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On and off-track events on Friday morning

Fri, 4 August 2006, 01:21
Kimi Raikkonen led an uneventful first practice at the Hungaroring on Friday morning. The Finn (McLaren) did only five laps…

Villeneuve absence sets tongues wagging

Fri, 4 August 2006, 01:20
Arguably the hottest topic on the eve of Hungary’s grand prix this weekend is the absence of BMW-Sauber regular Jacques…

Renault remove ‘mass dampers’ in Hungary

Fri, 4 August 2006, 01:19
Championship contender Renault has followed the lead of Toro Rosso and removed its controversial ‘mass dampers’ ahead of opening practice…

Pedro hopes to keep McLaren ride

Fri, 4 August 2006, 01:18
Pedro de la Rosa hopes to keep his McLaren race seat beyond Sunday’s Hungarian grand prix. The 35-year-old Spaniard, formerly…

Cool weather could undo Ferrari form

Fri, 4 August 2006, 01:17
Felipe Massa has played down suggestions in Budapest that the cooler-than-expected weather could throw a spanner in the works of…

Rumours leave Schu blank

Fri, 4 August 2006, 01:16
On the eve of action in Budapest, Michael Schumacher was in no mood to comment on speculation that has been…

Webber to Red Bull – reports

Fri, 4 August 2006, 01:15
According to reports in the Spanish press, departing Williams driver Mark Webber is likely to move to the Red Bull…

Prodrive’s F1 HQ gets green light

Fri, 4 August 2006, 01:14
David Richards’ ‘Prodrive’ company has gained planning permission to build its formula one factory. The outfit, to join the grand…

Alonso says Renault to ‘struggle’ in Hungary

Thu, 3 August 2006, 06:20
After finishing a distant fifth one week ago in Germany, championship leader Fernando Alonso told reporters in Hungary on Thursday…

Villeneuve’s future hangs in balance

Thu, 3 August 2006, 06:19
Jacques Villeneuve’s future on the F1 grid, both in 2006 and for next year, hung in the balance as the…