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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.
Barrichello: Gearbox failure is disappointing.
Ferrari number two driver, Rubens Barrichello has admitted that he is 'very disappointed' after gearbox problems during qualifying meant he couldn't post a flying lap.
Briatore: Montagny could drive for Jordan again.
Renault boss, Flavio Briatore has confirmed that the team's third/reserve driver, Franck Montagny will be able to take part in the French Grand Prix with Jordan, providing he wants to.
Theissen: Head comments not helpful.
The already tense relationship between Williams and engine supplier BMW took another twist as the latter's Mario Theissen spoke out on negative comments made about him by Patrick Head in an interview with an Italian journalist.
Wet forecast for Canadian Grand Prix.
Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is surrounded by water, with the Olympic rowing basin on one side and the great St Lawrence Seaway on the other - but could it be in line for more from above this weekend? Montreal, Canada
Kimi should have pitted, says Barrichello.
Rubens Barrichello has said that Kimi Raikkonen should have pitted at the Nurburgring two weeks ago, rather than chance it with a badly flat-spotted front tyre - something that ultimately caused the suspension on his McLaren to fail putting him out while leading with just one lap to go.