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3 May 2011: F1: Williams technical boss Michael quits – to be replaced by Coughlan

The Williams Formula One team has announced the resignation of its well-regarded technical director Sam Michael this morning – and revealed that his replacement will be none other than disgraced former McLaren chief designer Mike Coughlan.

3 May 2011: DTM 2011: Paffett and Jarvis prepare for hard-fought season

Imagine that the UK’s British Touring Car Championship was on the back page of every newspaper, discussed in every pub, bus queue and office, and generally followed with the same intensity as football.

25 Apr 2011: Ten questions for… Junior Open-Wheel Talent

Brits on Pole catches up with sports writer and motorsport blogger Ryan Stringfield of the Junior Open Wheel Talent blog.

22 Apr 2011: Could holding a road race become easier in future?

The government has announced a three-month public consultation on amending existing legislation to allow organised motorsport to take place on public roads.

21 Apr 2011: London Marathon successes for BRDC runners

They’ve put more than 200 miles under their collective belts – and now they need a little help from you.

17 Apr 2011: Race of Champions to visit Frankfurt in 2011

If the motorsport season is over all too soon once the last F1 race takes place at the end of November then fear not – the Race of Champions will be staging its eighth annual event to keep things going just that little bit longer.

18 Mar 2011: Rockingham founds new education partnership

A new education partnership at Northamptonshire’s Rockingham Motor Speedway aims to provide hands-on projects and learning experiences for young people aged 11-25.

16 Mar 2011: Sam Michael: F1 teams closer as a result of new regs

Williams are looking to make a significant impact on this year’s Formula One field as the new regulations bring teams closer together and create the conditions for upgrades or innovations to have a major effect on performance.

16 Mar 2011: Mark Blundell eyes Indy’s $5 million challenge

Mark Blundell has announced that he is to step up his racing career in 2011 – and has also revealed that he has an eye on the $5 million prize being offered by the US IndyCar series.

3 Mar 2011: Legge hoping to resume her open-wheel career

Katherine Legge is hoping to return to American racing after three years in European production cars – and she is setting her sights on a drive in IndyCar.

 
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