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Etihad signs Abu Dhabi deal.
Having already been involved in the Formula 1 paddock as sponsors of the Spyker/Force India team, Etihad Airways has been named as title sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will debut on the F1 calendar in 2009.
Bell: Mackereth was just reckless.
Renault technical chief Bob Bell has admitted that he feels engineer Phil Mackereth was 'reckless' in his actions that led to the regie being dragged into the Formula 1 spying row and hadn't set out to give his new employees any kind of unfair advantage.
ROC: Vettel shocks the regulars.
As was the case three years ago when Heikki Kovalainen made his debut in the Race of Champions, Sebastian Vettel enjoyed a winning start to his time in the end of season event as he partnered Michael Schumacher to victory in the Nations Cup.
Schumi in hot water over taxi stunt?
It is a story that gives a whole new meaning to the joke 'Who do you think you are, Michael Schumacher..?'
<B>McLaren confirms 2008 driver selection.</B>
Heikki Kovalainen has been officially confirmed as a McLaren-Mercedes driver for 2008, stepping into Fernando Alonso's seat for the second year in succession.
Rahal secures BMW Sauber drive.
Graham Rahal, the son of US motor racing legend Bobby Rahal, will drive a Formula 1 car for the very first time next month.
Force India driver selection made?
Having tested no fewer than seven drivers for 2008, Force India seems to have made its choice - for one of its seats at least.
Kovalainen free to join McLaren?
Renault's decision to re-sign Fernando Alonso and promote Nelson Piquet Jr to its Formula One frontline for 2008 has left its 2007 line-up both looking for jobs in an increasingly tight market.
Button: Jerez test went well.
Jenson Button has said that Honda's test at Jerez last week went well for the Brackley-based squad.
`Fruitful test` for Force India.
Force India chairman and managing director, Vijay Mallya has said that the Silverstone-based outfit enjoyed a 'fruitful' test this week at Jerez.
Mario picks up FIA Gold Medal.
Mario Andretti, one of the most successful and accomplished drivers in the history of motor racing, was awarded the FIA Gold Medal for Motor Sport at the FIA's annual prize giving gala in Monaco on Friday night.
Jerez test times - day four: 7 December.
1. Sebastian Vettel Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1minute 18.213seconds 100 laps 2. Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1minute 18.410seconds 119 laps 3. Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1minute 18.796seconds 97 laps
Silverstone gets new pit wall.
Construction of a new pit wall at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix, is set to get underway later this month, when the existing wall will be demolished.
The Renault WMSC statement.
The World Motor Sport Council ("WMSC") met on 6 December 2007 to consider a charge that Renault F1 Team ("Renault") had breached Article 151(c) of the International Sporting Code, which prohibits "any fraudulent conduct or any act prejudicial to the interests of any competition or to the interest
Difficult debut for Schumacher, Force India.
Schumacher frustrated by 'issues'. If Ralf Schumacher had hoped to impress Force India with his performance in testing on Thursday, he picked the wrong time and place as mechanical gremlins prevented him from getting to grips with the F8-VIIB at Jerez.
Race of Champions announces official partner.
For the first time in the company's history, McLaren Formula 1 sponsor AIGO - the leading brand for MP3/MP4 players and digital cameras in China - has been announced as an official event partner by joining forces with the end-of-season Race of Champions showdown.
2007 BRDC Award Winners.
BRDC Gold Medal - the Club's highest honour: Andy Priaulx BRDC Gold Star - best performance at International level: Lewis Hamilton BRDC Silver Star - best performance at National level: Jason Plato
Force India confirms key changes.
The Force India Formula 1 team has announced a restructure of its technical team that will see former Jordan team members Mark Smith and Ian Hall return to the Silverstone-based squad.
Murray to return to commentary box.
Formula 1's most well known commentator, Murray Walker will get back behind the microphone next weekend for the Race of Champions event at Wembley Stadium.
Asmer and Villa to test for BMW Sauber.
The BMW Sauber F1 team has confirmed that Marko Asmer and Javier Villa will both get a chance to test the team's 2007 car - the F1.07 at Jerez next week.
<B>Schumacher to make comeback with McLaren?</B>
After Heikki Kovalainen, Nico Rosberg and Adrian Sutil, the latest name to be linked with Fernando Alonso's vacated McLaren-Mercedes seat in 2008 comes from altogether more unexpected quarters.
<B>No more bull, says DC, as teams lock horns.</B>
Red Bull Racing ace David Coulthard has blasted Franz Tost - co-owner of Scuderia Toro Rosso, RBR's sister outfit - for suggesting that his seat may be at risk, stressing the Austrian should get his own house in order before making comments regarding other teams.
Former Yugoslavian country to host grand prix?
Following fast in the wheeltracks of Turkey, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and others, Serbia has now emerged as the latest contender to hold a Formula 1 grand prix, after Max Mosley recently visited the country to hold talks.
McLaren name to go?
The McLaren name could disappear from Formula One if rumours in Germany regarding Mercedes' DTM partner prove to be close to the mark.