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Extreme weather tests Bridgestone and Michelin.
Extremely wet weather put Bridgestone and Michelin to the test today [Friday] during practice at the Japanese Grand Prix, however it was Bridgestone that came out top, thanks to rain master, Michael Schumacher, who topped the times in both sessions in his Ferrari F2004.
Sauber stands by Villeneuve decision.
Peter Sauber has refuted suggestions that he may have made a mistake signing Jacques Villeneuve for next season, after the Canadian made a low-key return to Formula One at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Consortium 'set to save British Grand Prix.'
The British Grand prix could be set to return to the Formula One calendar with the news that a consortium, which includes 1992 World Champion Nigel Mansell, could have come up with a rescure package.
Brundle, Zanardi signings announced.
Former Formula One favourites Martin Brundle and Alex Zanardi will both launch their much-publicised books in London next week, with fans getting the chance to meet their heroes and get their copies signed.
Webber gets 'new' Jag in Japan.
Mark Webber has been confirmed at the wheel of the revised Jaguar-Cosworth R5b-06 at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, as the team seeks a high point on which to end its involvement with the top flight.
Renault and Oxfam team up for charity auction.
For the third year in succession, the Renault F1 Team is joining forces with Oxfam, the international development charity, to raise money for its work around the world. The team is providing unique items, including overalls and car parts, which will be auctioned online.
Panis' career to end early.
Barring unforeseen circumstances between the Japanese and Brazilian grands prix, Olivier Panis' long Formula One career will halt after race number 158, the Frenchman having agreed to stand down from the Brazilian GP in favour of a revised Toyota line-up of Jarno Trulli and Ricardo Zonta.
Let's have London and Silverstone, says mayor.
London mayor Ken Livingstone is continuing to pursue the opportunity of staging a grand prix on the streets of 'his' city - but reckons that a London race can co-exist with the established British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Minardi celebrate a win in China.
Minardi boss, Paul Stoddart was celebrating a win at the weekend, after Minardi Team Asia's Indonesian driver Moreno Soeprapto took his first win in the Formula BMW Asian championship at the Grand Prix support event in Shanghai.
Pantano exit could go to court.
Giorgio Pantano's early release by the Jordan team could be contested in court, the Italian's management company has confirmed.
Michelin: Kimi could have won for us...
Michelin boss, Pierre Dupasquier reckons that the Chinese Grand Prix could have been won by Kimi Raikkonen, had the Finn got ahead at the start, and not been 'held up' by eventual winner, Rubens Barrichello.
Ralf critical of DC's 'optimistic' move.
BMW WilliamsF1 driver, Ralf Schumacher has hit out at David Coulthard, branding his move during the Chinese Grand Prix Sunday a bit too 'optimistic'.
Did Schumi spin on purpose?
One of the more outlandish rumours circulating in the Shanghai paddock suggests that world champion Michael Schumacher deliberately pitched his Ferrari into a 150mph qualifying spin so that he could demonstrate both his and the F2004's prowess by fighting back from the rear of the grid.
Stoddart asks for 2005 rule dispensation.
Minardi boss Paul Stoddart has asked that his team be exempted from the impending rule changes in Formula One, following Ford's withdrawal bombshell last week.
Post-race press conference - Chinese GP - Pt.1.
Drivers: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari), Jenson Button (BAR), Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren) TV unilaterals Q: Rubens, a great drive, a great day, under pressure the whole way...
Schumi: I'm not sure what happened!
Michael Schumacher will start the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix from the back of the grid, after making an uncharacteristic - and so far inexplicable -mistake in qualifying.
Kumho: F1 the next step.
Formula One is the next step the Korean tyre manufacturer Kumho has confirmed, and they're dedicating considerable resources to that goal. A plan is in place to develop a tyre for competition in the 2007 season according to Kyu S. Cho, president of Kumho Tire U.S.A.
Villeneuve happy with Sauber decision.
After nearly a year away from the sport, 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve makes his return to Formula One this weekend in the Chinese Grand Prix.
Alonso: Who knows where it went wrong for Trulli.
It's hard to remember that before last Friday there were other things going on in the world of Formula One other than the demise of Jaguar Racing, with the main story before then being the news that Jarno Trulli was to leave Renault early.
Hanjin to run Chinese branding in Shanghai.
Renault F1 team partner Hanjin Shipping will run with Chinese-language branding on the Renault R24 at this weekend's inaugural Chinese Grand Prix.
First pictures: BAR 555 livery.
No zips this time; BAR's 555 liveried car has broken cover at Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix. The team will run Friday driver Anthony Davidson in full blue livery for the 555 tobacco brand rather than the usual Lucky Strike colours.
WilliamsF1 designer injured in bike crash.
A BMW WilliamsF1 spokesman has confirmed reports that the team's chief designer, Gavin Fisher, has been seriously injured in an off-road motorcycle accident in the USA.
Jordan saddened by Jaguar demise.
Eddie Jordan has sent his commiserations to employees at Jaguar Racing on hearing that the team is to be withdrawn from Formula One at the end of the season.
Ford to sell off Jaguar Racing, Cosworth.
Contrary to recent speculation that it would take greater control of Jaguar Racing and rebrand it with the famous Blue Oval badge, Ford now appears to have had a change of heart over its Formula One involvement and put the team up for sale.