RALPH FIRMAN’S hopes of staying in Formula One were left in tatters last night as Jordan handed the final place on the grid to Italian rookie Giorgio Pantano.

Ralph Firman’s hopes of staying in Formula One were left in tatters tonight as Jordan handed the final place on the grid to Italian rookie Giorgio Pantano.

Mark Webber believes Jaguar have to improve their race day performance this season if they are going to be a Formula One force to be reckoned with.

THE start of the Irish Tarmac Championship looms — beginning with the Galway International Rally — and Pirelli Tyres are the series sponsor.

Britain’s Justin Wilson could be handed a Formula One lifeline if team chiefs agree to scrap the controversial new third-driver ruling next week.

Allan McNish has told Jordan he is the man to spearhead their Formula One challenge in 2004.

Mark Webber has backed new Jaguar team-mate Christian Klien to make the grade in Formula One.

Minardi have signed Gianmaria Bruni as one of their drivers for the 2004 Formula One season.

Ralph Firman’s battle to save his Formula One career will continue in Jerez on Friday after he was called up for Jordan’s first test of the winter.

Justin Wilson is today looking for a new job after Jaguar confirmed the signing of Christian Klien.

Justin Wilson’s Formula One future looks set to suffer a massive setback this week with Jaguar expected to announce Christian Klien as their second driver for next season.

Jaguar have put speculation surrounding number one driver Mark Webber to the back of their minds by announcing they will unveil their 2004 car in January.

Mark Webber has pledged his immediate future to Jaguar Racing despite being linked with Williams as replacement for Juan Pablo Montoya.

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 continued to have the upper hand in his title battle with Kimi Raikkonen as brother Ralf clocked the fastest time in final practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

Michael Schumacher struck the first blow in his title showdown with Kimi Raikkonen at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

Justin Wilson heads for Japan today determined to do everything he can to secure his Formula One future in the season finale.

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.

Michael Schumacher is on the verge of a record-breaking sixth World Championship after triumphing in a wet-and-wild United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis today.

Michael Schumacher swept to victory in the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis to move within touching distance of his sixth world title.

Kimi Raikkonen scorched to pole position for the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis as Michael Schumacher’s chances of celebrating a record sixth drivers’ crown tomorrow suffered a massive blow.

Michael Schumacher shrugged off his early woes to roar back into contention at the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis today.

Michael Schumacher’s bid for a victory that could clinch a record sixth drivers’ crown ground to a halt at the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis today.

Italy’s Jarno Trulli grabbed the limelight from the title challengers to set the pace in a rain-hit opening practice session for the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis today.

Justin Wilson insists he can handle the pressure as his Formula One future goes on the line in this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

Mark Webber has been hailed as a potential world champion of the future, with his Jaguar boss claiming the Australian is “in the Michael Schumacher league”.

Juan Pablo Montoya believes he can still snatch the drivers’ crown and warned Michael Schumacher to expect a fight to the finish.

World champion Michael Schumacher has delighted the tifosi by winning the Italian Grand Prix on Ferrari’s home circuit of Monza.

World title holder Michael Schumacher stormed away from challenger Juan Pablo Montoya at the start of today's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Michael Schumacher scorched to his first pole position in eight races at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza today.

Colombia’s Juan Pablo Montoya pumped up the pressure on title rival Michael Schumacher by scorching to the fastest time in first qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza today.

Michael Schumacher narrowly avoided a 150mph smash to help Ferrari power back to the top of the time-sheets at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza today.

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.

Fernando Alonso blew away the major players of this year’s world title race to claim the second pole position of his career for tomorrow’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

Jordan today launched an immediate inquiry into Ralph Firman’s horrifying 150mph smash in the first of today’s free practice sessions ahead of tomorrow’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

RENAULT’S Jarno Trulli left the world championship contenders trailing in his wake as he scorched to the top of the times in first qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Colombia’s Juan Pablo Montoya powered to the top of the time sheets as practice resumed for the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim this morning.

GERMAN Ralf Schumacher upstaged brother Michael on home soil here at Hockenheim yesterday when he finished fastest in first qualifying for the German Grand Prix.

David Coulthard is confident he will soon be confirmed as a McLaren driver for a ninth successive season.

CELEBRATING a centenary of motorsport, Motorsport Ireland which is promoting the Swiftpost-sponsored Phoenix Park Motor Races (August 16 and 17) is confident the event will attract the huge crowds of former years.

Jackie Stewart has told Jaguar bosses that sacked rookie Antonio Pizzonia should have been given more time to prove his worth as a Formula One driver.

JUSTIN WILSON has vowed to make the make the most of his sudden switch to Jaguar Racing by securing a long-term deal with the team.

Brazil’s Rubens Barrichello triumphed in one of the most dramatic British Grands Prix of recent years after a demonstrator risked his life by running along the Silverstone track today.