Pole sitter Rubens Barrichello won the inaugural Grand Prix of China today, winning his second race in a row and the 9th of his career ,ahead of Jenson Button and Kimi Raikonenn.Ferrari team mate Michael Schumacher had one of the worst weekends of his career , including a collision with Jaguar's Christian Klein and a rear left puncture. The German finished unscathed , but out of the points.Raikonnen and Button , battled it out until the last lap in a thrilling finish to give the sold out stands in Shanghai some real wheel to wheel action.

Rubens Barrichello starting on Pole Position has won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza today on a drying track, holding off team mate Michael Schumacher in second , with Jenson Button third.Takumo Sato was 4th with Juan Pablo Montoya in 5th and David Coultard in 6th. An impressive Alonso was unlucky to spin off and retire, as was Kimi Raikkonnen, who was forced to park in the McLaren garage with technical difficulties. Altogether an exciting race, and another shot in the arm for the F1 season.Unfortunately, the chanpionships are decided and there is only the best of the rest positions to play for now in the remaining races

Kimi Raikonnen took the chequered flag today at Spa Francohamps in the best race of the season so far, but nothing could stop Michael Schumacher rewriting the record books and claiming a 7th World Championship , by finishing 2nd, two points ahead of team mate Rubens Barrichello in third. In an action packed race with multiple retirements, Kimi and Michael took advantage of numerous safety car outings to finish ahead of Brazilians Barrichello and Massa in 3rd and 4th. Giancarlo Fisichella was 5th. There were 9 retirements including Montoya, Pizzonia, the two Minardis, the two B.A.R.s, Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso. A great race at the best circuit in the world ,a suitable scene for Schumi to make history and a fitting tribute to Raikonnen's ability and the resurection of McLaren Mercedes.

Michael Schumacher has again turned a low grid position and difficult race situation into a parade today at Silverstone. Starting from 4th, the soon to be 7 times World Champion ,reeled in Raikkonen's early lead through blistering in and out laps and some luck with the traffic as he effortlessly eased his way through the pitstops. Not even an outing by the safety car, following a huge shunt by Trulli, could deter the German's charge. Raikkonen simply did not have the pace to challenge the Ferrari, and finished second. Rubens Barrichello was third with Jenson Button in fourth. Juan Pablo Montoya was 5th, and with an unbelievable drive from the back of the grid , Giancarlo Fischella drove the race of his life to 6th.David Coultard was 7th, with Mark Webber picking up the final point for Jag in 8th

Michael Schumacher has won the U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis by 2.9 seconds from team mate and polesitter Rubens Barrichello.Takumo Sato was third, Jarno Trulli was 4th with Olivier Panis in 5th.

Fernando Alonso has secured a stunning pole in 2nd qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix

Jenson Button has dramatically rejoined BMW Williams in an incredible snub to his BAR bosses. David Richards is said to have been left dumbfounded at the incredible news. It is believed Frank Williams used a legal loophole to re-sign the young British talent. Sources have told F1Global, that the move could in fact be an immediate one, although this has yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned for more news on this breaking story

Kimi Raikkonen secured his first pole in 11 races today at the British Grand Prix, brilliantly outpacing Rubens Barrichello, who starts P2. Jenson Button starts 3rd, with World Champion Michael Schumacher just behind in 4th.

Michael Schumacher took the chequered flag in Magny Cours today ahead of Spaniard and pole sitter Fernando Alonso following a ding dong battle for the lead between the two. Exchanging blistering in and out laps, Ferrari took the unprecedented step of bringing Schumacher in for 4 pit stops due to a short pit straight and high tyre wear. The German still though had 8.3 seconds in his pocket at the end of the race ahead of the Renault. Third was Rubens Barrichello in a great perofrmance from 10th on the grid, cheekily passing Trulli on the last corner for the podium spot.In 5th was Jenson Button , followed by the improved McLarens of Coulthard and Raikkonen. Juan Pablo Montoya finished 8th, and seemed to be off the track more than on it.

Michael Schumacher led from start to finish today as normal service was resumed for the tifosi. After 60 laps, the polesitter crossed the finish line ahead of team mate Barrichello, coming through from seventh on the grid, with BAR's Jenson Button in third. It was a horrific day for McLaren as Kimi Raikkonnen's engine blew while second, and the same fate befell Coulthard, who had been impressive, climbing from 20th to 9th on the first lap alone! Jarno Trulli and Fernando Alonso were 4th and 5th in the now ultra reliable Renaults.Takumo Sato was unlucky again, starting from 2nd, he had a tussle with Barrichello , which was unfortunately followed by his second engine failure in two races. Ralf Schumacher was taken out by team mate Montoya on the first lap, with the Colombian trying to turn and brake at the same time, collecting his German team mate and Olivier Panis' Toyota. Fisichella finished 6th, with Mark Webber in 7th and a resilient, dogged and as usual, crazy, Juan Pablo Montoya ending up in 8th to collect the last remaining point on offer.

All four Williams and Toyota Drivers have been disqualified from the Canadian Grand Prix after both teams' brakeducts failed to stand up to a technical inspection. De Matta, Ralf Schumacher, Montoya and Panis were all left reeling from the FIA's decision. It means that Jenson Button scores another podium , while it's bigger news for Jordan as the Irish outfit now score points for 7th and 8th , amazingly the 7th place going to debutant substitute driver Timo Glock. We'll keep you updated on the rumblings of dissent from both camps that are sure to follow!!

It seems the dream combination of Valentino Rossi and Ducatti could become reality next season as the Italian rider has expressed his wish to ride for his compatriots in Moto GP. It is also believed contract negotiations have broken down with Il Dottori's current team Repsol Honda

Jarno Trulli today won the most exciting Monaco Grand Prix in years as he held off Jenson Button's BAR in the heartstopping final laps of an unbelievable race. The pole sitter pitted just after the safety car came out for the second time as team mate Alonso came undone spectacularly in the tunnel trying to lap Ralf Schumacher. The elder Schumacher then tried to braketest the safety car in the yes, you guessed it, tunnel!!. Montoya right behind , swerved and was able to finish 4th, behind Michael's team mate, a strangely muted Rubens Barrichello.Fillipe Massa was 5th as only 9 cars finished. In 6th was Christiano Da Matta with the brilliant Nick Heidfeld giving Eddie Jordan and team a much needed 2 points.Olivier Panis was eight in the second Toyota. An amazing race which saw Sato, Raikkonenn, Ralf, Michael, DC, Fisichella, Pantano, Bruni, Klein and Webber all retire, gave F1 a much needed shot in the arm. The final stages of the race were reminiscent of Senna and Mansell's battles round the Harbour, but Button , as with Mansell could not get past. A Trulli amazing race!!

The McLaren Mercedes MP4-18 Formula One car will make its testing debut on Wednesday 21st May 2003 at the Paul Ricard circuit, in the South of France. Third Driver Alexander Wurz will drive the MP4-18 during the course of the three-day test session. The details of the race introduction of the new car will be confirmed at a later date once the car has fulfilled the team's expectations with regard to reliability and speed.

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA HAS BEEN PUNISHED FOR SPEEDING IN FRANCE!!

David Coulthard has been asked to act as McLaren's 'number two' F1 driver. The Scot, who does not have a silver seat beyond this season, is charged with the role of helping team-mate Kimi Raikkonen win, according to a former ace. 1982 season runner-up John Watson, from Ireland, reckons McLaren has done away with its equal-status policy on drivers, 'even though they won't admit it.' He told The Mirror: 'They claim to have equal number one status but in reality they know Kimi gives them the better chance of winning the championship.

MARK WEBBER HAS RESIGNED WITH JAGUAR RACING UNTIL THE END OF 2005

Michael Schumacher has equalled Nigel Mansell's record of winning the first five grand prix of the season at Barcelona this afternoon.Although battling with a cracked exhaust , he cruised to another victory ahead of two stopping team mate Barrichello , with Jarno Trulli excelling in third , disappointing the Barcelona crowd by keeping young gun Alonso behind him.It was a bleak day for Williams, with Montoya having a terminal brake disc problem and Ralf only managing 6th. Sato was 5th with a brilliant strategic race by Fisichella and Sauber leaving the Italian in a brilliant 7th. Jenson Button rounded out the points in 8th after battling his way from 13th. Meanwhile the B version of this year's McLaren can't come soon enough for the Mercedes outfit as both Raikkonenn and DC failed to score. Sir Frank and Ron Dennis may well already be writing the 2004 season down to experience.

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