Archive for October 18th, 2006
Max Papis to run Texas Busch race
0 Comments Quote selected text Published October 18th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsMax Papis has had an exciting year, including making his NASCAR debut in Watkins Glen, NY, on August 12th. Now Papis will add NASCAR ovals to his already impressive resume when he rolls into Texas Motor Speedway for the November 4th running of the NASCAR Busch Series race in the Lone Star State. [...]
Rally star Carlos Sainz to drive Renault F1 car
0 Comments Quote selected text Published October 18th, 2006 in MainVolkswagen, Carlos Sainz’s cross-country rally team, has given the former rally world champion permission to drive a Formula One car.
It was revealed earlier this week that the 44-year-old Spaniard was scheduled to test a year-old Renault single seater at an unspecified location in England.
Webber ‘made a mistake’ by moving to Williams
0 Comments Quote selected text Published October 18th, 2006 in MainMark Webber says he made a ‘mistake’ in moving to the Williams team in 2005.
The 30-year-old, who will switch to Red Bull after Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, admitted to Australian newspapers that Flavio Briatore advised him against signing for the now-embattled Grove squad.
An official for ING, Renault’s new title sponsor, has refused to confirm speculation that the Formula One racer will be painted orange, dark blue and yellow in 2007 and beyond.
Montagny joins Toyota as test driver
0 Comments Quote selected text Published October 18th, 2006 in MainToyota has reached an agreement for Franck Montagny to become its third driver. Montagny will complement race drivers Ralf Schumacher and Jarno Trulli, who are already confirmed for next season. He will begin his new role from the start of next year.
