Virgin on Thursday confirmed reports Nick Wirth has left the struggling team. Chief executive Andy Webb told us in a statement that the decision followed a “comprehensive review” in the ...
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Virgin set to confirm Wirth split
Virgin is yet to officially confirm reports Nick Wirth has left the struggling team. An Italian magazine on Wednesday said the Marussia-sponsored team is in talks with McLaren and Mercedes ...
Read More »Virgin to announce reserve role for Wickens
Robert Wickens is set to be confirmed as Virgin’s new reserve driver. We reported late last month that the 22-year-old Canadian was at the front of the queue for the ...
Read More »F1 must not race behind pay-wall – Virgin’s Lowdon
F1 must remain on free-to-air television, Virgin sporting director Graeme Lowdon insists. With News Corporation looking into buying the sport’s commercial rights, Bernie Ecclestone said he is sceptical because it ...
Read More »Virgin must speed up to stay ahead of HRT – Glock
Virgin needs to step up in order to avoid falling to the very back of the grid, Timo Glock has warned. Already frustrated with the pace of the MVR02, the ...
Read More »Virgin eyes ‘plan B’ should Turkey upgrade fail
Virgin is considering a ‘plan B’ should a car upgrade for the Turkish grand prix not result in a major step forward. That is the claim of Germany’s Auto Motor ...
Read More »Virgin speed worse than 2010 debut – Glock
Timo Glock has admitted he is disappointed with Virgin’s early 2011 form. While the F1 circus paid more attention to the hapless HRT team in Melbourne, the Virgin cars driven ...
Read More »Glock leaves hospital after appendix surgery
Timo Glock checked out of hospital on Wednesday after having his appendix removed. Following a sudden bout of appendicitis, the 28-year-old German driver had keyhole surgery on Tuesday in a ...
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