Deal reached to stage Russia GP in 2014 – Putin (updated²)
Ecclestone in Russia for GP contract signing Putin in Sochi to sign 2014 F1 race contract A deal to host at least seven Russian grand prix in Sochi beginning in 2014 has been reached, the country’s...
View ArticleRussian car investors looking at Virgin buy-in – report
Russian investors are reportedly keen to buy into the new F1 team Virgin. Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport reports that the potential investors hark from the Russian automobile world. Virgin is already...
View ArticleVirgin Racing looks to 2011 with confidence
Cosworth welcomes Marussia Motors’ investment in Virgin Racing Virgin Racing announced today that Marussia Motors has acquired a significant shareholding in the team, securing its long-term future and...
View ArticleWickens receives BRDC Bruce McLaren Award
Canadian collects trophy in London from Sir Stirling Moss Robert Wickens was presented with the British Racing Drivers Club ‘Bruce McLaren Award’ in a ceremony on Monday, 5th December, with the...
View ArticleMarussia co-owner confirms Max Chilton for 2013
Marussia team owner Nikolai Fomenko has confirmed speculation British rookie Max Chilton will make his formula one debut in 2013. Fomenko, the head of Russian supercar Marussia who bought into the then...
View ArticleKovalainen, not Petrov, in running for Razia’s seat
Heikki Kovalainen has emerged as a surprise contender to keep his formula one career alive in 2013. Ousted by Caterham, the Finn is reportedly in talks with Marussia about replacing the Brazilian Luiz...
View ArticleMarussia owner Nikolai Fomenko wants his F1 team to be powered by its own...
Marussia wants own F1 engines by 2016 As current engine supplier Cosworth departs, the team announced in July it has agreed a ‘long-term’ deal to be powered by Ferrari’s new turbo V6 from 2014. But,...
View ArticleMarussia no longer owned by Russian supercar maker
F1 team Marussia has split with its Russian supercar maker owner. The sports arm of the Russian news agency Ria Novosti reports that Marussia Motors, headed by Nikolai Fomenko, is no longer making cars...
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