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  • The remarkable supercar’s perfect balance of uncompromising aerodynamics with harmonious proportions is a result of the collaboration between the Ferrari Styling Centre and Pininfarina.
    DOCUMENTED: 19.09.2012 | 14:45 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Ferrari Launches The New F12berlinetta

    The gorgeous Ferrari F12berlinetta debuts in Singapore and will be on display from 18 to 23 September at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

    Photos: Low Fai Ming Ferrari has been busy with a host of events leading up to the Formula One SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. As ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Ferrari F12berlinetta, Ferrari, Singapore, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, V12
    • The remarkable supercar’s perfect balance of uncompromising aerodynamics with harmonious proportions is a result of the collaboration between the Ferrari Styling Centre and Pininfarina.
    • With 740 bhp and 690 Nm of torque, the new car will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 8.5 seconds. It also completes the lap of the Fiorano circuit in 1’23”, faster than any other Ferrari road car.
    • Unprecedented performance from a new engine, combined with head-turning design, it's no wonder the car has 30 pre-orders. Which means the whole of next year's allocation of the V12 supercar here is practically covered.
  • DOCUMENTED: 29.03.2012 | 08:10 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    McLaren Singapore Showroom Officially Opens

    The sleek showroom with a fully equipped service centre and customer care facilities will house the MP4-12C and McLaren's range of cars in years to come.

    The next time you drive past Leng Kee Road, take a glance towards the Wearnes Automotive premises, for there lies history in the making. ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : McLaren Singapore, McLaren Automotive, Singapore, MP4-12C, Showroom
    • The luscious MP4-12C in Volcano Red was the beauty among the thorns at the launch.
    • Ron Dennis, Executive Chairman, McLaren Automotive and McLaren Group, addressing the media.
  • EDIFICE has been designated as the Official Watch Partner for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, and the Casio logo will continue to appear on racing suits worn by Vettel and Webber, as well as on the team wear. The logo will also stay on the nose sections of the team’s race cars. In addition to using team images in EDIFICE advertising, Casio plans to work again with Red Bull Racing to release special collaborative watch models. These global marketing activities are expected to further enhance the EDIFICE brand image.
    DOCUMENTED: 13.02.2012 | 06:42 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Casio Continues Official Partnership with Red Bull Racing F1 Team

    Casio has renewed its contract with the Formula One World Champions, the Red Bull Racing team. Casio will make the most of this relationship to strengthen the brand image of its EDFICE watches.

    Under the concept of “Speed and Intelligence,” the EDIFICE line of analog metal watches evokes a sense of velocity and&n ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Casio, Formula One, Red Bull Racing, F1, Formula One
    • EDIFICE has been designated as the Official Watch Partner for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, and the Casio logo will continue to appear on racing suits worn by Vettel and Webber, as well as on the team wear. The logo will also stay on the nose sections of the team’s race cars. In addition to using team images in EDIFICE advertising, Casio plans to work again with Red Bull Racing to release special collaborative watch models. These global marketing activities are expected to further enhance the EDIFICE brand image.
    • “It’s encouraging that we’re able to keep building and extending our relationships with long-term Partners, such as Casio. Formula One is focused on speed and accuracy, which is captured and reflected in Casio’s unique range of timing products. We very much look forward to working with them throughout the new season and beyond.” said Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal, Christian Horner.
    • The EDIFICE EQS-A1000DB, the latest model in a line-up of sporty chronographs from Casio's collaboration with Red Bull Racing. The Solar-powered watch features a 1/20-second chronograph, Tachymeter, World time, 5 independent motors, Sapphire glass, 100-meter water resistance, all encased in a Stainless steel case and band.
  • Porsche sets the heartbeats ticking faster with an exclusive series of collectibles and apparels – Porsche Design Driver’s Selection – engineered for the avid brand enthusiast. The luxury sports collection is designed with the finest qualities of Porsche – refined technology, increased comfort, enhanced performance and sharpened design. The brand’s impeccable eye for details and precision is evident in the collection which consists of stylish polo tops (for men and women), brilliantly compartmentalised trolley cases to fun accessories like colourful key rings and caps embossed with the distinctive Porsche crest.
    DOCUMENTED: 03.08.2011 | 09:31 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Porsche accessories for all F1 fans!

    Porsche ups the ante this Formula One season with an exclusive selection of luxury collectibles and apparels, engineered for the avid brand enthusiast

    ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Porsche, Porsche Design Driver’s Selection, Formula One.
    • Porsche sets the heartbeats ticking faster with an exclusive series of collectibles and apparels – Porsche Design Driver’s Selection – engineered for the avid brand enthusiast. The luxury sports collection is designed with the finest qualities of Porsche – refined technology, increased comfort, enhanced performance and sharpened design. The brand’s impeccable eye for details and precision is evident in the collection which consists of stylish polo tops (for men and women), brilliantly compartmentalised trolley cases to fun accessories like colourful key rings and caps embossed with the distinctive Porsche crest.
    • Porsche drivers and enthusiasts can now look forward to comfortable polo tees, as well as the classic and unique Martini Racing Polo Shirt that is available in both men’s and women’s sizes and style.
    • The exclusive Carfit Trolley Case is designed for the business traveler in mind. Encased with extremely durable material, the trolley case comes with additional compartments in base, separate shirt compartments and a front pocket with organiser function. It is accompanied with robust telescopic material. A perfect travel companion for the career jetsetter.
  • “At SingTel, we constantly look out for the latest technologies that deliver unique experiences to Singaporeans. The upgraded race simulators are a perfect example of our belief that amazing things happen when we think big,” said Mr. Derrick Heng, Director of Brand Experience, SingTel.
    DOCUMENTED: 06.07.2011 | 16:16 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    SingTel Debuts The World’s First Race Simulator With Six Degrees Of Freedom

    SingTel, Title Sponsor of the Formula 1™ Singapore Grand Prix unveiled a new race car simulator that heightens the racing experience by introducing three additional motion cues.

    Photos: Joel Tam The new BRD V2-500 custom-built simulator rafted by the award-winning Ball Racing Developments (BRD) boasts the lat ... MORE

    • “At SingTel, we constantly look out for the latest technologies that deliver unique experiences to Singaporeans. The upgraded race simulators are a perfect example of our belief that amazing things happen when we think big,” said Mr. Derrick Heng, Director of Brand Experience, SingTel.
    • “Providing an unprecedented immersive race experience, the simulators are the closest fans can get to driving a real Formula One™ race car. With this debut, Singaporeans will also be the first in the world to try the simulators at the upcoming SingTel Formula One™ roadshows.”
    • The BRD V2-500 race simulator was developed with three additional degrees of freedom after analysing the mental and physiological cues necessary to create a realistic and believable experience in the mind of the driver.
  • From the early stages during the off-season, the team’s Formula One car is developed entirely in Siemens' NX software, based on functional requirements and the ever changing Formula One regulations. The model proceeds to outline structure where the Red Bull Racing design team has approximately 150 workstations running NX, to develop geometric part models for the entire vehicle. The NX system gets even more crucial during the race season, as performance-enhancing modifications to the car have to be produced in as little as one week.
    DOCUMENTED: 06.06.2011 | 14:59 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Siemens PLM Software And Red Bull Racing

    While drivers battle on the race track, what gives race teams the overall upper hand?

    The Red Bull Racing's answer started in 2004. Siemens PLM Software was introduced as an innovation partner, and has since propelled R ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Siemens, PLM, NX, Teamcenter
    • From the early stages during the off-season, the team’s Formula One car is developed entirely in Siemens' NX software, based on functional requirements and the ever changing Formula One regulations. The model proceeds to outline structure where the Red Bull Racing design team has approximately 150 workstations running NX, to develop geometric part models for the entire vehicle. The NX system gets even more crucial during the race season, as performance-enhancing modifications to the car have to be produced in as little as one week.
    • To keep the engineers connected with other, Red Bull Racing turns to Siemens' Teamcenter, a fully integrated solution that provides a design-through-manufacturing environment that sets the stage for a highly competitive Red Bull Racing team. Design engineers can easily obtain references from other engineers as they create the digital car, using the Teamcenter system to share their data. All these behind-the-scenes only have one purpose: To produce faster lap times. After all, even a fraction of a second advantage in every lap will ultimately determine the results.
  • From the start of the 2011 Formula One season, Infiniti has joined the Red Bull Racing team as a major partner and features prominently on the race-winning RB7 driven by Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. Like many in the Red Bull Racing team, Sebastian has been driving products from the Infiniti range, both as his personal car but also at the different races around the world.
    DOCUMENTED: 02.06.2011 | 09:35 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Sebastian Vettel Is Infiniti's New Global Brand Ambassador

    F1's young star driver pairs up with luxury car brand Infiniti.

    Infiniti, the luxury car manufacturer from Japan, today announces it has signed Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel as its first ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Red Bull Racing Team, Infiniti, F1, Sebastian Vettel
    • From the start of the 2011 Formula One season, Infiniti has joined the Red Bull Racing team as a major partner and features prominently on the race-winning RB7 driven by Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. Like many in the Red Bull Racing team, Sebastian has been driving products from the Infiniti range, both as his personal car but also at the different races around the world.
    • Commenting on his new global role, Sebastian Vettel said: “Since our first contact with Infiniti I liked their cars. A car can impress you in two ways: its looks and its handling. After I had the chance to test some cars in the range, I became a big fan. They are comfortable as well as sporty when you ask for it. I am sure we as a team and myself can benefit a lot from the experience of Infiniti and I am very much looking forward to our partnership in the future.” Simon Sproule, CVP Global Marketing Communications, Nissan Motor Company added: “Red Bull Racing have demonstrated over the course of their short history in F1 that they are a great challenger brand, unafraid of taking their own approach to creating a winning team. At the core of this emergence has been the inspired performance of Sebastian Vettel. As we developed the partnership with the team, so it was a natural progression to also work more closely with Sebastian and today we formally welcome him to the Infiniti team.”
  • A new aerodynamics package produced entirely from carbon fibre has been developed by McLaren Racing in compliance with GT3 regulations, incorporating a new front splitter, door blade, rear wing, diffuser and louvres in the front fenders.
    DOCUMENTED: 04.05.2011 | 19:01 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Mclaren Unleashes the MP4-12C GT3

    While the car is an engineering feat, Mclaren also unveiled a team and development programme that will keep its customers ahead.

    Together, combining the expertise of McLaren Racing, McLaren Automotive and CRS Racing, Mclaren has unveiled its MP4-12C GT3 car and plan ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Mclaren, MP4-12C, GT3, FIA, GT, CRS Racing
    • A new aerodynamics package produced entirely from carbon fibre has been developed by McLaren Racing in compliance with GT3 regulations, incorporating a new front splitter, door blade, rear wing, diffuser and louvres in the front fenders.
    • Under the skin, the 12C GT3 shares the same 75 kg MonoCell chassis as the 12C road car. With lightness as a priority, only carbon fibre is used in the chassis. The result is a dry weight of just 1,301 kg. The Formula One derived steering wheel features an integrated driver display, paddle shift and switches.
    • The 3.8 litre McLaren V8 twin turbo M838T engine makes its appearance again in the 12C GT3, albeit being de-tuned from 591 hp to 493 hp in order to provide optimum power. Power is shifted through a Ricado-developed six-speed sequential shift gearbox, which is 80 kg lighter than the Seamless Shift seven-speed gearbox used in the road car.
  • This exciting new era for Caterham will be led by the company's existing management team, headed up by Caterham Cars Managing Director, Ansar Ali. Ansar has been responsible for Caterham's exports, creating the iconic Superlight R500 and the SP/300.R sports prototype racer, the first brand new model in 15 years.
    DOCUMENTED: 28.04.2011 | 08:01 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Team Lotus Buys Caterham Cars

    Simplify, add lightness and now, Formula One technology?

    The people behind Team Lotus Formula 1, the legendary lightweight sports car manufacturer will be seeing an expansion of its brand profil ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Team, Enterprise, Lotus, Caterham, Cars
    • This exciting new era for Caterham will be led by the company's existing management team, headed up by Caterham Cars Managing Director, Ansar Ali. Ansar has been responsible for Caterham's exports, creating the iconic Superlight R500 and the SP/300.R sports prototype racer, the first brand new model in 15 years.
    • After Lotus ended production of the Seven in 1972, Caterham bought the rights to make both kits and fully assembled cars based on the original design. Today, the Seven is arguably the benchmark for the perfect balance between power and intuitive, user-friendly handling, and remains as one of the most raced cars in the world.
  • The rest of the stalls rounded up the carnival-like atmosphere. The official Formula One team merchandise booth sold all kinds of F1 memorabilia. Team booths from Red Bull Racing, Vodafone McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari were present too. Malaysian Red Crescent Society members were on site, collecting donations to help victims of the tsunami and earthquakes in Japan.
    DOCUMENTED: 27.04.2011 | 18:18 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    A Truly Asian Race Experience

    With shows, sales and parties, there is more to the 2011 Formula One Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix than the race itself.

    Courtesy of the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, we were present at the Sepang International Circuit to soak in the adrenalin-charged at ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : 2011, Formula, One, Petronas, Malaysia, Grand, Prix
    • The rest of the stalls rounded up the carnival-like atmosphere. The official Formula One team merchandise booth sold all kinds of F1 memorabilia. Team booths from Red Bull Racing, Vodafone McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari were present too. Malaysian Red Crescent Society members were on site, collecting donations to help victims of the tsunami and earthquakes in Japan.
    • After Bernard Charles
    • Throughout the race weekend, spectators were treated to an activity area on the race grounds that saw family-oriented fringe events such as human hamster balls, rock climbing, as well as Segway and recumbent bicycle rides.
  • DOCUMENTED: 25.04.2011 | 16:35 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Zone 1 Ticket Holders To Enjoy Additional Viewing Experiences

    Singapore GP confirmed the integration of the Singapore Flyer into Zones 1 and 2 of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, allowing Zone 1 and Premier Walkabout ticket-holders complete access.

    Photos: Singapore GP Located between the last two turns (22-23) of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, the Singapore Flyer offers several ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Singtel, Singapore GP, 2011, F1
    • As an added treat, spectators can view up-close the support race cars lined up at the support paddock within the Singapore Flyer premises and enjoy a myriad of shopping and dining experiences at the Singapore Flyer, including the recently launched Singapore Food Trail, a unique dining concept that evokes the nostalgic feel and charm of the lion city in the 1960s. As part of the integrated layout, the Double Helix Bridge within Zone 2 offers a panoramic view of the city skyline and selected sections of the track. All Zone 1 and Premier Walkabout ticket-holders will be able to enjoy exclusive access through a gate installed on the 280 metres long pedestrian bridge, linking the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort to the Circuit Park. All Zone 1 ticket-holders including Premier Walkabout patrons will also enjoy access to the Padang main entertainment stage within Zone 4 where multi award-winning band Linkin Park will be performing on race day, 25 September 2011.
  • The Austrian energy drink company, which is fast gaining in popularity amongst Formula One aficionados thanks to the double championship winning feat of Red Bull Racing in 2010 and the perfect start to the 2011 campaign by world champion Sebastian Vettel, is expecting crowds upwards of 50,000 spectators to turn up for this show car event. On 22 April, motor sports enthusiasts can also expect the festivities to start at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, where the Red Bull Speed Street event will be based. One can expect Audi and Infiniti cars on display, as well as Red Bull Racing merchandise on sale, while Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Singapore will be setting up a gaming area featuring the Red Bull X2010 super car in its PS3 game GT5 alongside four units of F1 simulators courtesy of Singapore GP, making the event a real motor racing extravaganza.
    DOCUMENTED: 12.04.2011 | 09:00 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Formula One Is Coming To Orchard Road This April!

    The public can now catch a first glimpse of the F1 show car outside the Singapore Marriott Hotel this weekend.

    F1 fever is roaring into town early this year, as the highly anticipated Red Bull Speed Street Singapore show run will bring former Red B ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : F1, Singapore, Orchard Road, Red Bull
    • The Austrian energy drink company, which is fast gaining in popularity amongst Formula One aficionados thanks to the double championship winning feat of Red Bull Racing in 2010 and the perfect start to the 2011 campaign by world champion Sebastian Vettel, is expecting crowds upwards of 50,000 spectators to turn up for this show car event. On 22 April, motor sports enthusiasts can also expect the festivities to start at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, where the Red Bull Speed Street event will be based. One can expect Audi and Infiniti cars on display, as well as Red Bull Racing merchandise on sale, while Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Singapore will be setting up a gaming area featuring the Red Bull X2010 super car in its PS3 game GT5 alongside four units of F1 simulators courtesy of Singapore GP, making the event a real motor racing extravaganza.
    • The Red Bull Speed Street Singapore event comes hot on the heels of the similar named show run in Kuala Lumpur on 3 April, which saw Coulthard entertain a peak period shopping crowd along Jalan Bukit Bintang, the Malaysian capital’s main shopping street by giving a demonstration of the awesome power of a Formula One car against the unusual backdrop of mega malls and five star hotels. The Red Bull Speed Street Singapore show run will follow in a similar vein with the Scot racing down an 800 metres stretch of Orchard Road starting from the ION Orchard/Marriott Singapore in a showcase which will last about an hour. The public can expect manoeuvres such as short sprints, burnouts and donuts, which one won’t get to see often in actual Formula One races. The event will feature three runs by the Formula One car as well as two filler shows featuring the Audi R8 LMS driven by Malaysian former Formula One driver Alex Yoong.
  • DOCUMENTED: 07.04.2011 | 07:49 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    David Coulthard Thrills Bukit Bintang Shoppers

    The Red Bull Speed Street event marked the first time that a F1 car sped down Malaysia's main shopping strip.

    As part of the lead up to the Malaysian Grand Prix next week, tens of thousands motor racing fans enjoyed a thrilling treat during the fi ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Red Bull, David Coulthard, F1, Sepang, 2011
    • The Red Bull Speed Street show car event lasted about an hour, as the public enjoyed watching manoeuvres such as short sprints, burnouts, engine breaks and donuts, which one does not usually get to see in actual F1 races. The performance area took place along the stretch of Jalan Bukit Bintang, starting from The Westin hotel and Pavillion to the Jalan Sultan Ismail junction after Lot 10.
    • This marked the first time that Austrian energy drink company Red Bull organised a F1 show car event in Malaysia and this exciting event marked the launch of the blue and silver Red Bull in Malaysia. The blue and silver Red Bull was previously unavailable for sale in the country, but is now available in more than 70 clubs and restaurants around Kuala Lumpur, as well as most major supermarkets and convenience stores.
  • DOCUMENTED: 31.03.2011 | 13:34 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Sebastian Vettel Victorious At Melbourne

    Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel started the new Formula One season with a flawless race from pole to finish to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

    Starting from pole position, Vettel maintained his lead right from the start, speeding away and was never seriously threatened by anyone ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : F1, 2011, Melbourne
    • Vettel, who drove a two-stop strategy on the new Pirelli tyres, made his first pit stop on the 14th lap to change tyres and emerged third ahead of McLaren's Jenson Button. He was soon back in the lead after Hamilton and Petrov made their pit stops two laps later.
    • Renault's Vitaly Petrov finished in a surprise third, with the driver claiming his first ever podium finish while Ferrari's Fernando Alonso finished fourth with Vettel's team mate, Australian Mark Webber in a disappointing fifth.
  • Under the concept of “Speed and Intelligence,” the EDIFICE line of analog metal watches evokes a sense of velocity and energy with the movement of its hands and a distinctive watch face. With the electronics technology that Casio has developed over many years, the lineup featuring innovative chronographs that measure time in many ways using multiple moving hands and disk-shaped indicators has been created. The EQS-1100DB, released this year, is a high-performance solar-powered analog chronograph that also features a 1/1000-second stopwatch function with a distinctive multi-dimensional design. <br><br> Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal, Christian Horner said, “We are delighted to continue the partnership between Red Bull Racing and Casio, and to build an even stronger cooperative relationship than last year. We pursue a high level of technology development, innovative ideas, and speed in everything we do. I’m confident that collaborating with a brand that embodies these concepts will bring benefits to both Casio and the Red Bull Racing team.” Red Bull Racing not only has a youthful image and energy, but also strives to achieve the fastest speed for its race cars through outstanding technology development capabilities. It also pursues the strategy of obtaining victory by leveraging the collective wisdom of the team. Casio believes that these qualities are a perfect match for the EDIFICE brand concept, and has been an official partner of Red Bull Racing since 2009. The company is honoured to be able to support the drivers Sebastian Vettel, who is the current world champion, and Mark Webber, and the rest of the Red Bull Racing team, for the third consecutive year.
    DOCUMENTED: 23.03.2011 | 20:19 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Casio Continues Official Partnership With Red Bull Racing

    Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today that it will continue its partnership with the Red Bull Racing Formula One team throughout the 2011 season.

    In the 2010 season, Red Bull Racing won the Formula One World Championship, the pinnacle of auto racing. Along with supporting the Red Bull ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Casio, Edifice, Red Bull, F1
    • Under the concept of “Speed and Intelligence,” the EDIFICE line of analog metal watches evokes a sense of velocity and energy with the movement of its hands and a distinctive watch face. With the electronics technology that Casio has developed over many years, the lineup featuring innovative chronographs that measure time in many ways using multiple moving hands and disk-shaped indicators has been created. The EQS-1100DB, released this year, is a high-performance solar-powered analog chronograph that also features a 1/1000-second stopwatch function with a distinctive multi-dimensional design. <br><br> Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal, Christian Horner said, “We are delighted to continue the partnership between Red Bull Racing and Casio, and to build an even stronger cooperative relationship than last year. We pursue a high level of technology development, innovative ideas, and speed in everything we do. I’m confident that collaborating with a brand that embodies these concepts will bring benefits to both Casio and the Red Bull Racing team.” Red Bull Racing not only has a youthful image and energy, but also strives to achieve the fastest speed for its race cars through outstanding technology development capabilities. It also pursues the strategy of obtaining victory by leveraging the collective wisdom of the team. Casio believes that these qualities are a perfect match for the EDIFICE brand concept, and has been an official partner of Red Bull Racing since 2009. The company is honoured to be able to support the drivers Sebastian Vettel, who is the current world champion, and Mark Webber, and the rest of the Red Bull Racing team, for the third consecutive year.
  • The wet tyre is used in case of heavy rain, while the intermediate is for a damp or drying track. The supersoft provides plenty of speed at the expense of durability, while the soft tyre lasts a bit longer but is still more biased towards performance. The medium tyre is a balanced compromise, while the hard tyre is the most durable of all. Seeing how the teams use the different characteristics of these tyres as part of their strategy will provide a vivid spectacle this year, designed to please the crowds.
    DOCUMENTED: 22.03.2011 | 07:53 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Pirelli Shows Its Colours Heading To Australia

    Italian firm Pirelli embarks on the first season of a three-year agreement to supply Formula One with tyres, has revealed the six different tyre colours that will be used throughout the season.

    In order to tell the six tyres apart, each will carry its own distinct colouring on the Pirelli and PZero logos affixed to the sidewall. Un ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Pirelli, Tyre, F1
    • The wet tyre is used in case of heavy rain, while the intermediate is for a damp or drying track. The supersoft provides plenty of speed at the expense of durability, while the soft tyre lasts a bit longer but is still more biased towards performance. The medium tyre is a balanced compromise, while the hard tyre is the most durable of all. Seeing how the teams use the different characteristics of these tyres as part of their strategy will provide a vivid spectacle this year, designed to please the crowds.
    • In order to make the differences between the prime and option tyre more pronounced, Pirelli's strategy is to offer a step of at least one compound between the tyres nominated for each race. If the track conditions require it though, this strategy may be revised. The prime and option tyres for the first three grands prix of the year - Australia, Malaysia and China - will be hard and soft compounds, meaning that silver and yellow tyres will be first to make an appearance in Melbourne.
    • Pirelli's Motorsport Director Paul Hembery said:
  • All selected participants will be receiving specialist hands-on training in fire safety and track recovery, while selected senior officials will be given attachment opportunities at overseas circuits to gain practical experience. This year, selected senior officials will be sent to Adelaide, Melbourne and Darwin in Australia as well as Sepang, Malaysia for training attachments.
    DOCUMENTED: 17.01.2011 | 15:39 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Singapore GP Opens Recruitment For Race Officials

    Here's your chance to be part of the world's first and only Formula One night race.

    Have you wondered what some senior executives, a former national sprinter, a trauma nurse, a creative director, an endurance race driver, ho ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Singapore, GP, F1, Night, Race, Officials, Recruitment
    • All selected participants will be receiving specialist hands-on training in fire safety and track recovery, while selected senior officials will be given attachment opportunities at overseas circuits to gain practical experience. This year, selected senior officials will be sent to Adelaide, Melbourne and Darwin in Australia as well as Sepang, Malaysia for training attachments.
    • Despite its infancy in the F1 race circles, Singapore GP is continually looking at ways to improve the operational efficiency. “Last year, we sent 17 officials for a gruelling 11-day training course to be certified as Manitou Operators,” said Gabriel Tan, Clerk-of-the-Course, Singapore GP Pte Ltd. “They helped us tremendously during last year’s race where we achieved track time recovery records in two instances.”
  • Classy and elegant, the Renault Fluence is Renault’s latest addition to the new Renault Family. The Renault Fluence 1.6A is designed with the aim to stand out as the most attractive sedan of its class. Beneath its elegant silhouette, lies an elegant interior, a long list of equipment and more passenger space than any in its class. With a length of 4.62 metres and its class-leading features, the Renault Fluence is positioned halfway between the C segment, for compact family cars, and the segment immediately above it.
    DOCUMENTED: 08.10.2010 | 14:46 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Renault Fluence Sneak Peek

    Renault F1 drivers recently unveiled a new potential volume seller at the Renault F1 media event at the Leng Kee Renault showroom last month.

    In a joint Formula One press event with international watch brand TW Steel, Official Timing Partner of the Renault F1 Team, on 24th Septembe ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Renault, Fluence
    • Classy and elegant, the Renault Fluence is Renault’s latest addition to the new Renault Family. The Renault Fluence 1.6A is designed with the aim to stand out as the most attractive sedan of its class. Beneath its elegant silhouette, lies an elegant interior, a long list of equipment and more passenger space than any in its class. With a length of 4.62 metres and its class-leading features, the Renault Fluence is positioned halfway between the C segment, for compact family cars, and the segment immediately above it.
    • Six airbags, efficient fuel consumption, dual-zone aircon climate controls, rear aircon vents and handsfree keyless entry are but some of the features that comes standard in the new Renault Fluence. The Renault Fluence is powered by a 1.6L engine with X-tronic six-speed transmission. It also benefits from the progress that has been achieved right across the Renault range in terms of build quality and reliability. The new Renault Fluence will be officially launched in Singapore in November 2010. Pre-reservations are available now.
  • Like Ferrari’s Felipe Massa at the end of the first lap - who started from the last position on the grid - Red Bull’s Mark Webber took advantage of the hiatus to switch from the soft-compound Bridgestone tyres to the more durable hard rubber, hoping to avoid stopping again. The Australian was followed by a host of midfield runners all hoping for similar strategic fortune. By the time racing resumed on the sixth lap, Webber was already back up to 10th as he swept past Timo Glock’s Virgin. At the front Alonso quickly regained his rhythm, holding Vettel at bay by 1.3 seconds as Hamilton maintained third and Button began to drift back in fourth place.
    DOCUMENTED: 28.09.2010 | 11:41 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    2010 Formula One SingTel Singapore Grand Prix

    Fernando Alonso claims superb Singapore win.

    Fernando Alonso scored his fourth win of the season in Singapore on Sunday night after a dramatic battle with Sebastian Vettel that saw the ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : F1, Singapore, Night race, Marina, Ferrari
    • Like Ferrari’s Felipe Massa at the end of the first lap - who started from the last position on the grid - Red Bull’s Mark Webber took advantage of the hiatus to switch from the soft-compound Bridgestone tyres to the more durable hard rubber, hoping to avoid stopping again. The Australian was followed by a host of midfield runners all hoping for similar strategic fortune. By the time racing resumed on the sixth lap, Webber was already back up to 10th as he swept past Timo Glock’s Virgin. At the front Alonso quickly regained his rhythm, holding Vettel at bay by 1.3 seconds as Hamilton maintained third and Button began to drift back in fourth place.
    • A slow-burn event finally exploded into life just past half distance when following a safety-car deployment after offs for BMW Sauber’s Kamui Kobayashi and HRT’s Bruno Senna, points leaders Mark Webber and Lewis Hamilton collided while fighting for third place on the 36th lap.
    • The Englishman was pitched out of the race with broken suspension, and the Australian brought a vibrating Red Bull home third to increase his advantage in the title fight to 202 points to Alonso’s 191, Hamilton’s 182, Sebastian Vettel’s 181 and fourth-placed Jenson Button’s 177. In the constructors’ stakes, Red Bull have 383, McLaren 359 and Ferrari 316.
  • During the one hour interactive session, Monaghan frequently stopped to quiz students and ask for their opinions on car-design decisions, and touching on topics ranging from the implications of F1 race regulations on car design to why gearboxes made from carbon are used, as well as keeping the audience enthralled throughout with his British wit and humour.
    DOCUMENTED: 28.09.2010 | 05:33 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Red Bull Racing Gives Wings To NUS Engineering

    Despite it being the school vacations, the chance to sit in a talk by Red Bull Racing'’s Head of Car Engineering, Paul Monaghan, proved too good to miss.

    Attracting some 200 engineering students from the National University of Singapore, the auditorium at the engineering faculty was packed on ... MORE

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    • During the one hour interactive session, Monaghan frequently stopped to quiz students and ask for their opinions on car-design decisions, and touching on topics ranging from the implications of F1 race regulations on car design to why gearboxes made from carbon are used, as well as keeping the audience enthralled throughout with his British wit and humour.
    • Besides sharing his insight into the world of Formula One racing and race engineering, Monaghan, a former Race Engineer for reigning and former Formula One champions Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso at Renault, also gave pointers to the NUS Formula Society of Automotive Engineering (FSAE) team on possible improvements to their home-made formula racing car.
    • Led by Associate Professor Seah Kar Heng, the NUS FSAE race car project is the pride and joy of NUS’ Faculty of Engineering, having started in 2001 to participate in the annual FSAE inter-varsity competition organised by the Society of Automotive Engineers, in which undergraduate students design and build Formula-style (open-wheeled and open-cockpit) race cars and race in them. The FSAE competition is held annually in Michigan, USA, in May and the NUS FSAE team has done Singapore proud by achieving some notable results in recent years. In 2009, the NUS FSAE race car was placed 19 overall out of 119 registered teams worldwide and best in Asia.