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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.
Barrichello fastest on day two.
Honda's Rubens Barrichello led the way at Jerez on Thursday, as F1 testing at the Spanish venue moved into its second day.
Kovalainen tops Jerez times for Renault on day 1.
Renault third driver, Heikki Kovalainen topped the times at Jerez on Wednesday, ahead of the final three races of the season.
Raikkonen `an easy choice`, says Todt.
Ferrari team boss Jean Todt has every confidence that Kimi Raikkonen will be able to deliver for the Scuderia in 2007, when the Finn joins the Marnanello-based squad from McLaren-Mercedes as the successor to Michael Schumacher.
Alonso: Italians thought penalty was wrong.
Fernando Alonso is clearly still angry about the punishment meted out to him at Monza and admitted that he had considered not racing at Monza after being docked places on the grid.
RBR release Klien, Doornbos in.
Red Bull Racing has announced that the team's third/test driver, Robert Doornbos will replace Christian Klien for the final three races of the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Kimi expects to shine with Ferrari.
Kimi Raikkonen has revealed that he has 'full confidence' in Ferrari and that they will give him a 'very good car' in 2007 to fight for the championship, when he joins the Maranello-based squad as the successor to Michael Schumacher.
Schumacher: Retirement decision won`t affect me.
Michael Schumacher has pledged that he is 100 per cent focused on the rest of the season despite having announced his decision to retire at the end of the year.
Rosberg at wrong end of reliability woes.
Williams brought their European season to a disappointing close by failing to score their first point in ten races, with Nico Rosberg this time at the receiving end of their team's debilitating reliability record.
McLaren thanks Kimi for five years together.
McLaren has officially bid farewell to Kimi Raikkonen, underlining that the Finn is the man to be confirmed later today as Michael Schumacher's replacement at Ferrari.
Schumacher wins Italian GP; Alonso blows.
The world championship gap is down to just two points between Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher after the German took full advantage of a rare engine failure for his rival to scythe into the deficit.
Alonso slams penalty for blocking.
Fernando Alonso has angrily hit out at the decision of the stewards to drop him from fifth to tenth on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix, claiming he no longer considers 'Formula One like a sport'.