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Formula 1 News
Grandprix.com
Disneyland pulls out of French GP race
The company Lagardere Sports and Disneyland Paris have abandoned their project to hold the French Grand Prix, saying that the event is not economically viable. The plan was for a race in 2010 but it seems that the local government was not willing to come up with the funding because of fears that the local population would object to the event.
Red Bulletin to close down?
The word in Formula 1 circles is that the paddock newspaper, known as The Red Bulletin is to cease production in F1 next year. Red Bull is continuing to fund other publications and is in the process of launching a glossy lifestyle magazine.
De la Rosa tests for Force India
There are reports in the Spanish media that McLaren test driver Pedro de la Rosa will be signed to race for the Force India F1 team in 2009. De la Rosa tested a Force India car today, in an effort to see the potential of the current chassis.
The impressive Mr Loeb
Sebastien Loeb is a talented driver. In the World Rally Championship he has won multiple consecutive titles, and he has finished well in his attempts at the Le Mans 24 Hours. It was therefore reasonable to expect that he would do a decent job in a Formula 1 car.
Brundle confirms BBC job
Martin Brundle told the audience at the Autocar Awards in London this evening that he will be commentating with the BBC next year.
Planet F1
Jense: A positive start to 2009
Jenson Button is looking forward to next year's Championship after spending two days this past week testing various 2009 specifications."
Buemi: We expect a decision soon
Sebastien Buemi is hoping to learn ahead of the Jerez test in December whether or not he's landed a Toro Rosso race-seat for 2009."
Vettel glad to be back
Sebastian Vettel has expressed his delight at being back in action after completing a successful first test with Red Bull this week at the Circuit de Catalunya."
Rossi eagerly anticipates F1 test
Valentino Rossi is eagerly awaiting his Ferrari test, which will mark the first time the Italian drives a F1 car without traction control."
Brawn calls for patience as Honda decide
Ross Brawn has called for patience as Honda take the time to decide whether Lucas di Grassi or Bruno Senna will partner Jenson Button next season."
