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25 Apr 2008: A1GP: Swiss on a roll as victory looms

We’re back from holiday here at Brits on Pole, and catching up with everything we’ve missed – starting with A1GP’s Shanghai event, where Switzerland came close to wrapping up the championship and Ireland took another podium.

17 Apr 2008: On holiday – back soon

We’re (mostly) away from our keyboards at the moment, but we’ll be back in time for Barcelona and the A1GP finale at Brands Hatch. Plus we’ll catch on up A1GP in Shanghai and the action taking place in IndyCar this weekend. We’re also working on a brand new look for the site!

7 Apr 2008: IndyCar: form book upset in wet St Petersburg

The smart money was always on Newman/Haas/Lanigan being the quickest of the ex-Champ Car teams to adapt to life in IndyCar – but even the most optimistic fan might have been stretched to predict a victory in only their second race.

6 Apr 2008: F1: Bahrain GP in six words

Who did what to whom, and when – the winners and losers of the Bahrain Grand Prix, in six words each.

6 Apr 2008: F1: Fortune deserts Brits in Bahrain sands

One British driver had a trouble-free Bahrain Grand Prix in which he got the most from his car, gained places from his grid position, and beat his team-mate. Unfortunately for the bigger names at the front of the field, it was Anthony Davidson in the lowly Super Aguri.

3 Apr 2008: Bloggers prefer racing to scandal, according to stats

After a 2007 season dominated by off-track controversy, what we all wanted was a 2008 where the racing made the headlines. And it seems that the Max Mosley affair isn’t going to prevent us having it.

2 Apr 2008: A1GP: youngsters helped by beadwork brilliance

Thousands of underprivileged children can now enjoy nutritious meals thanks to a unique fundraising auction held by A1GP, the World Cup of motor sport, during its South African races.

2 Apr 2008: Mosley’s counterattack admits more than it denies

FIA president Max Mosley, under intense pressure following a tabloid newspaper sting, has issued a defiant statement attacking his critics and refusing to resign.

30 Mar 2008: IRL: Dixon wins first race in new era

Dan Wheldon’s hopes of charging from the back of the field to take a fourth consecutive season-opening win at Homestead-Miami Speedway were dashed by team-mate Scott Dixon.

27 Mar 2008: A1GP: grid to form up on Regent Street

A1GP fans will be able to get up close and personal with their own national squad’s car in the unlikely setting of London’s Regent Street next month.

 
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