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Fallon a Free Man from Horse Race Fixing Trial
Jockey Kieren Fallon has walked out a free man from the Old Bailey after his 'race-fixing' trial collapsed. Bet on horseracing with Bodog. The former Champion Jockey Fallon and five other men have been acquitted after trial judge Mr Justice Forbes ordered the jury to do so. Jockeys Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams were two of the men involved. Judge Forbes said there wasn´t …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on December 8th, 2007 Leave a comment »
We must unite says Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has called on his McLaren team to reunite in the wake of a turbulent Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. The relationship between Hamilton and team-mate Fernando Alonso is at an all-time low following a qualifying infringement, which saw Alonso deducted five starting positions. Hamilton, who secured a pole-to-flag victory at the Hungaroring to extend his championship lead over Alonso …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on August 6th, 2007 Leave a comment »
Great News For Silverstone
The British Grand Prix is likely to remain at Silverstone beyond 2009 following the approval of a £25million masterplan to improve the Northamptonshire circuit. At an extraordinary general meeting of the British Racing Drivers' Club, who own Silverstone, 80% of the members agreed to the plans. The concept includes new grandstands, pit and paddock facilities, science park, manufacturer test centre, …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on August 1st, 2007 Leave a comment »
Ferrari back to court
Ferrari are expected to lodge a six-page document with the Italian courts in Modena over the Ferrarigate scandal.The Italian squad were furious with Friday’s decision by the sport’s governing body, the FIA, not to penalise rivals McLaren, despite being found guilty of being in the possession of classified documents belonging to Ferrari. "This decision legitimises dishonest behaviour in F1 …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on July 30th, 2007 Leave a comment »
Ferrari Anger
Ferrari reacted with fury last night after an emergency hearing into the Formula One spy row resulted in McLaren Mercedes escaping without punishment. The FIA, the governing body of motor sport, gave Lewis Hamilton’s team a “let-off” over the possession of a huge dossier of secret technical information, a decision the Italian team were quick to condemn. After hearing the …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on July 27th, 2007 Leave a comment »
Rasmussen sacked
Michael Rasmussen's team Rabobank have confirmed they have withdrawn the Tour de France leader from this year's race and sacked him "on the spot" for apparently "lying about his whereabouts". A Rabobank spokesman confirmed that Dane Rasmussen had "broken team rules" – amid reports the team captain was to be removed from the tour. Subsequently, the team have posted a …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on July 26th, 2007 Leave a comment »
Aussie Evans fights hard in mountains
Australia's Cadel Evans fought hard but felt the full force of "two of the Tour de France's best climbers" during his damage limitation excercise on the 14th stage. A day after he moved up to second overall behind Rabobank climber Michael Rasmussen of Denmark, the 30-year-old Evans from Northern Territory was pushed into third place as Alberto Contador finally took …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on July 23rd, 2007 Leave a comment »
Alonso reels in Hamilton in standings
Spain´s Fernando Alonso won the European Grand Prix as chaos engulfed the Nurburgring. Alonso's third win of the season leaves him just two points behind McLaren teammate Lewis Hamilton in the overall drivers' standings. The Spaniard made the most of his opportunity when torrential rain and car failures combined to leave him in a straight fight with Ferrari's Felipe Massa. …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on July 23rd, 2007 Leave a comment »
Hamilton guns for wins
Lewis Hamilton was in aggressive mood ahead of Sunday's European Grand Prix, promising to push for race wins rather than consolidating his lofty position. The 22-year-old is yet to finish off the podium in his Formula One career and has established a 12 point lead over his Spanish McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso who lies second in the standings. But Hamilton …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on July 20th, 2007 Leave a comment »
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