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Drivers' title is top priority, says Alonso

2006-10-20 09:28

Fernando Alonso says Renault must be fully behind his bid for a second successive Formula One title this weekend because it matters more than the constructors' crown.

Piquet jr could have a long wait, says Fisichella

2006-10-20 09:27

Renault's Giancarlo Fisichella says Brazilian test driver Nelson Piquet junior could have a long wait if he is hoping to replace him at the Formula One champions.

One last chance for McLaren in Brazil

2006-10-20 09:26

Fernando Alonso will have mixed emotions if he wins his second successive Formula One title in Brazil on Sunday.

Barrichello prepares pizza at home

2006-10-19 10:22

Honda Formula One drivers Jenson Button of Britain (L) and Rubens Barrichello of Brazil prepare pizza in a restaurant in Sao Paulo Octber 18, 2006. Brazil's Formula One Grand Prix will take place on October 22. [Reuters]

Formula One scraps third cars, tweaks engine rules

2006-10-19 09:08

Formula One teams will no longer be allowed to run three cars at grand prix practice sessions from next season, the sport's governing body announced on Wednesday.

Turkish GP organisers pay half of record fine

2006-10-19 09:07

Turkish Grand Prix organisers have paid their half of a record $5 million fine imposed on them and the national federation for a podium controversy at this year's Formula One race.

Still no place for Imola on revised F1 calendar

2006-10-19 09:07

Imola's hopes of hosting a San Marino Grand Prix next year faded on Wednesday when Formula One's governing body approved an updated calendar without mentioning the Italian circuit.

Montagny confirmed as Toyota's third driver

2006-10-19 09:06

Frenchman Franck Montagny will be Toyota's official test and reserve driver next season, the Formula One team said on Wednesday.

Schumacher looks for one last win in Brazil

2006-10-19 09:05

The chequered flag comes down on the greatest Formula One career of all on Sunday with Michael Schumacher chasing one last win and, just possibly, an unprecedented eighth title.

Ahead of Brazil Formula One GP

2006-10-18 14:54

A mechanic of Ferrari F-1 team works on Felipe Massa's car at Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo October 17, 2006. Brazil's Formula One Grand Prix will take place on October 22.[Reuters]

Montoya to make NASCAR debut in Memphis

2006-10-18 13:43

Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya is to make his NASCAR debut in the Busch Series race at Memphis at the end of this month.

Qatar confirmed as 2007 MotoGP season-opener

2006-10-18 10:05

The 2007 MotoGP world championship will start in Qatar next March instead of Jerez in southern Spain.

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