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Ferrari engines for Spyker in `07.
Spyker MF1 has filled another piece of the jigsaw for its first full season in Formula One, after announcing its cars will be powered by Ferrari V8s in 2007.
Alonso takes pole for Chinese GP.
Fernando Alonso claimed his sixth pole position of the year, but only his first since June's Canadian Grand Prix, after splashing to top spot at the Shanghai International Circuit in China.
Fisichella eager to take advantage of front row.
Giancarlo Fisichella made the most of Renault's apparent superiority in wet weather conditions to record his first front row position since Canada in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Third and fourth for identical Honda duo.
If any further confirmation were needed that Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button are an evenly matched pairing, then qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix certainly proved that when the duo posted exactly the same time on the way to third and fourth on the grid.
Albers back with Spyker in `07.
To no-one's great surprise, Christijan Albers will be racing with Spyker MF1 next season, having confirmed an extension to his current deal at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Massa suffers costly engine failure.
Ferrari's assault on both world championship titles has been dealt a minor blow by the realisation that Felipe Massa will have to change his engine before Saturday's practice and qualifying sessions, thus costing him ten places on the grid for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.
Ammermuller and Premat impress on debut.
With their GP2 rivals currently embarking on a series of test sessions with various teams in an attempt to secure a seat in the championship for 2007, series front runners Michael Ammermuller and Alex Premat instead spent the day pitching for an F1 career in practice for the Chinese Grand Prix.
We are still pushing hard, admits Briatore.
Renault F1 boss Flavio Briatore is hoping that there is no repeat of Fernando Alonso's Italian Grand Prix engine failure in Shanghai this weekend, despite admitting that the team is pushing everything to the limit in an attempt to keep Ferrari from snatching the world title this year.
Herbert out as Spyker deal approved.
The approval of Spyker's takeover of the former Midland MF1 team by company shareholders appears to have left Johnny Herbert out of work.
Karthikeyan re-news deal with Williams.
WilliamsF1 confirmed the re-appointment of Narain Karthikeyan on Thursday as one of the team's official test drivers' for 2007.
Spyker MF1 aiming to break its duck in Shanghai.
Spyker MF1 is hoping a change of colour scheme will bring a change of luck in this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, as the team bids to break its 2006 duck.
Suzuka will not return until `08 at earliest.
Although many will mourn its passing as an F1 venue for the moment when the Japanese Grand Prix takes place at Suzuka for the last time in October, plans are still in place to have the circuit return to the calendar in 2008.
Alonso confident he holds advantage over Schumi.
Although recent form would suggest otherwise, Fernando Alonso insists he continues to hold an advantage over Michael Schumacher as they head into the final few races of the 2006 Formula One World Championship.
GPLive: Minardi F1x2 racers to return to Donington
Minardi's two-seat grand prix cars will return to Donington Park in 2007, as a part of the ever-expanding programme of events at GPlive on 18-20 May.
Quintarelli to get Spyker test.
Despite naming its three 'reserve' drivers for the remaining grands prix this season, Spyker MF1 continues to give untapped talent a chance to sample Formula One power with the announcement that Ronnie Quintarelli will be behind the wheel of an M16 today [Wednesday].
Ill Zonta leaves test early.
Toyota test driver Ricardo Zonta was forced to call time on his part in the Silverstone group test after being taken ill on the opening day.
Turkey reprieved after $5m fine..
The Turkish Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One schedule, despite having been found guilty of breaching the sport's podium protocols at last month's second running.
Spyker unveils new livery - pictures
The three Spyker MF1 cars will feature a new livery from the Chinese Grand Prix next weekend, having rolled out at the current Silverstone test in silver and orange.
Hamilton`s first McLaren test is go.
"This year just seems to be getting better and better" - that was Lewis Hamilton's appraisal at the end of his first official day of testing behind the wheel of a McLaren Formula One car.
Panis retires from F1 to race again..
Olivier Panis is set to retire from Formula One for a second time, ending the relationship with the Toyota works team which saw him prolong his career in a testing and development role.
Spyker adds sponsors for China.
The recently-renamed Spyker MF1 Racing team has secured its first new sponsors, following confirmation that it will introduce Zecco.com and Eccky.com at the next round of the world championship, in Shanghai next weekend.
Monteiro confident of racing on with Spyker.
Contrary to rumours in recent days, Tiago Monteiro insists he is still expecting to retain his seat at the newly dubbed Spyker MF1 for next season, the Portuguese driver claiming the team are eager to maintain some familiarity amidst plenty of upheaval.
FIA alter rules to avoid further controversy.
FIA race director Charlie Whiting has written to all eleven Formula One teams outlining a revision of the blocking rules in light of the controversy surrounding the decision to demote Fernando Alonso five places on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix.
Todt: Relationship with Kimi will be different.
Ferrari team boss, Jean Todt has admitted that he is unlikely to enjoy the same close relationship with his new number one driver, Kimi Raikkonen in 2007, as that enjoyed with his predecessor, Michael Schumacher.