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New qualifying for next season.
In a move that goes against the grain of previous thwarted attempts this season, Formula One's team bosses have agreed on a new qualifying procedure for the 2005 season.
Head: We accept the CRB decision.
Patrick Head says that the Williams team is content to abide by the decision of the Contracts Recognition Board, and says he's happy that it was agreed that the team itself had not acted improperly.
Weather report - Brazilian Grand Prix.
For the final time in 2004 Fromula One teams and drivers alike will look to the skies and wonder what's in store for a race weekend. The clever ones are all ready one step ahead after consulting the Crash.net weather report...
Ecclestone 'to sue' Stewart over comments.
The battle to save the British Grand Prix has taken a new, and unexpected, twist with the news that Bernie Ecclestone is to sue British Racing Drivers' Club president Jackie Stewart.
Trouble free day for departing Williams pair.
The final Friday practice sessions of the 2004 Formula One season passed without trouble for the BMW Williams team, as both Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya prepare for their final race for the team on Sunday.
Friday press conference: Brazilian GP - Pt.1.
Technical directors: Ross Brawn (Ferrari), Mike Gascoyne (Toyota), Sam Michael (Williams-BMW), Pat Symonds (Renault) Guest questioner: James Allen (ITV)
McLaren sign Nescafe deal.
McLaren has signed a new sponsorship deal with Nescafe Xpress, which will start this weekend at Interlagos.
Thursday press conference - Brazilian GP - Pt.2.
Drivers: David Coulthard (McLaren) and Felipe Massa (Sauber) Q: Felipe this is your home race and David potentially your last race. What are your thoughts coming into this? First of all Felipe
Working the wheel: Silverstone.
Martin Brundle is a rare breed, one of those people able to make an almost seamless transition from being more than competent behind the wheel of a race car to being equally at home behind a microphone in the commentary booth.
Prince Rainier rewarded for Monaco commitment.
His Serene Highness Prince Rainier of Monte Carlo has been awarded the first ever FIA Gold Medal for Motor Sport, as the governing body recognised his involvement in staging the most famous grand prix and rally of all.
Jaguar solve hot seat issue.
Jaguar Racing has revealed that Mark Webber's problems at the Japanese Grand Prix, were caused by a loose chassis fixing inside the cockpit, which was to blame for the Aussie's discomfort, after temperatures rapidly rose.
No 'Regent Street' in Cardiff.
Council members have ruled out the possibility of Formula One teams repeating the successful Regent Street parade in the heart of the Welsh capital next year.
Bridgestone looking forward to season finale.
Bridgestone Motorsport is eager to get to Brazil this week for the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship season finale and assist its teams who are all keen to finish the year on a high.
Doornbos completes Jordan aero test at Elvington.
Despite almost constant rain, Robert Doornbos successfully completed a one-day aerodynamic test programme with the Jordan team at Elvington airfield last Friday, in preparation for the forthcoming Brazilian Grand Prix.
I was always a big fan of Nigel, says Zanardi.
by Rob Wilkins Former F1 and CART star Alex Zanardi has paid homage to Nigel Mansell, claiming that the Briton always managed to do something 'unexpected' and pull it off.
Red Bull Driver Search winner announced.
Skip Barber regional and national championship stand-out John Edwards has been chosen as the winner of the 2004 Red Bull Driver Search.
Minardi boss to auction F1 collection.
Minardi boss Paul Stoddart is to auction off part of his collection of Formula One cars and assorted memorabilia, assembled over the years as his motorsport interest grew towards the acquisition of Minardi in 2001.
Q&A: Pat Symonds.
Renault F1 engineering director Pat Symonds was philosophical after a disappointing result at Suzuka, which saw the team drop 16 points behind rivals, BAR-Honda, in the battle for second place in the Constructors' championship, with only one race remaining.
Webber too hot for Suzuka.
Mark Webber's dream of converting a surprise third place on the Japanese Grand Prix into points had to be put on the backburner just short of half distance, after the Australian complained of discomfort in the cockpit of his Jaguar-Cosworth.
Barrichello apologises for DC shunt.
Rubens Barrichello has taken the blame for the accident that forced both his Ferrari and the McLaren of David Coulthard into retirement during the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Webber gets qualifying 'boost' for Jaguar.
He may be off to Williams at the end of the season, and Jaguar may be on its way out of Formula One for good after the Brazilian Grand Prix, but Mark Webber gave himself and his mechanics a welcome morale boost by qualifying third at Suzuka.
Weather the winner at soaking Suzuka.
Although more drivers set lap times during the second hour of free practice ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, the only winner was the weather, which eventually forced the cars back into their garages and the spectators to take cover wherever they could find it.
Extreme weather tests Bridgestone and Michelin.
Extremely wet weather put Bridgestone and Michelin to the test today [Friday] during practice at the Japanese Grand Prix, however it was Bridgestone that came out top, thanks to rain master, Michael Schumacher, who topped the times in both sessions in his Ferrari F2004.
Sauber stands by Villeneuve decision.
Peter Sauber has refuted suggestions that he may have made a mistake signing Jacques Villeneuve for next season, after the Canadian made a low-key return to Formula One at the Chinese Grand Prix.