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Friesacher to test Minardi?
Patrick Friesacher could receive his first Formula One test when the autumn hiatus reaches an end, being tipped to run with Paul Stoddart's Minardi squad in Italy over the next few weeks.
Villeneuve fits in at Sauber.
Jacques Villeneuve has spent his first official day as an employee of the Sauber Petronas operation he will drive for in 2005, visiting the team's Hinwil factory in Switzerland to have his first seat fitting.
Heidfeld still hankers after Williams role.
The Contract Recognition Board's decision to compel Jenson Button to a third season with BAR has left a prime seat up for grabs at Williams-BMW, whetting the appetites of potential candidates that had thought they may have missed out.
Webber to train with cycling great.
Determined as ever to prove that he is among the fittest men in Formula One, Mark Webber will undertake another gruelling pre-season work-out before lining up with new team WilliamsF1.

Ralf: F1 needs to be safer.
In contrast to some of his rivals, Ralf Schumacher has spoken out in favour of slowing Formula One cars and making the sport safer.
Sauber switches to Michelin.
The Sauber Petronas team has surprised the Formula One paddock by signing a contract to switch to French tyre manufacturer Michelin with immediate effect.
Briscoe key to Jordan deal?
The Jordan team left Brazil feeling more optimistic about its future in Formula One, having been linked - again - to a possible engine deal with Toyota to replace its current partnership with soon-to-depart Ford.

Villeneuve: No regrets over Renault decision.
Jacques Villeneuve has insisted he has no regrets about his decision to join Renault for the final three races of the 2004 season, and says he is satisfied with his performance - despite failing to pick up any points.

Renault: Villeneuve signing was a mistake.
Jacques Villeneuve may have insisted that he has no regrets of his decision to join Renault for the final three races of 2004, but it appears that the teams bosses don't agree with the Canadians view of his short time with the squad.

BAR receive award for gearbox.
The BAR Honda Formula One team has been awarded the 2004 Simms Medal by the Royal Automobile Club for the development of its carbon-fibre gearbox.

Walker: GPWC will not succeed.
The manufacturers who are planning to launch a new series to rival the Formula One World Championship have been warned that the series is doomed to fail.

'Mission accomplished' for Renault.
Despite coming up short in the battle for second place in the constructors' championship, Renault F1 president Patrick Faure has congratulated his team for hitting the target of finishing in the top three which had been set last winter:.
Massa: I will never forget that lap!
Sauber driver Felipe Massa was handed the chance of a lifetime at Interlagos, when a good grid position and late stop to change from his intermediate tyres allowed him to lead a lap in his home grand prix.
Qualifying press conference - Brazilian GP - Pt.2.
Drivers: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari), Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams-BMW), Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren-Mercedes) Questions from the floor:
Qualifying press conference - Brazilian GP - Pt.1.
Drivers: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari), Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams-BMW), Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren-Mercedes) TV unilaterals Q: Rubens, immense pressure there as you went out last onto the circuit....
New qualifying for next season.
In a move that goes against the grain of previous thwarted attempts this season, Formula One's team bosses have agreed on a new qualifying procedure for the 2005 season.

Head: We accept the CRB decision.
Patrick Head says that the Williams team is content to abide by the decision of the Contracts Recognition Board, and says he's happy that it was agreed that the team itself had not acted improperly.

Weather report - Brazilian Grand Prix.
For the final time in 2004 Fromula One teams and drivers alike will look to the skies and wonder what's in store for a race weekend. The clever ones are all ready one step ahead after consulting the Crash.net weather report...
Ecclestone 'to sue' Stewart over comments.
The battle to save the British Grand Prix has taken a new, and unexpected, twist with the news that Bernie Ecclestone is to sue British Racing Drivers' Club president Jackie Stewart.

Trouble free day for departing Williams pair.
The final Friday practice sessions of the 2004 Formula One season passed without trouble for the BMW Williams team, as both Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya prepare for their final race for the team on Sunday.
Friday press conference: Brazilian GP - Pt.1.
Technical directors: Ross Brawn (Ferrari), Mike Gascoyne (Toyota), Sam Michael (Williams-BMW), Pat Symonds (Renault) Guest questioner: James Allen (ITV)

McLaren sign Nescafe deal.
McLaren has signed a new sponsorship deal with Nescafe Xpress, which will start this weekend at Interlagos.

Thursday press conference - Brazilian GP - Pt.2.
Drivers: David Coulthard (McLaren) and Felipe Massa (Sauber) Q: Felipe this is your home race and David potentially your last race. What are your thoughts coming into this? First of all Felipe

Working the wheel: Silverstone.
Martin Brundle is a rare breed, one of those people able to make an almost seamless transition from being more than competent behind the wheel of a race car to being equally at home behind a microphone in the commentary booth.