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Raikkonen happy with battling third for Ferrari Defending drivers world champion Kimi Raikkonen of Finland said he was happy to collect six points for finishing a battling third in Sunday's incident-filled Turkish Grand Prix.
Hamilton raves over runner-up spot Hamilton's runner-up place allowed him to close the gap to championship leader Kimi Raikkonen to seven points, although the Briton is now tied with Massa in second place.
Record-breaking Barrichello suffers for lack of pace Brazilian Barrichello had to endure a disappointing race at Instabul Park as he started his 257th Grand Prix and ended up finishing in 14th position.
Webber negotiating to stay with Red Bull Australian Mark Webber said on Saturday he had opened contract talks to stay with his Red Bull Formula One team next season.
Honda will try to help Sato and Davidson Honda will try to help Japan's Takuma Sato and Briton Anthony Davidson after the demise of the Super Aguri Formula One team, according to Honda F1 chief executive Nick Fry.
Hamilton recognises his 'Apollo' was the pits McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has recognised that acting may not be his forte after a Turkish Grand Prix promotional stunt turned into an embarrassment for the Formula One driver.
No Super Aguri, but Raikkonen confident in Istanbul Defending drivers' world champion Finn Kimi Raikkonen is confident that he and Ferrari will be competitive again in this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix despite not having tested at the circuit.
Trulli says some F1 drivers uninterested in safety Italian Jarno Trulli has criticised Formula One rivals who refuse to join the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) for being uncaring about safety.
Kubica wants best form on bogey track in Turkey The BMW driver has had two disappointing races at the track and wants to grab at least another podium finish to banish the blues at one of his bogey circuits.
Hamilton wants to start winning again The 23-year-old Briton said he hopes to end Ferrari's run of success with a McLaren win at the Istanbul Park circuit.
Barrichello still going strong at 257 Jenson Button led the compliments for Honda team mate Rubens Barrichello at the Turkish Grand Prix on Thursday.
Patrick success could boost women's chances in F1 Formula One would welcome a winning female driver like Danica Patrick if she could show she was as competitive as the men, team bosses said on Friday.
Stewart calls for Mosley to resign Triple world Formula One champion Jackie Stewart has called for FIA president Max Mosley to quit after the scandal that has focused attention on his private life.
Renault praise pointless Piquet Brazilian rookie Nelson Piquet drew strong support from his Renault Formula One team in Bahrain on Sunday.
	Force India delighted with Fisichella's 'great' performance The Force India team celebrated their most encouraging result of the season Sunday.
	It's my fault, says Hamilton British driver Lewis Hamilton blamed himself and said he had 'let down the team' after a finishing only 13th in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
	Button upset by Coulthard incident Jenson Button was left upset and frustrated Sunday after being forced to retire from the Bahrian Grand Prix following a collision with accident-prone fellow-Briton David Coulthard.
	BMW look to consolidate promising start to campaign A confident BMW team marched away from Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix filled with belief that they can build on their successful start to the Formula One season.
Mosley says he has done nothing wrong Motor racing chief Max Mosley, fighting to keep his job after a sex scandal, on Saturday defended his behaviour and said he was "the victim of a disgusting conspiracy".
	German motoring body asks Mosley to 'reconsider' position Max Mosley faced more pressure to resign as president of the FIA when Germany's national motoring body, ADAC, asked him to 'reconsider' his position.
	Kovalainen says he was never a broken man Heikki Kovalainen has played down comments by team boss Ron Dennis suggesting that McLaren had to rebuild the Finn after his rookie season with Formula One rivals Renault.
	Hamilton hopes for Thai fitness boost Championship leader hopes rigorous training vacation in the heat of Thailand will pay off.
	Raikkonen interested in trying MotoGP bike F1 world champ would like to follow his Ferrari predecessor in trying out a MotoGP bike.
	Teams slam Mosley for 'disgraceful' behaviour Mercedes & BMW have both distanced themselves from revelations about Mosley's private life.
	Kubica wants more speed for BMW to win He believes their cars need to find more speed if they are to start grabbing wins on merit.
	Alonso denies escape clause in Renault contract Fernando Alonso denied that an escape clause in his contract could allow him to leave for Ferrari.
Mosley admits role in orgy Automobile federation chief faces calls to quit from one of most powerful jobs in motorsport.
Schumacher says BMW success will not last 39-year-old added that he did not see any other team competing with last season's top teams.
Mosley faces calls to quit after sex allegations Max Mosley faced calls for his resignation on Tuesday after weekend newspaper allegations that the head of Formula One's governing body took part in a Nazi-style orgy with prostitutes.
Ecclestone warns Mosley off Bahrain Grand Prix Max Mosley, president of world motorsport's governing body, has been warned off attending this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix by the boss of Formula One after lurid claims about his private life.
Defiant Mosley alleges plot against him Mosley, a lawyer and former candidate for the Conservative party, was pictured in a British Sunday newspaper allegedly participating in an orgy with prostitutes dressed as Nazi guards.
Former F1 team boss sees key role for Middle East The Middle East will play a pivotal role in the future of the motor sport industry, former Formula One team boss David Richards told a business forum in Bahrain on Tuesday.
Ferrari confident Massa will bounce back Ferrari have said they are confident Brazilian driver Felipe Massa will bounce back after a disappointing start to the season.
Jewish groups condemn FIA boss over 'Nazi' sex claims The News of the World published photographs Sunday which showed Max Mosley spanking and being whipped by five girls dressed as Nazi guards.
Hamilton fined for speeding Formula One star Lewis Hamilton was fined 578 euros (914 dollars) by a court here on Monday for speeding.
	Force India see further improvement in Bahrain Force India hope to take another step forward in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix and move away from Formula One's back-markers.
Kovalainen takes long-term view After experiences in his rookie year, he has decided he does not need to wow the world at every race. -AFP
	'I'm as good as Hamilton' When they were 12, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton knew exactly what they wanted to do in life - to become Formula One drivers.
» Kubica hails team after brilliant BMW day
» Trulli happy as Toyota signal future
» Hamilton hot, bothered but philosophical
» Massa baffled but determined to cover
» Kovalainen satisfied with podium finish
» Special F1 celebrations for the Finns
» Raikkonen raring to go
» F1 boss says late start will not save Australian GP
» Dennis to stay on as McLaren team boss
» Brawn expects aeropackage to lift Honda
» Williams celebrate past but focus on future
» Massa sees Hamilton as main Ferrari rival
» Webber fears more crashes after rule change
» F1: Crazy gang to mild bunch
» Hamilton hopes to drive and thrive
» Veteran Barrichello going backwards at speed
» Hamilton was lucky, says rookie Glock
» Rookie Nakajima aims for points in every race
» Toyota aiming to end years of disappointment
» Hamilton saving his energy for Melbourne
» Born to drive in the fast lane
» F1: German duo delighted with podium finish
» Rosberg overjoyed with first podium finish
» Stung Ferrari vow to hit back after Aussie disaster
» Australian GP best ever win, says Hamilton
» Ecclestone wants F1 title to be decided by wins
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