Q and A with Eric Boullier on F1?s future

As discussions across the Formula 1 paddock at Istanbul Park turn to a potential change in ownership of the sport's commercial rights, a new Concorde Agreement framework and the political wrangling of technical regulation changes set to be introduced beyond that, Renault team principal Eric Boullier sat down with the press to give his views on the subject. AUTOSPORT was there to listen to the Frenchman explain why he believes the sport must take a mature approach to the discussions and maintain a unified perspective, while addressing the more global concerns of maintaining the sport's popularity amid growing threats from other sporting and entertainment sectors. Boullier also gave the latest update on the recovery status of his superstar driver Robert Kubica, who was injured in an accident prior to the start of the season.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/q-and-a-with-eric-boullier-on-f1s-future/

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News Corp confirms interest in buying F1

Media group News Corporation has officially confirmed it plans to look into a joint takeover of Formula 1 with an Italian investment company that has close links to Fiat. After weeks of speculation about News Corporation's possible plans for F1, a statement issued by Italian investment group EXOR on Tuesday night revealed that early negotiations were underway.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/news-corp-confirms-interest-in-buying-f1/

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Crutchlow delighted with form so far

MotoGP rookie Cal Crutchlow was thrilled to qualify eighth on his first visit to Estoril, and to be between his Tech 3 Yamaha team-mate Colin Edwards and series legend Valentino Rossi on the grid. Crutchlow has now qualified eighth, ninth and eighth for his first three MotoGP races after moving up from World Superbikes, and admitted he was thrilled with how his debut campaign was progressing so far.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/crutchlow-delighted-with-form-so-far/

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Lorenzo and Simoncelli in public row

Jorge Lorenzo vehemently criticised Marco Simoncelli in the post-qualifying press conference at Estoril this afternoon as the pair's dispute over riding ethics escalated. Lorenzo had claimed earlier in the weekend that Simoncelli's riding style was too aggressive, citing a close call between them in last year's Valencia finale as an example.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/lorenzo-and-simoncelli-in-public-row/

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?Upset? Rossi rues front-end issues

Valentino Rossi admitted that his ninth place on the Portuguese Grand Prix grid was significantly below his and Ducati's expectations, as he blamed a front-end handling issue for the poor result. The former champion had been fourth quickest in Friday practice, but could not match that pace today and will start on row three. "We are very upset about the performance this afternoon and especially about the position, because our target was to fight for the second row, around fifth or sixth place, and we had that potential yesterday," said Rossi

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/upset-rossi-rues-front-end-issues/

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