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30 Nov 2009: Minister: Green technology offers “enormous opportunities” for UK

The UK’s motorsport industry is uniquely placed to take the opportunities presented by developing green motoring technologies, according to a government minister.

30 Nov 2009: F1: McLaren say Button will be fully involved in car development

Jenson Button will be fully involved in developing McLaren’s next-generation race car, according to team principal Martin Whitmarsh. And he has confirmed that the team will be sticking to its policy of allowing its drivers a free hand to race each other.

27 Nov 2009: F1: Conway to test for Mercedes

British GP2 and IndyCar pilot Mike Conway is set to take part in all three days of the young drivers’ test at Jerez in December on behalf of the Mercedes team.

25 Nov 2009: F1: Williams KERS system to go mainstream

Williams is moving outside F1 in the development of its innovative energy-recovery system in the face of the technology’s absence from the sport in 2010.

25 Nov 2009: F3: Teamcraft to line up on British F3 grid

A new entrant is set to take its place on next year’s British F3 grid, saying that it aims to be a front-running outfit from lights to flag, and to challenge for the championship podium.

25 Nov 2009: Superleague: Taking a hand in the world land speed record bid

The roar of the Superleague Formula 4.2-litre V12 engine may have a great appeal for fans attending a race weekend – but they’re not the only ones to appreciate its advantages.

25 Nov 2009: Bloodhound SSC: Landspeed challenge team picks final car design

The British supersonic car that will challenge for the World Land Speed Record is taking shape after engineers settled on how it will be powered and where it will be built.

25 Nov 2009: F1: MPs say a Silverstone race is ‘vital’

The British Grand Prix should remain at Silverstone in order to secure the future well-being of the British motorsport industry, according to a group of MPs.

20 Nov 2009: F1: Di Resta in Force India car for young driver test?

Remember last year, when the world of F1 couldn’t get enough of the idea of young Scots DTM star Paul di Resta stepping up to the top-flight series? Well, he could be back in a car soon for a Force India test.

20 Nov 2009: GP3: First car test takes place at Paul Ricard

The new GP3 feeder series has launched its new car at the Paul Ricard circuit in France with none other than Red Bull F1 driver Mark Webber behind the wheel.

 
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