Kimi Raikkonen signalled his intention to bounce back from McLaren’s German disappointment by going faster than his racing rivals in practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring today.

Kimi Raikkonen made the perfect start to the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim today, leaving front-row compatriot Jenson Button trailing.

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 admitted to “mixed” feelings after winning a bizarre United States Grand Prix in Indianapolis.

Kimi Raikkonen got his world championship challenge back on track with a dominant victory in the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona today.

Formula One strugglers Minardi have been given a welcomed financial lift.

Michael Schumacher splashed his way to the fastest lap in today’s first practice session for the Australian Grand Prix as Minardi made their first appearance of the weekend at Albert Park.

Minardi are facing a race against time to convince rival Formula One teams to allow them to compete in this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.

Minardi boss Paul Stoddart is prepared to go to court to ensure his team can race in the Australian Grand Prix next month.

AD VALOREM produced a gutsy display in the Shadwell Stud Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket yesterday to provide his trainer Aidan O’Brien with a long-overdue first Group One success in Britain this season.

Rubens Barrichello claimed the honour of being the first pole position winner for the Chinese Grand Prix after Michael Schumacher made an uncharacteristic error in qualifying today.

THE growing controversy caused by Ford’s shock decision to pull the plug on Jaguar Racing last week yesterday took a fresh twist, with high-level sources revealing that the American car manufacturer did have the opportunity to sell the team earlier this year - but rejected it.

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

Jenson Button gave a glimpse of what might have been as he clocked the fastest time in final practice for the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim today.

Michael Schumacher has won the British Grand Prix from Kimi Raikkonen with Rubens Barrichello third.

Michael Schumacher suffered double humiliation in practice this morning ahead of the British Grand Prix.

Ferrari boss Jean Todt has spelt out his determination to ensure Formula One’s minnows do not fall by the wayside.

Michael Schumacher remains firmly on course for yet another Formula One first after maintaining his perfect record in practice for the Monaco Grand Prix.

IF Minardi team principal Paul Stoddart had to choose 1970s rock as the soundtrack to his team's season launch in Melbourne yesterday, perhaps Status Quo would have been more apt than Meatloaf.

Minardi will give two young Australians Formula One test drives next season, team chief Paul Stoddart confirmed on a visit to his homeland.

FORMER Jordan driver Takuma Sato is confident he can fill Jacques Villeneuve’s sizeable shoes after being confirmed as the former world champion’s replacement at BAR next season.

BMW boss Mario Theissen has called for further talks to ensure the future success of Formula One.

THE 14-year-old sister of former Jordan Formula One driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen took a joyride in her mother’s car while her parents were watching Sunday’s French Grand Prix.

Stars such as Kylie Minogue or Ronaldo could be taking part in celebrity races next year as grand prix bosses attempt to spice up the Formula One show.

Jordan’s Ralph Firman produced the performance of his rookie season to master the treacherous rain-lashed conditions at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal today.

Austrian Grand Prix results

Michael Schumacher grabbed the debut victory he craved with his new Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona today as championship leader Kimi Raikkonen crashed out at the start.

Frenchman Olivier Panis powered his Toyota to the top of the time-sheets in final practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo today.

Formula One minnows Minardi have signed a two-year racewear deal with Puma.

Formula One chief Max Mosley believes the sport was in danger of complete collapse without the introduction of this week’s revolutionary rule changes.

SACKED Niki Lauda hit out at an English conspiracy after being dumped as Jaguar Racing’s team chief yesterday.

Eddie Irvine was battling to save his Formula One career today after losing his place at Jaguar Racing for next season.

Jaguar will be making an announcement on the future of drivers Eddie Irvine and Pedro de la Rosa on Monday with reports suggesting they are to be replaced for next season.

FORMULA One’s leading drivers last night joined forces to ridicule radical plans to stem waning interest in the sport.

Kieren Fallon is looking forward to continuing his partnership with the unbeaten Elusive City at Newmarket on Thursday.

FIA Formula 1, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, times and gid positions after qualifying.

Michael Schumacher is on course to claim the 48th pole position of his career after producing a near-faultless performance in practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

German Grand Prix positions

French Grand Prix, Magny-Cours 72 laps:

KL Minardi have pulled out of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on safety grounds after a series of wing failures.

Michael Schumacher is now on 34 points at the top of the F1 drivers' championship table.

Michael Schumacher launched his bid for a record-equalling fifth drivers’ crown with victory in an extraordinary Australian Grand Prix which just eight cars finished in Melbourne this morning.

Rubens Barrichello snatched pole position for tomorrow’s Australian Grand Prix from world champion Michael Schumacher as the first qualifying battle of the season turned into a wash-out in Melbourne this morning.

Minardi owner Paul Stoddart is planning a legal challenge to overturn a French court's decision to sell the bankrupt Prost Formula One team to an F1 rival.