United States Grand Prix (Michael Schumacher wins!)

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The first time of the day is a 1:16.552 by Friesacher in the Minardi.

Villeneuve in the Sauber is on the track

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Friesacher improves with a 1:15.963

Yesterday Peter Sauber pretty much confirmed Villeneuve is not under threat when he said

Since the beginning of the season, there were constantly reports that we would replace Jacques. The fact is that he is still here, as you can see, and there is nothing to add to this

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Albers and Karthikeyan are back on the track.

Villeneuve does 2 laps then pits!

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Friesacher improves with a 1:15.134. Albers sets a 1:15.277

Montoya is is on the track and Villeneuve comes back out!

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First time ever ,Narain P1

so what if its just for 2 mins

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Karthikeyan sets a 1:14.323 and moves to the top of the timesheets

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Karthikeyan improves and sets a 1:13.764.

Montoya pits!

Michael is now on the track

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First time ever ,Narain P1

so what if its just for 2 mins

Maybe a tad longer

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It is interesting that Villeneuve has gone back in the pits after doing another 2 laps. He is now back out!

Raikkonen on track too!

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Raikkonen pits and so does Villeneuve ?

Michael starts a flyer!

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Michael goes fastest with a 1:12.180

Button on track

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Barrichello also on the track. Meanwhile Villeneuve goes back out!

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Michael goes fastest with a 1:12.180

Mayb Michael has a faster car than Narain's

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Just over 15 minutes to go and only 4 cars have set lap times,

M Schumacher, Karthikeyan, Friesacher and Albers.

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Barrciehllo starts his flyer. Meanwhile Button goes out but returns to the pits!

Sato, Heidfeld and Fisichella on the track now!