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Oct 16
Fernando Alonso topped Friday afternoon practice at Interlagos
But the Renault driver is not expecting to be a pacesetter in either qualifying or the Brazilian grand prix. The Spaniard, who will switch to Ferrari for the 2010 season, admitted his late speed in the 90-minute session had been powered by a low-fuel qualifying trial.
Oct 16
” It’s not done yet ” – Senna
Bruno Senna on Friday denied recent reports in the Spanish press that he has signed a contract to race with the new Campos team in 2010. But the Brazilian, in the Interlagos paddock, admitted that he expects to make his formula one debut next March, and also named the Spanish outfit as an option.
Oct 16
“You hear about all these muggings year after year”
The F1 fraternity’s first brush with Sao Paulo crime on its 2009 visit was reported on Friday. David Warren, commercial director of the sponsorship and Paddock Club company Allsport Management, was robbed en route from the international airport to the sprawling metropolis.
Oct 16
British Formula Ford runner-up confident he can deliver Formula Ford Festival Glory
American junior formula car standout Josef Newgarden returns to the cockpit of his Joe Tandy Racing Formula Ford this weekend (October 17-18), taking part in this year’s premier division of the historic Formula Ford Festival.
Oct 16
Mike Gascoyne has denied reports the new Lotus F1 team could merge with the Malaysian A1GP team
The Malaysian Insider on Thursday cited a “source” as revealing that “deep discussions” between Lotus team officials Tony Fernandes and Gascoyne, and A1 team boss Jack Cunningham, took place recently at the Singapore grand prix.
Oct 16
Rubens Barrichello played down suggestions his friend and countryman Felipe Massa has changed since his serious accident in July
Brazilian Massa, 28, has been particularly outspoken in recent times, suggesting his 2010 Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso knows more about crash-gate, and saying Jenson Button might blow the world championship.
Brawn GP is pleased to confirm a one-race partnership with Spanish insurance company, the MAPFRE Group, for the Brazilian Grand Prix which takes place at the Interlagos circuit in the city of Sao Paulo this weekend. 
Even if Friday is only bound for Free Practice, nobody cared about that and nobody wanted to stay behind, also because immediately finding a good feeling and the right setup can be crucial for a good result. 
The Brazilian was a mere spectator in the paddock, pitlane and on the Interlagos pitwall, where a year ago he won his home race and nearly the world championship in style. 
But with a firm eye already on the 2010 world championship. Kimi Raikkonen was just 18th quickest in the afternoon practice session and Giancarlo Fisichella dead last in the sister car. 
Felipe Massa donned a set of headphones and followed the morning practice action from the Interlagos pitlane. 
Nelson Piquet’s famous father on Friday revealed his son would currently be a Toro Rosso driver had he listened to his advice. 
In a letter leaked to the press, the Finn Vatanen had questioned the outgoing FIA president for favouring his rival Jean Todt for the role, warning that he might take legal action. 
The battle for control of F1′s governing body has continued to intensify, but Ari Vatanen insists he is not employing “dirty” tactics to defeat his rival Jean Todt. 
Jorge Lorenzo believes he will need to win at least two of the remaining three races in order to inflict a shock 2009 MotoGP title defeat upon Fiat Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi.