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F1: Ferrari never wanted to diminish title

Written By limadu on Sabtu, 01 Desember 2012 | 09.29

By David S. de Castro and Pablo Elizalde Friday, November 30th 2012, 17:23 GMT

Stefano Domenicali Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali has denied his team's intention was to diminish Sebastian Vettel's championship victory when asking for clarification on the German's pass in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Ferrari wrote a letter to the FIA asking for clarification on the move after footage from the race appeared to indicate he may have overtaken Toro Rosso's Jean-Eric Verne under yellow flag conditions.

The team received the clarification from the FIA and said on Friday that it considered the matter closed.

Domenicali said on Friday it was his team's duty to ask for clarification, but made it clear it was not Ferrari's intention to cast a shadow over Vettel's third title.

"I believe it was the duty of our team to make sure that the championship finishes in the best way possible, for the interest of the championship and for the interest of the team and our drivers," said Domenicali during a press conference in Madrid.

"It was our duty to ask for a clarification to the FIA to understand what was the thing that was circulating on the web, without trying to diminish the victory of the driver who has won the title.

"But with the approach of seeking clarity and trying to understand what was the video that was on television. It was nothing more than that.

"So it was a very rational and very correct approach from Ferrari to make sure that we understood. We have received the clarification from the FIA, so we have taken notice of their position.

The Italian insisted the team has now moved on and is already focusing on giving Fernando Alonso a car to win the title next season.

"As I said, there's nothing to say apart from the fact that we look ahead," he said. "We need to look ahead and these things will give us more spirit to look for the start of next season.

"I believe Fernando deserved this title and we need to make sure that Fernando will be able to win the title next year."

Stefano Domenicali Sebastian Vettel BrazilDomenicali also said his team will always do whatever is necessary to ensure everyone abides by the rules.

"I think that there were a lot of polemics, not only this year but also in the past," he added.

"This is part of F1, and not only F1. If we don't as sportsmen follow the principle that the FIA has the duty to make sure that everyone is compliant with the regulations and we don't believe in it, it is better to do another job.

"Of course when we speak about regulations we speak about something that is always on the limit, the limit is very thin and sometimes difficult.

"What I can guarantee looking ahead we will make sure that if we see something we will use our formalities to make sure that our rights are totally protected."


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FR3.5: FR3.5 confirms AV Formula entry

By Sam Tremayne Friday, November 30th 2012, 17:54 GMT

FR3.5 confirms 2013 entry listAdrian Valles' new AV entry has been confirmed as one of 12 teams on the initial shortlist to compete in Formula Renault 3.5 next year.

As revealed by AUTOSPORT in October, the team took over RFR's entry for the post-season tests, but with a view to competing in the series in 2013.

It has now been named on the shortlist for 2013, the only new team to make the initial cut.

Arden, Carlin, Comtec, DAMS, Fortec, Draco, ISR, Lotus, P1 Motorsport, Pons and Tech 1 were also confirmed.

Two teams have been named on the standby list - Zeta Management, formerly BVM, and Russian squad MT Motorsport.

The final 13-strong entry list for next season will be confirmed on 25 February next year.


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MOTOGP: Ducati seeks positives as testing ends

By Sam Tremayne Friday, November 30th 2012, 18:17 GMT

Ducati Nicky HaydenDucati insists there were still positives to gleam from its final test of 2012 despite the return of bad weather and a 'freak' injury for Andrea Dovizioso.

The Italian managed just three laps on the opening day before his running was curtailed by a neck injury.

While he had hoped to return, he was unable to do so over the second or third days.

Nicky Hayden therefore had sole responsibility for testing new parts and gathering data for the Italian team ahead of the obligatory two-month winter break.

The American completed a full programme on the first day, but a small crash denied him the chance to go out in optimum conditions on Thursday. The final day was then disrupted by rain and wind.

Team manager Vittoriano Guareschi admitted the setbacks had been far from ideal, but said the test had still been of value.

"Obviously, we would have preferred that things played out differently, but in such cases, you have to just make the best of the situation and gather as much good data as circumstances allow," he explained.

"We continued the testing program that we started at Valencia, looking for confirmation on the frame and swingarm that we tried in the latter part of the season.

"Unfortunately, Andrea's fluke problem with his neck was a setback, but Nicky turned some good lap times despite the tyres being at their limit in the cool conditions.

"Now we need to work at the factory over the winter in order to give our riders a competitive package at the first Sepang test in February."

Hayden echoed the view, adding: "Things didn't go as smoothly as we had hoped, but the test has been useful despite everything.

"We were able to evaluate the new frame and swingarm, as well as a few new settings, and have a lot of information to work with."

Dovizioso meanwhile expressed concern about his neck, saying further tests will be needed.

"It seems that the problem is probably bigger than we had previously thought, and I'll have to undergo some further medical tests," he said.

"It's something I had experienced at the GP in Malaysia, where I crashed twice, and in Australia, where I crashed once, and both times I had physiotherapy treatments and anti-inflammatory medicine.

"It re-emerged last week two days after a crash on my motocross bike, but the same treatment worked and I felt fine when I came to Jerez for the test.

"Unfortunately, it happened again after just a few laps, and this time we weren't able to resolve it with physio and anti-inflammatories."


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LEMANS: Piquet Jr to make Daytona debut

Written By limadu on Jumat, 30 November 2012 | 09.29

By Sam Tremayne Thursday, November 29th 2012, 17:37 GMT

Nelson Piquet Jr will make his Daytona 24 Hours next year after signing with Action Express Racing.

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F1: Ecclestone: Pass furore a complete joke

By Pablo Elizalde Thursday, November 29th 2012, 16:58 GMT

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes the controversy over Sebastian Vettel's overtaking move in the Brazilian Grand Prix is a "complete joke"

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V8: Rick Kelly set for first Nissan V8 run

By Scott Mitchell Thursday, November 29th 2012, 18:33 GMT

Rick Kelly will drive Nissan's new V8 Supercar challenger for the first time this weekend

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F1: De Villota undergoes further surgery

Written By limadu on Kamis, 29 November 2012 | 09.29

By Pablo Elizalde Wednesday, November 28th 2012, 17:18 GMT

Maria de Villota underwent further surgery last week following her dramatic accident during testing for the Marussia team

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MOTOGP: Laverty, Hernandez slated for Paul Bird

By Sam Tremayne Wednesday, November 28th 2012, 18:02 GMT

Michael Laverty and Yonny Hernandez have both been named as Paul Bird riders in the provisional 2013 MotoGP entry list.

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F1: Horner: Vettel ignored gamesmanship

By Sam Tremayne and Pablo Elizalde Wednesday, November 28th 2012, 18:53 GMT

Red Bull boss Christian Horner admits he was impressed by the way Sebastian Vettel managed to keep his focus and rise above the 'gamesmanship' of rival teams

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F1: Pirelli wants early answer over 2014

Written By limadu on Rabu, 28 November 2012 | 09.29

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, November 27th 2012, 16:11 GMT

Pirelli hopes that a decision on whether or not it will continue as Formula 1's tyre supplier for 2014 can be made well before next June's deadline

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