FRENCH auto maker Renault fended off a lawsuit from families of the same name who complained it would bring ridicule on their relatives called Zoe by giving that forename to its new electric car.

Jarno Trulli turned the pre-season form-book on its head with the quickest lap set at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya this winter.

Kimi Raikkonen spectacularly gatecrashed Lewis Hamilton’s hoped-for British Grand Prix party today by claiming his first Silverstone victory.

IT’S not just penny apples that are a distant memory for businessman and entrepreneur, Bill Cullen … soon it will be Renault cars as well.

Felipe Massa has today given Ferrari a welcome lift by qualifying on pole for Sunday's French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours.

Felipe Massa snatched pole position for tomorrow’s Spanish Grand Prix to disappoint Fernando Alonso and his adoring public.

Fernando Alonso topped his first free-practice session since the season opener as McLaren dominated early proceedings in the build up to Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton is predicting a Formula One world title showdown between his McLaren team and Ferrari this season.

Michael Schumacher will join Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa on the front row of the grid for tomorrow’s Japanese Grand Prix after the Brazilian set the fastest time in qualifying at Suzuka.

Jenson Button will be the man in the middle as the battle between Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher springs to life at the start of the Chinese Grand Prix.

World champion Fernando Alonso will start the Chinese Grand Prix from pole position after setting the fastest time in qualifying today.

McLaren have vowed to weigh in and help future driver Fernando Alonso in his world championship battle with Michael Schumacher.

Jenson Button has warned world champions Renault to watch out in tomorrow’s German Grand Prix after returning to form in qualifying at Hockenheim today.

Jenson Button insists he is approaching this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix full of confidence despite his nightmare recent run.

Jenson Button admits Honda still have “a lot of work to do” as they look to recover lost form – but is adamant he can be Renault’s biggest threat in this weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix.

WORLD champion Fernando Alonso claimed he was never in danger of missing out on victory after a stroll in Albert Park to win a crash-filled Australian Grand Prix.

Jenson Button was shaking with excitement after claiming pole position for the Australian Grand Prix with a scorching lap at Albert Park today.

Williams are heading in the right direction despite the double retirement of their drivers at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

While the Renaults sauntered to the top two steps on the Malaysia podium, their rivals were left to pick through the pieces of a difficult weekend.

Giancarlo Fisichella ended a 12-month wait for a win by taking the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Jenson Button admits he must rely on championship rivals McLaren and Renault slipping up if he is to make it to the podium in the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Michael Schumacher insisted the racer in him will not allow the next generation of drivers to overhaul him without a fight.

Fernando Alonso is on the verge of creating Formula One history after taking pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.

World championship rivals Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso went head to head in the final practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos today.

World champion elect Fernando Alonso got the better of title rival Kimi Raikkonen when practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix resumed today at Interlagos.

Nick Heidfeld will miss Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix after complaining of headaches following Friday’s practice sessions at Monza.

Jenson Button fears suffering a miserable weekend unless answers are quickly found to the dramatic lack of pace sustained by his BAR.

WORLD champion Michael Schumacher had hoped for a Ferrari revival at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix but instead ended the first day of practice in the barriers.

Michael Schumacher’s troubled season took another eventful twist when the seven-times world champion crashed out of practice.

Jenson Button has been told he must fight his contract battle with Williams on his own as BAR contemplate replacing both their drivers.

BAR boss Nick Fry has revealed the team are “doubly determined” to keep Jenson Button for next season, but appreciate the matter is out of their hands.

Kimi Raikkonen will be hoping the demons that have previously haunted him at the German Grand Prix do not return again after clinching pole position for tomorrow’s race.

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER and Jenson Button have jointly stepped aside to allow Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen to continue their world championship duel this weekend.

Jenson Button heads to Germany this weekend looking to emulate his feat of last season at Hockenheim – albeit in easier circumstances.

Kimi Raikkonen admits his world championship bid has been damaged by McLaren’s decision not to race in Indianapolis almost a fortnight ago.

Jenson Button put the “wow” factor back into BAR-Honda by claiming a stunning pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal today.

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER insists Ferrari are closing in on Renault as they look to bounce back in the San Marino Grand Prix this weekend on home ground at Imola.

Michael Schumacher insists Ferrari are closing in on Renault as they look to bounce back in the San Marino Grand Prix this weekend on home ground at Imola.

Jenson Button is predicting a thrilling season as he gears up for the first grand prix of 2005.

WORLD champion Michael Schumacher admits he is “nervous” going into the new season.

The number of new cars registered last month was 6.2% higher than in July 2003, according to figures released today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Jenson Button plans to fire BAR to second place in the constructors’ championship after recovering from his home-race disappointment.

Jenson Button fears a resurgent McLaren could further hinder his hopes of scoring his maiden Formula One victory.

Ralf Schumacher produced the qualifying performance of a miserable season to date by claiming pole position for tomorrow’s Canadian Grand Prix.