Loeb proves his F1 pace
World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb did the WRC community proud on Monday when he set a remarkable pace in a Formula 1 car at the series’ official test in Barcelona.Loeb was invited to join the Red Bull Racing team for the day as a reward from his Citroen Team’s sponsors for winning the 2008 WRC drivers’ title. Rather than just enjoying the experience,...
Verstappen backs Bernie's 'medals' idea
os Verstappen, a former formula one driver from Holland, has added a lone voice of support to the concept of an Olympic Games-style 'medals' scoring system.F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone is pushing for the scheme to be introduced for next year, with the aim of compelling drivers to prioritise race wins rather than mere points."There are a lot...
Schumacher promotes responsible drinking
Bacardi Limited, as part of its responsible drinking "Champions Drink Responsibly" campaign, is providing the drive of a lifetime: the opportunity to be in the passenger seat next to Michael Schumacher, the world's most successful Formula One race driver - and the world's most famous designated driver. Schumacher, who is the firm's Social Responsibility...
Montreal officials to meet with Ecclestone
By Steven EnglishGovernment officials from Montreal will fly to London today for a meeting with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone in an attempt to save next season's Canadian Grand Prix. The round was dropped from the 2009 calendar earlier this month under claims that it had not paid between $10 and $20 million of its contractual obligations in...
Fisichella confident of Force India future
Giancarlo Fisichella insisted on Friday that he has no fears over his seat with the Force India team in the 2009 season despite the backmarkers having penned a technical agreement with McLaren-Mercedes. Force India, who finished without a point in 2008, had McLaren test driver Pedro de la Rosa behind the wheel at a two-day Barcelona test earlier this...
Force India sign up with McLaren
Force India on Monday signed a long-term deal with McLaren Mercedes just days after splitting with engine-supplier Ferrari, The Silverstone-based Formula One team, owned by Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya, have agreed a reported five-year deal with McLaren for the supply of gearboxes, hydraulic systems and Mercedes-built engines. McLaren will lend...
Rossi impresses in Ferrari test
Moto GP world champion Valentino Rossi showed he is almost as quick on four wheels as he is on two as he impressed while testing a Ferrari on Thursday.The Italian, known as Il Dottore (The Doctor) to his adoring fans, has previously tested a Ferrari Formula One car amid speculation that he may one day switch from racing motorbikes to cars.He has already...
Loeb triumphs in Rally of Finland
Sebastien Loeb of France won the Rally of Finland for the first time on Sunday to move one point behind Mikko Hirvonen in the world championship standings.Loeb finished nine seconds ahead of Finland's Hirvonen with Australia's Chris Atkinson in third.Loeb, 34, survived a scare early on Sunday when his C4 spun off the track during the penultimate special...
China considers ditching F1 race
China is considering ditching its loss-making Formula One Grand Prix, according to a senior race official. Qiu Weichang, deputy director of the Shanghai Administration of Sports, told AFP a decision on the future of the event would be announced in 2009. "We're doing the assessment. By next year, we should be able to give you the answer," Qiu is reported...
Honda to test Di Grassi in Spain
Honda will give Renault's third driver Lucas Di Grassi the chance to test for them in Barcelona later this month. The 24-year-old Brazilian will join the team for their first winter test at the Circuit de Catalunya on 17 November. Honda plan to name their 2009 drivers before Christmas with both Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello out of contract at...
Carlos Alberto Backs England to Shine
Brazil legend Carlos Alberto has no doubt that England will qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, pointing to the experience gained in recent years as the key. The Three Lions have had a remarkable 2008 under the stewardship of Fabio Capello, putting behind them the disappointment of missing out on the European Championship in the summer to make a good...
Ferguson Praise for Ref Justice
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes referees in England should take a leaf out of Roberto Rosetti's book. Ferguson was pleased with the way the Italian official dealt with some stiff challenges on Cristiano Ronaldo and other issues during United's 0-0 Champions League draw with Villarreal. Rosetti did not hesitate to hand out a red...
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Casey Stoner Leaves Hospital After Wrist Operation
Casey Stoner underwent successful surgery on his wrist on Thursday, at the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico in Modena. Antonio Landi, Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery, was assisted by arthroscopic specialist Dr Luigi Pederzini and by Dr Norman Della Rosa.Using arthroscopic surgery, two floating bodies were removed from...
Nicky Hayden Fastest at Wet Valencia
After enjoying perfect conditions yesterday, the second and final day of testing at Valencia was badly affected by adverse weather, with intermittent showers leaving the track in a constantly damp state. The riders decided to wait for the majority of the day to see if it relented but at around 15:30, with the asphalt still cold and wet, several of...
Capirossi and Vermeulen in wind tunnel
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racers Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen are on their way to Suzuki’s factory in Japan to conduct all-important wind tunnel testing as the team prepares for its assault on the 2009 MotoGP World Championship.Priorities remain to make the latest version of the Suzuki GSV-R consistently competitive even when grip levels deteriorate...
Melandri almost quit
Horsefaced loser Marco Melandri has given us our best glimpse yet of the strong motivational skills he carried throughout the 2008 season. The laughing stock Italian freely admitted on his personal blog that by June he was considering 'giving up' racing possibly for a career in flower arranging or pillow fluffing."His sticking coward attitude offends...
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LG M4410

SpecificationsLG M4410
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Capirossi podiums in rally appearance
MotoGP star Loris Capirossi had a successful rally debut on Saturday when as he took third place in the Suzuki Swift Sport Cup - and ninth overall in the two-wheeled drive section of the Tempest Rally.The Rizla Suzuki racer started the day steadily in his Group N car as he came to terms with the demanding 80km of special stages held in the forests...
Melandri 'considered quitting'
Marco Melandri has admitted that his disastrous 2008 MotoGP season prompted him to consider his future in the sport.The former MotoGP World Championship runner-up was expected to enjoy one of his best premier-class seasons after signing for the title-winning Ducati Marlboro Team - Melandri's first factory ride since his 2003 MotoGP debut with Yamaha.But...