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Forty seconds to complete 1m 25s lap...
As a team, Renault relishes the challenge presented by a new circuit as much as any of its nine rivals and, although this weekend's inaugural Turkish Grand Prix provides the year's only such task, the team has been working on potential laps for some time.

Toyota push forward - thanks to Kaizen.
While it may not look vastly different to the car it replaced, there is little doubt that the Toyota TF105 has seen a marked improvement in performance for the Cologne based team in the 2005 F1 season.
Post-race press conference - Hungarian GP - Pt.2.
Drivers: Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren), Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), Ralf Schumacher (Toyota) Questions from the floor:
Post-race press conference - German GP - Pt.1.
Drivers: Fernando Alonso (Renault), Juan Pablo Montoya (McLaren), Jenson Button (BAR) TV unilaterals Q: Fernando, a big win, not only win number six by a large margin but also on a day when your nearest championship rival failed to score.
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Teamwork key for Ferrari in Germany.
Although Ferrari may not be right up at the front fighting for the drivers' and constructors' championship, the team heads to Germany this weekend determined to try and fight for victory in the latest round of the Formula One championship at Hockenheim.
'Refugee' Stepney leads Ferrari to foreign fields.
While the British Grand Prix is set in an equally remote location to last weekend's race at Magny-Cours, the atmosphere at Silverstone always has more of a buzz about it and is a more popular venue.

The Magny-Cours challenge.
Renault driver, Fernando Alonso currently leads the 2005 drivers' championship by 22 points. Heading into the second half of the season he will be keen to maintain his lead and get back to winning ways.
Stoddart: What really happened at Indy...
Much has been said about the 'farce' that occurred on Sunday at Indianapolis, and Minardi team boss Paul Stoddart - a Bridgestone runner - has decided that, in the interests of transparency, it would be worthwhile for someone who was actually present, and participated in the discussions leading u
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BMW in motorsport - a potted history.
Generating innovative technology for sporting contests and record attempts has always been part of BMW's identity.
Race Reactions - United States Grand Prix.
Michael Schumacher: "This was a strange grand prix and it was odd seeing the other cars go into pit-lane at the start."

Post-race race press conference - US GP - Pt. 2.
Drivers: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari) and Tiago Monteiro (Jordan). Questions from the floor.

Post-race race press conference - US GP - Pt. 1.
Drivers: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari) and Tiago Monteiro (Jordan). TV Unilaterals.
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Thursday press conference - US Grand Prix - Pt.1.
Drivers: Fernando Alonso (Renault), Juan Pablo Montoya (McLaren), Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) and Scott Speed (Red Bull). Press conference. Q: Juan Pablo, memories of Indianapolis, a nice place for you to come?

Thursday press conference - Canadian GP - Pt. 1.
Drivers: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari), Christian Klein (Red Bull Racing), Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren) and Jacques Villeneuve (Sauber). Press conference. Q: Christian, tell us about not racing.
Monaco '82 - the race no-one wanted to win.
The Monaco Grand Prix, the jewel in motor racing's crown, the race everyone wants to win, very nearly didn't have a winner to crown in 1982.

Monaco: Toughest test for gearbox?
The Monaco Grand Prix is not just famous because of its history and its picturesque setting, but also because of the unique technical challenge it presents the drivers and engineers.
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Juan Montoya's lap of Monte Carlo.
McLaren-Mercedes driver, Juan Pablo Montoya describes a lap of Monte Carlo - site of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, the 'jewel in the F1 crown'...
Press Snoop: BAR barred, appalled, appealed out.
BAR-Honda was found negligent, but not fraudulent, by the FIA International Court of Appeal in Paris Wednesday. The Court ruled in favour of the FIA, who brought the matter to court.
Post-race press conference - San Marino GP - Pt.2.
Drivers: Fernando Alonso (Renault), Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), Jenson Button (BAR) Press Conference: Q: Fernando, three in a row, you must feel on top of the world!
The Imola challenge.
Giancarlo Fisichella will be keen to get back to winning ways at Imola on Sunday, following Fernando Alonso's back-to-back successes in Malaysia and Bahrain in the sister R25.
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Post-race press conference - Bahrain GP - Pt. 1.
Drivers: Fernando Alonso (Renault), Jarno Trulli (Toyota) and Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren). TV Unilaterals.

Qualifying times (2) - Bahrain Grand Prix.
1. Fernando Alonso Spain Renault-Renault 1:32.035 2. Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari-Ferrari 1:32.150 3. Ralf Schumacher Germany Toyota-Toyota 1:32.353 4. Pedro de la Rosa Spain McLaren-Mercedes 1:32.714

The Bahrain challenge.
Fernando Alonso gave Renault their second win in as many races in Malaysia two weeks ago. Now he heads to Bahrain this weekend eager to do just as well and maintain his lead in the drivers' championship.
Tiff talks F1.
Former Formula One driver turned TV presenter Tiff Needell took time out of his busy schedule on Friday to take part in an online web-chat to discuss the new Foundation Degree in Motorsport Technology.
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