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Jenson Button warns F1 unpredictability could put fans off

Tue, 29 May 2012 08:12:31 GMT

Jenson Button has suggested the unpredictability of the current Formula One season could soon start to lose its allure for the fans.

Webber 'happy at Red Bull'

Mon, 28 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner downplayed speculation that Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix winner Mark Webber might move on to Ferrari next season.

Red Bull driver Mark Webber welcomes timely victory in Monaco

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:42:40 GMT

Mark Webber hailed his Monaco Grand Prix victory as timely as he thrust himself firmly into contention for this year's Formula One world title.

Mark Webber clings on in Monaco to become the sixth winner in six races

Sun, 27 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Mark Webber carved another little bit of motor racing history yesterday, holding his nerve throughout a nail-biting climax to the Monaco Grand Prix. For the first time ever a sixth different driver won the sixth race of the season. But it so nearly didn't happen. Nico Rosberg, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel, previous winners this season, dogged his wheeltracks to the chequered flag: 1.3 seconds covered them all, with Webber 0.6 sec ahead of Rosberg, and 0.3-sec gaps back to Alonso and Vettel.

Kevin Garside: Schumacher still driven by primal need

Sun, 27 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

If Michael Schumacher were ever to treat us to a flying cameo before he quits the Formula One big top it had to be at Monaco, that sacred Mediterranean pearl where the contrasting attributes that defined him are etched so graphically. It was here that Schumacher's insane talent claimed his first pole 18 years ago, where he has taken five victories, and where in 2006 he revealed his diabolical core, parking his Ferrari at Rascasse to block Fernando Alonso in qualifying.

Rallying: Loeb stretches his advantage after testing rally in Greece

Sun, 27 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Sébastien Loeb extended his World Rally Championship lead to 31 points after he clinched his fourth victory from this year's six rallies in Greece yesterday.

Webber clings on to become the sixth winner in six races

Sun, 27 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Mark Webber wins thrilling Monaco Grand Prix

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:36:51 GMT

Mark Webber won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday to make Formula One history, while Fernando Alonso moved narrowly into the championship lead.

Mark Webber is sixth driver to win a Grand Prix in as many races this season

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:36:51 GMT

Mark Webber won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday to make Formula One history, while Fernando Alonso moved narrowly into the championship lead.

Schumacher fastest but not on pole

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

A dangerous old tiger roamed the streets of Monte Carlo yesterday, as Michael Schum-acher showed that his old fire still burns by pipping Mark Webber for pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Venus chases Olympic prize after her year of turmoil

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Unlike her sister Serena, who is unbeaten on clay this year and looks as formidable as ever, Venus Williams does not expect to win the French Open. Never in her long career, however, has a fortnight at Roland Garros meant more to the 31-year-old American, whose results here could determine whether she reaches what could be the last great goal of her tennis life.

Murray begins dogged hunt for glory

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Maggie and Rusty have left and it is time to get down to business. Andy Murray and his girlfriend, Kim Sears, brought their pet dogs here last week, but as the French Open begins today and the 25-year-old Scot prepares for the most important summer of his career, the two border terriers have been sent home.

Why is this season so tight at the top?

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

A little bit of history will be made in Monaco tomorrow, provided that Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Nico Rosberg, Sebastian Vettel and Pastor Maldonado have the decency to avoid being the first to greet Prince Albert afterwards.

Fernando Alonso delighted by Ferrari change of fortune

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:27:06 GMT

Fernando Alonso is convinced Ferrari can savour title-winning delight this season after admitting to starting the campaign in the depths of despair.

Monaco Grand Prix - The greatest moments

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:45:33 GMT

Raced around the streets and harbour of the tiny principality of Monte-Carlo, the Monaco Grand Prix brings howling V8's and the glamour of the Formula One circus to the idyllic home of the super rich jet set.

Suspect package detonated at Monaco Grand Prix

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:51:28 GMT

A bomb disposal expert was last night called in to carry out a controlled explosion of a suspect package in the paddock for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Canadian GP faces protest

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Jenson Button set the pace on an inconclusive first day of practice for the Monaco Grand Prix yesterday, as rain during the afternoon session rendered lap times academic and frustrated attempts to find the elusive sweet spot on Pirelli's tyres. However, a shadow loomed as politics threatened to disrupt the Canadian Grand Prix next month.

Jenson Button posts fastest time during practice for Monaco Grand Prix

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:43:11 GMT

Jenson Button beat the showers that dogged second practice ahead of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix to record the fastest time of the day.

Fernando Alonso posts fastest time during practice for Monaco Grand Prix

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:05:11 GMT

Heikki Kovalainen brought the curtain down early on the opening practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix in spectacular fashion.

Hamilton aims to knock record for six in Monaco

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Formula One will make history this weekend if a sixth different driver wins the sixth grand prix of the season in Monaco.

Lewis Hamilton 'deserves' Monaco triumph says McLaren principal Martin Whitmarsh

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:08:12 GMT

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh believes Lewis Hamilton would be a deserving winner of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

Investment groups rev up Formula One float

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Formula One's share flotation rolled on to the starting grid yesterday as venture capitalist CVC sold a $1.6bn (£1bn) stake in the business to three investment groups including BlackRock.

Sale of stake boosts F1

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

CVC Capital, which holds the rights to F1, has revealed that it has sold a $1.6bn stake in the business.

Bruno Senna inspired by surprise success of Pastor Maldonado

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:31:57 GMT

Bruno Senna is convinced he will make an impact in Formula One after witnessing at first hand what Williams are capable of this year.

MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo takes win in France

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Jorge Lorenzo won the French Grand Prix for the third time yesterday; the seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi beat Casey Stoner for second place.