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Williams buys stake in AHP.
The Williams F1 team has taken a major step in the development of systems destined for its 2009 with the acquisition of a minority shareholding in Automotive Hybrid Power Limited, a company developing high-energy composite flywheels for use in energy recovery systems.
Eastern Creek to get F1 feasibility study.
Debate over the future of the Australian Grand Prix has taken another turn after it was revealed that a major feasibility study will be carried out into the prospect of upgrading Sydney's Eastern Creek circuit.
McLaren confirms write-off.
Television pictures showing the front of Heikki Kovalainen's McLaren missing following its accident at the Circuit de Catalunya on Sunday naturally caused concern for the health of the driver, but the team insists that the chassis performed as intended.
Danica aiming to be first woman in F1 since 1992.
IndyCar's latest new winner Danica Patrick has dismissed criticism from a former world champion that she is not good enough for Formula 1, by insisting she is 'dead set' on making the move into the top flight in the future.
Honda `beginning to gel` as Button opens account.
by Chris Hayes Jenson Button gifted Honda its first points of the season and his first since Shanghai last year with a superb charge to sixth place in Barcelona - though he hinted afterwards that it could have been even better still.
Piquet: IndyCar hasn`t prepared Danica for F1.
Despite taking her maiden IndyCar Series success in Motegi last weekend, Danica Patrick does not possess the necessary talent to make the move across to Formula 1 - that is the view of former triple world champion Nelson Piquet.
Raikkonen: Let`s see the fuel loads.
Neither Kimi Raikkonen or Felipe Massa would be drawn on whether they consider Fernando Alonso and Renault a legitimate threat for victory in the Spanish Grand Prix, after the local hero qualified between them and on the front row.
JYS: Lewis needs a coach to get him back on-track.
Though Lewis Hamilton may deny that he is missing the input of former team-mate Fernando Alonso in his second season in the top flight in 2008, former Formula 1 ace Adrian Campos has claimed both the Briton and his McLaren-Mercedes squad are suffering from the double world champion's absence.
Brundle: `Sensible` to lose tyre-warmers.
Martin Brundle says he believes the new 2009 technical regulations in Formula 1 are 'a move in the right direction' for the sport, though he echoed leading drivers' fears over the inherent dangers of a ban on tyre-warmers with the top flight set to return to slick rubber next year.
Key figures agree: No room for racism in F1.
Two more of Formula 1's leading figures have added their support to the FIA's newly-unveiled EveryRace campaign, insisting racism is 'totally unacceptable'.
Honda warn: We can`t support Super Aguri forever.
Nick Fry has warned that Super Aguri's Formula 1 survival is far from a racing certainty, as the beleagured Japanese minnows still have no firm indication of whether or not they will be able to compete in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.
Hollywood hard man to play `convincing` Walker.
A movie about German racing legend Michael Schumacher is to be produced, with veteran commentator Murray Walker set to be played by none other than Hollywood hard man... Bruce Willis.
`EveryRace campaign` launched by FIA.
The FIA, F1's governing body, launched its 'EveryRace campaign' at the Circuit de Catalunya today [Thursday], to send a message that discrimination and prejudice can have no place in sport or in society.
Hartley not ready for F1 role yet, manager urges.
Despite mounting media speculation, it seems that teenage sensation Brendon Hartley is not yet ready to make a move up into Formula 1 - be it in either a racing or testing role - his manager has insisted.
SAF1 heads to Barcelona.
It may be wishful thinking, but the Super Aguri F1 team is on its way to Barcelona for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, in spite of being told that a proposed takeover bid had been shelved last week.
Electronic flags to debut in Singapore.
As well being Formula One's first ever night race, the Singapore Grand Prix will also mark the introduction of electronic flag displays as well as the traditional flags to let the drivers know of problems ahead.
Bourdais crashes new STR3.
Toro Rosso has completed the first day of running with its new STR3 in Spain, although it was a day that didn't go to plan when Sebastien Bourdais shunted the car heavily at Catalunya.
Rosberg drops hints that Lewis should join GPDA.
Though he did not name names, Nico Rosberg has hinted that it is a shame Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen are not members of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association - the body that meets regularly to discuss safety in Formula 1 amongst other issues.
Kubica wins Lorenzo Bandini Award.
Robert Kubica is to become the latest recipient of the prestigious Lorenzo Bandini Trophy, awarded annually to the most exciting talents in Formula One.
Johnny B Good as Herbert takes Speedcar laurels.
Johnny Herbert secured his first championship title since claiming the Le Mans Series laurels alongside Jamie Davies in 2004 when he triumphed in the final two races of the inaugural Speedcar Series in Dubai - and with it clinched the championship crown.
Honda signs teenage karter.
The Honda Racing F1 team has announced the signing of 16-year-old British karter Will Stevens in a long-term deal.
Judge: Video was mainly people spanking bottoms.
The video of what the News of the World claims is Max Mosley's 'sick Nazi orgy with 5 hookers' was described as 'demeaning and humiliating' by his lawyer and said to consist 'mainly of people spanking each others' bottoms', according to the judge presiding over the FIA President's legal ch