Brazil’s Rubens Barrichello swept to the top of the time-sheets in final practice for the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg today.

Michael Schumacher continued to set the pace as practice resumed for the Austrian Grand Prix at the A1-Ring in Spielberg this morning.

Formula One ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone claimed today that this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix might not be the last after all as he hinted at an expansion of the calendar to 20 races.

THE snow-capped Styrian mountains will provide an apt backdrop this weekend for an Austrian Grand Prix that is being frozen out of the Formula One World Championship.

Michael Schumacher has been promised an even quicker car as he attempts to complete his championship comeback by sweeping into the lead in the title chase in Austria next week.

Austria will host its final Formula One race this year because of plans to bring forward a tobacco advertising ban to 2005, according to a report.

Michael Schumacher saw the jeers turn to cheers today as he took to the track in Monaco for the first time since his controversial victory in Austria.

Unrepentant Michael Schumacher has refused to rule out team orders giving him a record-equalling sixth victory in Monte Carlo on Sunday.

David Coulthard warned today that fans could turn-away from Formula One if the result of races continues to be fixed.

Bookmakers have little sympathy for any punters who lost money backing Rubens Barrichello to win in yesterday’s farce at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Michael Schumacher claimed he was ‘‘not very pleased’’ with Ferrari’s decision to order Rubens Barrichello to move over and allow the German to score a farcical victory in Austria today.

Brazil’s Rubens Barrichello believes he will be world Champion one day - even if Michael Schumacher carries on racing.

Michael Schumacher is confident he can end his six-year search for a victory in Austria this weekend and increase his lead in the World Championship.

David Coulthard has been warned not to expect any help in his title tussle with Michael Schumacher just yet from Mika Hakkinen.

David Coulthard’s victory hopes suffered a massive blow after a nightmare time on the track in Austria today.

David Coulthard has insisted his row with team boss Ron Dennis is over.

David Coulthard aims to maintain his perfect points-winning start to the season as he seeks to regain the lead in the Formula One World Championship in Austria on Sunday.

Michael Schumacher is out to end his Austrian drought this weekend and increase his world championship stranglehold.