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Media mogul James Murdoch is in Abu Dhabi for talks with formula one chiefs, the Mirror newspaper reports.
The report said figures from top teams McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes are set to meet with Murdoch, the News Corporation and Sky official.
The Mirror said Murdoch's father Rupert, arguably the world's most influential media figure, has had his interest in formula one sparked by his British channel Sky's new subscription coverage of the sport.
Now he is considering "a bigger slice" of F1, the report added.
Interestingly, FIA president Jean Todt is also in Abu Dhabi for a rare grand prix attendance.
Asked if the entire future of the sport could be on the agenda, a key F1 figure is quoted as saying: "Why not?"
Memories of Groupe Octane's François Dumontier announcing the shocking end of the partnership between NASCAR and the circuit Gilles-Villeneuve are still fresh in everybody's mind.
The news shook the motorsport community, and it triggered the interest of Dominic Fugere, the former journalist turned into the general manager of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres.
'What about bringing the NASCAR Nationwide race here in Trois-Rivieres?', he asked his team.
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| Start of the 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire race at the GP3R (Photo: Yannick Gougeon) |
"We looked into it and soon we received the green light from our financial partners and from the municipal, provincial and federal authorities. For Tourisme Québec, it was very clear the Nationwide race was not to leave the province," Fugere told
Auto123.com.
Fugère is adamant the race is financially viable for the event. As for the practical side, he insists there is lots of room in the paddock for the trucks of every Nationwide team.
"Our track was inspected by [ASN Canada president] Roger Peart. He granted us a three-year license that allows us to stage this kind of race."
The plan for Fugère was to make sure everything was feasible before presenting the project to NASCAR officials. He now hopes the series will accept the idea of moving the event from the circuit Gilles-Villeneuve to Trois-Rivières, while keeping the same dates as the Montreal race.
"Instead of putting together an event around the Nationwide race, we integrated it to our existing program. By keeping the same dates, the only difference for the team is that they have to drive 140 km more.
"The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières exists since 1967; it's well known all over North America. Our race is a true and serious event which success is guaranteed by deep roots and devoted fans.
"NASCAR should like that," concluded Fugère.
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The contenders are lining at the door to fill Force India's vacancy for 2013.
With Nico Hulkenberg switching to Sauber, there are plenty of suitors for the seat alongside Paul di Resta.
Spain's Marca sports daily said Pirelli tester Jaime Alguersuari has been offered a drive by BMW to race in the DTM touring car series next year.
"But he is exhausting his options to get into a F1 car next year before considering the proposal," read the report.
Another contender is Force India's current reserve driver, Jules Bianchi, who practiced in the team's 2012 car during Friday practice in Abu Dhabi.
"This was the first time that I was so close to him," the Nicolas Todt-managed driver, referring to Hulkenberg in the sister car, said after Friday's running.
"It is positive and a good time to get a good result.
"I know there are many other drivers who want to be in the team, but I think they (Force India) are happy with me and we'll see what they decide," he is quoted by L'Equipe.
Also linked with the 2013 drive have been Adrian Sutil and Sebastien Buemi.
With a bigger hatful of sponsors, however, is Bruno Senna, and according to Finland's Turun Sanomat, Williams last week allowed the option on his current contract to lapse.
Yet another contender is Brazilian GP2 driver Luiz Razia, who is also sponsored.
"If I had no sponsors, I would pack my bags and go home now," he told Radio Globo.
"To debut on a good team like Force India would really accelerate the process of coming to a really good team in two or three years."
Dodge will expand its lineup of Blacktop special editions for 2013 to include the
Two Republican senators asked Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner for a thorough review of a Chinese company's plan to acquire bankrupt battery maker A123, saying military and taxpayer-funded technology must be protected.
The Chevrolet Corvette has been America's favorite sports car for decades.
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle joins the automaker's family of Fender Edition cars.
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The closure of Australia's Autodom, a top Australian auto parts supplier, could shut down production at local units of Ford and GM by next week and executives are working frantically to save the company.
Gulf States Toyota named Marty Collins its president today, replacing Toby Hynes, who retired in June 2011. Collins most recently was general sales manager for Ford Motor Co.'s Ford and Lincoln brands.
New Yorker Irv Gordon has racked up nearly 3 million miles in his red 1966 Volvo P1800.
The Ford Fusion sedan, with styling evocative of an Aston Martin, is being promoted with an ad blitz that suggests its beauty makes competitors disappear.
AutoNation, the country's largest dealership group, reported its vehicle sales rose 13 percent in October, with little drag on its performance from Hurricane Sandy.
RM's London Battersea auction sales this week totaled just more than $23 million, led by a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta and#8220;Tour de Franceand#8221; that sold for $3.
Component supplier, Autodom, is shutting its South Australia (ai Automotive) and Victoria facilities for an indefinite period.
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