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Button joins critics chorus against Ferrari

Jenson ButtonLondon, July 27 : Formula One champion Jenson Button has joined the growing chorus of criticism against Ferrari.

Ferrari are accused of sending a coded message to Felipe Massa that resulted in him slowing down to allow team-mate Fernando Alonso to pass and claim victory. The team has been asked to pay a fine of 65,000 pounds and could face more penalties from the FIA.

The Sun quoted McLaren ace Button, as saying: "Personally I think team orders in F1 are wrong in any motor sport category, although sometimes they are inevitable. We all want to win,  but they have to give both their drivers the same opportunity to do so.”

He added: "This was very early in the season. How early is it going to start in the future?"

Team mate Lewis Hamilton said: "For me, if my engineer came across the radio and the message was ''Jenson''s faster'' it means pick up the pace if you can. My reaction would be to go faster, that I need to find the time." (ANI)


Coaching in China big challenge for Eriksson

Sven-Goran-ErikssonGuangzhou, June 18 : It certainly recalled the memory of Sven-Goran Eriksson from the 'good old days' in Italy and England, when he was surrounded by journalists and fans.  Read more »

Schalke signs midfielder Clemens

Schalke signs midfielder ClemensBerlin, June 18 - Germany Under-21 international Christian Clemens has joined Schalke till 2017.

The 21-year-old former Cologne midfielder put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal following medical check-up, reports Xinhua.  Read more »

Chanderpaul out of CPL, Pomersbach in

Shivnarine-Chanderpaul_Bridgetown (Barbados), June 18 : West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been forced to withdraw from the first ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL) because of his contractual obligations with English county team Derbyshire.  Read more »

Champions Trophy: Srinath match referee for first semifinal

Javagal-SrinathLondon, June 18 : Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath was Tuesday appointed the match referee for the first Champions Trophy semifinal between England and South Africa at the Oval on Wednesday.  Read more »

Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

Andrea-LocatelliMisano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here.  Read more »

Gill leads APRC field by 12 minutes

Gaurav-GillNoumea (New Caledonia), June 15 : Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) took a commanding 12-minute lead for the MRF Tyres Rally team after Day 1 of the Rally of New Caledonia, the second round of the  Read more »