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

(AFP/File) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:09:07 GMT

(AFP/File) - 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".(AFP/File/Fred Dufour)

Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:00 GMT

(AP) - Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany, at left, watches as the Race of Champions winner Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom, reacts, at the end of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held at the Bird Nest Stadium in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Race of Champions winner Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom, at right ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:53:32 GMT

(AP) - Race of Champions winner Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom, at right raise his trophy with runner up Michael Schumacher from Germany, at the end competitions held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom, reacts with his trophy after winning ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:49:30 GMT

(AP) - Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom, reacts with his trophy after winning the Race of Champions Beijing 2009, held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:26:50 GMT

(AP) - Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany celebrates after beating highest scoring British driver in F1 history, David Coulthard on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motor sport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Seven-time world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher, celebrates ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:25:39 GMT

(AP) - Seven-time world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher, celebrates after winning one of the competitions for the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:09:03 GMT

(AP) - Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany, right, races against highest scoring British driver in F1 history, David Coulthard on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motor sport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Britain's Andy Prialux drives as his co-driver provides live ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:53:13 GMT

(AP) - Britain's Andy Prialux drives as his co-driver provides live commentary during competitions on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motor sport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Australia's Mick Doohan, 5-time 500cc Grand Prix World Champion, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:31:38 GMT

(AP) - Australia's Mick Doohan, 5-time 500cc Grand Prix World Champion, at right, looks on after crashing his car against the barrier during one of the competitions for the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Britain's Jenson Button, right, reacts after crossing the finish ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:15:59 GMT

(AP) - Britain's Jenson Button, right, reacts after crossing the finish line ahead in one of the competitions on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Britain's Jenson Button, right reacts after crossing the finish ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:10:10 GMT

(AP) - Britain's Jenson Button, right reacts after crossing the finish line ahead in one of the competitions in the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

France's Guerlain Chicherit waves after climbing out of his ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:08:55 GMT

(AP) - France's Guerlain Chicherit waves after climbing out of his crashed car on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Britain's Jenson Button, front car, competes against Denmark's ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:57:35 GMT

(AP) - Britain's Jenson Button, front car, competes against Denmark's Tom Kristensen on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A stunt man entertains the crowd on the final day of the Race ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:45:16 GMT

(AP) - A stunt man entertains the crowd on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A stunt man entertains the crowd on the final day of the Race ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:42:30 GMT

Seven-time world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher, left and the ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:23:00 GMT

(AP) - Seven-time world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher, left and the highest scoring British driver in F1 history, David Coulthard arrive on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Toyota's Italian driver Jarno Trulli drives at the Yas Marina ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:58 GMT

(AFP/File) - Toyota's Italian driver Jarno Trulli drives at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, in Abu Dhabi, during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Formula One was left reeling as Toyota became the latest automaker to quit the glamour sport in response to the economic crisis, just days after tyre manufacturer Bridgestone pulled out.(AFP/File/Fred Dufour)

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

(AFP/File) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:58 GMT

(AFP/File) - 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(AFP/File/Fred Dufour)

Japan's Toyota Motor announced Wednesday it was quitting ...

(AFP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:16:16 GMT

(AFP) - 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(AFP)

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

(AFP/File) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:23:02 GMT

(AFP/File) - 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.(AFP/File/Fred Dufour)

FILE-In this Oct. 4, 2009, file photo, Italy's Toyota Formula ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:13:07 GMT

(AP) - FILE-In this Oct. 4, 2009, file photo, Italy's Toyota Formula One driver Jarno Trulli reacts on the podium as he celebrates his second place at the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit, in Suzuka, central Japan. Toyota plans to pull out of Formula One racing, the Mainichi newspaper reported Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Toyota would follow Honda as the second major Japanese automaker to withdraw from the sport. Honda pulled out in December last year, citing a slowdown in the global economy. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)

FILE-In this Aug. 29, 2009 file photo, Toyota driver Jarno Trulli ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:05:42 GMT

(AP) - FILE-In this Aug. 29, 2009 file 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. Toyota plans to pull out of Formula One racing, the Mainichi newspaper reported Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Toyota would follow Honda as the second major Japanese automaker to withdraw from the sport. Honda pulled out in December last year, citing a slowdown in the global economy. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File)

Winner of the Nations Cup team German from left Michael Schumacher ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:15:12 GMT

(AP) - Winner of the Nations Cup team German from left Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel with runner up team Britain's Andy Priaulx and Jenson Button during a award ceremony on day two of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Winner of the Nations Cup, team Germany's Michael Schumacher, ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:12:59 GMT

(AP) - Winner of the Nations Cup, team Germany's Michael Schumacher, right and Sebastian Vettel hold their trophies as they are driven around the course on day two of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Winner of the Nations Cup team German's Michael Schumacher, ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:22 GMT

(AP) - Winner of the Nations Cup team German's Michael Schumacher, center, sprays champagne onto the photographers to celebrate with teammate Sebastian Vettel at right on day two of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Winner of the Nations Cup team German's Michael Schumacher, ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:07:47 GMT

(AP) - Winner of the Nations Cup team German's Michael Schumacher, left and Sebastian Vettel pose for photos during a award ceremony on day two of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Michael Schumacher celebrates after leading team German to victory ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:55:29 GMT

(AP) - Michael Schumacher celebrates after leading team German to victory in the Nations Cup race of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

USA's Tanner Foust and Travis Pastrana, left, arrive for the ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:39:40 GMT

(AP) - USA's Tanner Foust and Travis Pastrana, left, arrive for the Nations Cup race of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Team Autosport GB Formula One driver Jenson Button (L) and Andy ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:56:11 GMT

(Reuters) - Team Autosport GB Formula One driver Jenson Button (L) and Andy Priaulx of Britain arrive for 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)

Team Germany's Michael Schumacher (R) and Formula One Red ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:42:46 GMT

(Reuters) - Team Germany's Michael Schumacher (R) and Formula One Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel arrive for 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)

Stunt performer Terry Grant stands on a moving car during his ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:49:42 GMT

(AP) - Stunt performer Terry Grant stands on a moving car during his performance before the start of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 in Beijing, China, Monday, Nov 2, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motor sport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese celebrities take part in the Race of Champions Beijing ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:45:28 GMT

(AP) - Chinese celebrities take part in the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 in Beijing, China, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines, including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR, competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A stunt performer shows off his skills before the start of the ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:44:52 GMT

(AP) - A stunt performer shows off his skills before the start of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 in Beijing, China, Monday, Nov 2, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motor sport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A stunt performer shows off his skills before the start of the ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:35:57 GMT

Race cars driven by Chinese celebrities start off the Race of ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:21:54 GMT

(AP) - Race cars driven by Chinese celebrities start off the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 in Beijing, China, Monday, Nov 2, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motor sport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Brazil's Rubens Barrichello drives his Brawn GP during a ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:54:40 GMT

(AFP/File) - Brazil's Rubens Barrichello drives his Brawn GP during a practice session at Catalunya's racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona. The Williams Formula One team announced that their drivers for next year will be veteran Barichello and German rookie Nico Hulkenberg.(AFP/File/Josep Lago)

Tyre maker Bridgestone's exit from Formula One is part of ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:18:34 GMT

(AFP/File) - Tyre maker Bridgestone's exit from Formula One is part of an exodus by Japanese automotive industry giants from the multi-million-dollar sport amid the worst industry slump in decades.(AFP/File/Toshifumi Kitamura)

Honda's Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello enters the pits ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:18:34 GMT

(AFP/File) - Honda's Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello enters the pits of the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Belgium in 2008. Tyre maker Bridgestone's exit from Formula One is part of an exodus by Japanese automotive industry giants from the multi-million-dollar sport amid the worst industry slump in decades.(AFP/File/Bertrand Guay)

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

(AFP/File) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:18:34 GMT

(AFP/File) - Bridgestone staff check race tyres at the paddock of the Suzuka circuit, ahead of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix. Tyre maker Bridgestone's exit from Formula One is part of an exodus by Japanese automotive industry giants from the multi-million-dollar sport amid the worst industry slump in decades.(AFP/File/Toshifumi Kitamura)

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

(AFP/File) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:17:25 GMT

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

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2007 file photo, Bridgestone Corp. ...

(AP) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:05:33 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2007 file photo, Bridgestone Corp. President and Chief Executive Shoshi Arakawa poses for photographers next to a Formula One race car with his company's tires on at a press conference in Tokyo. Bridgestone Corp. plans to stop supplying tires for the Formula One auto racing in 2011. A day after the 2009 F1 season ended in Abu Dhabi, Bridgestone, the Japanese company vying with Michelin SCA of France to be the world's biggest tiremaker, announced Monday it wants to focus its resources on core tire businesses. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder, File)

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during ...

(AP) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:17:46 GMT

(AP) - Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

Renault's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso sits in his car ...

(AFP/File) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:21:08 GMT

(AFP/File) - Renault's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso sits in his car in the pits of the Yas Marina Circuit on October 31, in Abu Dhabi, during the third free practice session of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Alonso said farewell to Renault with a solid if disappointing drive to 14th in Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - and then expressed confidence in the future he faces at Ferrari.(AFP/File/Karim Sahib)

Renault's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso drives at the Yas ...

(AFP) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:21:08 GMT

(AFP) - Renault's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso drives at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Two-times world champion Alonso said farewell to Renault with a solid if disappointing drive to 14th in Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - and then expressed confidence in the future he faces at Ferrari.(AFP/Fred Dufour)

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

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:58:25 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 driver Mark Webber of Australia steers his car in front ...

(AP) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:45:35 GMT

(AP) - Red Bull driver Mark Webber of Australia steers his car in front of the sunset during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

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

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:43:14 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 driver Mark Webber of Australia, left, and Red Bull ...

(AP) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:41:32 GMT

(AP) - Red Bull driver Mark Webber of Australia, left, and Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany shake hand 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. Vettel won the race, Webber finished second. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

US singer Nicole Scherzinger is seen in the paddock prior to ...

(AP) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:39:42 GMT

(AP) - US singer Nicole Scherzinger is seen in the paddock prior to the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

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

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:38:59 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)