Michael and Ralf Schumacher are expected to race at this afternoon’s San Marino Grand Prix at Imola despite the death of their mother.

Ralf Schumacher had been gaining on Michael, but as the backmarkers started to be picked off he then primarily became engaged in a battle with Barrichello.

Jenson Button, who has suffered untold misery in his Renault these past few days, saw his fortunes continue to wane in the race as he twice ran wide at turn one in the opening laps to drop him into a battle with Irvine at the back of the field.

Michael Schumacher is holding his place at qualifying at Silverstone, closely followed by Ralf Schumacher who is less than half a second behind him.

David Coulthard is hoping to capitalise on any first corner shunt at the European Grand Prix finish on the podium at the Nurburgring.

The Schumacher brothers today ganged up on Eddie Jordan as they came out in support of compatriot Heinz-Harald Frentzen following the German’s shock sacking.

Schumacher regained his composure for the start of the 67-lap European Grand Prix race in Nurburgring as he clung onto the advantage of pole despite a fierce attempt by his brother Ralf to get past.

Michael Schumacher shattered his brother Ralf's hopes of celebrating his maiden pole position by snatching top spot on the grid at the European Grand Prix in Germany today.

David Coulthard takes his championship challenge into rival Michael Schumacher’s own back-yard this weekend insisting it is not now or never for his title hopes.

David Coulthard insists he can still fight for the World Championship despite seeing his title hopes knocked in Canada.