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'Max should be axed'

In 2002, Paul Stoddart cried in Mark Webber's arms as the Minardi boss revelled in a two-point finish. At Indy, the disgusted Australian didn't even watch as he offered a thumbs-down to Christijan Albers and Patrick Friesacher's 7-point haul.

It's Minardi's best result in 16 years. "I don't care," Stoddart - then aiming fire at Max Mosley - moaned at Indy. "In any other walk of business there would be calls for the person who did this to resign."

Indeed, the six car procession - following Michelin's fourteen car boycott - may just have killed F1's latest bid for popularity in the United States. "If we do come back," said David Coulthard, "half the crowd in the stands today won't."

Triple world champion Sir Jackie Stewart agreed that the debacle could have a 'domino effect' for F1 in America. He told the 'Daily Telegraph': "Whether the people will want to renew their contract is another thing."

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• 27 Nov.
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  • GPUpdate TV: Domenicali - high hopes for 2010
  • Jerez test: The cast
  • Wurz plays down USF1 link
  • Renault to test Baguette, Tung and Di Grassi
  • Alonso makes second visit to Ferrari
  • Force India confirms Sutil and Liuzzi
  • All new teams now FOTA members
  • Sauber buys team back from BMW
  • De la Rosa pushing for race drive
  • Ecclestone: I won't buy Donington
  • Haug becomes part of F1 in Schools
  • Volkswagen to provide F1 engines?
• 26 Nov.
  • Alguersuari: 2010 contract is signed
  • Conway and Ericsson to test for Mercedes
  • 4 driver options left for Lotus
  • 'F1 in need of Schumacher return' - Verstappen
• 25 Nov.
  • 'Fantastic opportunity' - Di Resta on Force India test
  • Recap: N.Technology court bid fails
  • BMW testers excited about Jerez
  • Brawn disappointed with Button drives, ponders Lauda
  • Piquet to drive in Massa kart race
  • Brawn aero chief wins award
  • Gillett disappointed with government position
  • Mercedes hopes to confirm line-up by Christmas
• 24 Nov.
  • Briatore verdict expected in January
  • Donington still hopeful over F1 race
  • Montreal race confirmation imminent
  • Massa names drivers for karting event
  • Campos car passes FIA safety tests
  • Strong test could seal drive, says Mallya
  • Force India to test di Resta and Hildebrand
  • Courts to hear Briatore case
  • Silverstone GP deal forthcoming
• 23 Nov.
  • GPUpdate TV: Sam Michael - building on 2009
  • Theissen waiting on entry decision
  • Mercedes delighted with Rosberg confirmation

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