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WilliamsF1 auction `sold out` in advance.
An auction of WilliamsF1 cars, related collectibles and memorabilia - scheduled to take place on December 14 at the team's headquarters in Grove, Oxfordshire - has been halted after a mystery private collector, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought the entire collection for a substantial undiscl
Silk: Kubica, Mondini acquitted themselves well.
Renault F1 team chief test engineer, Christian Silk has praised 'academy' runners, Robert Kubica and Giorgio Mondini following their first outing in an F1 car this week at Barcelona.
CDG Wing not viable for 2007, say teams.
The FIA's proposed shake-up of Formula One aerodynamics has received a setback after technical chiefs ruled out the possibility of introducing the radical Centreline Downwash Generating [CDG] Wing for the 2007 season.
Toyota confirm `launch` for TF106.
The Panasonic Toyota Racing team has revealed they will still hold a pre-season launch for their 2006 challenger - the TF106, despite the fact they have already 'unveiled' the car by beginning testing with its this week at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.
Super Aguri chasing late F1 entry.
The Super Aguri Formula One team is 'still planning' an entry into the 2006 Formula One World Championship, despite not being named on the official entry list published by the FIA.
Renault give Alonso a R25.
Renault have given Fernando Alonso a 'special gift' - his championship-winning R25, following a celebratory evening Wednesday, to mark Renault's historic double world championship victory in F1 in 2005. Alonso admitted the gift was a 'dream come true'.
Marques to return to F1?
He hasn't been top of the list on any of the F1 rumour mills during the off-season, but Brazilian driver Tarso Marques has revealed that he could be set for return to the Formula One paddock in 2006.
Midland confirm partnership with MAN Trucks.
Midland F1 Racing has announced that they will team up with MAN Trucks in 2006. MAN Trucks, who already sponsor MF1 Racing driver Christijan Albers, will supply the Silverstone based team with ten brand new trucks. They will be delivered in the new MF1 colours at the beginning of 2006.
Paffett quickest at Barcelona.
2005 DTM champion, Gary Paffett set the pace Monday, as F1 testing resumed at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona following the post-season break.
Red Bull `juniors` to use Michelin rubber.
Red Bull Racing's junior team - Scuderia Toro Rosso, will use Michelin tyres next season.
Switch to V8 engines no problem, says Bell.
Renault F1 technical director, Bob Bell has said that the switch from using V10 to V8 engines next year is a 'relatively normal business'.
Legge impresses in Italy.
After her initial test yesterday [Tuesday] was brought to an early end, Katherine Legge showed her potential at the wheel of a Formula One car as the last ever Minardi test moved into its third day.
Q&A: Robert Doornbos.
After 21 years of competition, the Minardi team will shortly disappear from Formula One, with this weeks four day long test at Vallelunga the final act for the perennial back-markers following the sale of the team to Red Bull.
MF1 Racing confirm technical director.
MFI Racing - Midland's F1 team, have announced that James Key will become the outfits technical director with immediate effect.
Legge upbeat despite off.
British racer Katherine Legge was in upbeat mood despite seeing her first run in a Formula One car come to premature end at the Vallelunga circuit in Italy.
Minardi prepare for final goodbye.
Minardi has kicked off the final test of its 21-year Formula One history at the Vallelunga circuit in Italy.
Honda to drop BAR link?
Unlike the relationship between BMW and Sauber, there appears to be no room for sentimentality at Honda following its take-over of the BAR team, whose name appears destined to disappear from Formula One next season.
MF1 Racing to fly Russian flag.
MF1 Racing - formerly Jordan Grand Prix, will compete in the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship under the Russian flag.
Red Bull confirm launch date for 2006 car.
Red Bull Racing have confirmed that they will launch their 2006 challenger in Bahrain, prior to the Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening event in next year's FIA Formula One World Championship.
Midland reveal 2006 livery.
The Midland Group has unveiled their livery for the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship, when the Jordan name will be replaced by MF1 Racing.
Second successful F1x2 Grand Prix at Kyalami.
Formula One old and new stood atop the Altech South African F1x2 Grand Prix, with Johnny Herbert and Bas Leinders claiming a win apiece in front of a sell-out crowd at the Kyalami circuit in Johannesburg.
Toyota finally confirms Bridgestones switch.
Merely confirming what the Formula One paddock has suspected since Michelin announced that it was parting company with the team at the Belgian Grand Prix in September, Toyota and Bridgestone have finally confirmed that they will be working together in 2006.
JVC extends Albers backing.
Electronics brand JVC has confirmed that its Benelux division will extend its backing of Christijan Albers for another season, after the Dutch driver signed to join the renamed Midland-Toyota team in 2006.
McLaren: We were aware Adrian wanted out.
The McLaren team has insisted that it was prepared for Adrian Newey's departure, having known the highly-rated designer was looking for a different challenge.