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Michelin teams: Build us a chicane at turn 13!
The seven Michelin teams have agreed that they will only race in the US Grand Prix if a chicane is fitted before the banked turn 13 overnight.
FIA publish Michelin letters.
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?
Indy boss directs angry fans to Michelin, FIA, FOM
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
Toyota: Zonta had similar tyre problem to Ralf.
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.
IRL champion set for F1 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.
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.
All work and Playboy for Button.
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.
Juan pays for cardinal sin.
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.
Byrne asked to find first lap performance.
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: Three mistakes led to Montoya exclusion.
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.
Barrichello: Gearbox failure is disappointing.
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.
Briatore: Montagny could drive for Jordan again.
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: Head comments not helpful.
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.
Wet forecast for 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
Kimi should have pitted, 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 could make me really angry.
Jacques Villeneuve has refused to respond to comments made by his team boss, Peter Sauber, that he is just 'too slow'.
Midland to build new car at Silverstone, not Italy
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 hoping for a change in fortune.
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: I have always been quick in Canada.
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 sells off US engine arm.
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 completes one-day Jordan 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.
BMW love triangle rumours escsalate.
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.
Renault: Strategy worked like a charm.
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.