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Irvine could become F1 team boss

Eddie Irvine has claimed he could slide into the role of F1 boss. The outspoken former driver, at Monaco for talks with the progressively indifferent Jordan team owner Alex Shnaider, is backed by another Russian businessman, vodka and banking tycoon Roustam Tariko. Ireland's Irvine told BBC radio: "I've seen the best in Jean Todt, and the worst in Ford. Ford showed me how to make mistakes."

Shnaider insisted the story is 'only a rumour', but - funnily enough - so too did 39-year-old millionaire Irvine. "Formula One is a bit exciting this year isn't it?" he laughed coyly. "A lot of rumours going around."

Irvine said: "Formula One needs colour, like Eddie Jordan, but it got a bit sad, a bit like the old film star still going to the parties."

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• 14 Oct.
  • Blair in F1 spotlight again over Ecclestone donation
  • Abu Dhabi Grand Prix could become night race
  • Haug: Di Resta won't race in F1 next year
  • BMW to support Kubica in his championship battle
  • Bridgestone to bring its hardest compounds to China
  • Glock ready to bounce back
  • Trulli hopes Chinese luck will change
• 13 Oct.
  • Alonso willing to help Massa
  • Brawn: China won't be any different
  • Hamilton blames Massa for crash
  • Kubica not giving up on championship
  • Alonso confident for last two races
• 12 Oct.
  • A point and a crash for Red Bull
  • Ferrari salvages eight crucial points
  • Kubica takes BMW's eleventh podium of season
  • McLaren reels from major blow
  • Second win crowns major Renault pay day
  • Bourdais penalty hands Massa extra point
  • No joy for Williams in Japan
  • Four home points for Toyota
  • Pointless day for Honda
  • Mixed feelings for Force India
  • Hamilton admits mistake, vows to stay aggressive
  • Delighted Alonso celebrates victory
  • Untouchable Alonso storms to second victory
  • Photos: Sunday at Fuji
• 11 Oct.
  • Honda to announce 2009 driver line-up after the season
  • Ferrari faces uphill battle
  • Williams struggles in qualifying
  • Another double top ten for Toro Rosso
  • McLaren delighted with qualifying
  • Back row again for Force India
  • BMW hopes rest with Kubica
  • Alonso keeps Renault competitive
  • Honda continues to struggle at Fuji
  • Photos: Saturday at Fuji
  • Mixed result at Red Bull Racing
  • Toyota team make it into top ten
  • Massa laments lack of grip
  • Hamilton happy on pole

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