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Montoya in talks with Renault?
McLaren-Mercedes driver Juan Pablo Montoya could be on his way to Renault at the end of this season, following Ron Dennis' decision to sign Fernando Alonso, who will go the opposite way.
FIRST PICS: 2006 McLaren livery.
McLaren has unveiled the striking new livery that will adorn the cars of Kimi Raikkonen and Juan Pablo Montoya in 2006.
Spa set for 2007 return?
Although the 2006 Belgian Grand Prix has already been removed from the Formula One calendar, the race is set to return next year - with the local government reported to have put together a deal to secure the long-term future of the race.
Brunel University honours Ferrari technical chief.
Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn has been awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering by Brunel University.
FIRST PICS: Scuderia Toro Rosso STR01.
Scuderia Toro Rosso has hit the track for the first time with its 2006 car on the third day of the latest Formula One group test at Jerez.
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Belgian GP axed.
F1's governing body, the FIA, has confirmed that the Belgian Grand Prix, which was scheduled to take place on September 17, will not take place in 2006.
Massa debuts second 248 F1 Ferrari chassis.
Ferrari number two driver, Felipe Massa gave the Scuderia's second 248 F1 chassis its first outing at Fiorano on Monday.
Cosworth remain a 'stop-gap' for Williams?
The WilliamsF1 team will continue to evaluate its options with regards to engines over the coming season - adding fuel to the rumours that the deal that sees Cosworth power in the new FW28 could be nothing more than a 'stop-gap' for 2006.
Crash joins Midland F1.
The Crash Media Group, publishers of www.crash.net and the Autocourse Formula One annual, have been announced as the official media partner of the MF1 Racing team for the 2006 FIA Formula One Championship.
Kovalainen happy after first taste of R26.
Renault's new test and reserve driver, Heikki Kovalainen, got his first run in the team's new R26 chassis at the Valencia test on Wednesday, and immediately reckoned the car to be a step forward over the title-winning R25.
Renault: Mild Seven loss a blow.
Renault F1 president Patrick Faure has predicted that it is likely that two or three smaller backers will replace title sponsor Mild Seven, when the cigarette brand leaves them at the end of this year.
FIRST PICS: Renault launches new car in Monaco.
The Renault F1 team launched their 2006 world championship challenger, the R26, in Monaco today with the 'promise of an aggressive defence' of the team's double world championship.
FIRST PICS: Williams FW28 roll-out.
WilliamsF1 rolled out their 2006 race car - the FW28, for its inaugural laps Monday at Valencia prior to the start of testing 'proper' on Tuesday. With Nico Rosberg behind the wheel, the team recorded 43 trouble free laps despite the poor, wet weather.
Webber: Rossi 'brave' to join Valencia test.
Williams F1 driver Mark Webber has said he feels Valentino Rossi is 'quite brave' to be joining the upcoming group test in Spain next week.
Direxiv expands with Wurz deal.
Alex Wurz will bear the distinctive logo of Japanese company Direxiv Holdings, having signed a deal to head up its young driver development programme in 2006.
Williams: FW28 must re-establish us at sharp end.
WilliamsF1 technical director, Sam Michael has admitted that a lot rests on their 2006 car - the new FW28, which was unveiled at the team's headquarters near Oxford this afternoon.
FIRST PICS: Williams FW28.
Williams has become the latest outfit to launch its 2006 challenger after unveiling the new FW28 at the team's headquarters at Grove.
Brundle: Montoya faces McLaren axe.
ITV F1 commentator, Martin Brundle has predicted that Juan Pablo Montoya could be the odd one out at McLaren-Mercedes at the end of this year, when reigning world champion, Fernando Alonso joins the team from Renault.
Super Aguri given green light.
The Super Aguri F1 team will be on the grid for the 2006 Formula One season after the FIA granted the team late entry into the championship.
Honda launches with two new cars!
The Honda Racing F1 team unveiled its challenger for the 2006 F1 season in Spain this morning with the new driver line-up of Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello.
Matsuura out of Super Aguri running.
Kosuke Matsuura has effectively removed himself from contention in the race to land the second Super Aguri F1 seat alongside expected team leader Takuma Sato by re-signing for the squad's Indy Racing League line-up.
New Ferrari 'radical' according to designers.
The traditional Ferrari launch ceremony may have been transplanted from Maranello to Mugello in order to facilitate the team's test and development programme, but that did not lessen the media's enthusiasm for the event, in which the new 248 model was officially unveiled.
Barcelona test - day one: 23 January.
BMW Sauber driver, Jacques Villeneuve set the pace Monday, as F1 testing moved to the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona.
Super Aguri: We have lodged bond.
The Super Aguri F1 team has confirmed that they have lodged the $48 million bond required to compete in Formula One this season.