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Spyker and MF1 conclude buyout.
Just four races away from completing its first full season under the MF1 Racing banner, the Midland Group has announced that it has succeeded in selling the team to a Dutch consortium, a deal that will see the team become known as Spyker MF1 Racing.

Dennis lauds Hamilton win
McLaren-Mercedes boss Ron Dennis has hailed his prot?g? Lewis Hamilton after he clinched the 2006 GP2 Series title with one race of the season remaining.
Schumacher wins Italian GP.
Michael Schumacher suffered the highs and lows of motorsport life in one afternoon at Monza as, having racked up his 90th race win in front of the adoring tifosi at Monza, he announced that the time had come to bow out of Formula One.

Heidfeld surprised by turn of speed.
Nick Heidfeld was left somewhat stunned by his third place starting position for the Italian Grand Prix, the German claiming BMW Sauber's pace in qualifying had come as something of a surprise.
Klien eschews Red Bull offer to stay in F1.
Christian Klien has apparently turned down Red Bull's offer to continue backing him in order to remain in Formula One, despite not having a seat lined up for 2007.

Alonso deflated by tyre drama.
Fernando Alonso was left unsure whether to thank or curse his lucky stars at the end of qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix following a fraught session that was ruined by a puncture, arguably losing him the chance to challenge for pole position.

Dennis remaining coy over driver line-up.
On a weekend when Lewis Hamilton is inching ever closer to clinching the GP2 Series title in this season's finale at Monza, McLaren-Mercedes boss Ron Dennis is choosing to remain coy as to the youngsters role within the team for 2007.
Divers alter schedule to avoid GP clash.
Australia was rumoured to have come close to losing its season-opening slot on the Formula One calendar for a second successive year but, having been granted a return to its traditional berth, has now seen a clashing event alter its schedule to accommodate the race.

Zonta, Piquet Jr to strengthen Renault line-up.
The Renault F1 team has signed Ricardo Zonta and Nelson Piquet Jr. to assist Giancarlo Fisichella and Heikki Kovalainen in the development of their 2007 car.

Michelin: Monza easier on tyres now because...
Michelin boss, Nick Shorrock has revealed that they have had to re-fine their tyres for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, after the track was resurfaced earlier this year.
Cosworth approves more power for Monza.
WilliamsF1 engine partner Cosworth will wind up its V8s to the maximum this weekend as it seeks to end the European leg of the Formula One season on a high at Monza.

Button looking to be `reasonably competitive`.
Jenson Button is hoping Honda's three-day test at Monza will aid them in their quest to close the gap down to the 'big three' at the Italian Grand Prix and see them challenging for a podium.
Poorly Ralf leaves Monza test early.
Despite leaving the final day of testing at Monza earlier than anticipated, Ralf Schumacher is not thought likely to miss next weekend's Italian Grand Prix at the same circuit.
FIA demands explanation from Turkish GP.
The organisers of last weekend's Turkish Grand Prix have been ordered to meet with the FIA to explain why they allowed an unrecognised politician to take centre stage during the podium celebration.
Kimi covers all bases.
Kimi Raikkonen may have an option to join the Renault team should Michael Schumacher decide to prolong his Formula One career for another year, according to rumours in the Spanish press.
Massa tops day three of Monza test.
Felipe Massa returned to the top of the timesheets as the Monza group test drew to a close on Thursday, the Turkish Grand Prix winner beating team-mate Michael Schumacher's world championship title rival Fernando Alonso by eight-tenths of a second.
Todt frustrated by Turkish result..
Ferrari team boss Jean Todt has admitted that there were plenty of mixed emotions in the garage after Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix, with delight at Felipe Massa's maiden Formula One win coupled with the realisation that the result was not ideal for the drivers' championship battle.
FIA to investigate Turkish podium protest.
Just as the FIA was unveiling a trimmed 17-race schedule for the 2007 Formula One world championship, one if its constituent races was being cast into doubt by a piece of political manoeuvring.

F1 calendar confirmed for 2007.
The FIA - the governing body for the F1 World Championship - has released the complete schedule for 2007 and following a fax vote by the WMSC, it has been confirmed that 17 events will take place next year, one less than in 2006.
Engineers praise Alonso.
Fernando Alonso's engineers within the Renault F1 operation have spoken out in praise of his drive to second place in Sunday's Turkish Grand, particularly as it ensured that he split the two Ferraris despite running with a less-than-optimal package.

Schumacher frustrated to miss out on win.
Mistakes at crucial moments and unforeseen circumstances were the reasoning behind Michael Schumacher's failure to convert his undisputed pace around the Istanbul Park circuit into victory at the Turkish Grand Prix, the German instead settling for third.

Symonds lauds Fisichella drive.
Renault's Pat Symonds has praised Giancarlo Fisichella's selfless act to pitch himself into a spin rather than collide with team-mate Fernando Alonso at the start of the Turkish Grand Prix.

Early exit for unlucky Raikkonen.
Kimi Raikkonen is nursing a sore back after crashing into the tyre wall as a result of his involvement in a clash on the first corner of the Turkish Grand Prix.
Massa wins Turkish GP.
Felipe Massa became the second new winner in as many Formula One races by leading from start to finish in the Turkish Grand Prix.