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European GP Preview
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Thursday, 21 August 2008

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2008 Williams Motorhome Photo

Formula One’s summer break comes to an end this week and the remaining seven rounds of the 2008 FIA World Championship get underway with the European Grand Prix. The first of two new tracks on the calendar this season, and the sport’s second trip to Spain this year, Valencia makes its debut as an all-new street circuit on Sunday 24 August. Confirmed as an addition to the schedule just over a year ago in a multi-year agreement, Valencia takes over as host of the European round from the Nürburgring and has been tipped to become a reference point for Formula One street tracks across the world.
Located on Spain’s eastern seaboard, Valencia is a former industrial port but has undergone major modifications over the years and is now the country’s third largest city and regarded as a cultural mecca for tourists. The circuit itself has been built around the revamped Juan Carlos I Marina in the re-constructed America’s Cup harbour. As the majority of the circuit runs along the coastline, the Mediterranean will provide a stunning backdrop for next weekend’s race. Touted as a street circuit but with all the benefits of a permanent track, Formula One’s newest destination has the potential to become one of the most favoured venues Formula One visits.
 

Information and Photo from AT&T Williams Media Site


Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 August 2008 )
 
European Grand Prix - Preview
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Thursday, 21 August 2008

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Panasonic Toyota Racing returns to action after Formula 1's summer break with the European Grand Prix on the streets of Valencia, Spain this weekend. The European Grand Prix was held for the last nine years at the Nürburgring in Germany but switches to Spain this weekend at the new 5.419km circuit on the streets around the city's America's Cup port. The circuit, which boasts 25 corners, takes the cars around the waterfront and even across the mouth of the harbour, over a distinctive swing bridge. With a glamorous location and yachts moored just metres away, the venue has drawn comparisons to Monaco but the characteristics of the circuit itself are likely to be very different, with a top speed of over 320km/h predicted and downforce in the middle of the range. That means the aerodynamic package will be similar to the one used at Hockenheim, but with some small updates throughout and with the option to use the ‘shark fin' engine cover again. After a 10-point haul in Hungary, which saw Timo Glock equal the team's best result of second place, expectations are high this weekend and Toyota aims to leave Valencia with more points.

Information and Photo from Toyota F1 World Grand Prix

Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 August 2008 )
 
China's Olympic gold medallists to Hong Kong
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008

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The Deputy Secretary General of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Professor Leung Mee-lee (L2); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Thomas Chow (L3); the Deputy Secretary of Home Affairs, Mr Donald Tong (L1); and the Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Leisure Services), Mr Vincent Liu, after brief the media on the upcoming visit of China's Olympic gold medallists to Hong Kong take a group photo with poster.

The public can meet the Mainland's Olympic gold medallists August 29 to 31.the three-day visit will feature demonstrations by the athletes in four venues, and a gala performance at Hong Kong Stadium. 

On the first day of their visit the delegation will attend a cocktail reception hosted by the Chief Executive, followed by a welcoming dinner. 

It will attend the flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai at 8am August 30. Members of the public can observe the ceremony in the designated area. 

Gold medallists in four sports will give demonstrations from 10.30am to noon at Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre (table tennis), Kowloon Park Sports Centre (badminton), Shing Mun Valley Swimming Pool in Tsuen Wan (diving) and Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai (gymnastics). 

Athletes will also share their experience with youths and compete with spectators. 

The delegation will partake in the gala performance at Hong Kong Stadium from 5.30 to 7pm, before leaving the city August 31.

 

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 August 2008 )
 
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