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Williams sells minority stake in F1 team

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:55:10 GMT

Frank Williams and Patrick Head have sold a minority stake in their Williams F1 team to an Austrian investment company led by businessman Toto Wolff.

Bianchi handed Ferrari 'young driver' test

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:05:06 GMT

Jules Bianchi is overjoyed after being called up by Ferrari to take part in the young drivers' session at Jerez in December.

Bernie: A December 11 deadline for Silverstone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:37:22 GMT

Bernie Ecclestone has warned the BRDC that if they don't sign a contract by December 11, Britain will not have a F1 grand prix next season.

Kimi: I haven't spoken with Brawn-Merc

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:10:02 GMT

Kimi Raikkonen has denied talking with Brawn GP, saying he believes the team's new owners, Mercedes, will be taking an all-German line-up.

Fry: Brave or stupid Button badly advised

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:09:15 GMT

Nick Fry's apparent bitterness at Jenson Button's decision to leave for McLaren has the Brawn CEO questioning whether it's a brave move or a stupid one.

'Schumi in talks with Mercedes GP'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:38:45 GMT

Michael Schumacher has reportedly held 'preliminary talks' with Mercedes GP that could see him make a comeback next season.

McLaren: We didn't ask for Button's early release

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:07:48 GMT

McLaren have responded to Brawn GP's announcement that they are holding Jenson Button to the letter of his contract by saying it's okay, it's not as if they asked for his early release.

Brawn to 'rigorously' enforce Button's McLaren ban

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:09:15 GMT

Brawn GP will not allow World Champion Jenson Button to be involved in any team activities for McLaren before the end of the year.

'I joined McLaren because I wanted the challenge'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:27:47 GMT

Jenson Button has revealed he joined McLaren because "I wanted a challenge and that's exactly what I'll get against Lewis Hamilton."

Trulli decision expected 'soon'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:30:11 GMT

Jarno Trulli says he will "soon" make a decision about his Formula One future.

'Button's signing a marketing coup for McLaren'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:33:32 GMT

McLaren's decision to sign Jenson Button as Lewis Hamilton's team-mate could be the best commercial move they have ever made, according to those in the know.

Donington Park hasn't given up on F1 dream

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:52:09 GMT

Donington Park is still hopeful of staging a grand prix in 2011 even though the company holding the lease over the circuit entered administration.

Button in a bullish mood

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:57:49 GMT

Jenson Button reckons he can handle any challenge thrown at him by Lewis Hamilton when the two team up at McLaren.

Hamilton to gain from Button's equal billing?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:56:03 GMT

Jenson Button has been assured of equality at McLaren - a situation that may actually prove beneficial to Lewis Hamilton in the long term.

Hopes rise that Raikkonen will join Mercedes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:06:17 GMT

Despite previously stating that if he didn't join McLaren he would leave Formula One, Kimi Raikkonen's manager Steve Robertson says he may yet consider an offer from Mercedes GP.

'Button will be walking into the lions' den'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:49:32 GMT

Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan believes Jenson Button had no option but to sign for McLaren following the Mercedes-Benz takeover of Brawn GP earlier this week

'Breach of contract cost Button �12m'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:02:43 GMT

Jenson Button's decision to join McLaren reportedly came when Brawn GP took an offer of �12million off the table after he breached his contract.

'Finances and other issues kept Kimi out of McLaren'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:28:19 GMT

Kimi Raikkonen will be off rallying next year after finances and "certain other issues" prevented him from signing a deal with McLaren.

Whitmarsh: Button has not joined for money

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:18:55 GMT

Martin Whitmarsh has denied that Jenson Button has joined McLaren for money - and obliquely ruled out a repeat of the civil war that almost tore the team apart when Fernando Alonso partnered Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton welcomes 'exceptional' Button to McLaren

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:09:05 GMT

Lewis Hamilton has welcomed Jenson Button's transfer to McLaren to be his team-mate for 2010 and beyond as "fantastic news for all British sports fans".