Ferrari’s attempt to return to winning ways in the European Grand Prix will not be derailed by a rift between Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello, according to team boss Jean Todt.

Michael Schumacher insists Ferrari are down but not out heading into the weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix.

Ferrari have warned their Formula One rivals not to write them off prematurely despite being overshadowed in the Australian Grand Prix.

Six-time world champion Michael Schumacher hailed team-mate Rubens Barrichello’s decision to sign a new deal at Ferrari as the “best possible news” today as the German revealed that he might race on beyond 2006.

Giancarlo Fisichella’s dream of driving for Ferrari could move a step closer next season if he is handed the chance to test for the team.

Ferrari tonight launched an enquiry after Michael Schumacher’s car caught fire following a problem with the refuelling rig during the Austrian Grand Prix at the A1-Ring.

A COUPLE are due back in court today on charges of handling paintings stolen from the Beit Collection at Russborough House in Co Wicklow last September.

MICHAEL Schumacher claims he has now buried the hatchet with long-time rival Juan Pablo Montoya.