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Button: Schumi can go all the way

2006-09-29 10:42

Jenson Button is tipping Ferrari's Michael Schumacher to win the remaining three races of the season and walk away from Formula One as an eight-time world champion.

Schumi gears up

2006-09-29 10:34

Michael Schumacher believes Ferrari still has its work cut out if it is to beat Renault to this year's constructors' title. With just three 2006 rounds remaining, the Italian team heads to this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix with a narrow advantage over their rivals.

Hip surgery for Landis

2006-09-29 10:22

Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has had successful surgery to repair his injured right hip.

German Ammermueller to test drive for Red Bull

2006-09-28 11:38

Michael Ammermueller came out the third driver for Red Bull Racing who will show up in Friday's practice at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prixs, announced the Formula One team Wednesday.

Loeb to miss Turkey after breaking arm

2006-09-28 11:16

Sebastien Loeb's title hopes have been put in jeopardy by a broken leg suffered during mountain bike training in Switzerland. The Frenchman will miss the Rally of Turkey in a fortnight's time, and his team boss Marc van Dalen refused to say when he would be back

Schumacher has Alonso in his sights

2006-09-28 08:58

Michael Schumacher can cement a remarkable Formula One comeback if he wins Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.

Toro Rosso appoint new technical director

2006-09-28 08:58

Toro Rosso have appointed 35-year-old German Alex Hitzinger as their new technical director, the Formula One team said on Wednesday.

Germany's Ammermueller to drive third Red Bull

2006-09-28 08:58

Germany's Michael Ammermueller will drive Red Bull Racing's third car in Friday practice at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, the Formula One team said on Wednesday.

Hockenheim and Nuerburgring agree to alternate

2006-09-28 08:58

Hockenheim and the Nuerburgring have agreed with Formula One organisers to alternate the German Grand Prix for the next four years, a spokesman said on Wednesday.

Schumacher be more popular, poll says

2006-09-27 09:25

Although Ferrari's Michael Schumacher may trail Fernando Alonso in the Formula 1 drivers championship, but he is the big winner when it comes to popularity among the sport's fans, local media reported Tuesday.

Motorcycle rider Rossi has sights focused on title

2006-09-26 10:33

Italian motorcycle rider Valentino Rossi has his sixth MotoGP title in his sights and intends to be totally focused on winning it from now on, local media reported Monday

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