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Williams team principal Frank Williams. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Alberto ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Williams team principal Frank Williams. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Alberto Pellaschiar/ file)

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (R) ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (R) of Germany talks with a team member during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals at the Rio All Suite hotel-casino in Las Vegas Nevada November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (C) ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (C) of Germany makes practice laps during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals at the Rio All Suite hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:15:00 GMT

(Reuters) - World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, signs copies of his book 'My Championship Year' at a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN SPORT MOTOR RACING)

World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, poses with a copy of his book 'My Championship Year' at a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN SPORT MOTOR RACING ENTERTAINMENT)

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen confirms he will take a ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:39:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen confirms he will take a one-year sabbatical from Formula One next season and says it's uncertain whether he will return in 2011. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Silvia Izquierdo, File)

Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland walks out ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland walks out of the pit after a free practice session for the Japanese F1 Grand Prix in Suzuka, central Japan, October 2, 2009. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

World champion Jenson Button (pictured in October) has signed ...

(AFP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT

(AFP) - World champion Jenson Button (pictured in October) has signed to drive alongside Lewis Hamilton for McLaren next year. Photo:Leon Neal/AFP

McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates in ...

(AFP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT

(AFP) - McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates in Abu Dhabi in October after the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. World champion Jenson Button will drive for McLaren alongside Hamilton in an all-British Formula One dream team next year. Photo:Karim Sahib/AFP

McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton drives at the ...

(AFP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT

(AFP) - McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton drives at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi last month. World champion Jenson Button will drive for McLaren alongside Hamilton in an all-British Formula One dream team next year. Photo:Fred Dufour/AFP

McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, left, shakes hand with ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:11:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, left, shakes hand with Brawn GP driver Jenson Button, last June. McLaren have announced the signing of Jenson Button on a 'multi-year deal'. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Luca Bruno, File)

In this June 18, 2009 file photo McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:39:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - In this June 18, 2009 file photo McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, left, shakes hand with Brawn GP driver Jenson Button. McLaren have announced the signing of Jenson Button on a 'multi-year deal'. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Luca Bruno, File)

Kimi Raikkonen will sit out of Formula One next season after ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:13:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Kimi Raikkonen will sit out of Formula One next season after failing to secure a move back to McLaren, Finnish media reported Wednesday. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Vincent Thian/ file)

Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland sits in ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:40:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland sits in the paddock after the Japanese F1 Grand Prix in Suzuka, central Japan October 4, 2009. REUTERS/Issei Kato

Ross Brawn advised Wednesday newly-crowned Formula One world ...

(AFP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:02:00 GMT

(AFP) - Ross Brawn advised Wednesday newly-crowned Formula One world champion Jenson Button to stick with his Brawn team instead of jumping to McLaren next season Photo:Karim Sahib/AFP

Third placed Brawn GP driver Jenson Button sprays rose water ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Third placed Brawn GP driver Jenson Button sprays rose water on the podium after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Gero Breloer)

Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:16:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his car during the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov (HUNGARY)

Brawn GP Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil (R) ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:16:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Brawn GP Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil (R) leads in front of Force India's Giancarlo Fisichella of Italy during the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Karoly Arvai (HUNGARY)

Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:15:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car during the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov (HUNGARY)

McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:01:00 GMT

(Reuters) - McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov (HUNGARY)

McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drinks ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drinks champagne as he celebrates winning the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger (HUNGARY)

Williams' German driver Nico Rosberg walks in the paddock of ...

(AFP) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT

(AFP) - Williams' German driver Nico Rosberg walks in the paddock of the Yas Marina Circuit in October in Abu Dhabi. Mercedes has bought out Formula One world champions Brawn GP in a move which is likely to see Jenson Button join McLaren next season. Photo:Fred Dufour/AFP

Brawn GP's British driver Jenson Button celebrates on the podium ...

(AFP) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT

(AFP) - Brawn GP's British driver Jenson Button celebrates on the podium of the Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Mercedes has bought a controlling stake in Formula One world champions Brawn GP in a move which is likely to see Jenson Button join McLaren next season. Photo:Marwan Naamani/AFP

Brawn GP driver Jenson Button, left, passes McLaren Mercedes ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:27:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Brawn GP driver Jenson Button, left, passes McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. Mercedes-Benz says it is taking over the Formula One championship team Brawn GP while ending its partnership with McLaren. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Hassan Ammar, File)

World champion Jenson Button, pictured on November 1, cast more ...

(AFP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:37:00 GMT

(AFP) - World champion Jenson Button, pictured on November 1, cast more doubt over his future with Brawn GP on Friday when it was reported he had toured the factory of Formula One rivals McLaren. Photo:Fred Dufour/AFP

Disgraced former Renault team head Flavio Briatore (pictured ...

(AFP) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:04:00 GMT

(AFP) - Disgraced former Renault team head Flavio Briatore (pictured in September) is reportedly seeking 1 mln euros in compensation from Formula One's governing body over the crash-gate scandal. Briatore is appealing his life ban from the sport in a Paris court later this month, and will claim the FIA's World Motor Sport Council did not follow proper rules and procedures in making its decision. Photo:Luca Bruno/AFP

Former Formula One Renault driver Nelson Piquet takes part in ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:36:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Formula One Renault driver Nelson Piquet takes part in the Grand Prix Easykar 2009, in the Caribbean port city of Cartagena November 8, 2009. REUTERS/Jairo Castilla (COLOMBIA SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Formula 1 pilot Sebastian Vettel drives with his racing car ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Formula 1 pilot Sebastian Vettel drives with his racing car at the German TV show 'Wetten dass...?' (Bet it...?) in Braunschweig, November 7, 2009. REUTERS/Axel Heimken/Pool (GERMANY ENTERTAINMENT)

Renault's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso is seen driving at ...

(AFP) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:18:00 GMT

(AFP) - Renault's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso is seen driving at the Yas Marina Circuit, on October 31, in Abu Dhabi, during the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Renault company chief Carlos Ghosn said a final decision on the future of their Formula One team would be taken 'before the end of the year'. Photo:Fred Dufour/AFP

In this Aug. 29, 2009 photo, Toyota driver Jarno Trulli of Italy ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:36:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - In this Aug. 29, 2009 photo, Toyota driver Jarno Trulli of Italy steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of Belgium's Formula One Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michel Spingler, File)

Toyota driver Kamui Kobayashi leaves the pits of the Yas Marina ...

(AFP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMT

(AFP) - Toyota driver Kamui Kobayashi leaves the pits of the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Japan's Toyota Motor announced Wednesday it was quitting Formula One racing, joining an exodus of Japanese automakers from the sport due to the global economic crisis Photo:Fred Dufour/AFP

Toyota's Italian driver Jarno Trulli is seen driving at the ...

(AFP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:24:00 GMT

(AFP) - Toyota's Italian driver Jarno Trulli is seen driving at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, in Abu Dhabi, during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Japan's Toyota Motor is to quit F1 in a bid to slash costs as the company battles to cope with the fallout from the global recession, according to a newspaper. Photo:Fred Dufour/AFP

Team Germany's Michael Schumacher (front) drives ahead of team ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Team Germany's Michael Schumacher (front) drives ahead of team Britain's Jenson Button in the Race of Champions (ROC) Nations Cup at the 'Bird Nest' National Stadium in Beijing, November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA)

Team Britain's Jenson Button (R) and Andy Priaulx hold up the ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:01:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Team Britain's Jenson Button (R) and Andy Priaulx hold up the Nations Cup after winning the second place of the Race of Champions (ROC) Nations Cup at the 'Bird Nest' National Stadium in Beijing, November 3,2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Team Germany's Michael Schumacher (L) and Sebastian Vettel celebrate ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Team Germany's Michael Schumacher (L) and Sebastian Vettel celebrate after beating team Britain's Jenson Button and Andy Priaulx in the Race of Champions (ROC) Nations Cup at the 'Bird Nest' National Stadium in Beijing, November 3,2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Team Germany's Michael Schumacher (R)and Sebastian Vettel hold ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Team Germany's Michael Schumacher (R)and Sebastian Vettel hold up the Nations Cup after beating team Britain's Jenson Button and Andy Priaulx of Britain in the Race of Champions (ROC) Nations Cup at the 'Bird Nest' National Stadium in Beijing, November 3,2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Team Autosport GB Formula One driver Jenson Button (R) competes ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Team Autosport GB Formula One driver Jenson Button (R) competes in the Race of Champions (ROC) Nations Cup at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium in Beijing November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher (centre R) and ...

(AFP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:54:00 GMT

(AFP) - Seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher (centre R) and Sebastian Vettel (centre L), representing Team Germany, wave during the opening ceremony of the Race of Champions in Beijing on November 3. Beijing's Bird's Nest stadium has been transformed into a motor racing track, with some of the world's top drivers gearing up to compete in the race on Wednesday. Photo:Frederic J. Brown/AFP

Former Ferrari Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:31:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Ferrari Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany attends a news conference for the release of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition in Beijing November 3, 2009. Fiat's Ferrari luxury car unit expects China to become one of its top three global markets in five years due to the growing ranks of wealthy Chinese, a senior company official said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA IMAGES OF THE DAY TRANSPORT BUSINESS MOTOR RACING SOCIETY)

Japan's Bridgestone Corp has said it will end its tyre supply ...

(AFP) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:17:00 GMT

(AFP) - Japan's Bridgestone Corp has said it will end its tyre supply contract with Formula One after late 2010, citing a changing 'business environment.' Photo:Toshifumi Kitamura/AFP

Bridgestone staff check race tyres at the paddock of the Suzuka ...

(AFP) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:17:00 GMT

(AFP) - Bridgestone staff check race tyres at the paddock of the Suzuka circuit, ahead of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix. Japan's Bridgestone Corp. said it would not enter into a new tyre supply contract with the Formula One world championship series after late 2010, citing a changing business environment. Photo:Toshifumi Kitamura/AFP

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (L) ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (L) celebrates his win with team-mate Mark Webber of Australia at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Steve Crisp (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT MOTOR RACING IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany drives ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:40:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany drives during the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Red Bull Formula One driver Mark Webber of Australia drives ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:35:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Red Bull Formula One driver Mark Webber of Australia drives during the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (C) ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:35:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (C) celebrates his win with third placed Brawn GP driver Jenson Button of Britain (L) as Red Bulls Mark Webber of Australia looks on at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Steve Crisp (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Brawn GP Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain leads team-mate ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:34:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Brawn GP Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain leads team-mate Rubens Barrichello of Brazil during the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Red Bull Formula One driver Mark Webber of Australia is seen ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Red Bull Formula One driver Mark Webber of Australia is seen in the pit at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Kamram Jebreili/Pool(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany is seen ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:27:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany is seen in the pit at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Kamram Jebreili/Pool(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Pit crew push the car of McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Pit crew push the car of McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Kamram Jebreili/Pool (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)