Formula 1 News Round-up

Dmac · 09-15-2009, 09:22 AM

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Lotus will return to F1 in 2010

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Lotus are to return to Formula 1 next season for the first time since 1994.

They have been awarded the final grid spot and join Campos GP, Manor and US F1 as one of four new teams for 2010.

The FIA has given current team BMW Sauber "14th place" for 2010, meaning they are now first reserves to fill any vacancy on the grid should one arise.

However, motorsport's governing body says it will "consult urgently" with the 10 existing teams to expand the grid from 13 to 14 teams for 2010.

BMW F1 team secures Swiss buyer

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German car manufacturer BMW says it has agreed to sell its Formula 1 team to Swiss-based Qadbak Investments.

BMW has been looking for a buyer for the team since it announced in July that it was pulling out of the sport at the end of the current season.

BMW has not revealed the financial details of the deal.

Earlier on Tuesday, F1's governing body gave BMW Sauber "14th place" on the grid next year, meaning they are first reserves to fill any vacancy.

The FIA has already announced the expansion of the F1 grid to 13 teams for next season, with Lotus, Campos GP, Manor and US F1 all joining.

Canadian GP back for 2010 season

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The Canadian Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar next year after organisers reached an agreement with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.

The Canadian GP, which had been part of the F1 World Championship since 1967, was dropped for this season as a result of a financial disagreement.

The Montreal race has been provisionally agreed for 6 June 2010.

The calendar is not expected to be confirmed until October and Ecclestone has yet to comment on Canada's return.

Wow this is a busy news day for F1, I'm most excited about yet another new team, what drivers they will get and what not.

The Phantom · 09-15-2009, 09:50 AM

Canadas possible return is the best news. As much as the new tracks are good, there's nothing like going back to historic tracks with real history.

Kizza · 09-16-2009, 05:12 AM

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Canadas possible return is the best news. As much as the new tracks are good, there's nothing like going back to historic tracks with real history.

This. I'm all for expansion, but history should be retained.

Lotus coming back in was pretty o.O when I read it in the paper.

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