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Formula 1: Italian Grand Prix Report

The Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix, which takes place at the Monza circuit, is an important event for the tifosi; that is, Scuderia Ferrari fans, who want to see the red cars win on their home ground.

This year, two Ferrari-powered cars were on the podium. Sadly for the Italians, only one of them was a Ferrari: that of Fernando Alonso, and it managed only third place.

Formula 1: Belgian Grand Prix Race Report

After the summer break, the Formula 1 season resumed this weekend. The Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium is one of the most interesting tracks in the calendar, with its famous Eau Rouge corner shorting out the boys from the men.

Two of the title contesters, however, never had the chance to go so far in Sunday’s race. In fact, they retired at the very first corner. Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren and Romain Grosjean’s Lotus collided, and the later hit the championship points’ leader, Fernando Alonso, marking the Ferrari driver's first retirement this year.

FIA to Launch Formula E All-Electric Car Racing Championship in 2014

Until recently, using anything other than a gasoline-powered engine in a racing car was not an option.

Audi changed that in 2006 with its Le Mans-winning, diesel-powered R10 TDI, Peugeot followed suit with the 908 HDi FAP, and suddenly race viewers and race car drivers alike were treated to a different set of sounds.

This year was even more interesting. That’s because in the 2012 edition of the 24 hour race, both Audi and Toyota fielded hybrid-powered entries, the former filling all three places of the podium and the latter showing that it was a force to be reckoned with before retiring.

Watch Me Drift: Double F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel Stars in Music Clip

Sebastian Vettel’s daily job is driving Formula 1 cars for Red Bull Racing every other weekend. Sure, he gets to do a lot of testing and the necessary promotional work for the sponsors, shaking hands and rubbing shoulders at glamorous events. Nevertheless, his job is to win F1 races and as his two back-to-back titles prove that he is quite good at it. Read more »

Ferrari's di Montezemolo Says Increased Demand Will Result in Record Sales and Profits This Year

As a whole, the global automotive sector is facing many unknowns. China, the world’s biggest car market, is slowing down, the US, despite being on a positive track so far, is not immune to fears of a future recession, and Europe is facing the worst crisis in its recent history.

Even so, Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo expects his company to report all-time sales and operating profit highs in 2012.

Watch the Ferrari F60 F1 and 458 Spider Run the Goodwood Hill Climb

There was plenty to see and do for Ferrari fans at this past weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed.

For starters, the Italian sports car maker showed two UK debuts at this year’s event, the new 458 Spider and the lighter and more powerful California 30, both of which tackled the famous 1.16-mile hill climb route.

All Three Six-Wheeler Formula 1 Cars to go on Show at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed

For the first time ever, all three six-wheeler racing cars that have participated in Formula 1, including the Tyrrell P34, March 2-4-0 and Williams FW08B, will be displayed together at the upcoming 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which runs from June 28 to July 1. Read more »

Watch Sebastian Vettel Hoon an Infiniti Coupe in New Jersey

Sebastian Vettel interrupted his regular schedule today to become the first F1 driver to sample the recently announced Grand Prix Circuit in New Jersey, due to take place in 2013.

As the official "Infiniti Global Brand Ambassador", the German-born two-time Formula One World Champion drove the street circuit in an Infiniti IPL G Coupe, which is a slightly more powerful version of the G37 with a 348hp V6.

Ferrari Reveals Special Auction Items for Earthquake Fundraiser

Ferrari has kicked off an on-line international charity auction to raise funds for the families of the victims of the recent earthquakes in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy in May.

The Maranello-based supercar maker has listed and pictured all of the items that are up for sale on its www.ferrari.com website, which welcomes visitors with a message from the company’s Chairman, Luca di Montezemolo.

Ferrari to Auction Off Rare Products Including 599XX Evo to Raise Funds for Earthquake Relief

Ferrari is expressing its solidarity with families of the victims of the earthquakes that hit northern Italy this month by organizing an international on-line auction through its www.ferraristore.com website.

The Maranello-based sports carmaker will offer several rare items with all proceeds going to the people that were most affected by the catastrophe.

Renault Alpine A110-50's Run at the Monaco GP, COO Says there's a 50% Chance to Revive the Brand

Aside from Mark Webber's stunning win, Renault had another reason to celebrate in Monaco this past weekend as the French firm introduced the new Alpine A110-50 Concept to mark the 50th anniversary of its legendary mid-engined sports car.

The presentation took place on the eve of the Monaco Grand Prix, with Renault's Chief Operating Officer Carlos Tavares wearing his race suit to drive the 400-horsepower, mid-engined racer around the Circuit de Monaco.