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

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

Alex Wurz set the standard when practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix began at Interlagos today, signalling McLaren’s intent to cling on to their fading hopes of a world championship double.

Nick Heidfeld has been chosen as the spearhead of BMW’s first full attack on Formula One, which begins next season.

Antonio Pizzonia has been confirmed as Williams’ second driver for his home grand prix in Brazil next week.

McLaren boss Ron Dennis has exonerated Juan Pablo Montoya of any blame following his costly clash with backmarker Antonio Pizzonia which robbed him of second place in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps today.

Kimi Raikkonen clung on to his world championship dream by winning the Belgian Grand Prix in tricky conditions at Spa-Francorchamps today.

Fernando Alonso moved another few points closer to becoming Formula One’s newest and youngest champion – but knows his dream could yet go up in smoke.

COLOMBIAN Juan Pablo Montoya claimed his second win of the season and sixth of his career yesterday when he triumphed for McLaren Mercedes in a tense Italian Grand Prix.

Juan Pablo Montoya cruised to his second victory of the season at the Italian Grand Prix – but the championship is on the brink of becoming a one-horse race following yet more bad luck to blight McLaren team-mate Kimi Raikkonen.

Juan Pablo Montoya clinched his first pole position of the season for tomorrow’s Italian Grand Prix – thanks to McLaren team-mate Kimi Raikkonen requiring another engine change.

Kimi Raikkonen is clearly intent on a third successive victory after easily topping the timesheets following free practice for tomorrow’s Italian Grand Prix.

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

BMW Williams driver Mark Webber knows he will have his work cut out in next weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.

The Williams team continued their preparations for next weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix with a positive two-day test session at Barcelona.

Renault test driver Franck Montagny set the pace on the final day of testing at Jerez today.

Antonio Pizzonia may turn his back on Formula One after being beaten by Nick Heidfeld in the race for the vacant Williams seat.

Williams will unveil their 2005 driver line-up tomorrow in Valencia, with Antonio Pizzonia and Nick Heidfeld waiting nervously on the outcome.

David Coulthard set the pace in testing at Barcelona yesterday.

Scotsman David Coulthard set the pace in testing at Barcelona today.

NICK HEIDFELD came out on top in a head-to-head testing showdown with Williams rival Antonio Pizzonia at Jerez yesterday.

Nick Heidfeld came out on top in a head-to-head testing showdown with Williams rival Antonio Pizzonia at Jerez today.

Mark Webber again set the pace at Jerez today on the third day of testing since the winter ban ended.

Nick Heidfeld boosted his chances of securing a race drive with Williams today by delivering a quick testing display at Jerez.

Nick Heidfeld has had his claims for a race seat with Williams backed by three former Formula One stars.

Frank Williams still needs a few weeks before he can decide who will partner Mark Webber next season.

Formula One team Williams today unveiled a lucrative new sponsorship deal with the Royal Bank of Scotland group.

Mark Webber expects to be battling for victories sooner rather than later now he has joined Williams.

Nick Heidfeld must wait until the new year to learn if he has done enough to earn a race drive with Williams.

David Coulthard settled in quickly to life with Red Bull Racing by setting a competitive time on his first test for the new team.

Nick Heidfeld got to grips with a Williams on his second day testing for the team, finishing the day less than half a second slower than Jerez pacesetter Jacques Villeneuve.

Antonio Pizzonia did his bit to secure a Williams race seat for next season with an impressive testing performance today.

DAVID COULTHARD climbed out of a Formula One car for potentially the last time after 11 seasons claiming his success has been undervalued.

David Coulthard climbed out of a Formula One car for potentially the last time after 11 seasons claiming his success has been undervalued.

Frank Williams tonight positioned himself in Ralf Schumacher’s corner as he backed the German to make a “vital” contribution to his team’s fortunes over the final two grands prix of the year.

RUBENS BARRICHELLO and Michael Schumacher gave Ferrari fans a day to remember when they cruised to a dream one-two finish in yesterday’s Italian Grand Prix.

Rubens Barrichello took his first victory of the season as Ferrari delivered a dream one-two for their home fans in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Rubens Barrichello took pole position for tomorrow’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza with Formula One’s fastest-ever qualifying lap.

Positions after Pre Qualifying (Italian Grand Prix, Monza):

Rubens Barrichello kept Ferrari’s home fans happy with the fastest time in today’s second practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

KIMI RAIKKONEN followed up his Belgian victory by setting the pace in yesterday’s second practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Kimi Raikkonen followed up his Belgian victory by setting the pace in today’s second practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

RALF SCHUMACHER has seen his Formula One comeback delayed by another race after failing medical checks on his injured back.