Robbie Kerr failed to make the most of Team Great Britain’s front-row position as a lengthy pit stop meant he could finish only 10th in the Indonesian A1 Grand Prix.

Britain’s Robbie Kerr put himself in a strong position to climb into the top three of the A1 World Championship with the best qualifying display in Indonesia.

Ralph Firman tamed the Indonesian rain to thrust himself into contention for a first A1 Grand Prix win of the season at Sentul.

Switzerland’s Neel Jani ended France’s A1 Grand Prix winning streak with his first victory of the season in Dubai today but lost ground in the title battle after a disastrous second race.

Ralph Firman emerged second fastest for A1 Team Ireland in today’s practice sessions at Autodrome Dubai, as the team prepares for the sixth round of the A1 Grand Prix of Nations.

Alexandre Premat won both races at Sepang in Malaysia to tighten France’s grip on the A1 Grand Prix championship as Robbie Kerr was left cursing Great Britain’s bad luck.

Nelson Piquet Jr obliterated the Eastern Creek lap record to set the pace in practice for the A1 Grand Prix round in Australia this weekend.

AI TEAM IRELAND scored their first podium finish of the inaugural World Cup of Motorsport when Ralph Firman produced a superb performance in the Feature Race of the A1 Grand Prix of Nations in Estoril, Portugal, to claim third position from 19th on the grid.

Alexandre Premat kept up France’s winning run with an A1 Grand Prix victory double at Estoril today as Nelson Piquet Jr threw away Brazil’s championship lead.

Great Britain’s Robbie Kerr finished second in the feature race of the German round of the A1 Grand Prix series as France’s Nicolas Lapierre enjoyed double success.

Former Jordan Formula One racer Ralph Firman was one of the early pace-setters in the second practice session at the A1 Grand Prix at the Lausitzring in Germany.

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Cork racing driver Michael Keohane will compete in this weekend’s double header races in the in the Nissan World Series in Zolder, Belgium.

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.

Ralph Firman believes he can prove a Formula One point this season – as long as he is handed the chance by Eddie Jordan.

Eddie Jordan insisted today he had still to finalise his driver line-up but Dutchman Jos Verstappen was favourite for the second seat.

Ralph Firman and Allan McNish look set to miss out as Jordan announced Nick Heidfeld as one of their drivers for this season.

Ralph Firman’s hopes of securing a drive with Jordan again for the new Formula One season were revived today after Dutch driver Jos Verstappen failed to reach a deal with the team.

Jordan gave an ultimatum from Dutchman Jos Verstappen the cold-shoulder tonight, leaving their driver line-up for this year still to be decided.

DAVID COULTHARD’S Formula One fate looked to have been confirmed yesterday following a report that McLaren team-mate Kimi Raikkonen had been offered a new contract.

FERRARI announced last night that Michael Schumacher will unveil the car in which he will bid for a seventh drivers’ crown on January 26.

Jordan’s new Formula One car is set to make its debut early next month – but who will drive it is still uncertain.

Minardi completed their Formula One driver line-up today when they confirmed the signing of young Hungarian Zsolt Baumgartner.

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

Nick Heidfeld was content with his first taste of a Jordan despite a wet end to his three-day test at Jerez today.

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’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.

Nick Heidfeld has moved a step closer to driving for Jordan next season after signing a testing contract with the Formula One strugglers.

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.

World championship leader Michael Schumacher took advantage of a hesitant start by title rival Juan Pablo Montoya to move up the field in today’s United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

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 was the surprise pace-setter yesterday in the first qualifying session for the United States Grand Prix while Formula One points leader Michael Schumacher slumped home eighth.

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.

Ralph Firman admits he will not know if he can drive in this weekend’s United States Grand Prix until he takes to the track at Indianapolis today.

Englishman Ralph Firman returned to a Formula One cockpit today after almost four weeks out with an inner ear problem.

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.