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Michelin-FIA dialogue published.
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?
George points finger at Formula One.
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
Double Toyota tyre failure worries Michelin.
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.
Kanaan set for BAR 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 [updated].
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.
Playboy Jenson takes trip to LA.
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.
Montoya sees red in Canada.
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.
Ferrari Byrne-s midnight oil on qualifying problem
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: Montoya penalty too harsh.
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.
Gearbox fault consigns Rubens to back of grid.
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.
Montagny to get second Jordan outing in France?
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 angry with Head criticism.
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.
Weather report - 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
Raikkonen wrong not to stop, 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.
JV: 'Too slow' comments counter-productive.
Jacques Villeneuve has refused to respond to comments made by his team boss, Peter Sauber, that he is just 'too slow'.
New Midland to be built at Silverstone.
Jordan/Midland team principal Colin Kolles has confirmed that the definitive 2006 Midland chassis will be built at the Jordan base in Silverstone, and not at Dallara as had initially been envisaged.
Barrichello: We think we can win in Canada.
Ferrari number two driver, Rubens Barrichello believes that the Scuderia do have a chance of winning this Sunday at the Canadian Grand Prix, despite the fact the Maranello based team have, on the whole, struggled this season.
Alonso confident of another podium.
Formula One points leader Fernando Alonso sees no reason why he cannot continue his hot streak of results at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, having enjoyed good performances in Montreal since joining the grand prix circus.
Ilmor US engine operation arm sold.
DaimlerChrysler has agreed to sell off the Special Project Group division of Mercedes-Ilmor Ltd, as well as its 25 per cent stake in US-based Ilmor Engineering Inc to Penske Racing, Mario Illien and Elizabeth Morgan as of the end of this month.
Monteiro enjoys trouble-free 500km test.
Tiago Monteiro was back at the wheel of his Jordan-Toyota EJ15 yesterday [Thursday], completing a single day of intensive testing as the team prepared for both the British Grand Prix and the two races across the Atlantic that precede its return to Silverstone.
Williams to Honda, Bridgestone; Heidfeld to BMW?
Further to the rumour that BMW is considering buying Peter Sauber's eponymous team to ramp up its Formula One efforts comes speculation that Williams will return to Honda power from 2006, but lose the increasingly impressive Nick Heidfeld to its current engine supplier.
Strategy pays off for Renault.
Fernando Alonso was only in a position to inherit victory from the luckless Kimi Raikkonen because his Renault team opted for a different strategy to many of his rivals.
Montoya nurses hobbled McLaren to points.
Juan Pablo Montoya claims that he suffered from the same tyre flat-spotting that afflicted McLaren team-mate Kimi Raikkonen at the Nurburgring, but managed to avoid the same fate as the Finn, who crashed out of the lead on the final lap.