours of Honda's return... More »Whitmarsh mum on engine plans
Martin Whitmarsh has refused to comment on reports that McLaren let their engine option with Mercedes lapse admits rumours of Honda's return...
'Ecclestone facing bribery charges' PlanetF1 - Wed, May 15, 2013
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is facing charges in Germany relating to a bribery case, according to a German newspaper... More »'Ecclestone facing bribery charges'
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is facing charges in Germany relating to a bribery case, according to a German newspaper...