Fernando Alonso Q&A: My reputation is intact

They say you can recognise a champion in the way he handles a crisis - and many would say the aftermath of the German Grand Prix constituted a crisis for Ferrari. Perhaps no surprise then that the team's double world champion, Fernando Alonso, seems completely unflustered by the continuing media attention in Hungary. All that matters to him is that his 2010 title campaign is back on track. Only at the season end in Abu Dhabi will we know just how critical his Hockenheim pass on Felipe Massa was…
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Top five all have strong needs for Pocono victory

Here's a look at the top five drivers in the Sprint Cup Series standings and five drivers to watch in Sunday's race at Pocono Raceway (1 p.m. ET on ESPN). All statistical references are for Cup races at Pocono unless otherwise indicated. Driver Rating is based on the past 11 races at the track.
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Roush transferred to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

Jack Roush was transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., Wednesday evening according to a statement released Thursday by Roush Fenway Racing.
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Exclusive Rubens Barrichello Q&A: I thought Ferrari had changed

Williams' Rubens Barrichello confesses he found himself rubbing his eyes in disbelief at what he saw at Hockenheim. The man who spent so long partnering Michael Schumacher at Ferrari never thought the Italian team would dare to do it again after Austria 2002. The Brazilian admits it made him happy to be where he is now - not at the front of the grid perhaps, but approaching his 300th Grand Prix confident of plenty more to come. We spoke to him about Williams' form, team orders, and his hopes for the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend…
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Papis spends day getting inside Top Fuel operation

Max Papis, driver of the No. 13 GEICO Toyota in the Cup Series, got a taste of what it takes to make an 8,000 horsepower NHRA Top Fuel dragster fly, and left Morgan Lucas Racing on Wednesday wanting more.
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FIA Thursday press conference - Hungary

Drivers: Rubens Barrichello (Williams), Heikki Kovalainen (Lotus), Robert Kubica (Renault), Felipe Massa (Ferrari), Sakon Yamamoto (HRT) Q: Robert, you regard this as your home race, don't you? Robert Kubica: Yeah, it is the closest race to Poland. Many fans are coming here. As there will not be a Polish Grand Prix I think Hungary we can call it my home race...
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Martin ready for first Pocono win after close calls

Race No. 21 -- Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway (1 p.m. ET Sunday on ESPN). Green flag at 1:18 p.m. ET.
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Gordon, Letarte turn to new spotter to snap skid

Jeff Gordon will have a new spotter starting this weekend at Pocono Raceway, a move the team believes will help the four-time Cup Series champion snap the longest losing streak of his career.
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Hungary Preview - Alonso out to silence Ferrari critics

Completely unmoved by the barrage of criticism that came his way after the manner in which he won the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim last weekend, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso is determined to repeat the feat this time out at the Hungaroring. The Spaniard is convinced that the circuit will suit the Ferrari F10, and believes that he can kick start his world championship challenge with a third victory of the season.
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Owners hold own town hall meeting at Hendrick

The top team owners in NASCAR set their individual agendas aside for a unified brainstorming session on how to cut costs and help revive the auto racing industry.
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Gateway won’t host races during 2011 season

Dover Motorsports, Inc., announced Wednesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gateway International Raceway, has notified NASCAR that it will not seek 2011 sanctions for its two Nationwide Series and one Camping World Truck Series races.
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Roush remains hospitalized after plane crash

NASCAR team owner Jack Roush remains in serious but stable condition after walking away from a plane crash in Wisconsin on Tuesday night.
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Labonte to drive for JTG Daugherty in 2011

JTG Daugherty Racing announced today that 2000 Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte will take the reins as driver of the No. 47 Toyota Camry for the 2011 Cup 36-race schedule.
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Further details about US F1 race announced

Tavo Hellmund, Managing Partner of Full Throttle Productions LP, has revealed Red McCombs as the primary investor for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ racing project. McCombs, a business and sports legend, is committing financial resources, experience and the business relationships of McCombs Partners to complement Hellmund and his extensive motorsports' background...
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Q&A: McLaren’s Paddy Lowe on front wings, wheel tethers & more

Formula One developments wait for no man - not even McLaren's engineering director Paddy Lowe. So after the MP4-25 was caught on the back foot at the recent German race by the ever-advancing pace of Red Bull's RB6 and Ferrari's F10, Lowe has been busy putting all his energy into boosting performance as the team's title challenge plunges into the second half of the season. In a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 'Phone-In' session, the British engineer discusses exhaust-blown diffusers, flexible front wings, his hopes for Hungary and the team's 2011 car…
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Hungary preview quotes - Virgin, Ferrari, Force India, HRT & more

Hot on the heels of Hockenheim, the teams head straight to Budapest for this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, the last race before the Formula One community takes a well-earned summer break. Drivers and senior team personnel discuss their prospects for the Hungaroring…
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FOA announces new Monaco Grand Prix deal

Bernard Ecclestone and Michel Boeri met today in London and have agreed to extend the contract between Formula One Administration Limited and Automobile Club de Monaco for a further 10 years. The next Monaco Grand Prix will take place on May 29, 2011...
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Fantasy: Follow similar lineup paths for Pocono success

Fantasy owners will experience a strong sense of déjà vu this weekend.
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Annett not afraid to mix it up on the track, if needed

When Nationwide Series races get to the beating and banging and spinning out and conflicts and pit-road confrontations, other drivers would be wise to not try to start anything with Michael Annett.
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FIA press conference schedule - Hungary

A year on from his near-fatal accident at the Hungaroring, Felipe Massa is among the drivers facing the media in Thursday's conference, while on Friday his Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will be just one of those fielding the questions…
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