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April 2006 News Archive

WRC Solberg buoyant despite defeat
WRC Wilson grabs late eighth place
WRC Loeb clinches Rally Argentina victory
FV8 Salignon makes it a double
WTCC Priaulx wins chaotic second race
WRC Loeb tightens grip on Argentina win
WTCC Dirk Muller heads BMW one-two
DTM Schneider takes another win
F3 Nakajima wins at Lausitz
FV8 Rossiter on pole for race 2
F1 Montezemolo: Schumacher 50-50 to stay
WRC Atkinson loses stage win
NAS Truex takes another Talladega win
NAS Sadler takes Talladega pole
MISC Van de Poele thrilled with podium
MISC Mansell: I've never driven so hard
WRC Loeb dominates in wet conditions
FV8 Salignon takes victory in race one
WTCC Tarquini leads SEAT front row
DTM Green's hot pole streak continues
MISC Mansell storms to Qatar victory
MISC Kalkhoven wants Masters in USA
FV8 Montanari takes race one pole
F3 Guerrieri wins Lausitz opener
DTM Schneider tops Lausitz practice
F1 Interview: Rossi nearing F1 decision
WRC Solberg won't settle for second
WRC Loeb feared he would lose lead
MISC Pastorelli lands Rocketsports seat
NAS Yeley takes Talladega Busch pole
WRC Wilson surprised by his own speed
WRC Ford boss Wilson stays positive
WRC Hirvonen retires from third place
F1 Europe preview quotes: Toyota
F1 Europe preview quotes: Honda
WRC Solberg still third despite dramas
F1 Ferrari and Toyota end Paul Ricard test
WRC Ford's cautious strategy pays off
F1 Q & A with Renault's Bob Bell
F3 Lausitz pole for di Resta
WRC Gronholm ahead in Argentina
F1 Stewart opens his final AGM as president
F1 BRDC rebels defeated in EGM
MISC Warwick not content with third
F1 Lapworth leads Prodrive's technical plans
DTM Spengler leads Lausitz testing
MISC Mansell admits to pole worries
F1 Interview: Richards not rushing F1 plans
MISC Dominant Mansell takes pole
F1 Schumacher: more work needed on tyres
F1 BRDC board wins vote of confidence
F1 Europe preview quotes: BMW
F1 Silverstone challenge excites the drivers
F1 Richards welcomes new challenge
F1 FIA 'unlikely' to increase team numbers
F1 Q & A with Mosley on the 2008 Entry list
MISC Cosworth to boost overtaking
F1 Renault still on top at Silverstone
F1 Analysis: room for expansion in F1
MISC Martini quickest in second practice
F1 Interview with Cosworth's Ferguson
F1 Cosworth aim to expand engine supply
F1 Direxiv pushing ahead with F1 plans
F1 De Ferran praises Button's attitude
MISC GPM aiming to take Spa's F1 slot
MISC Van de Poele fastest in first practice
MISC Clarke shines on oval debut
F1 Ferrari, Toyota kick off Paul Ricard test
F1 Alonso sets blistering Silverstone pace
F1 Honda still suspicious of Ferrari's wings
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Dodgy Business
MISC 2006 San Marino GP: facts & Stats
MISC The Complete 2006 San Marino GP Review
MISC 2006 San Marino GP Technical Review
MISC Throwing the Curve Ball
MISC The Honda Alternative
MISC Ron Dennis's Formula Fun
MISC The Race of Champions
MISC Mansell: Qatar track toughest ever
MISC Ghedina quits skis for cars
MISC Mansell tops Qatar test session
NAS Grapevine: Earnhardt Jr to run father's colours
F1 Red Bull Racing sign new strategy chief
F1 McLaren praise Montoya's better attitude
MISC Martini relaxed ahead of debut
F1 McLaren to get engine boost at Nurburgring
F1 Montoya quickest at Silverstone
MISC CAMS president of honour dies
F1 Ferrari: San Marino win no one-off
MISC Warwick hits out at 'sour' Piquet
F1 Honda promise no knee-jerk reactions
F1 Briatore wants new F1 deal by Nurburgring
MISC Warwick tips Mansell for Qatar win
F1 Brawn: Renault strategy was justified
F1 Ferrari hopeful of solving tyre issues
MISC GPM target Durban street race
F1 Barrichello: we have a lot of work to do
F1 Ferrari president 'overjoyed' with win
F1 Trulli angry at Schumacher's behaviour
F1 Albers hopes Ide stays in F1
MISC Pastorelli to join Rocketsports test
F1 Super Aguri target French GP for new car
WRC Gronholm hopeful of closing gap
NAS Harvick ready to discuss future
F1 Doubts still linger about Ferrari pace
WRC Subaru eyeing Argentina victory
F1 Q & A with Renault's Pat Symonds
F1 Symonds praises Ferrari's performance
F1 Aguri to decide on Ide future soon
F1 Briatore shrugs off Schumacher's win
F1 Fry wants to 'earn his money' as leader
F1 Q & A with Ferrari's Jean Todt
F1 Todt downplays Renault's strategy error
BTCC Jordan takes maiden BTCC win
F1 Ferrari bring back the winning feeling
F1 Symonds defends strategy change
MISC Grapevine: Jones to join Walker in Qatar
F1 Q & A with Jenson Button
MISC Poulter hopeful Prost will race
F1 Post-race press conference - Imola
F1 San Marino Sunday quotes: Honda
F1 Button rues costly pitstop blunder
F1 Honda to hold 'motivational' meeting
F1 San Marino Sunday quotes: McLaren
F1 San Marino Sunday quotes: Ferrari
F1 San Marino Sunday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 San Marino Sunday quotes: Midland
F1 Albers hits out at Super Aguri drivers
F1 San Marino Sunday quotes: Toyota
F1 Trulli frustrated by run of bad luck
WRC Loeb vows to attack in Argentina
F1 San Marino Sunday quotes: BMW
F1 BMW duo surprised by lack of pace
F1 San Marino Sunday quotes: Renault
BTCC Neal makes it a double at Mondello
F1 San Marino Sunday quotes: Williams
F1 Webber pleased with points finish
F1 Montoya welcomes return to podium
F1 Alonso happy despite no victory
F1 Schumacher praises 'amazing' weekend
F1 Schumacher fends off Alonso to Imola win
BTCC Neal wins race 1 at Mondello Park
F1 Williams expect engine decision very soon
F2 Maiden win for Viso in thrilling race
F1 Dennis doubts Ferrari are title contenders
SUP Skaife shows strength in race 3
F1 Grapevine: Di Montezemolo's bombshell
F1 Honda change tune on Australia retirement
SUP Tander takes race 2
NAS Harvick doubles up in Phoenix
F1 Fry defends Honda's strategy
F1 Alonso: no problems with Renault
F2 Bruni praises 'amazing' Trident
F1 Briatore still optimistic of podium finish
F1 Dennis not worried about drivers' clash
F1 San Marino Saturday quotes: McLaren
F1 Montoya hopes race strategy pays off
F1 Post-qualifying press conference - Imola
SUP Skaife wins race 1
F2 Bruni dominates race 1 at Imola
BTCC Neal on Mondello pole with record
F1 San Marino Saturday quotes: Honda
F1 San Marino Saturday quotes: Toyota
F1 Ralf surprised by qualifying showing
F1 San Marino Saturday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Red Bull duo were hoping for more
F1 San Marino Saturday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 Speed vows to attack in the race
F1 San Marino Saturday quotes: Super Aguri
F1 San Marino Saturday quotes: Renault
F1 Fisichella laments missing out on top 10
F1 Alonso clarifies Renault comments
F1 San Marino Saturday quotes: BMW
F1 Heidfeld rues qualifying mistake
F1 San Marino Saturday quotes: Williams
F1 Midland duo disappointed with showing
F1 Schumacher plays down pole record
F1 Schumacher on record 66th pole at Imola
F1 Ferrari boss says no deal with Raikkonen
F1 Grapevine: Paddock Life - Imola edition
F1 Button: tyre issues not fully resolved
F1 Schumacher tops final practice - Imola
F1 Ferrari: suspension benefit yet to come
F1 Symonds critical of Honda's errors
F1 Montoya yet to decide on future plans
F1 Toyota not planning to replace Gascoyne
INDY Castroneves dominates at Motegi
SUP Tander on Pukekohe pole
NAS Harvick holds on in Phoenix
F1 GPMA: fine-tuning needed for new F1 deal
F1 Brawn happy with Ferrari's step forward
F1 Ferrari: engine problems behind us
F1 GPMA on the verge of signing up for F1
F1 New Imola chicane gets mixed reviews
F1 San Marino Friday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 Friday's press conference - San Marino
F1 Button unsure of matching Renault pace
F1 San Marino Friday quotes: Honda
F1 Barrichello hopeful of turning the corner
F1 San Marino Friday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Schumacher sure to fight for victory
F1 San Marino Friday quotes: Super Aguri
F1 Ide confident of raising game
F1 San Marino Friday quotes: Midland
F1 San Marino Friday quotes: Williams
F1 Wurz plays down Friday performance
F1 San Marino Friday quotes: Toyota
F1 Trulli optimistic of change of luck
F1 San Marino Friday quotes: Red Bull
F1 Massa upbeat about Ferrari's form
F1 Montoya surprised by Ferrari, Renault pace
F1 San Marino Friday quotes: Renault
F2 Bruni takes first pole for Trident
F1 Alonso predicts strong weekend for Renault
F1 San Marino Friday quotes: BMW
F1 Alonso on top in practice 2 - Imola
F1 Villeneuve sees return to podium with BMW
WRC Sordo secures extended programme
F1 Berger believes Toro Rosso could shine
F1 Interview with Bridgestone's Suganuma
F1 Schumacher quickest in practice 1 - Imola
INDY Castroneves heads final practice
F1 Prodrive coy on 2008 entry reports
F1 Grapevine: BMW show off new motorhome
F1 Massa convinced of Ferrari's strong pace
F2 Hamilton tops free practice at Imola
F1 Shnaider frustrated by Midland rumours
INDY Motegi qualifying rained out
NAS Kyle Busch on Phoenix pole
F1 Massa unfazed by Ferrari rumours
F1 San Marino preview quotes: Bridgestone
F1 FIA decides on 12 teams for 2008
F1 Coulthard proud of his 500 points
F1 Alonso, Coulthard welcome Imola changes
F1 Schumacher: Imola race not crucial
F1 Thursday's press conference - San Marino
F1 McLaren the main threat, says Alonso
MISC Fittipaldi commits to GPM until 2007
F1 Alonso welcomes rumours about rivals
F1 San Marino preview quotes: Midland
INDY Castroneves tops Motegi practice
F1 Q & A with Renault's Alain Dassas
F1 Renault want F1 costs reduced
MISC Tracy in talks to extend contract
F1 Grapevine: Woods going for a drive in NZ
F1 TWG decides against new flexi-wing tests
INDY Stewart not ruling out Indy return
F1 Ferrari predict step forward at Imola
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC The Observer
MISC From the Pulpit
MISC Fast Frog
MISC Paul Position
F1 Briatore rules out Schumacher move
F1 Renault a step ahead, says de la Rosa
MISC San Marino Preview: Facts & Stats
MISC The 2006 San Marino Grand Prix Preview
MISC Living the Dream: interview with Robert Doornbos
MISC Bothered and Bewildered: interview with the Toyota drivers
MISC McNish to do full season with Audi
NAS Tracy to race at Talladega
F1 BRDC still warring over Silverstone plans
F1 Haug: Raikkonen still to decide future
F1 Red Bull boss plans Schumacher approach
INDY Patrick not pushing for F1 chance
F1 Schumacher sure to fight for Imola win
F1 Williams hopeful of reliability at Imola
F1 Richards confident over factory plans
F1 San Marino preview quotes: Williams
F3 Bakkerud downplays Mercedes form
INDY Matsuura targets home victory
MISC ALMS chief upbeat about future
INDY Indy 500 entry list revealed
F1 Alonso would settle for second at Imola
F1 Schumacher only considering Ferrari option
NAS Gordon approves softer bumpers
F1 San Marino preview quotes: McLaren
F1 Fisichella to get engine boost at Imola
F1 San Marino preview quotes: Super Aguri
F1 San Marino preview quotes: Renault
INDY Wheldon turned down BMW F1 offer
F3 Senna makes it double win at Oulton
F1 Brawn: Ferrari well prepared for Imola
F1 Brawn reckons Schumacher will not retire
F1 Alonso wants one-lap shoot-out for top 10
F1 Eddie Jordan hits out at Michelin
F3 Maiden F3 win for Senna at Oulton
F1 Toro Rosso boss praises Michelin
F1 San Marino preview quotes: Michelin
F1 Speeds are a pain in the neck for drivers
NAS Harvick wins at Nashville
F3 Conway takes pole for race 2
F1 Major setback for Prodrive's factory plans
F1 Schumacher: Renault offer changes nothing
F3 Senna takes pole at Oulton Park
F1 Newey had a 'bitter battle' at McLaren
F1 Racing Engineering want to buy Midland F1
F1 San Marino preview quotes: Honda
F1 Ide's woes continue at Barcelona
F1 Renault dominate final day at Barcelona
F1 San Marino preview quotes: Toyota
F1 Renault plan to renew Briatore's contract
F1 Mosley baffled by standard ECU dispute
F1 Barrichello happy with learning progress
F1 Massa: no engine fears for Ferrari
F1 BMW worried about their engines in Imola
F1 San Marino preview quotes: BMW
F1 Coulthard optimistic of engine reliability
MISC Bourdais leads Portland test
F1 Grapevine: Midland deny crisis rumours
F1 Trulli leads the way at Barcelona
MISC Japan race plans unveiled
F1 Mateschitz not ruling out carmaker deal
MISC August deadline for 2007 merger
F1 Schumacher unfazed by Raikkonen rumour
F1 Schumacher: Ferrari better than it seems
F1 TWG to discuss equivalency formula
F1 Weber: Renault interested in Schumacher
F1 Ide not worried about losing seat
F1 The full BRDC proposal for Silverstone
F1 Ecclestone vows to help BRDC
F1 Carlin F1 entry has Mosley blessing
F1 Trulli keeping future options open
F1 Kovalainen leads the way at Barcelona
WRC FIA's WRC boss Mehta dies at 60
F1 Italian GP saved by exemption
MISC Honda confirms entry with Acura
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC Dodgy Business
MISC Sky Sports lands broadcasting deal
MISC The Bookworm Critique
MISC Commentary On: the Making of Grand Prix
MISC The Trial of A1 Grand Prix
MISC A Good Start: Interview with Nick Heidfeld
MISC Man of the Century
MISC Briscoe to test for Conquest
F1 Gene: Ferrari ready to win at Imola
F1 Q & A with Nick Heidfeld
F1 Heidfeld happy with BMW's progress
F1 Q & A with Aguri Suzuki
F1 Suzuki says team exceeded expectations
F1 Grapevine: Midland set for more changes
F1 Carlin confirm Formula One entry
DTM Green targets title despite slow start
F1 Gene on top at Barcelona
F1 Toro Rosso plan to keep V10 in 2007
F1 BMW set to adopt seamless shift
F1 Red Bull boss demands more from Klien
F1 Foster's to end global sponsorship in F1
NAS Biffle, Busch blame each other
F1 Trulli fit to return to action
F3 Carlin celebrate 100th victory
F1 Grapevine: Alonso nominated for Laureus award
F1 Williams hail Wurz's Friday work
MISC Wilson: I pushed as hard as I could
MISC Bourdais feared car problems
F1 Bourdais not fussed by Renault snub
F1 Ecclestone pleased with Valencia facilities
MISC Collard, Boullion win for Pescarolo
NAS Kahne takes another win from pole
MISC Bourdais takes crushing win
MISC Dominguez tops warm-up
WRC Loeb expects tough times ahead
BTCC Collard deflects blame for crash
F2 Drivers not blaming each other
WRC Solberg looks to bounce back
WRC Hirvonen reveals last-stage scare
BTCC Thompson makes it a double
WRC Wilson: Ford still in contention
DTM Schneider takes commanding win
BTCC Thompson wins action-packed race
F2 Maiden GP2 win for Ammermuller
WRC Loeb cruises to home rally win
F3 Vettel scores maiden win
F2 Starting grid for Valencia race 2
F2 Viso fastest in one-off warm-up
F1 Briatore defends his visit to Maranello
F1 Button: I'm a huge fan of Rosberg
F1 Aguri hopeful of Ide improvement
NAS Busch wins his first ever Busch race
MISC Bourdais secures Long Beach pole
MISC Bourdais continues to dominate
WRC Loeb extends lead after Leg 2
BTCC Chilton claims pole at Brands
MISC Pescarolo take pole at Istanbul
F2 Piquet overjoyed with 'dream' start
DTM Green snatches pole from Schneider
F2 Piquet Jr cruises to race 1 victory
F1 Rossi: gamble bigger for me than Ferrari
F3 All Japanese 1-2 at Hockenheim
WRC Loeb continues French command
F2 Piquet expecting to fight at the front
F2 Piquet Jr takes Valencia pole
MISC Bourdais on provisional pole
NAS Kahne on pole in Texas
MISC Bourdais tops practice 1
WRC Gronholm baffled by gap to Loeb
F3 Guerreri leads all-Manor front row
F1 Zonta ends Paul Ricard test on top
WRC Loeb extends his lead in Corsica
F1 Q & A with Jarno Trulli
F1 Trulli encouraged by Toyota's progress
WRC Stohl laments tyre problems
F1 Speed vows not to change attitude
INDY Panther, Vision plan extra Indy car
F1 Aguri unlikely to hire full-time reserve
WRC Loeb takes early lead in Corsica
F1 Button encouraged after Vallelunga test
F1 Schumacher bullish about Ferrari's chances
NAS Hamlin on Texas Busch pole
F1 Davidson edges Schumacher at Vallellunga
F1 Q & A with Michelin's Nick Shorrock
F1 De la Rosa tops the times at Paul Ricard
F2 Hamilton still on top at Valencia
BTCC Giovanardi targets BTCC title
WRC Loeb edges Gronholm in shakedown
F1 Badoer says nothing wrong with 248 F1
F1 Hamilton not rushing F1 move
F1 Ferrari president defends Schumacher
F2 Hamilton not expecting title in 2006
F1 Toyota, Gascoyne part company
F1 Toyota warn of possible withdrawal
F1 Red Bull remain impartial on V10 issue
MISC Team GBR to part ways with Arden
F1 Super Aguri to further delay new car
F1 EC warns countries over tobacco ads
F1 Dernie baffled by Ferrari wing row
WRC Citroen aim to run C4 this season
MISC Tracy doubtful of series reunification
INDY Dixon tops Indianapolis test
F1 Schumacher on top at Vallelunga
F1 Kovalainen goes quickest at Ricard
F2 Hamilton fastest at Valencia
MISC The Weekly Grapevine
MISC The Observer
MISC Paul Position
MISC Season Strokes
MISC 2006 Australian GP: facts & Stats
MISC The Complete 2006 Australian GP Review
MISC 2006 Australian GP Technical Review
MISC Chilled on a chilly day
MISC The Champ Car 2006 Season Preview
MISC The GP2 2006 Season Preview
MISC The Last Interview: Q & A with Mike Gascoyne
MISC Behind Enemy Lines: Interview with Flavio Briatore
F1 Alonso: Schumacher will bounce back
F1 Alonso still believes McLaren move is right
BTCC Neal: retaining title will be harder
INDY Simmons confirmed at Rahal
F1 Mike Gascoyne has left Toyota
F2 Cars trickier to drive, says Premat
F2 Premat looks to emulate Rosberg
WRC Loeb hopes to defend title
INDY Carpentier wants series union
F1 Horner: engine decision proved right
F1 Theissen confident engine issues resolved
F1 No quick fix for tyre issues, says Fry
MISC Junqueira hoping for strong return
MISC More drivers enter Qatar race
MISC A1 wants a night race in season 2
F1 Montoya questions McLaren's tactics
F1 Symonds praises Alonso's 'faultless' drive
F1 Gascoyne: Toyota on top of tyre problems
F1 Todt plays down Toro Rosso performance
F1 Todt says Ferrari got tyre choice wrong
F1 Hill nominated for BRDC presidency
F1 Button frustrated by Honda's tyre problems
F1 Grapevine: Symonds not leaving Renault
F1 Briatore 'embarrassed' by Renault success
F1 Trulli's Australian nightmare not over yet
F1 Exclusive: teams ask FIA to exclude STR
NAS Stewart takes commanding win
INDY First IRL road win for Castroneves
F1 Symonds surprised by Renault domination
WTCC Farfus wins rough second race
WTCC Priaulx dominates race one
F1 Angry Liuzzi critical of Villeneuve
MISC Enge welcomes unexpected win
F1 Mixed day for Fisichella in Australia
F1 Australia to open 2007 season
F1 Speed loses point after penalty
F1 Post-race press conference - Australia
F1 Fry unrepentant of decision not to finish
MISC Enge wins the season finale
F1 Alonso cautious despite dream start
F1 Australia Sunday quotes: Renault
F1 Australia Sunday quotes: McLaren
F1 Australia Sunday quotes: Super Aguri
F1 Super Aguri pleased with double finish
F1 Australia Sunday quotes: Red Bull
F1 Australia Sunday quotes: Honda
F1 Button's hopes go up in smoke
F1 Australia Sunday quotes: Toyota
F1 Australia Sunday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Ferrari rue weekend to forget
F1 Australia Sunday quotes: Midland
F1 Speed thrilled with first F1 point
F1 Australia Sunday quotes: BMW
F1 BMW 'proud' of double points finish
F1 Australia Sunday quotes: Williams
F1 Webber says failure cost him podium
MISC Yoong takes maiden A1 win
F1 Happy Ralf says there's still work to do
F1 Alonso delighted after 'easy' win
F1 Alonso wins thrilling Australian GP
F1 Dennis wants limit of 12 teams cancelled
SUP S Richards wins race 3
F1 Dennis confident of a McLaren win
INDY Carpenter yields to doctor's orders
INDY Franchitti grabs St. Pete pole
F1 Coulthard tips Button for Australia win
F1 Penske did not apply for 2008
SUP S Richards takes race two
WTCC Priaulx beats Muller to pole
MISC Yoong lost for words after pole
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: McLaren
MISC Yoong on pole for season finale
F1 Post-qualifying press conference
F1 Grapevine: McLaren deny talks with Rosberg
F1 Montoya admits mistake cost him
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: Honda
F1 Dennis says Direxiv submitted F1 entry
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: Renault
F1 Webber lifts home hopes with seventh
F1 Schumacher baffled by Ferrari's pace
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: Toyota
F1 Ralf delighted with Toyota's showing
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: Bridgestone
NAS Johnson on Pole in Martinsville
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: Ferrari
F1 Schumacher says Ferrari just too slow
F1 Honda play down Barrichello's problems
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: BMW
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: Williams
F1 Heidfeld disappointed despite top ten
F1 Rosberg endures difficult qualifying
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: Red Bull
F1 Coulthard was hoping for more
F1 Traffic problems cost Barrichello dear
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: Midland
F1 Monteiro 'annoyed' by traffic
F1 Australia Saturday quotes: Toro Rosso
F1 Liuzzi rues missing out on top ten
MISC Indonesia quickest in practice 3
F1 Fisichella aims to beat Button at start
F1 Alonso frustrated by traffic problems
F1 Button delighted with 'special' pole
F1 Button snatches pole in Australia
F1 Red Bull Racing draft Liuzzi for testing
F1 BMW set the pace in practice 3 - Australia