Michael Schumacher celebrated an historic sixth World Championship after surviving a double scare at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka this morning.

Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen’s championship showdown was hit by the weather as Brazil’s Rubens Barrichello swept to pole position for tomorrow’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Michael Schumacher has vowed to roar into the record books in style by landing his sixth drivers crown with victory in the title decider in Japan next week.

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA has never finished on the podium in a US Grand Prix, but unless Michael Schumacher disappoints this weekend, he’s going to have to repeat his visit to Victory Lane at the Indy 500 three years ago to stay in serious title contention.

Rookie Justin Wilson admits it is unlikely he will be able to repeat Eddie Irvine’s podium finish for Jaguar Racing at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Japan’s Takuma Sato gave Eddie Jordan a vital multi-million euro boost by ending his rookie season by scoring his first points in front of his delirious countrymen today.

If Eddie Irvine departs the Formula One scene this year it will be not with a bang, but a whimper.

Team chief Bobby Rahal sees no reason why Eddie Irvine should not stay at Jaguar Racing after his contract ends next season.

Jacques Villeneuve today launched British American Racing’s 2001 Formula One season insisting only a top-three finish in the Constructors’ Championship will ensure he stays with them - but also took a dig at Michael Schumacher.