Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2014/04/14/bob-bell-on-the-move/
Skip Barber Paolo Barilla Rubens Barrichello Michael Bartels
Saturday
Bob Bell on the move?
The Mercedes AMG Formula One Team today announced that Bob Bell is to leave his position as Technical Director. Bob resigned his position in December 2013 and will leave the team at the end of November 2014, with the intention of pursuing new challenges outside the company. He has held the position of Technical Director […]
Friday
Thursday
Suzuki Press Release: MotoGP Test Concludes At Austin, De Puniet Posts 2'05.9
Suzuki wrapped up their test at Austin on Wednesday, with Randy De Puniet concluding with a best lap of 2'05.85. Below is the press release they issued after the test:
SUZUKI MOTOGP CONCLUDES AUSTIN TEST
Team Suzuki Press Office – April 17.
The Suzuki MotoGP Test Team has concluded its Circuit of the Americas test at Austin in Texas after finding new direction and improvements to take to its next test in Argentina at the end of the month.
Test riders Randy De Puniet and Nobuatsu Aoki were again joined on-track by former World Champion Kevin Schwantz and shared the test with the Yoshimura Suzuki AMA Superbike team as track temperatures climbed to 39 degrees; slightly higher than the previous day, but not as high as the previous weekend’s MotoGP second round.
De Puniet completed a total of 62 laps of the 5,315m circuit with a best lap-time of 2’05.85; just-over half-a-second quicker than his previous day’s best time.
Year:
2014 
Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais Thierry Boutsen
Wednesday
Haas thanks FIA after F1 entry confirmation
Gene Haas has now been formally granted a future F1 entry by the FIA, following confirmation by Bernie Ecclestone last weekend that the American had been successful in his bid. Haas is set to forge a partnership with Ferrari. The … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2014/04/11/haas-thanks-fia-after-f1-entry-confirmation/
Infiniti QX80
Luxury manufacturer Infiniti has just announced it will be introducing two updates for the 2015 model year at the New York Auto Show this week, including a revised version of the QX80 full-size SUV, which remained unchanged for 2014.
With only a few days left until the big event begins, the manufacturer wasn’t too keen on sharing many details, but did say that the QX80 will gain modifications inside and out. However, you shouldn’t hold your breath for something big, as a brand-new model is probably being designed as we speak.
The more important news is that Infiniti is rolling out a new, ultra-luxurious version of the current QX80 in New York. The range-topping model will be sold as the QX80 Limited and, from what the company is telling us, it will be offered with special exterior and interior appointments.
These will include a "dark-accent trim" on the outside, special leather for the seats and high-grade, soft-touch materials. Additionally, the cabin will be fitted with a unique open-pore wood trim.
Stay tuned to TopSpeed for more details on the 2015 Infiniti QX80.
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Infiniti QX80 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 14 April 2014 18:00 EST.
Source: http://feeds.topspeed.com/~r/topspeed/~3/SgMB-JlPVnw/2015-infiniti-qx80-ar163155.html
Andrea de Cesaris Francois Cevert Eugene Chaboud Jay Chamberlain
Tuesday
Takuma Sato: The Best & Worst (Video)
Arguably the best Asian driver of the modern era, Takuma Sato was loved up and down the grid. The eccentric Japanese racer?s all-or-nothing style produced some entertaining moments, a real achievement in a sport where the lesser teams can often be forgotten. The former Super Aguri, BAR and Jordan star mixed breakneck overtakes with spectacular [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Formula1Fancast/~3/B89GPNMIGaU/takuma-sato-the-best-worst-video-4
Eugenio Castellotti Johnny Cecotto Andrea de Cesaris Francois Cevert
Monday
Lexus NX
After Toyota North America filled trademarks for two new models — the NX 200t and NX 300h — it was not hard to figure out that these were upcoming Lexus models. The fact that they were SUVs was made simply by the "X" in their names. It was also not very difficult to understand that one trademark — the NX 200t — will be the turbocharged gasoline version, while the other one — the NX 300h — will be a hybrid model. The NX 200t will be powered by the company’s new 2.0-liter, turbocharged AR engine set to launch in 2014, while the 300h will likely get the same hybrid powertrain as in the Lexus ES 300h: a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle hybrid engine.
The new Lexus NX will be placed under the company’s current RX and will most likely debut on the market sometime in 2015.
Updated 4/11/2014: Lexus has officially confirmed that the NX line will debut at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 20th. The lineup will include the base NX 200, the turbocharged NX 200t and the hybrid NX 300h. Details are still limited, but we detailed as much as we could, plugs a look at the concepts that previewed the NX, after the jump.
Lexus NX originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 11 April 2014 11:28 EST.
Source: http://feeds.topspeed.com/~r/topspeed/~3/FgNRErSvQtw/2015-lexus-nx-ar137386.html
Sunday
2014 COTA MotoGP FP3 Result: Bradl Second Fastest
The desperate search for new headlines continues...
Marc Marquez didn't set the fastest-ever lap at Austin's Circuit of the Americas Saturday during the third qualifying practice; His fast lap of 2'03.046 fell four-hundredths of a second shy of his own lap record from last year. Even so, the reigning world champion ended the third free practice seven-tenths clear of the pack in the session that sets the table for the two MotoGP qualifying practices later in the day.
Stefan Bradl managed the second-best time, just eclipsing Honda factory rider Dani Pedrosa (3rd). Andrea Dovizioso continued his strong practice showing with a fourth-fastest time on his Ducati, nearly nine-tenths of a second behind the leader.
Bradley Smith rebounded from his struggles in FP2 -- where he was 10th fastest -- to grab the fifth spot. Smith was the final rider to finish within a second of Marquez and even topped the sheets in one of the four lap sectors.
But what's good for Smith is worrisome for Yamaha. Not only did rival Honda grab the top three times, Smith, in fifth, is the top Yamaha. Factory rider Jorge Lorenzo, who started strong in FP3, faded late to seventh, finishing just behind Andrea Iannone's Ducati (6th).
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MotoGPMatters/~3/QvIGwRajrnU/2014_cota_motogp_fp3_result.html
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