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Oil protesters aiming to disrupt French GP.
As if Formula One hadn't endured enough disruption over the past couple of weeks, it appears that the sport may have to ward off accusations that it is a waste of natural resources while on its annual French stopover.
Michelin stumps up for USGP fiasco.
Whilst far from accepting full responsibility for what happened at Indianapolis Motor Speedway two weeks ago, Michelin has moved to soothe the bad feeling left over from the United States Grand prix by offering to contribute towards a refund for fans left without a meaningful grand prix to watch.
Michelin: Let us test at Indy.
Michelin has revealed that there was no specific manufacturing problem with the various batches of tyres it took to Indianapolis for the controversial United States Grand Prix, but admitted that the compounds on hand were simply not suitable for the circuit.
Jordan fly in parts to solve EJ15B glitches.
With the debut of the new Toyota-powered Jordan EJ15B not taking place in Barcelona yesterday [Thursday] as planned, Tiago Monteiro will be hoping for more luck in the yellow machine today.
Have your say on the US Grand Prix.
The United States Grand Prix should have been an event that was discussed because of another fantastic race on the 2005 calendar, but unfortunately the event is now being discussed for all the wrong reasons.
FIA explains chicane veto.
FIA president Max Mosley has attempted to explain his reasons for not sanctioning the installation of a chicane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last Sunday, even though it meant that only six cars took part in the event.
FIA to investigate brake dust danger.
A recent routine operation for former Formula One driver Mika Salo has left the FIA with the job of determining just how much danger the current breed of carbon brakes are putting drivers in.
Montoya on top again at Jerez.
As was the case on Wednesday, Juan Pablo Montoya topped the timesheets as testing at Jerez headed into the second day today [Thursday].
BMW buys into Sauber, seeks Williams talks.
BMW will run its own team in the Formula One world championship from next season, having acquired a majority shareholding in the Sauber team, the German company revealed today [Wednesday].
Could a chicane have solved the Indy problem?
As was well documented over the course of the weekend, the installation of a chicane at Indianapolis could have solved the Michelin tyre problem and allowed 20 cars to take to the grid for the start of the United States Grand Prix - and the decision not to install one well and truly split the gri
Michelin teams blasted by FIA over Indy fiasco.
A strongly worded statement from Formula One's governing body the FIA has slammed the seven Michelin teams for refusing to compete in the United States Grand Prix.
Michelin: No regrets over `professional` decision.
Tyre company Michelin has vowed to continue in Formula One, despite suspicions that the withdrawal of its seven teams from the United States Grand Prix could harm its involvement.
Montoya: Running early screws me.
Following his disqualification from the Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren's Juan Pablo Montoya felt a further blow this weekend at Indianapolis as he had to take to the circuit second for qualifying.
Michelin teams: Build us a chicane at turn 13!
The seven Michelin teams have agreed that they will only race in the US Grand Prix if a chicane is fitted before the banked turn 13 overnight.
FIA publish Michelin letters.
The FIA has published correspondence between itself and Michelin regarding the ongoing tyre situation in Indianapolis for this weekend's US Grand Prix. The text, in full, is as follows:
Q&A: Pierre Dupasquier.
After the 5pm meeting with the team technical directors, Michelin's Pierre Dupasquier found time to talk to Crash.net about the Indianapolis tyre controversy. Q: What is the latest situation?
Indy boss directs angry fans to Michelin, FIA, FOM
Far from understanding the politics involved in Sunday's United States Grand Prix, which resulted in a six-car 'race' involving the three Bridgestone teams, Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George has directed disgruntled fans to the three parties he feels are to blame for the farrago that pa
Toyota: Zonta had similar tyre problem to Ralf.
Ralf Schumacher's heavy crash at Indianapolis was caused by a failure of the left rear tyre, and came after a similar problem for Toyota third driver Ricardo Zonta.
IRL champion set for F1 test.
Indy Racing League champion Tony Kanaan is set to be given a run behind the wheel of a BAR Honda after his title success last season.
Ralf out, Zonta in.
Following his practice crash at Indianapolis on Friday, Toyota driver Ralf Schumacher has not been cleared to race this weekend in the US Grand Prix meaning that reserve driver Ricardo Zonta steps into the breach.
All work and Playboy for Button.
While most of his colleagues visited New York or went straight to Indianapolis, Jenson Button made the long haul to Los Angeles the day after the Canadian Grand Prix.
Juan pays for cardinal sin.
More used to having watch scarlet dominate in grands prix, Juan Pablo Montoya saw red of a different kind in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, as a combination of hues combined to earn him the black flag.
Byrne asked to find first lap performance.
Ferrari chief designer Rory Byrne has been asked to focus on trying to improve the first lap performance of the F2005 in an attempt to give the teams' drivers a better chance in qualifying.
Dennis: Three mistakes led to Montoya exclusion.
McLaren team boss Ron Dennis has claimed that the decision to exclude Juan Pablo Montoya from the Canadian Grand Prix for allegedly exiting the pits under a red light was not commensurate with the crime committed.