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Brits on dole as rides dry up

Big-name British drivers on both sides of the Atlantic are facing a season on the sidelines as the global economic downturn sends teams out of business and forces the survivors to hire ride-buyers.

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Alex Lloyd, Anthony Davidson, Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti, Darren Manning, Formula One, IndyCar Series, Jay Howard, Jenson Button, Justin Wilson, Mike Conway
Brundle steps down from driver management

Martin Brundle’s partnership with fellow F1 veteran Mark Blundell has been dissolved in the face of his new commitments as a BBC commentator and manager to his son Alex.

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Gary Paffett, Mark Blundell, Martin Brundle, Mike Conway
F3: Gearing up for the Macau Grand Prix

In a sport stuffed with showcase events, whether in Monaco, Indianapolis or Le Mans, one punches way above its weight – and is scrutinised every year by insiders and enthusiasts keen to identify the motor racing stars of the future.

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ART, British F3 International, Carlin, Hitech Racing, James Jakes, James Winslow, Jon Lancaster, Macau Grand Prix, Manor Racing, Max Chilton, Oliver Turvey, Sam Bird
Indy Lights: Mann and Plowman sign for Panther Racing

Panther Racing looks likely to be running an all-British line-up in the IRL and Indy Lights championships next season after signing English drivers Martin Plowman and Pippa Mann to run in the junior series.

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Firestone Indy Lights, John Barnes, Martin Plowman, Panther Racing, Pippa Mann
F1: Jerez testing report 16/09/08

On Tuesday three teams took to the track a day early for the final test of the 2008 F1 season, all taking the chance to evaluate young drivers.

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BMW Sauber, Circuito de Jerez, F1 testing, Formula One, Honda, Mike Conway, Williams F1
GP2: Careful Pantano is crowned champion

Giorgio Pantano was crowned GP2 champion at Monza despite two conservative drives and a penalty that kept him off the podium of either race.

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Davide Valsecchi, Giorgio Pantano, GP2, Lucas di Grassi
GP2: Polesitter Pantano is almost champion

Giorgio Pantano took a giant leap towards wrapping up the GP2 series title by qualifying on pole in Monza while main rival Bruno Senna could only manage 12th.

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Alessandro Alunni Bravi, Bruno Senna, Giorgio Pantano, GP2, Mike Conway
GP2: Maldonado takes ‘last man standing’ win

An extraordinary weekend for the GP2 series was rounded off this morning when Pastor Maldonado managed a last-lap victory in the sprint race.

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Andreas Zuber, Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, Giorgio Pantano, GP2, Mike Conway, Pastor Maldonado
IRL: Could Panther see a British invasion?

The tantalising prospect of an all-British line-up at the IRL’s Panther Racing team was floated by Dan Wheldon and team boss John Barnes at the pair’s first interview since the announcement of the Englishman’s move there.

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Anthony Davidson, Dan Wheldon, IndyCar Series, John Barnes, Mike Conway, Panther Racing, Vitor Meira
IRL: Wheldon out, Franchitti in at Ganassi for 2009

Reigning IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti is to return to the series next year, driving for former rival Target Chip Ganassi Racing at the expense of Dan Wheldon who moves to Panther Racing.

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Alex Lloyd, Anthony Davidson, Chip Ganassi, Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti, John Barnes, Mike Conway, Panther Racing, Scott Dixon, Target Chip Ganassi Racing, Vitor Meira