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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
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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
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 August 2008 )
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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.
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