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Alonso urged to stop bullfighter salute.
Fernando Alonso's victory salute after the Bahrain Grand Prix may have gone unnoticed - or unrecognised - by many, but did not escape the attention of Indian MP Maneka Gandhi, who has accused the Spaniard of glorifying animal abuse.
Renault fuelled Alonso twice for qualifying.
While many believed that Fernando Alonso's qualifying misery in Malaysia had occurred because he did not get enough fuel in his car to run competitively, it actually turned out to be quite the opposite as the Renault team fuelled him twice after thinking that the first load hadn't gone into the c
Successful opening for Super Aguri.
Aguri Suzuki declared himself pleased with a relatively trouble free start to the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend for the new Super Aguri outfit.
Wurz linked to 2008 race ride..
Despite having been out of a race cockpit, save for a few stand-in roles, over the past five years, Alex Wurz's desire to compete again at the highest level has never diminished, and his patience may yet be rewarded.
Bad luck strikes Fisichella once again.
Away from all the euphoria of Fernando Alonso's win, Renault team mate Giancarlo Fisichella is looking forward following the qualifying engine problems that recurred in the race and forced him out of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
BMW endures tough baptism of fire.
BMW Sauber lost a potential points finish on their debut as a fully fledged factory team, when an early collision for Nick Heidfeld and a fiery engine failure for Jacques Villeneuve cost both drivers the chance for a top eight position.
Redgrave takes pro-am pole.
Five-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave will start on pole position for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Pro-Celebrity race after team-mate Garth Tander put in a dream lap during official qualifying at Sakhir.
SA06 build will be slowed by season.
Super Aguri F1 boss Aguri Suzuki has confirmed that his team is already working on the replacement for the SA05 in action in Bahrain, but was not able to pinpoint a debut date.
Super Aguri drivers just happy to qualify.
Having propped up the bottom of the timesheets throughout practice, there was no surprise when Super Aguri were eliminated in the first round of qualifying, although the problems for Kimi Raikkonen does mean that both cars won't be on the back row.
Montoya: I don`t mind if Kimi gets bad luck.
Juan Pablo Montoya saved McLaren's qualifying session after Kimi Raikkonen's spectacular exit with a suspension failure, as the Colombian took fifth place on the grid, behind the Ferraris, Jenson Button's Honda and world champion Fernando Alonso.
Toyota struggle as RBR, BMW and Williams impress.
With the establishment of the 'big four' in the shape of Renault, Ferrari, McLaren and Honda, many expected there to be a gulf between the leading eight and the mid-field in qualifying, but Red Bull Racing, Williams and BMW managed to cling onto their tails throughout the day.
Williams extends contract with Accenture.
Williams have announced that they have secured a three-year extension on their contract with sponsors Accenture that will take them beyond the eleven year relationship they have established.
McLaren evaluate second team.
McLaren Mercedes principal Ron Dennis has admitted that the team could run a second team in Formula One if the sports regulations made it possible for them to use existing cars and parts.
Red Bull launches liveries in Bahrain.
Determined to prove that its two teams will be in competition this season, Red Bull took the wraps off its 2006 assault at a spectacular Arabian Nights-themed launch on the eve of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend in Sakhir last night.
Rookie teams experience mixed fortunes.
The start of a new season always brings a sense of anticipation but the opening round in Bahrain this year is particularly significant as the 2006 grid will look very different to that of 2005 from a team point of view.
Midland: This is a fresh start of us.
Midland MF1 Racing managing director, Colin Kolles has revealed that he thinks they have the 'right ingredients' now to go forward after a difficult season in 2005.
F1 on free-to-view TV in Middle East.
F1 will be available on free-to-view television this year in the Middle East and North Africa, after a deal was concluded between the Al Jazeera Sports TV Network and the Bahrain International Circuit, rights-holder for F1 in the region.
McLaren signs Emirates Airlines as partner.
McLaren has added another high-profile partner to its portfolio on the eve of the 2006 Formula One season, with the announcement that Emirates Airlines has signed on as a partner.
Jay Kay revs up celebrity competition.
Any hopes the Pro Celebrity Race that will precede the first round of the Formula One World Championship in Bahrain would be any less competitive than the Grand Prix itself have been shattered by the announcement that Jamiroquai front man Jay Kay will be lining up.
Permanent chief steward for grands prix.
The rotation of senior stewards at grands prix throughout the year has often provoked claims of inconsistency among Formula One figures, but will end in 2006 with the decision to appoint a permanent chief steward to oversee each race weekend.
EJ returns to banking.
Former Formula One team boss Eddie Jordan has been appointed as director and key shareholder of London-based hedge fund Clareville Capital in an attempt to help it expand.
Super Aguri expecting results soon.
Super Aguri have formally unveiled the team that will make its Formula One debut at Bahrain, insisting that they have what it takes to become a force to be reckoned with.
Honda complete pre-season testing.
Honda has concluded its preparations for the 2006 Formula One season after Anthony Davidson completed a three-day test session with the RA106 in Spain.
Heidfeld: Renault, Honda to head pack in Bahrain?
Nick Heidfeld has predicted that Renault and Honda will lead the way in Bahrain next weekend, the opening round of the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship.