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F1 driver – Massa wins Brazilian Grand Prix, Alonso wins Formula One title in Schumacher’s final race 

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Massa wins Brazilian Grand Prix, Alonso wins Formula One title in Schumacher’s final race 
USA Today - Oct 22 3:04 PM
Fernando Alonso won his second straight Formula One championship Sunday by finishing runner-up to Felipe Massa in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Schumacher, a seven-time Formula One champion, needed to win his final race before retirement to keep alive his remote chance of another title. But he punctured a tire less than 10 laps into the race and finished fourth.Save to My Web

Brazilain GP Winners + Losers 
Planet F1 - Oct 23 5:19 PM
Star of the Race Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 4th Though Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Takuma Sato and Jenson Button all drove pretty flawless races, there was only going to be one star of the final race from the moment that Pele handed him a trophy resembling the FA Cup.Save to My Web

Brazilliant Schumi bows out but Alonso takes crown 
The News and Star - Oct 23 4:03 AM
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER signed off after a dramatic end to his Formula One career by admitting: It wasnt meant to be.Save to My Web

Formula One Grand Prix of Brazil qualifying session 2 
Reuters.co.uk - Oct 21 10:52 AM
Oct 21 (Infostrada Sports) – Qualifying session 2 from the Formula One Grand Prix of Brazil at Interlagos (Sao Paulo) on Saturday 1. Michael Schumacher (Germany) Ferrari 1:10.313 2. Felipe Massa (Brazil) Ferrari 1:10.775 3. Fernando Alonso (Spain) Renault 1:11.148 4. Jarno Trulli (Italy) Toyota 1:11.343 5. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) McLaren 1:11.386 6. Giancarlo Fisichella (Italy) Renault 1:11.461 Save to My Web

F1: Fisichella to get engine boost for Brazil 
autosport.com - Oct 18 10:01 AM
Giancarlo Fisichella will get exclusive use of Renault’s latest E-specification engine at this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix as the team bids to wrap up both titles.Save to My Web

F1: Alonso takes title as Massa wins 
BBC News - Oct 22 11:47 AM
Renault’s Fernando Alonso takes his second consecutive Formula One drivers’ title as Ferrari’s Felipe Massa wins the Brazilian Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Alonso thanks Renault for his two World titles 
Planet F1 - Oct 26 12:49 AM
Fernando Alonso has thanked the Renault team for yet another World title just days after racing in his final grand prix as a Renault driver.Save to My Web

Your say 
rediff.com - Oct 23 5:09 AM
Tell us which you feel were Michael Schumacher’s best and worst races.Save to My Web

Another victory for Federer 
Los Angeles Times - Oct 23 12:11 AM
Roger Federer won his first Madrid Masters and 10th title of the season Sunday with a 7-5, 6-1, 6-0 victory over Fernando Gonzalez at Spain.Save to My Web

Alonso wins second title in Brazil 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 12:45 PM
Renault’s Fernando Alonso took his second successive Formula One title on Sunday, finishing runner-up in a Brazilian Grand Prix won by Ferrari’s local favorite Felipe Massa.Save to My Web

F1: I Didn’t Think I Hit Schumacher, Says Fisichella 
Speed TV - Oct 26 10:15 AM
Giancarlo Fisichella says he had no idea that he touched Michael Schumachers left rear tire at Interlagos, creating the puncture that dropped the German to the back of the field.Save to My Web

Free practice (3) – Brazilian Grand Prix. 
Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 21 8:48 AM
Felipe Massa heads Ferrari 1-2 on home soil; Button only other driver within one second; Kubica, Fisichella complete top five – Alonso seventh; Toyota fades to 16th, 20th after strong Friday show…Save to My Web

Alonso takes title as Massa wins 
BBC News - Oct 22 11:45 AM
Renault’s Fernando Alonso takes his second consecutive Formula One drivers’ title as Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher bows out with fourth place.Save to My Web

Alonso deserved win – Ferrari’s Todt 
motoring.iafrica.com - Oct 24 9:03 AM
Ferrari sporting director Jean Todt says that Renault and their world champion driver Fernando Alonso deserve their success this year.Save to My Web

F1 driver – Heidfeld hits out at Kubica frenzy

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Heidfeld hits out at Kubica frenzy
Auto123, Canada - Oct 14, 2006 BMW-Sauber's Nick Heidfeld is frustrated about the media frenzy surrounding his new rookie teammate Robert Kubica. Although the

Review: Heidfeld celebrates 1st podium in Brazil
sportnetwork.net, UK - Oct 21, 2006 Sao Paulo, 1st April 2001: In a turbulent Brazilian Grand Prix, in which only ten drivers make it to the finish line, Nick Heidfeld keeps his cool and achieves

Kubica, Heidfeld seats confirmed
Wheels24.co.za, South Africa - Oct 20, 2006 BMW Sauber confirmed Germany's Nick Heidfeld and Poland's Robert Kubica on Thursday as their race drivers for the 2007 F1 season.

Another repectable showing
sportnetwork.net, UK - Oct 22, 2006 Scott Speed would finish 11th today. After a mid-race "get togeather" with Nick Heidfeld's BMW, Vitantonio Liuzzi would finish 13th.

Heidfeld keen to end season with 'success'.
crash.net, UK - Oct 15, 2006 Despite pointing out issues about crime around the notorious streets of Sao Paulo, Nick Heidfeld is nonetheless looking forward to curtailing a successful

BMW confirms Heidfeld and Kubica
The Australian, Australia - Oct 19, 2006 BMW Sauber confirmed Germany's Nick Heidfeld and Poland's Robert Kubica overnight as its drivers for the 2007 Formula One season.

BMW confirm Heidfeld and Kubica for 2007
The Age, Australia - Oct 19, 2006 BMW Sauber confirmed Germany's Nick Heidfeld and Poland's Robert Kubica as their race drivers for the 2007 Formula One season. The

Drivers – Brawn to review possible Ferrari future

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Brawn to review possible Ferrari future
Daily Express – Their departures mark the end of an era for the team after seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher retired from the sport following last Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix. “With the departure of Michael and Ross and Todt’s change of role, the second

Ferrari F1 Team Technical Director Quits
Baltimore Sun – The move, which was widely anticipated, is the latest at Ferrari following the retirement of seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher. Former Ferrari industrial director Mario Almondo was named as Brawn’s successor. Former team director

Ferrari want Schumacher as Todt’s number two
Reuters South Africa – MONZA, Italy (Reuters) – Ferrari want seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher to work as assistant to team boss Jean Todt although the German, who retired from the sport last week, said he will wait before deciding on his role. “Michael will be

F1 driver – F1: Brazil Sunday quotes: Red Bull 

Monday, October 30th, 2006

F1: Brazil Sunday quotes: Red Bull 
autosport.com - Oct 22 12:47 PM
Brazil Sunday quotes: Red BullSave to My Web

Hail Alonso the next Schu 
The Star Online - Oct 23 5:12 PM
SAO PAULO: The first Spaniard to win the Formula One drivers world championship, Fernando Alonso, established himself as one of the greats on Sunday when he retained his title by finishing second in the Brazilian Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Motor racing-Formula One Grand Prix of Brazil 2nd free practice 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 21 8:17 AM
2nd Free Practice from the Formula One Grand Prix of Brazil at Interlagos (Sao Paulo) on Saturday 1.Save to My Web

Alonso retains title, Massa takes victory while Schumacher finishes a hero 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 12:20 PM
Local hero Felipe Massa sent his compatriots into raptures when he won the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of Fernando Alonso who finished second to confirm his second drivers’ world title.Save to My Web

Brazilian GP as it happened 
BBC News - Oct 22 9:16 AM
Fernando Alonso wraps up the world title with second as Felipe Massa claims victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Scoreboard 
Green Bay Press-Gazette - Oct 23 2:20 AM
Area scheduleSave to My Web

An ignominious record for Webber 
Pitpass - Oct 23 2:24 AM
An ignominious record for WebberSave to My Web

Alonso retains title, Massa takes victory while Schumacher finishes a hero 
TODAYonline - Oct 22 12:51 PM
German Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher gives the thumbs-up at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, before the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix. Schumacher started 10th, reached fifth briefly, suffered a puncture and then from the back of the field stormed through to finish fourth with one of the greatest drives of his remarkable career.Save to My Web

Formula one: Brawn quits Ferrari 
Guardian Unlimited - Oct 26 6:23 PM
Formula one: The man behind Michael Schumacher – Ross Brawn – is to leave Ferrari after 10 years.Save to My Web

PROFILE-Motor racing-Schumacher retirement marks end of an era 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 12:07 PM
Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher raced into history on Sunday, bringing down the final chequered flag on the most successful and controversial Formula One career of all time.Save to My Web

F1: Brazil Saturday quotes: Red Bull 
autosport.com - Oct 21 11:47 AM
Brazil Saturday quotes: Red BullSave to My Web

AUTO RACING 
Pioneer Press - Oct 22 1:26 AM
BY THE NUMBERS Latest scores at twincities.com Compiled by Kyle Anway Craftsman Trucks KROGER 200 RESULTS Saturday’s results at Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va. Lap length: 0.526 miles (Starting position in parentheses)Save to My Web

Drivers – Scott Speed aims to fly high

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Scott Speed aims to fly high
Motorsport.com – The stewards deemed that Speed had overtaken David Coulthard under yellow flags and the Californian was given a 25-second penalty which dropped him out of the points. Speed went on to give Coulthard a rude verbal earbashing, which earned him a fine

Schumacher changed Formula One, but has had his detractors
ThatsRacin.com – Irrespective of whether people are believers in Michael s race ethics or not, you have to recognize he s been a great champion and it s the end of an era, said David Coulthard, who has been racing against Schumacher for more than 10 years. In

Schumacher should apologise says Coulthard
espnstar.com – London (espnstar.com) – David Coulthard believes seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher would do well to say sorry for some of his on-track behaviour during his 16 years in Formula One. The Red Bull driver, who has tangled with the Ferrari ace

DC the doyen
GrandPrix.com – and the disappearances of Jacques Villeneuve and Juan Pablo Montoya mean that the older generation of F1 drivers has been cropped back considerably and the next man to feel the heat of impending retirement is none other than David Coulthard, who at

FRENCH GP – SUNDAY – RACE INCIDENTS
GrandPrix.com – Pedro de la Rosa makes a poor start and is passed by Mark Webber while Nick Heidfeld is next with a slow-starting David Coulthard is 11th. * Lap 2: Michael Schumacher is 1.7secs ahead at the start of the lap. Alonso is stuck behind Massa. Tonio Liuzzi

The big glass boot in the sky
GrandPrix.com – Well, as far as I am concerned Red Bull Racing has announced David Coulthard and Mark Webber and I am pretty sure that Tonio Liuzzi and Scott Speed are under contract with Scuderia Toro Rosso. It would be silly not to have them under contract, given

Button to compete in the Race of Champions
GrandPrix.com – Jenson Button is to take part in the Race of Champions, scheduled to take place on December 16 at the Stade de France in Paris. Button will represent England while regular RoC name David Coulthard will once again be present, representing Scotland

Some very odd times
GrandPrix.com – Jenson Button was 11th ahead of David Coulthard (Red Bull), Tiago Monteiro’s Midland-Toyota and Christian Klien (Red Bull). Juan Pablo Montoya had an off during the session and ended up 15th ahead of Jarno Trulli (Toyota), the Williamses of Mark

Big clubs get what they want in new German TV contract
Turkish Daily News – McLaren Formula One driver David Coulthard has been released from a French hospital after a miraculous escape from the wreckage of a plane which crashed at Lyon airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot. Coulthard, his fiancee Heidi Winchelski and his

JAPANESE GP – FRIDAY – TEAM QUOTES
GrandPrix.com – David Coulthard (22nd, 1:37.596): “In changing conditions, you have got to decide which set of tyres you’re going to scrub off. If you run a set of intermediates, you lose them, so I chose to save them and run on the slicks at the end of the second

A grey day in Shanghai (again)
GrandPrix.com – Mark Webber was sixth ahead of Christijan Albers’s MF1, Giancarlo Fisichella’s Renault and Pedro de la Rosa’s McLaren with David Coulthard 10th in his Red Bull. In the course of those exciting last few laps Kimi Raikkonen had two spins, and there were

F1 driver – Ralf steers clear of Trulli rift 

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Ralf steers clear of Trulli rift 
F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 20 1:55 AM
Trulli not playing the team game : Ralf Schumacher has steered clear of reports that he and Toyota’s senior management were annoyed at Jarno Trulli after the Japanese Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Brazil GP: Race notes – Toyota 
Pitpass - Oct 22 1:39 PM
Brazil GP: Race notes – ToyotaSave to My Web

Hail Alonso the next Schu 
The Star Online - Oct 23 5:12 PM
SAO PAULO: The first Spaniard to win the Formula One drivers world championship, Fernando Alonso, established himself as one of the greats on Sunday when he retained his title by finishing second in the Brazilian Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Brazilian GP: Toyota Friday practice notes 
Motorsport.com - Oct 20 12:27 PM
Panasonic Toyota Racing today began preparations for the last race of the 2006 season under cloudy skies at the circuit of Interlagos in Sao Paulo. It was a good day of practice for race drivers Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher.Save to My Web

Schumacher’s legacy leaves F1 awestruck 
Independent - Oct 23 4:09 PM
The 2006 Formula One season will be remembered for the gripping battle between the old Old Guard and the new, Michael Schumacher versus Fernando Alonso. Ferrari versus Renault. Their on-track confrontations, together with off-track chicanery and controversy, made it a memorable year rendered all the more significant when Schumacher finally revealed after victory at Monza in September that he Save to My Web

Qualifying – selected driver quotes 
Formula 1 - Oct 21 1:16 PM
Brazils Felipe Massa on clinching pole position in front of his home crowd; Jarno Trulli on beating Fernando Alonso to third; and Michael Schumacher on his calamitous final qualifying session. All 22 drivers report back on Saturday’s action at Interlagos.Save to My Web

Tomita – It was like a bad dream… 
F1-Live.com - Oct 22 1:18 PM
Brazilian GP – Toyota – Race Toyota suffered a disappointing end to the season after both Ralf Schumacher and Jarno Trulli retired from potentially promising positions in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos… Save to My Web

Massa on pole as Schumi breaks down. 
Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 21 11:32 AM
Felipe Massa had his Brazilian fans jumping for joy after storming to pole position in qualifying for the final round of the season at Interlagos, although most attention was trained on his Ferrari garage after Michael Schumacher failed to even set a time, with question marks over the state of his engine.Save to My Web

Move over Schumacher, here comes Schumacher! 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 20 11:56 AM
Younger brother Ralf will continue the Schumacher family search for Formula One glory following the retirement this weekend of his seven-times champion older brother Michael.Save to My Web

Michael Schumacher: Big wheel 
Independent - Oct 20 4:02 PM
When they brought the body of motor-racing legend Ayrton Senna back to Sao Paulo, where this weekend Michael Schumacher makes his last run for glory, the gridlocked streets were awash with tears. Brazilian flags were unfurled from balconies as the funeral cort ge passed, on its way to a grave which was already a shrine. Inevitably such indelible images came to mind this week when the mayoress of Save to My Web

Drivers – Michael Schumacher 

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Michael Schumacher 
Planet F1 - Oct 17 3:49 AM
Often controversial, often brilliant, pretty often the F1 World Champion but always immensely talented, Michael Schumacher is undoubtedly one of the finest drivers to grace motorsport’s centre stage.Save to My Web

Juan Pablo Montoya 
Planet F1 - Oct 17 3:50 AM
One of the most spectacular and popular drivers in F1, Juan will be hoping to carry his good run of form from the latter part of the 2005 into the 2006 season.Save to My Web

Auto racing 
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Oct 02 2:03 AM
1. (21) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 267, $346,361. 2. (33) Casey Mears, Dodge, 267, $240,033. 3. (19) Mark Martin, Ford, 267, $181,525. 4. (32) Dale Jarrett, Ford, 267, $172,175. 5. (10) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 267, $155,595. 6. (27) Carl Edwards, Ford, 267, $124,350. 7. (13) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 267, $128,625. 8. (4) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, 267, $110,525. 9. (6) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 267, Save to My Web

Title race over says Schumacher 
Gulf Daily News - Oct 08 6:18 PM
SUZUKA, Japan: Michael Schumacher conceded that his bid for an unprecedented eighth Formula One drivers’ world title was over after defending champion, Spaniard Fernando Alonso, profited from his blown engine to triumph in yesterday’s Japanese Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Season ends with title showdown in Brazil 
Motorsport.com - Oct 18 5:57 AM
Here we are again, the end of another season and both championships will be decided at the last race in Brazil.Save to My Web

Motor racing-Japanese Grand Prix facts and figures 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 03 7:42 PM
Facts and figures for Sunday’s Japanese Formula One Grand Prix:Save to My Web

Calm Down: It’s Only Team Orders 
Planet F1 - Oct 03 1:53 PM
The forums and letter writers have been having a field day since Giancarlo Fisichella dawdled for a couple of laps behind Fernando Alonso in Shanghai. Team orders are about as banned as tobacco advertising in F1.Save to My Web

Brazilian Grand Prix facts and figures 
Reuters.co.uk - Oct 18 4:38 AM
Venue: Interlagos (Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace), Sao Paulo. 4.309 km (2.677 miles). Race to be held over 71 laps, total distance 305.909 km (190.067 miles).Save to My Web

F1 driver – Alonso can pick up torch so brilliantly carried by Schumacher

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Alonso can pick up torch so brilliantly carried by Schumacher
Unison.ie, Ireland - Oct 28, 2006 BMW Sauber nabbed an ace in Robert Kubica after they dumped Jacques Villeneuve, and both Kubica and Nick Heidfeld reached the podium in Hungary and Italy

Top 10 Cheaters
Winnipeg Sun, Canada - 22 hours ago world title in 1994 by crashing into Damon Hill in the final race of the season, then attempted (but failed) to do the same thing to Jacques Villeneuve in 1997

Villeneuve and NASCAR
Canada.com, Canada - Oct 5, 2006 Jacques Villeneuve ended 10-plus seasons in F1 after a mutually-agreed departure from BMW Sauber in early August. MONTREAL – Craig

Is Villeneuve coming to NASCAR?
Scene Daily (subscription), NC - Oct 8, 2006 - Jacques Villeneuve has If Jacques Villeneuve came with a $20 million sponsor, he's probably got a good chance to get the ride, or anybody else out there.".

Villeneuve headed for the Busch leagues
Autoblog, CA - Oct 15, 2006 Rumors and speculation have been circulating (partially self-fueled) of Jacques Villeneuve moving to NASCAR since the former world champion lost his race seat

LAUDA: SCHUMACHER IS THE GREATEST
Sportinglife.com, UK - Oct 22, 2006 Three years later Schumacher attempted a similar move on title rival Jacques Villeneuve but it back-fired at the Canadian won the championship, but Lauda has

Deals come before wheels
Vancouver Sun (subscription),  Canada - Oct 28, 2006 in Indonesia during the inaugural A1 Grand Prix season spurred Autosport magazine — a trade bible in Europe — to tab him "Jacques Villeneuve's long-term

Michael Schumacher – Retirement marks the end of an era
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 22 hours ago will point to the controversies, the collision with Damon Hill in the 1994 title decider and the notorious attempt in 1997 to run Jacques Villeneuve off the

Coulthard calls for Schumacher apology
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 14 hours ago amount of respect for the German who retired last week and that he was not going to launch into what he described as, 'a Jacques Villeneuve-style attack'.

Alonso plays down retirement gossip
Home of Sport, UK - Oct 27, 2006 With the retirement of Michael Schumacher and the departure in 2006 of Jacques Villeneuve, Alonso will be the only world champion on the Melbourne grid next

Schumacher steps out of F1 spotlight
Toronto Star,  Canada - Oct 28, 2006 Could Damon Hill have done it? Mika Hakkinen? Jacques Villeneuve? Can Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari, or Fernando Alonso at McLaren, do it now?

In the Fast Lane: NASCAR now a driver destination
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Oct 27, 2006 Another former Indy 500 winner and current F1 driver, Jacques Villeneuve, is expected to make a NASCAR Busch Series start next year, and rumors are rampant

F1 driver – Massa on pole and delighted, Schumacher 10th with problems 

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Massa on pole and delighted, Schumacher 10th with problems 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 21 12:44 PM
Brazilian Felipe Massa celebrated with unbridled joy after claiming pole position in his Ferrari for Sunday’s season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix on his home city circuit at Interlagos.Save to My Web

Massa captures pole for F1 season finale 
CBS Sportsline - Oct 21 12:09 PM
Fernando Alonso, closing in on a Formula One championship, was fourth fastest Saturday during qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix. He finished ahead of Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion who is retiring after the race. Felipe Massa won the pole position before a home crowd.Save to My Web

F1 driver – Alonso retains F1 title; Massa wins Brazilian GP; Schumacher 4th in finale 

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Alonso retains F1 title; Massa wins Brazilian GP; Schumacher 4th in finale 
The Star Online - Oct 22 5:10 PM
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP): Fernando Alonso retained the Formula One championship when he was second to Felipe Massa on Sunday in the Brazilian Grand Prix, a race which marked the end of Michael Schumacher’s mighty career.Save to My Web

The Battles of 2006: Brazil 
Planet F1 - Oct 26 1:19 AM
In F1 a driver’s biggest competitor is the man with the same equipment. Plus there are some arch rivalries up and down the pitlane. Though Schumacher’s drive was good, we can’t bend the team-mate battle rules. He qualified behind Massa and finished 4th behind Massa.Save to My Web

Massa Takes Pole In Front Of Hometown Crowd 
Fox 6 News San Diego - Oct 21 2:25 PM
Brazilian Felipe Massa of Ferrari grabbed the pole for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, the final race of the 2006 Formula One season and the final race of Michael Schumacher’s brilliant career.Save to My Web

Massa’s dream comes true 
Planet F1 - Oct 22 1:04 PM
Felipe Massa was almost speechless after winning in front to his highly patriot home crowd on Sunday.Save to My Web

Formula One: Ferrari keen for Schumacher to sign on 
Guardian Unlimited - Oct 29 6:50 PM
Formula one: Luca di Montezemolo has confirmed Ferrari are keen to hand Michael Schumacher an upstairs role.Save to My Web

F1: Alonso takes title as Massa wins 
BBC News - Oct 22 11:47 AM
Renault’s Fernando Alonso takes his second consecutive Formula One drivers’ title as Ferrari’s Felipe Massa wins the Brazilian Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Massa takes emotional home pole 
Eurosport - Oct 21 11:19 AM
Felipe Massa took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix in front of his home fans at Interlagos.Save to My Web

Brazilain GP Winners + Losers 
Planet F1 - Oct 23 5:19 PM
Star of the Race Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 4th Though Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Takuma Sato and Jenson Button all drove pretty flawless races, there was only going to be one star of the final race from the moment that Pele handed him a trophy resembling the FA Cup.Save to My Web

F1: Massa Thrills Home Crowd with Interlagos Pole 
Speed TV - Oct 21 1:48 PM
Having Felipe Massa on the first row was a crucial part of Ferrari’s strategy to try and overcome Fernando Alonso and Renault in the driver’s and constructor’s championships at the Interlagos season finale, but the Scuderia’s plans still took a severe blow this Saturday in spite of the Brazilian thrilling his home crowd by scoring the third pole of his Formula 1 career.Save to My Web

Massa Wins, Alonso Earns Crown And Schumacher Ends Career 
Fox 6 News San Diego - Oct 22 2:55 PM
Felipe Massa easily captured Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, the final race of the 2006 Formula One season and in the final race of Michael Schumacher’s brilliant career he was great as always.Save to My Web

Alonso keeps F1 title in Schumacher’s finale 
Sports Illustrated - Oct 22 1:25 PM
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) — Fernando Alonso won his second straight Formula One championship Sunday by finishing runner-up to Felipe Massa in the Brazilian Grand Prix, a race that marked the end of Michael Schumacher’s mighty career.Save to My Web

Ferrari: “Super assistant” role for Schu 
ITV.com - Oct 29 8:06 AM
Ferrari want Michael Schumacher to become Jean Todt’s muse in sporting matters and driver choice. The company’s president described the German’s new role as a “super assistant” to Todt.Save to My Web

Massa wins the Brazilian Grand Prix 
UPI - Oct 22 4:42 PM
SAO PAULO, Oct. 22 (UPI) — Brazil’s Felipe Massa was an easy winner at Sunday’s Formula One Grand Prix auto race at Sao Paulo. The victory was Massa’s second of his F1 career.Save to My Web

SCHUMACHER HANDED FERRARI ROLE 
Sporting Life - Oct 29 6:52 AM
Multiple Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is to help pick Ferrari’s drivers of the future after the Italian manufacturer confirmed his role for next season.Save to My Web

Massa aware of Schumacher departure in June 
Pitpass - Oct 25 12:54 AM
Massa aware of Schumacher departure in JuneSave to My Web

F1 driver – Four young drivers take center stage

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Four young drivers take center stage
Arizona Daily Star – Driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso, Speed has failed to score a point. He came close once. At the Australian GP in March he was eighth, then was dropped to ninth after stewards determined he had passed veteran David Coulthard under a yellow flag.

Black round rubber magic and a few PR stunts
GrandPrix.com – David Coulthard and Robert Doornbos will start 17th and 18th. The other man to do a good job was Christijan Albers in his Spyker, who got out of Q1 and ended up 16th on the grid. He was helped, no doubt, by his Bridgestone tyres but Suzuka is a track

Drivers – We have three race winner drivers

Monday, October 30th, 2006

We have three race winner drivers
Sportnetwork.net – In the forthcoming season, Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica will enter the battle for world championship points for the BMW Sauber F1 Team. Additionally, 19-year-old Sebastian Vettel has been confirmed as the official test and reserve driver. BMW

ROUNDUP: Local Hero Massa Grabs Pole For Brazilian Grand Prix
Playfuls – Ralf Schumacher in a Toyota and Nick Heidfeld in a BMW-Sauber will start from the fourth row. But while Ferrari fans had little to cheer about Schumacher’s performance, Massa provided some consolation. The local hero needed one minute 10.680

Black round rubber magic and a few PR stunts
GrandPrix.com – The team that has been going well with big fuel loads in recent races is BMW and so Nick Heidfeld’s presence in ninth was a good sign. Robert Kubica, who is new to Suzuka, missed out on getting through to the top 10 run-off, thanks to a big moment on

BRAZILIAN GP – SUNDAY – RACE REPORT
GrandPrix.com – He was squeezed by Robert Kubica, who had Ralf Schumacher and Nick Heidfeld outside him. There was no room and Michael had to give but as they went thundering down the hill Michael was trying to pass the two BMWs. Ralf was already history. At the

Drivers – F1: BMW confirm Kubica, Heidfeld for 2007 

Monday, October 30th, 2006

F1: BMW confirm Kubica, Heidfeld for 2007 
autosport.com - Oct 19 6:31 AM
The BMW Sauber team have confirmed Pole Robert Kubica will partner German Nick Heidfeld during the 2007 season.Save to My Web

Monday October 23, 2006 
The New Zealand Herald - Oct 22 9:23 AM
SAO PAULO – Fernando Alonso had a second successive Formula One title in his sights yesterday after fuel pressure problems hit Michael Schumacher’s chances of ending his career on a winning high in Brazil.Save to My Web

BMW Sauber confirms 2007 line up 
Motorsport.com - Oct 19 11:27 AM
The BMW Sauber F1 Team will be competing in the 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship with German driver Nick Heidfeld (29) and Robert Kubica (21) of Poland. 19-year-old Sebastian Vettel has been promoted to regular test and reserve driver.Save to My Web

BMW stick with Heidfeld & Kubica 
BBC News - Oct 19 9:46 AM
BMW Sauber will retain Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica for the 2007 F1 championship.Save to My Web

BMW exceeded expectations, says team boss Theissen 
Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Oct 24 3:09 AM
LONDON, Oct 24 (Reuters) – BMW exceeded their own expectations in their first Formula One season since they bought Sauber, team boss Mario Theissen said on Tuesday.Save to My Web

Motor racing-BMW confirm Heidfeld and Kubica for 2007 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 19 8:40 AM
BMW Sauber confirmed Germany’s Nick Heidfeld and Poland’s Robert Kubica on Thursday as their race drivers for the 2007 Formula One season.Save to My Web

Scoreboard 
Appleton Post-Crescent - Oct 23 2:29 AM
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AUTO RACING 
Pioneer Press - Oct 22 1:26 AM
BY THE NUMBERS Latest scores at twincities.com Compiled by Kyle Anway Craftsman Trucks KROGER 200 RESULTS Saturday’s results at Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va. Lap length: 0.526 miles (Starting position in parentheses)Save to My Web

Hail Alonso the next Schu 
The Star Online - Oct 23 5:12 PM
SAO PAULO: The first Spaniard to win the Formula One drivers world championship, Fernando Alonso, established himself as one of the greats on Sunday when he retained his title by finishing second in the Brazilian Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Massa takes pole in Brazil 
rediff.com - Oct 21 7:50 PM
Michael Schumacher was left with a mountain to climb in the last race of his Formula One career after qualifying 10th for the title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Brazil GP: Race notes – BMW 
Pitpass - Oct 22 1:54 PM
Brazil GP: Race notes – BMWSave to My Web

BMW Sauber confirm Robert Kubica for 2007 
F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 19 6:40 AM
Vettel gets the nod as test and reserve driver : BMW Sauber confirmed this afternoon in Brazil that Robert Kubica will race alongside Nick Heidfeld next season.Save to My Web

Heidfeld, Kubica confirmed by BMW 
CNN.com - Oct 19 9:55 AM
BMW Sauber have confirmed Germany’s Nick Heidfeld and Poland’s Robert Kubica as their race drivers for the 2007 Formula One season.Save to My Web

FIA post-qualifying press conference – Brazil 
Formula 1 - Oct 21 2:01 PM
Drivers: 1st Felipe Massa (Ferrari), 1m10.680s; 2nd Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren), 1m11.299s; 3rd Jarno Trulli (Toyota), 1m11.328s. Q: Felipe, unlike your team-mate, that looked to be a perfect three sessions for you, a little bit of a tow there for you from Nick Heidfeld at the end.Save to My Web

Drivers – Renault's Fernando Alonso says he will go for points rather than

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Renault's Fernando Alonso says he will go for points rather than
Eurosport, France - Oct 20, 2006 Alonso finished third at the Sao Paulo circuit last year to become the sport's youngest champion and he made clear on Friday that he would play it safe again

Fernando Alonso says Renault must be fully behind his bid for a
Eurosport, France - Oct 19, 2006 I think we only see Michael's (Schumacher) and Alonso's face on the pictures," added the 25-year-old. "You don't see the logo of Ferrari and Renault.

Fernando Alonso Finishes in Style
PaddockTalk - Oct 23, 2006 In Brazil 2005, Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso took his first world championship under cloudy skies, and the glittering silver confetti never quite

Alonso given hero's welcome in hometown Oviedo
Reuters.uk, UK - 12 hours ago OVIEDO, Spain, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Spain's Formula One double world champion Fernando Alonso was given a hero's welcome at a civic reception in his home city of

Fernando Alonso ahead of Schumacher in qualifying; Massa wins pole
Canada.com, Canada - Oct 21, 2006 SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) Fernando Alonso was fourth fastest in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday, finishing ahead of rival Michael

Fernando Alonso, Michael Schumacher
TSN.ca, Canada - Oct 5, 2006 SUZUKA, Japan (AP) – The 2006 Formula One title could be decided this weekend as reigning world champion Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher enter Sunday's

The magic of Fernando Alonso
BBC Sport, UK - Oct 18, 2006 By Andrew Benson. World champion Fernando Alonso could become one of Formula One's greatest drivers, says Damon Hill. The Spaniard

FACTBOX-Formula One champion Fernando Alonso
Reuters.uk, UK - Oct 22, 2006 *Began go-karting at the age of three and made his Formula One race debut with Minardi in Australia in 2001, failing to score any points that year.

DRIVERS: Fernando ALONSO (Renault), Rubens BARRICHELLO (Honda)
sportnetwork.net, UK - Oct 20, 2006 Q: Fernando, a year ago you had a similar situation when you came here. Is there more pressure this time or less? Fernando ALONSO: I think the same.

Fernando Alonso says three is enough
Typically Spanish, Spain - Oct 23, 2006 Fernando Alonso is the main winner from this year s Formula One season and McLaren-Mercedes are the main losers, but next season the two will be working

Oviedo lauds its champion
pitpass.com, UK - 10 hours ago The city of Oviedo paid tribute to its favourite son today, as local hero Fernando Alonso was given a civic reception following his back-to-back World

Fernando Alonso wins Japanese GP, takes big Formula One points
CBC News, Canada - Oct 8, 2006 The German's engine blew on the 37th lap, opening the door for reigning world champion Fernando Alonso to win at Suzuka and take a 10-point lead into the

Fernando Alonso eyes F1 world title
CBC News, Canada - Oct 20, 2006 champions. Fernando Alonso just needs a single point in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix to win his second straight F1 world title. Michael

F1 driver – F1: Alonso Pays Tribute to Team at Renault Factory 

Monday, October 30th, 2006

F1: Alonso Pays Tribute to Team at Renault Factory 
Speed TV - Oct 25 7:18 AM
Fernando Alonso paid what will probably be his final visit to the Renault factory in Enstone, England on Wednesday morning.Save to My Web

F1: Alonso takes title as Massa wins 
BBC News - Oct 22 11:47 AM
Renault’s Fernando Alonso takes his second consecutive Formula One drivers’ title as Ferrari’s Felipe Massa wins the Brazilian Grand Prix.Save to My Web

Renault sponsor follows Alonso to McLaren 
F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 26 2:29 AM
Spyker lands two year deal with RotoZip : A Spanish sponsor will depart Renault and follow Fernando Alonso to his new team – McLaren – in 2007.Save to My Web

Alonso Wins Title In Brazil 
St. Petersburg Times - Oct 23 10:59 PM
SAO PAULO Renault’s Fernando Alonso took his second successive Formula One title on Sunday, finishing runner-up in a Brazilian Grand Prix won by Ferrari’s local favorite Felipe Massa.Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher, in the final race of his career, showed all his grit and determination to go from last to fourth after a ninth-lap puncture crippled his challenge for victory.Save to My Web

Alonso secures second world title 
CNN.com - Oct 22 11:40 AM
Spain’s Fernando Alonso won the Formula One world championship for the second successive year as closest rival Michael Schumacher punctured in his final race and finished fourth in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.Save to My Web

I wont match Schumi – Alonso 
motoring.iafrica.com - Oct 24 9:03 AM
Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has played down his chances of matching the achievements of the retired Michael Schumacher.Save to My Web

Massa wins, Alonso takes title, Schumacher heroic 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 22 1:04 PM
Fernando Alonso celebrated clinching his second drivers’ world title in his final race for Renault with a rich tribute to his team and to retiring seven-times champion Michael Schumacher.Save to My Web

Motor racing-Alonso win starts new legend says Spanish media 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 23 3:57 AM
Fernando Alonso’s second consecutive Formula One world title was described as the start of a new legend by Spanish media on Monday.Save to My Web

F1 driver – Q & A with Giancarlo Fisichella

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Q & A with Giancarlo Fisichella
autosport.com, UK - Oct 5, 2006 Giancarlo Fisichella: I think it is a good atmosphere. The last race was good for us; I think we have a good car and the possibility to be competitive here.

FORMULA 1 – RENAULT: Giancarlo Fisichella: "One place better than.
noticias.info (press release), Spain - Oct 4, 2006 /noticias.info/ Giancarlo, Suzuka is always mentioned as a drivers circuit. Is it one you enjoy too? GF: Definitely, it is one

Fernando Alonso has blasted rival Giancarlo Fisichella for the
Eurosport, France - Oct 5, 2006 In the run up to this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, the world champion revealed he was upset by several of Fisichella's manoeuvres at such a crucial point of

Alonso takes title as Massa wins
BBC Sport, UK - Oct 22, 2006 Renault's Giancarlo Fisichella finished sixth, behind McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen, and the result was enough for the team to beat Ferrari by five points and win

Fisichella will miss Alonso
F1Racing.net, Netherlands - 13 hours ago Giancarlo Fisichella was Fernando Alonso's team-mate at Renault for the past two seasons. The duo won the constructors' championship twice for Renault.

Massa's Day, Alonso's Year, Schumacher's Farewell
Fullboost, Australia - Oct 22, 2006 Fernando Alonso's well-measured second place, backed up by Giancarlo Fisichella's less exciting sixth place gave second successive titles to Alonso and Renault

Renault, Ferrari agree on Fisichella clash
autosport.com, UK - Oct 23, 2006 Ferrari and Renault both agree that the minor collision between Giancarlo Fisichella and Michael Schumacher in the Brazilian Grand Prix was nothing more than a

Fisichella s finish in sixth earns constructors title
Zee News, India - Oct 25, 2006 Paris, Oct 25: Giancarlo Fisichella's sixth-placed finish also gave Renault the coveted constructors' crown for the second straight year – they beat Ferrari

Fisi did cause Schu puncture
ITV.com, UK - Oct 23, 2006 Michael Schumacher, which cost the team a decent shot at the constructors' championship, was caused when the German collided with Giancarlo Fisichella early in

F1 driver – Alonso can pick up torch so brilliantly carried by Schumacher

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Alonso can pick up torch so brilliantly carried by Schumacher
Unison.ie, Ireland - 19 hours ago Fernando Alonso, who took his second World Championship, Felipe Massa, who won his home Grand Prix, and Michael Schumacher, who won the admiration of millions

Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has fired a warning to new team-mate
Eurosport, France - Oct 25, 2006 Massa capped a memorable season with victory in his home Grand Prix at Interlagos last weekend, and now the ambitious Brazilian has his sights firmly set on

Massa Takes Dominant Victory In Home Grand Prix
sportnetwork.net, UK - Oct 23, 2006 Starting from pole position and with Michael Schumacher all the way back in 10th, there was little doubt that Felipe Massa would take the first victory for a

FORMULA 1 – RENAULT: Sao Paulo, Race: Massa wins the race, as
noticias.info (press release), Spain - Oct 22, 2006 /noticias.info/ Felipe Massa pulled out a result to send the local crowd And on the same lap, race leader Felipe Massa could see his team-mate s rear wing.

Felipe Massa was overcome with emotion after winning the Brazilian
Eurosport, France - Oct 22, 2006 in 1993. It was also the second win of Massa's Formula One career, coming four races after he broke his duck in Turkey. After the

Felipe Massa on top at home
GrandPrix, NY - Oct 21, 2006 Felipe Massa set the fastest time of the morning session on Saturday in Brazil, a tenth faster than his Ferrari team mate Michael Schumacher.

Massa means to fight Raikkonen for Ferrari top spot
Zee News, India - Oct 26, 2006 Paris, Oct 26: Felipe Massa has warned new team mate Kimi Raikkonen that he will have to fight for his number one spot at Ferrari next season.

On the move: Felipe Massa
Times Online, UK - Oct 21, 2006 What is inappropriate will become clear later. For now, though, Felipe Massa, surrounded by Ferrari-clad PR girls, is looking relaxed and confident.

Drivers – No Grand Prix for London

Monday, October 30th, 2006

No Grand Prix for London
pitpass.com, UK - Oct 27, 2006 In July 2004, ahead of the British Grand Prix, a number of drivers, including Jenson Button, Nigel Mansell, David Coulthard and Juan Pablo Montoya, took part

Schumacher hailed as 'greatest'
BBC Sport, UK - Oct 22, 2006 Michael Schumacher is the greatest Formula One driver in history, Niki Lauda and David Coulthard have said. "He is the greatest.

David Coulthard says Lewis Hamilton shouldn't rush
EnjoyFrance.com, France - Oct 20, 2006 Red Bull driver David Coulthard says Lewis Hamilton should not rush into Formula One racing. British driver Lewis Hamilton, 21, has

Brazilian GP: Red Bull F1 Grand Prix Race Recap – 'A Disaster'
PaddockTalk - Oct 22, 2006 DAVID COULTHARD, (Finish Position DNF, Start Position: 19th) I had a gearbox problem. Initially I thought it was the clutch, as

tough race for Doornbos and Coulthard
F1-Live.com, France - Oct 8, 2006 Team-mate David Coulthard had a similar race, but was unable to go the distance as he pulled off with a gearbox failure two-third of the way into the

torrid time at Interlagos
F1-Live.com, France - Oct 22, 2006 David Coulthard made a good start in his RB2 from 18th position on the grid and had worked his way up to 12th before the gearbox cried enough and he coasted

Coulthard knocked off balance by low grid slot.
crash.net, UK - Oct 21, 2006 Red Bull Racing find both of their cars starting from the lower end of the grid for the Brazilian Grand Prix after David Coulthard failed to reach the second

nother tough day for David Coulthard
F1-Live.com, France - Oct 21, 2006 David Coulthard's qualifying session lasted just 15 minutes as he was unable to coax enough pace form his Red Bull Ferrari to make it though to the second

'I Totally Understand Coulthard's Frustration'
PaddockTalk - Oct 10, 2006 Team boss Christian Horner has played down David Coulthard's claim that he is 'nervous' about Red Bull's prospects for 2007. After

Di Resta keeping it simple as F1 beckons
The Herald, UK - Oct 27, 2006 Yet one wonders why Paul Di Resta's achievements have been largely unreported outwith his native land as the search begins for the next David Coulthard.

Coulthard urges Hamilton caution
BBC Sport, UK - Oct 18, 2006 Red Bull driver David Coulthard says British hope Lewis Hamilton should not rush into Formula One. Hamilton, 21, has tested for

DC: GPDA must make its voice heard
ITV.com, UK - Oct 28, 2006 David Coulthard says the GPDA (Grand Prix Drivers Association) must be prepared to "stand up and be counted" when making its voice heard in Formula 1's

Drivers – Formula 1's new dawn

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Formula 1's new dawn
GrandPrix, NY - Oct 23, 2006 Jacques Villeneuve, Juan Pablo Montoya and Pedro de la Rosa moving on, the old men of F1 in 2007 will be David Coulthard, Rubens Barrichello, Fisichella and

Brazil 05 – Alonso makes history
Formula 1 - Oct 17, 2006 Raikkonen – and McLaren team mate Juan Pablo Montoya – weren t When it pitted, Montoya got the jump on Schumacher s fourth and Rubens Barrichello s sixth

The 2006 Season Review – Part Two
Formula 1 - Oct 27, 2006 in Bahrain and second in Australia, and McLaren team mate Juan Pablo Montoya was second up scraps or else retired, as did his new team mate Rubens Barrichello.

Japan 2005 – Raikkonen at the last
Formula 1 - Oct 3, 2006 guns – Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and Juan Pablo Montoya among them understeer off at Turn 1. Ferrari s Rubens Barrichello did the

No bad blood over Montoya's exit to NASCAR
National Post, Canada - Oct 2, 2006 SHANGHAI – Juan Pablo Montoya's decision to turn his back on F Montoya was replaced in July after announcing that was in front of Rubens (Barrichello) and (Pedro

Golf, college football, auto racing
Toledo Blade, OH - Oct 2, 2006 6. Jenson Button, Britain, Honda, 45. 7. Rubens Barrichello, Brazil, Honda, 28. 8. Juan Pablo Montoya, Colombia, McLaren-Mercedes, 26.

Button: 2007 will be Honda's year
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - Oct 8, 2006 While Honda retain Button and Rubens Barrichello it is McLaren who have the most question marks over their 2007 line-up, with Juan-Pablo Montoya having already

F1 driver – Michael Schumacher retires from Formula One in style

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Michael Schumacher retires from Formula One in style
EnjoyFrance.com, France - Oct 23, 2006 German racing driver Michael Schumacher has retired from Formula One with an impressive performance in Brazil but said he was never fated to win this year's

Michael Schumacher Ends Legendary Formula 1 Career
All Headline News - Oct 23, 2006 Sao Paulo, Brazil (AHN) – In the same race that Fernando Alonso won his second straight Formula 1 title, seven-time champion Michael Schumacher retired.

The best and worst of Michael Schumacher
ABC Online, Australia - Oct 22, 2006 Take a look at some of the best and the worst moments from Michael Schumacher's Formula One career. Belgium 1992: Schumacher's first

Villeneuve Continues Diatribe Against Michael Schumacher
PaddockTalk - Oct 22, 2006 In the hours before Michael Schumacher's last of 250 career grands prix, his harshest critic – 1997 title rival Jacques Villeneuve – has issued one final

Michael Schumacher ten tenths right to the end.
crash.net, UK - Oct 23, 2006 Michael Schumacher brought down the curtain on the most illustrious and infamous career Formula One has ever seen last weekend in Brazil, and his

Michael Schumacher bows out
Guardian Unlimited, UK - Oct 25, 2006 LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Michael Schumacher had a presence that marked him out from other drivers as surely as his unrivalled Formula One success.

F1 driver – Schumacher should apologise says Coulthard

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Schumacher should apologise says Coulthard
espnstar.com – London (espnstar.com) – David Coulthard believes seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher would do well to say sorry for some of his on-track behaviour during his 16 years in Formula One. The Red Bull driver, who has tangled with the Ferrari ace

Schumacher in new role
Ireland On-Line – MULTIPLE Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is to help pick Ferrari s drivers of the future after the Italian manufacturer confirmed his role for next season. The German, who won seven F1 titles, has been appointed as super-assistant

Bullish on NASCAR
Charleston Post & Courier – The Red Bulletin, a newsletter distributed at each F1 event, recently published a year in review issue that named, among other things, the circuit’s worst track (Bahrain), worst garage trend (children), and worst haircut (Michael Schumacher’s

Strange goings-on with Ilhan
Turkish Daily News – Michael Schumacher would not bet on himself to win a record sixth Formula One world championship this year. However, as the Ferrari driver made clear to reporters at the French Grand Prix, that is not because he thinks any of his rivals have a better

Brawn to review his future in mid-2007
Pitpass – Prior to guiding Ferrari to guiding Ferrari and Michael Schumacher to 11 World Championship titles, Brawn had lead the German to his first two titles with Benetton. There is widespread speculation that having recharged his batteries, Brawn will return

Updated at 12:33 PM
Town Hall – Ferrari technicians work on Formula One Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher’s car during the Ferrari World Event at the Monza racetrack in northern Italy Rivals in Maryland’s closely watched Senate race sparred over Iraq, abortion and stem cell

F1 driver – Japan 2005 – Raikkonen at the last

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Japan 2005 – Raikkonen at the last
Formula 1 - Oct 3, 2006 guns – Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and Juan Pablo Montoya among them understeer off at Turn 1. Ferrari s Rubens Barrichello did the

Button predicts Honda improvement in 2007
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - Oct 8, 2006 While Honda retains Button and Rubens Barrichello it is McLaren who have most question marks over their 2007 line-up, with Juan-Pablo Montoya already left for

INTERLAGOS FACTS AND STATS
ITV.com, UK - Oct 16, 2006 Felipe Massa and Rubens Barrichello will be However Barrichello hasn't It was also the last race that the Williams team won, with Juan Pablo Montoya taking the

Alonso keeps season title; Schumacher says goodbye
Indianapolis Star, United States - Oct 22, 2006 Schumacher 121 3. Felipe Massa 80 4. Giancarlo Fisichella 72 5. Kimi Raikkonen 65 6. Jenson Button 56 7. Rubens Barrichello 30 8. Juan Pablo Montoya 26 9. Nick

No bad blood over Montoya's exit to NASCAR
National Post, Canada - Oct 2, 2006 SHANGHAI – Juan Pablo Montoya's decision to turn his back on F Montoya was replaced in July after announcing that was in front of Rubens (Barrichello) and (Pedro

Button: 2007 will be Honda's year
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - Oct 8, 2006 While Honda retain Button and Rubens Barrichello it is McLaren who have the most question marks over their 2007 line-up, with Juan-Pablo Montoya having already

Formula one put on a red alert for five years
The Age, Australia - Oct 22, 2006 Rubens Barrichello, was dedicated to one aim: victory for Schumacher. A new rival emerged in 2001, the feisty Colombian Williams driver Juan Pablo Montoya, who

Heidfeld keen to end season with 'success'.
crash.net, UK - Oct 15, 2006 Indeed, his only competition for eigth is the since departed Juan Pablo Montoya, although Rubens Barrichello is in turn just a further point up in seventh place

The 2006 Season Review – Part Two
Formula 1 - Oct 27, 2006 in Bahrain and second in Australia, and McLaren team mate Juan Pablo Montoya was second up scraps or else retired, as did his new team mate Rubens Barrichello.

DC the doyen
GrandPrix, NY - Oct 5, 2006 Schumacher's retirement and the disappearances of Jacques Villeneuve and Juan Pablo Montoya mean that DC is a year older than Rubens Barrichello who in turn is

Scorecard: By The Numbers
Pioneer Press, MN - Oct 9, 2006 Finland, McLaren-Mercedes, 61, 6. Jenson Button, Britain, Honda, 50, 7. Rubens Barrichello, Brazil, Honda, 28, 8. Juan Pablo Montoya, Colombia, McLaren-Mercedes

Martin Brundle
Times Online, UK - Oct 21, 2006 on him: Hakkinen at Spa 2000; Juan Pablo Montoya in Brazil giving him the middle finger; Montoya around the line that denied teammate Rubens Barrichello the win

F1 driver – Raikkonen raises McLaren hopes with second place

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Raikkonen raises McLaren hopes with second place
Zee News, India - Oct 22, 2006 In China it was Ralf Schumacher but he was only seventh as Jarno Trulli made the top three, the Italian's best qualifying performance of the season, and the

Alonso champion as Massa wins
Eurosport, France - Oct 22, 2006 While that was happening, the third placed Toyota of Jarno Trulli and his team-mate Ralf Schumacher, both retired on successive laps with rear suspension

The situation prior to the Brazilian Race
sportnetwork.net, UK - Oct 22, 2006 and ninth grid positions, Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica probably will have to face a thrilling battle with their direct opponents, Ralf Schumacher and Jarno

The Race of Champions
GrandPrix, NY - Oct 22, 2006 men ahead of him. He was squeezed by Robert Kubica, who had Ralf Schumacher and Nick Heidfeld outside him. There was no room and

Brazilian GP Round up
sportnetwork.net, UK - Oct 23, 2006 10th lap. First to retire was Ralf Schumacher with a suspension failure. Followed by Jarno with the exact same problem. This would

Renault discord helps Schumacher – Ralf
Reuters South Africa, South Africa - Oct 4, 2006 TOKYO (Reuters) – Ralf Schumacher is backing big brother Michael to win a record eighth drivers' championship and leave Formula One on a high.

Toyota stunned by double retirement.
crash.net, UK - Oct 22, 2006 retired from the season ending Brazilian Grand Prix within a lap of each other like 'a bad dream', after both Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher suffered the

Massa claims pole; Schumacher 10th
Peninsula On-line, Qatar - Oct 21, 2006 Early in the second mini-session, the two Toyotas of Italian Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher were setting the pace, but they were again overhauled by the

Renault discord helps Schumacher – Ralf
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - Oct 5, 2006 By ALASTAIR HIMMER. TOKYO: Ralf Schumacher is backing big brother Michael to win a record eighth drivers' championship and leave Formula One on a high.

F1 driver – Schumacher hailed as 'greatest'

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Schumacher hailed as 'greatest'
BBC Sport, UK - Oct 22, 2006 Michael Schumacher is the greatest Formula One driver in history, Niki Lauda and David Coulthard have said. "He is the greatest.

Red Bull optimistic despite bad race
F1Racing.net, Netherlands - Oct 22, 2006 Red Bull Racing suffered today with David Coulthard retiring early and Robert Doornbos struggling to get to grips with the car on the way to twelfth place.

Red Bull drivers ready for final race
F1Racing.net, Netherlands - Oct 21, 2006 Red Bull drivers Robert Doornbos and David Coulthard qualified themselves for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix in fifteenth and nineteenth position.

David Coulthard says Lewis Hamilton shouldn't rush
EnjoyFrance.com, France - Oct 20, 2006 Red Bull driver David Coulthard says Lewis Hamilton should not rush into Formula One racing. British driver Lewis Hamilton, 21, has

F1 driver – Brazilian GP 2006 – Free Practice 1 & 2

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Brazilian GP 2006 – Free Practice 1 & 2
Autochannel (press release) - Oct 23, 2006 Taking place in the famous Morumbi Football Stadium, we hope to capture the essence of everything that's great about Brazil DAVID COULTHARD, 1st Practice P

nother tough day for David Coulthard
F1-Live.com, France - Oct 21, 2006 David Coulthard's qualifying session lasted just 15 minutes as he was unable to coax enough pace form his Red Bull Ferrari to make it though to the second

No Grand Prix for London
pitpass.com, UK - Oct 27, 2006 In July 2004, ahead of the British Grand Prix, a number of drivers, including Jenson Button, Nigel Mansell, David Coulthard and Juan Pablo Montoya, took part

DC: GPDA must make its voice heard
ITV.com, UK - Oct 28, 2006 David Coulthard says the GPDA (Grand Prix Drivers Association) must be prepared to "stand up and be counted" when making its voice heard in Formula 1's

Red Bull optimistic despite bad race
F1Racing.net, Netherlands - Oct 22, 2006 Red Bull Racing suffered today with David Coulthard retiring early and Robert Doornbos struggling to get to grips with the car on the way to twelfth place.

Alonso can pick up torch so brilliantly carried by Schumacher
Unison.ie, Ireland - 19 hours ago they need to look at dropping. Red Bull also failed to deliver with David Coulthard. They dumped Christian Klien with three races

torrid time at Interlagos
F1-Live.com, France - Oct 22, 2006 David Coulthard made a good start in his RB2 from 18th position on the grid and had worked his way up to 12th before the gearbox cried enough and he coasted