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  2006 Italian Grand Prix Preview
The Italian Grand Prix has been held every year since the inception of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950, it is the only race alongside the British Grand Prix to which this applies.
Grand Prix racing in Italy began in 1921 on the 17.3km circuit in Montichiari near Brescia.
Nevertheless the Italian Grand Prix on this circuit is a classic and the race is the one in which the highest average speeds are recorded.
www.mclaren.com /f1season/2006/italy/preview.php   (921 words)

  
  Italian Grand Prix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
The Italian Grand Prix is one of the longest running events on the motor racing calendar.
The Italian Grand Prix counted toward the European Championship from 1935 to 1938.
The Italian Grand Prix was one of the inaugural Formula One championship races in 1950, and has been held every year since then.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Italian_Grand_Prix   (209 words)

  
 NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Grand Prix motor racing
This was true of the Le Mans circuit of the 1906 Grand Prix, as well as the Targa Florio (run on 93 miles of Sicilian roads), the German Kaiserpreis circuit (75 miles long), and the French circuit at Dieppe (a mere 48 miles), used for the 1907 Grand Prix.
The 1933 Monaco Grand Prix was the first time in the history of the sport that the grid was deciding by timed qualifying rather than the luck of a draw.
A European Championship, consisting of the major Grand Prix in a number of countries (named Grandes Epreuves) was instituted for drivers in 1935, and was competed every year until the outbreak of World War II in 1939.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Grand-Prix-motor-racing   (4583 words)

  
 2005 Italian Grand Prix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2005 Italian Grand Prix was a Formula One race, held on September 4, 2005 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit.
This has not happened to a full field in Formula One since the Dutch Grand Prix in May of 1961 (although the 2005 United States Grand Prix, in which only 6 cars took part, also finished with no retirements).
While Kimi Räikkönen took pole position in qualifying, he started 11th on the grid due to an engine change after the final practice session.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2005_Italian_Grand_Prix   (146 words)

  
 Tata Group | Media releases | Brand ambassadors | Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 02 — 04 September, 2005
Jordan Grand Prix goes to the Italian GP straight from a three-day test at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza with all four drivers – Narain Karthikeyan, Tiago Monteiro, Nicolas Kiesa and Nicky Pastorelli – contributing to the programme.
I hope we will have a good result at the Italian GP because the Toyota engine seems to be very strong and I think we have also tested some very good different types of Bridgestone tyres.
In preparation for the Italian and Belgian Grands Prix, Narain Karthikeyan Tiago Monteiro, Nicolas Kiesa and Nicky Pastorelli carried out a three-day test for Jordan Grand Prix at Monza on 24, 25 and 26 August, sharing the driving duties over the three days.
www.tata.com /0_about_us/brand_ambassadors/releases/20050902.htm   (853 words)

  
 Italian Grand Prix, 1969: The Times Report - Sidebar - MSN Encarta
Italian Grand Prix, 1969: The Times Report - Sidebar - MSN Encarta
He lost only at Monaco, where Graham Hill won his fifth and final victory in that race, and at the Nurburgring, Germany.
This article from The Times on September 8, 1969, describes Stewart’s and his Tyrrell team’s final victory of 1969 in the Italian Grand Prix, which secured the championship.
uk.encarta.msn.com /sidebar_121503822/Italian_Grand_Prix_1969_The_Times_Report.html   (112 words)

  
 Soup :: Italian Grand Prix Preview: Fever Pitch in Italy 2005
The 2005 F.I.M. Grand Prix Motorcycle World Championship has reached round five of its global trek, and this weekend, the travelling circus will be performing on one of the finest stages in the sport.
The Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix is one of the highest-rated sporting events of the year in Italy in terms of viewing figures and, for sure, the whole country will come to a standstill when the lights go out for the MotoGP race.
The 3.26-mile Mugello circuit was constructed in 1974 in a valley between the rolling Tuscan hillsides and held its first Grand Prix in 1976 with the event a permanent one on the Grand Prix calendar since 1991.
www.superbikeplanet.com /2005/Jun/050601a9.htm   (1684 words)

  
 Italian Grand Prix Tickets - Buy / Sell Italian Grand Prix Tickets
Italian Grand Prix Ticket prices and availability are subject to change at any time.
Italian Grand Prix Ticket deliveries are guaranteed no later than the day before the event unless stated otherwise, however every effort will be made to deliver Italian Grand Prix tickets as early as possible.
All Italian Grand Prix tickets will be delivered by federal express overnight unless stated otherwise.
www.nwtix.com /Italian_Grand_Prix_Tickets.html   (548 words)

  
 Italian Grand Prix Tickets : Italian Grand Prix Nascar Tickets at Cheappremiumtickets.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
To place an order over the telephone you can reach one of our knowledgable and friendly customer service representatives, toll free at 800-Stage90 (800-782-4390), who are standing by to assist you with your Italian Grand Prix tickets purchase.
The names of the great drivers and the sounds of engines from years gone by linger in the grand old trees which surround the track in the royal park.
If you want to buy Italian Grand Prix tickets from the venue or organization box offices or their official distribution outlets, please inquire directly with the venues or organizations themselves.
www.cheappremiumtickets.com /Auto_Racing/Formula_One_Italian_Grand_Prix_Tickets.cfm   (595 words)

  
 Italian Grand Prix
Held in the worst sea conditions seen for several years, the Italian Grand Prix saw Harib come of age as a Class One throttleman, while Al Ghaith earned his first Class One victory.
It was a controlled, gutsy and skillful performance by the two men who go into powerboat racing history as the first all-Arab crew to win a race at the sport’s highest level.
Grand Prix winners are awarded 20 points, while those who finish second receive 15 - meaning Gjelsten and Curtis can win the title with three second-place finishes.
www.victoryteam.org.ae /news98/nettuno.htm   (733 words)

  
 Archive: Grand Prix, Italian GP: Race
Sadly, a fire official, Paolo Ginslinberti, seen receiving CPR at the side of the circuit died at the scene of the accident as a result of being hit by debris from the accident.
Later, on winning his 41st Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher broke down during the press conference and could not conduct the interview.
Zonta's pace was being flattered in that he was running a two stop strategy compared to the one stop preferred by most of his rivals, but his racing was clean and his overtaking incisive.
f1rumors.net /articles/2000/14/race.html   (1976 words)

  
 Italian Grand Prix Tickets
Italian Grand Prix tickets are now available with "Free Shipping" and "Price Guarantees" for all dates and cities.
We also have Italian Grand Prix seating charts for all venues and Italian Grand Prix schedules and tour dates.
With our years of experience, vast resources and huge Italian Grand Prix ticket inventory we can supply Italian Grand Prix tickets to dates that may be sold out at the venues box office or sell you better Italian Grand Prix seats than the events box office may have available.
www.ticketfinder.com /italian_grand_prix_tickets.html   (650 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Montoya captures Italian Grand Prix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
MONZA, Italy — Juan Montoya won Sunday's Italian Grand Prix on a somber day of auto racing at a track that is usually among the most boisterous in the sport.
The next race is the U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis on Sept. 30.
The finale is the Japanese Grand Prix on Oct. 14.
www.usatoday.com /sports/motor/formula1/2001-09-16-monza-win.htm   (527 words)

  
 Italian Grand Prix - Monza, Mercedes McLaren win again - France News
Giancarlo Fisichella's third place meant that he was the first Italian to stand on the podium here since the late Michele Alboreto in 1988, at least the 'tifosi' had something to cheer as their beloved Ferraris could only manage tenth and twelfth places in a race that saw no mechanical retirements.
Antonio Pizzonia driving for the injured Heidfeldt admitted that he made some silly little mistakes early on as he reacclimatised to a car he hasn't driven for three months, but seventh place with the sixth fastest lap (1m 22.870s) was a performance sufficiently impressive to stake a valid claim to a race seat in 2006.
Mark Webber was the victim in the usual first-corner shuffle as David Coulthard tagged the back of Fisichella's car (lightly enough for the Italian not even to notice) and then backed off, Webber damaged his front wing as he hit the back of the Red Bull.
www.enjoyfrance.com /content/view/70/31   (583 words)

  
 Monaco Grand Prix 2008 Grand Prix F1 of Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix GP tours and tickets to Monte Carlo Monaco and 17 ...
Monaco Grand Prix 2008 Grand Prix F1 of Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix GP tours and tickets to Monte Carlo Monaco and 17 other great Grand Prix weekends including hotel tickets hospitlaity and more
Monaco Grand Prix 2008 Grand Prix of Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix tours and tickets to Monte Carlo Monaco and 17 other great Grand Prix weekends including hotel tickets hospitality and more.
Next, click on the buttons on the left for details on your favorite Grand Prix destination.
www.thegrandprixclub.com   (282 words)

  
 Italian f1 grand prix grandstands, Monza circuit map, race program
The seating on 70% of all the grandstands for the 2007 Italian F1 Grand Prix are uncovered – it is therefore highly recommended to prepare yourself for all weather conditions e.g.
Before considering the most appropriate package that best suits your 2007 Italian Grand Prix needs, it is important to consider the location and benefits of the available grandstand and general walkabout tickets.
Good disabled facilities are available on the Vedano Grandstand and access to the circuit is free for all wheelchair-disabled spectators for the duration of the Grand Prix.
www.f1grandprixtours.com /italian-grandstands-circuit-maps.php   (2581 words)

  
 F1 News - Grandprix.com
The road circuit was first used for racing in 1922, and it has been the scene of every world championship Italian GP since 1950, except for just one edition held at Imola in 1989.
It was a logical thing to do because, despite our many faults, we are the people who are informing the world about Istanbul and as the Grand Prix was designed to boost tourism, it was a good idea to make us feel good about the place.
Penelope (Roedean) had decided to stay in Hungary after the Grand Prix and was reported to be having a splendid (and rather cheap) time at Lake Balaton with one of her assorted Guards officers.
www.grandprix.com   (1109 words)

  
 Tour packages Italian Grand Prix F 1 - Monza
Date: 9/7 September 2007 Of all the races on the Formula One calendar, the Italian Grand Prix possibly generates the most electricity.
The Italian fans exude so much emotion that you can't help getting caught up in the moment.
Transfer to Monza to assist the Grand Prix of Italy.
www.eurosprint.com /italy-tour-packages/italian-formula-1-hotel-package-grand-prix-monza.asp   (176 words)

  
 Print - Montoya captures Italian Grand Prix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
McLaren-Mercedes teammate Kimi Raikkonen grabbed most of the attention with his audacious climb from an 11th-place start to finish fourth and remain in the running for the season title.
Alonso could clinch the title at next week's Belgian Grand Prix if he outperforms Raikkonen by a large enough margin.
It was the sixth victory of Montoya's career and second at Monza, where he won his first Grand Prix in 2001.
news.enquirer.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050905/SPT/509050365/1062&template=printpicart   (458 words)

  
 Italian Grand Prix Hotel, Ticket and Tour Packages
For ardent Formula One enthusiasts, the Grand Prix of Italy is an event not to be missed.
This first class hotel is also walking distance from the Swiss border and the highway exit, as well as within easy reach of Malpensa Airport and the city of Milan.
Characterized by Italian style and taste, the 153 guestrooms on its 6 floors are elegantly furnished and decorated with original fabrics made in Como, such as refined silk reproductions of masterpieces by Botticelli, Monet and Gauguin.
www.sportstravel.com /formula-1-irl/italian-grand-prix.php   (237 words)

  
 Italian Grand Prix 2005 Preview — F1 blog from F1Fanatic
The Italian Grand Prix has been a late-season fixture since the very first Formula One World Championship and is synonymous with the thousands of Ferrari-adoring tifosi who mob the circuit every year.
The current circuit is essentially the original 6.3km circuit, albeit punctuated with chicanes to slow the cars before Curva Grande, the Lesmo bends and Curva di Vialone (now Curva Ascari).
Attention was refocused on the perilous legal peculiarities of Italy as Williams team owner Frank Williams plus several of his colleagues were prosecuted for Ayrton Senna’s death on Italian soil at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994.
www.f1fanatic.co.uk /2005/08/28/italian-grand-prix-2005-preview   (1260 words)

  
 2005 Italian Grand Prix
The week before the Italian Grand Prix Nick Heidfeld had crashed into the barriers at 220 km/h during testing at Monza and on Friday suddenly the headache had returned.
The charismatic Italian was the special guest of BMW motorsport boss Dr Mario Theissen.
No car had retired in Monza, with the exception of the controversial 2005 United States Grand Prix, it was only the second time in history, that all competitors taking part had seen the chequered flag.
www.research-racing.de /gp05-15-1.htm   (1063 words)

  
 Montoya wins Italian Grand Prix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Championship leader Spaniard Fernando Alonso cruised home second ahead of his Renault team-mate Italian Giancarlo Fisichella to tighten their grip on the leadership in the championships.
This forced him to pit again and a spin at the same chicane ten laps from the end limited him to an eventual fourth place - enough to excite the crowd, but not to rekindle his outside hopes of winning the title.
Italian Jarno Trulli came home fifth for Toyota ahead of his team-mate German Ralf Schumacher with Brazilian Antonio Pizzonia in a Williams - deputising for the ill Nick Heidfeld - finishing seventh ahead of Button in his BAR Honda.
www.suntimes.co.za /zones/sundaytimesNEW/sportst/sportst1125892414.aspx   (516 words)

  
 Italian Grand Prix 2002
Gethin, born in 1940, had beaten in a B.R.M. Swede Ronnie Peterson in a March Ford in Monza 1971 only by the width of a single wheel with a winning speed of 242.62 km/h - may be the closest finish in history, but that is not exactly known.
As the first ever Grand Prix engine the BMW came over 19,000 rpm during the Monza 2002 qualifying, but the strongest units ever are built in Munich.
Expectations were high in the white and blue camp for the 73th Grand Prix of Italy, but the disappointment after the race was deep.
www.research-racing.de /I02-2.htm   (870 words)

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