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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2004 crucial for Coulthard]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/2004-crucial-for-coulthard/</link>
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2004 will be a crucial season for David Coulthard if he is to stay in
Formula One in the future and he'll have to give it his all to find a
competitive seat come 2005. With Juan Pablo Montoya already signed to
McLaren for 2005, Coulthard looks likely to be the odd man out as Kimi
Raikkonen is the favourite to partner Montoya. While McLaren refuses to
confirm the future line up ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/2004-crucial-for-coulthard/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Button predicts a great season]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/button-predicts-a-great-season/</link>
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2003 saw some much-needed competition and entertainment in Formula One and
Jenson Button predicts 2004 will continue the same way. While it seems
likely that Ferrari, Williams and McLaren will still be the teams at the
front of the grid, Button believes the midfield, such as his own team BAR,
Jaguar and Toyota will be making progress.


 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/button-predicts-a-great-season/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Webber looking forward to new circuits]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/webber-looking-forward-to-new-circuits/</link>
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Mark Webber is waiting for a closer look at the new circuits on the 2004 calendar,
Bahrain and China, and hopes they will be challenging for the drivers.
Sahkir in Bahrain is scheduled for 4th of April, the third Grand Prix of the
season, and China's Shanghai circuit debuts on the 26th October, the 16th
race of the 18 scheduled.


 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/webber-looking-forward-to-new-circuits/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[McLaren and Henkel extend partnership]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-and-henkel-extend-partnership/</link>
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The West McLaren Mercedes Formula One team is proud to announce that
it has agreed a long-term extension to its Partnership with Henkel
Technologies.


Both organisations are continuing a successful and mutually beneficial
partnership, which began in 1995 under the "Loctite" brand name. After
the Henkel Group recently restructured its Technologies business sector,
which encompass a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-and-henkel-extend-partnership/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Richards believes in Button potential]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/richards-believes-in-button-potential/</link>
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BAR boss David Richards has never wavered in his belief that Jenson Button
will be a Formula One champion in the future and thinks a resurgence of
interest in the Englishman proves his potential. With Juan Pablo Montoya off
to McLaren in 2005, speculation has it that Williams has an eye on Button as
a possible replacement for the Colombian. Button started his F1 career with
Williams ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/richards-believes-in-button-potential/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Button questions driver hype]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/button-questions-driver-hype/</link>
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Jenson Button wonders why Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso get so much
attention and other good drivers barely get a mention. Both Raikkonen and
Alonso had a good season in 2003 and Raikkonen took the title fight to the
final race at Suzuka, finishing the season only two points behind Michael
Schumacher. The spotlight was on the Kimi and Alonso but Button thinks there
are other ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/button-questions-driver-hype/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bahrain taking precautions]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bahrain-taking-precautions/</link>
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The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) has recently been the focus of
news that claims a possible threat to the Grand Prix taking place next
year. Threats to the Bahrain Grand Prix are similar to any high profile
sporting event.


A BIC spokesperson said: "Nobody is immune from such claims and we must
take all threats within the region of the Middle East seriously. The
Bahrain ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bahrain-taking-precautions/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stoddart hopes for test driver turnaround]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/stoddart-hopes-for-test-driver-turnaround/</link>
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Minardi boss Paul Stoddart believes the new regulation concerning test
drivers will be changed, which could give Justin Wilson a chance to remain
in Formula One. Stoddart recently signed Gianmaria Bruni and Zsolt
Baumgartner as race drivers for 2004, but if not for financial concerns he
would have taken Wilson back. It now looks as if the former Minardi driver's
F1 future is bleak but ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/stoddart-hopes-for-test-driver-turnaround/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jaguar focus on understanding tyres]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/jaguar-focus-on-understanding-tyres/</link>
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Jaguar Racing is working hard to get the optimum from the Michelin tyres and
understanding tyre behavior is a focus of its winter test programme. Six of
the ten teams on the grid will run on Michelins in 2004, now that BAR has
switched to the French manufacturer, and Jaguar is hoping to get a better
insight to how the rubber reacts during a race.


 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/jaguar-focus-on-understanding-tyres/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ralf positive after winter tests]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ralf-positive-after-winter-tests/</link>
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Ralf Schumacher is in a positive frame of mind after the first winter test
sessions and believes Williams will be on the pace as soon as racing resumes
at Melbourne in March. Williams had a strong presence at the winter tests,
with both Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya on duty, as well as team test
driver Marc Gen?. The start of the 2003 season was a difficult time for
Williams and ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ralf-positive-after-winter-tests/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Baumgartner signs for Minardi]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/baumgartner-signs-for-minardi/</link>
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As expected, Zsolt Baumgartner has accepted the offer of a race seat at
Minardi for 2004, alongside Gianmaria Bruni. The 22 year-old Hungarian
secured backing from his country's government after Minardi boss Paul
Stoddart made the offer last week. Baumgartner was test driver for Jordan in
2003 and stood in for Ralph Firman at the Hungarian and Italian Grands Prix.
He becomes the first ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/baumgartner-signs-for-minardi/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wilson frustrated at losing out]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/wilson-frustrated-at-losing-out/</link>
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With the Hungarian government sponsoring Zsolt Baumgartner for the second
Minardi seat, it seems that Justin Wilson's Formula One hopes have dwindled
away. The Englishman debuted with Minardi in 2003 then moved to Jaguar for
the final five races of the season, but Jaguar decided upon Christian Klien
for 2004. Minardi was perhaps Wilson's last chance for next season, as
Jordan requires ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/wilson-frustrated-at-losing-out/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New McLaren big step forward]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/new-mclaren-big-step-forward/</link>
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The last new McLaren never made it into competition but its successor, the
MP4-19, is a big step forward, according to team test driver Pedro de la
Rosa. Kimi Raikkonen took the challenge to Michael Schumacher in 2003 with
the interim MP4-17D but the 19 is a whole new car, and will reportedly debut
at Melbourne in March 2004.


 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/new-mclaren-big-step-forward/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ecclestone hoping for memorable Bahrain race]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ecclestone-hoping-for-memorable-bahrain-race/</link>
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Bernie Ecclestone has visited the new Bahrain circuit near Sakhir and is
hoping for a memorable first Grand Prix there next season. The inaugural
event is scheduled for 4th April 2004, the third race on the calendar, and
so far the work is progressing ahead of schedule. Williams' Ralf Schumacher
became the first driver to complete a lap of the track last week.


 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ecclestone-hoping-for-memorable-bahrain-race/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2003 12:14:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Theissen ready for engine challenge]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/theissen-ready-for-engine-challenge/</link>
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BMW is expecting to make another step forward in 2004 and one challenge the
manufacturer has been working on for some time is preparing an engine that
will last a whole race weekend. With the regulation changes, F1 engines now
have to be able to run reliably for up to 800 km and if changed in the event
of a failure, the team faces a stiff penalty.


 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/theissen-ready-for-engine-challenge/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2003 12:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BAR continues China tour]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bar-continues-china-tour/</link>
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Lucky Strike B*A*R Honda returned to China last week for its second
promotional visit of 2003, with Takuma Sato getting his first chance
to experience the country prior to next year's Chinese Grand Prix (26
September).


The trip was an opportunity to build upon the business relationships
B*A*R has established this year and also to meet with other commercial
and political figures ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bar-continues-china-tour/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:43:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Baumgartner ready to sign for Minardi]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/baumgartner-ready-to-sign-for-minardi/</link>
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Zsolt Baumgartner looks set to take up Minardi's offer of a race seat for
2004 and an official announcement will reportedly be made tomorrow (23rd
December). Minardi already signed Gianmaria Bruni and offered the second
seat to Hungarian Baumgartner last week. The Hungarian government pledged to
help Baumgartner raise the money required by Minardi.


 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/baumgartner-ready-to-sign-for-minardi/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:43:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ecclestone receives Bahrain honour]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ecclestone-receives-bahrain-honour/</link>
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The Chief Executive of Formula One Administration Mr Bernie Ecclestone
today received the Bahrain Medal of the First Degree, one of the highest
personal honours that can be bestowed by the Kingdom and one usually
reserved for Heads of State and people who perform outstanding services
and achievements to the Kingdom of Bahrain.


 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ecclestone-receives-bahrain-honour/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:43:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jordan happy with future resolution]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/jordan-happy-with-future-resolution/</link>
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Team boss Eddie Jordan is happy that the future of Formula One seems to be
settled after the GPWC and SLEC signed an agreement yesterday. The GPWC,
consisting of manufacturers DaimlerChrysler, Ferrari, BMW, Ford and Renault,
agreed with SLEC, Formula One's holding company, on a Memorandum of
Understanding in regard to the future structure of F1.


 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/jordan-happy-with-future-resolution/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[French GP still struggling]]></title>
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The beleaguered French Grand Prix is facing another problem after the
regional authority of Burgundy rejected a financial package aimed at helping
stage the race. The French Motorsport Association (FFSA) had released a
statement saying the financial backing had been acquired, which was part of
the conditions decided by the World Motor Sport Council recently. But it
seems that backing ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/french-gp-still-struggling/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
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