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Adrian Sutil Q&A: Force India the 2011 priority
Adrian Sutil is driving the best season of his Formula One career - and it hasn't gone unnoticed. Gone are the times when only he knew that he could race with the fastest on the grid - now he has demonstrated to the world that he can do it. Nevertheless, Sutil says it would take a very special offer to tempt him away from Force India, the team with whom he has shared a remarkable journey in recent years, as he explained exclusively to Formula1.com in Monza
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Q&A with Renault's Robert Kubica
After some difficult races mid-season, Renault's Robert Kubica was finally back on the podium at Spa. And those who do well at Spa traditionally do well at Monza too, so the Pole is looking forward to another positive weekend at the Italian Grand Prix
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Italy preview quotes - Bridgestone, Ferrari, Virgin, Force India & more
With average speeds of 250 km/h and top speeds of 340km/h, Monza is one of the quickest circuits on the Formula One calendar, as well as one of the oldest. Also home to the Tifosi, the track isn't short on atmosphere either. The drivers and team members explain why they love Monza and discuss their prospects for the Italian Grand Prix
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Italy Preview - Monza make or break for Ferrari?
Monza, that wonderful cathedral of sport, could be the turning point of the world championship fight this weekend.
Its long straights and the need for minimal downforce may militate against Red Bull, while Ferrari, fresh from no further penalties in their team orders hearing at the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Paris on Wednesday, will decide their strategy for the rest of the season based on their performance here on their home ground...
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Renault on how to master Monza
Monza presents a unique challenge for a Formula One car. It's known as the 'Temple of Speed' for the simple reason that it's by far the quickest track of the year. It's so extreme that all teams have to develop bespoke aero packages to make their cars slippery enough to be competitive over the 5.8-kilometre lap. The old Hockenheim used to present a similar challenge, but today Monza stands alone as the only track on the calendar where the cars race flat out at speeds approaching 340 km/h. Renault explain how they plan to master the Italian circuit...
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No further Ferrari penalty, team orders to be reviewed
The FIA is to review the rules relating to team orders in Formula One racing after its World Motor Sport Council decided on Wednesday to impose no further sanction on Ferrari for their controversial one-two finish in July's German Grand Prix.
Hockenheim stewards fined Ferrari US$100,000 for imposing team orders and bringing the sport into disrepute after Felipe Massa moved aside to let team mate Fernando Alonso win the race.
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Stricter team and driver licensing rules proposed
The FIA's World Motor Sport Council has announced two proposals it hopes to introduce in order to better maintain the reputation of the sport and the integrity of its competitors. It plans to submit both proposals to the FIA's General Assembly for consideration.
One suggestion will see the introduction of a 'competitor's staff' licence to ensure team members comply with standards of 'good standing'...
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FIA announces 20-race calendar for 2011
Formula One racing's governing body, the FIA, has released the calendar for the 2011 world championship. The addition of the Indian Grand Prix makes for a 20-race season - one more round than in 2010 and the longest in Formula One history.
The Bahrain Grand Prix will kick off proceedings on March 13, with the inaugural Indian event taking place towards the end of the year on October 30...
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FIA: No new teams for 2011
The FIA has announced it will keep the Formula One entry list at 12 teams for 2011 and 2012, after deciding that none of the those bidding for a 13th entry next season met the necessary requirements.
Formula One racing's governing body had received bids from numerous organisations after it invited expressions of interest from potential new teams back in March, following the late withdrawal of one of the new 2010 entries...
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Q&A with McLaren's Tim Goss
Although McLaren have been tipped to be the best of the bunch at Monza this weekend, many believe they will then struggle to match car to circuit characteristics at the remaining five rounds. But Tim Goss, chief engineer of the MP4-25, is confident new upgrades, a better understanding of the blown diffuser and their leading role in the development of the F-duct could see the team go from strength to strength as the season's climax approaches. He reveals more during a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 'Phone-In' session
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