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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.
Michelin: Tyres not to blame for Kimi crash.
Michelin motorsport director Pierre Dupasquier has insisted that Kimi Raikkonen's last-lap crash at the European Grand Prix was not a consequence of natural tyre wear, but a result of one incident during the Finn's race towards almost certain victory.
Michael: Single Q better, if a little unfair...
Williams technical director Sam Michael has admitted that he much prefers the return to one session of qualifying, but says it's unfair to use the previous race results to determine the running order.
BMW: Sauber decision still a month away.
Mario Theissen has said that a decision on BMW's proposed link-up with Sauber won't be made for at least a month, despite a board meeting due early next week to discuss the company's future in F1.
First corner shunt my fault, admits Webber.
Mark Webber has held his hand up and admitted that he was to blame for the first corner accident that, not only led to his retirement from the European Grand Prix, but also delayed several others, including Juan Montoya and both Schumacher brothers.
Schumacher boys bury the hatchet.
Ralf and Michael Schumacher have ditched the emotions on display immediately after the Monaco Grand Prix, agreeing that the world champion's last-gasp lunge for the line was something any racing driver would have done.

Montagny to drive for Jordan at Nurburgring.
Jordan Grand Prix has announced that Franck Montagny, Renault's test and reserve driver, will drive their third car this weekend at the European Grand Prix during Friday's practice sessions.

Fisi admits: Monaco has hit my confidence.
Renault driver, Giancarlo Fisichella will be out to erase his Monte Carlo disappointment this weekend, after tyre issues at the Principality left him languishing outside the top eight at the finish, twelfth overall at the flag.
Trulli: Fisichella ruined my race!
2004 Monaco Grand Prix winner Jarno Trulli finished out of the points for the first time since Australia after a bump while passing Giancarlo Fisichella upset the handling of his Toyota.
Still no luck for Ferrari.
In the past five years, one of the favourite ways to describe Michael Schumacher was 'lucky'. Not any more...