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Since the 1994 death of Ayrton Senna, Schumacher has been widely regarded as the fastest driver in F1 and the most dominant driver of his era. However, his career has at times been controversial, with some commentators questioning his poor sportsmanship and driving tactics and the apparent standing team orders which would require his team mates to play a subservient role. There's also some speculation FIA has taken more decisions favoring Ferrari/Michael Schumacher than otherwise. The 1994's incident with Damon Hill is a good e ...

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Michael Schumacher, Michael Schumacher - Career, Michael Schumacher - Early years, Michael Schumacher - 1991, Michael Schumacher - 1992–1993, Michael Schumacher - 1994, Michael Schumacher - 1995, Michael Schumacher - 1996–1999, Michael Schumacher - 2000, Michael Schumacher - 2001, Michael Schumacher - 2002, Michael Schumacher - 2003, Michael Schumacher - 2004, Michael Schumacher - 2005, Michael Schumacher - Controversy, Michael Schumacher - Driving tactics, Michael Schumacher - Team orders, Michael Schumacher - Personal, Michael Schumacher - Charity, Michael Schumacher - Salary, Michael Schumacher - Formula One records, Michael Schumacher - Formula One career results

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Bernie Ecclestone is keen to move Formula One into new markets to improve the sport's worldwide appeal. This means getting rid of races from Europe - especially as many European countries now adopt anti-tobacco advertising policies. Possible venues for future grands prix include: Mexico India Greece (possibly in 2007 [7]) The future for many traditional grands prix is on the line. In the past, the British, San Marino, French and Canadian Grands Prix have been placed under threat as attracti ...

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Future of Formula One, Future of Formula One - The thinking behind rule changes, Future of Formula One - Safety, Future of Formula One - Cost-cutting, Future of Formula One - Excitement, Future of Formula One - Technical regulations, Future of Formula One - Changes for 2005, Future of Formula One - Changes for 2006, Future of Formula One - Qualifying, Future of Formula One - Politics, Future of Formula One - Future proposals, Future of Formula One - FIA proposals, Future of Formula One - Teams' proposals, Future of Formula One - Fans' proposals, Future of Formula One - Circuit design, Future of Formula One - Grands Prix, Future of Formula One - Proposed new teams, Future of Formula One - MF1 Racing, Future of Formula One - Scuderia Toro Rosso, Future of Formula One - Super Aguri F1, Future of Formula One - Team Dubai, Future of Formula One - Direxiv, Future of Formula One - Team Eddie Irvine

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It has been suggested that more Grands Prix could be run on street circuits. In the week of the 2004 British Grand Prix, a Formula One demonstration was held on a short street circuit in central London. A proposed circuit for a London Grand Prix was published, with the starting grid on The Mall facing Buckingham Palace and a complex corner at Hyde Park Corner. Such a move would have two major effects. Firstly, by including numerous famous landmarks it makes the courses more visually stimulating. Secondly, it would broaden the range of skills demanded of Formula One drivers, shaking the domination ...

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Future of Formula One, Future of Formula One - The thinking behind rule changes, Future of Formula One - Safety, Future of Formula One - Cost-cutting, Future of Formula One - Excitement, Future of Formula One - Technical regulations, Future of Formula One - Changes for 2005, Future of Formula One - Changes for 2006, Future of Formula One - Qualifying, Future of Formula One - Politics, Future of Formula One - Future proposals, Future of Formula One - FIA proposals, Future of Formula One - Teams' proposals, Future of Formula One - Fans' proposals, Future of Formula One - Circuit design, Future of Formula One - Grands Prix, Future of Formula One - Proposed new teams, Future of Formula One - MF1 Racing, Future of Formula One - Scuderia Toro Rosso, Future of Formula One - Super Aguri F1, Future of Formula One - Team Dubai, Future of Formula One - Direxiv, Future of Formula One - Team Eddie Irvine

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In 1950, as an answer to the Motorcycle World Championships introduced in 1949, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) organized the first ever official World Championship for Drivers using the Formula One rules as laid out after the war. These regulations called for the use of 4.5 litre atmospheric engines or 1.5 litre supercharged engines. The organization of the championship, to be held across the five 'major' Grands Prix of Europe, was a mere formalization of what had already been developing in Grand Prix racing during the ...

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History of Formula One, History of Formula One - The early years, History of Formula One - The rear engine revolution, History of Formula One - Technology emerges, History of Formula One - Sponsorship arrives, History of Formula One - Ferrari and McLaren at the top, History of Formula One - The turbo F1 era, History of Formula One - Domination of McLaren and Williams, History of Formula One - Safety rules and regulations, History of Formula One - Schumacher and Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - After the Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - The 2006 season

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1958 was a watershed in another crucial way for Formula One. Stirling Moss won the Argentina GP driving a rear-engined Cooper entered by the private team of Rob Walker, and powered by a 2 litre Coventry-Climax Straight-4. This was the first victory of a rear-engined (actually mid-engined) car in Formula One. The next GP in Monaco was also won by the same Cooper driven by Maurice Trintignant. Powered by engines of less than 2.5 litre, the Coopers remained outsiders in 1958 ; but as soon as the new 2.5 litre Coventry-Climax engine was ava ...

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History of Formula One, History of Formula One - The early years, History of Formula One - The rear engine revolution, History of Formula One - Technology emerges, History of Formula One - Sponsorship arrives, History of Formula One - Ferrari and McLaren at the top, History of Formula One - The turbo F1 era, History of Formula One - Domination of McLaren and Williams, History of Formula One - Safety rules and regulations, History of Formula One - Schumacher and Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - After the Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - The 2006 season

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The 1974 season went to McLaren and Fittipaldi. But the victory of the favorite wasn't easy. Ferrari made his come back with the 312 B3s driven by the new Austrian wonder Niki Lauda and the experienced Clay Regazzoni. Despite the failure of the new Lotus Peterson managed to win GPs with the four years old 72. Brabham was also able to win with the new BT44, and young talent Jody Scheckter ended most the races in the points and managed to win a GP with the Tyrell 007, a car that bore a strong resemblance to the McLaren M23. At one point of the ...

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History of Formula One, History of Formula One - The early years, History of Formula One - The rear engine revolution, History of Formula One - Technology emerges, History of Formula One - Sponsorship arrives, History of Formula One - Ferrari and McLaren at the top, History of Formula One - The turbo F1 era, History of Formula One - Domination of McLaren and Williams, History of Formula One - Safety rules and regulations, History of Formula One - Schumacher and Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - After the Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - The 2006 season

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With controversy at last left behind, the Formula One teams flourished through the remainder of the 1980s and into the 1990s. Despite the overwhelming dominance of two teams - McLaren and Williams - this period is regarded (perhaps ironically) as one of the brightest spots in F1's 50 year history. It was, as stated, the era of McLaren and of Williams. Niki Lauda, coming out of retirement for a hefty sum in 1982, pipped his promising young teammate Alain Prost to the title in 1984 by a mere half point, the closest ever finish in Formul ...

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History of Formula One, History of Formula One - The early years, History of Formula One - The rear engine revolution, History of Formula One - Technology emerges, History of Formula One - Sponsorship arrives, History of Formula One - Ferrari and McLaren at the top, History of Formula One - The turbo F1 era, History of Formula One - Domination of McLaren and Williams, History of Formula One - Safety rules and regulations, History of Formula One - Schumacher and Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - After the Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - The 2006 season

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Although they failed to win the title in 1967, at the end of the season the Lotus 49 and the DFV engine were mature enough to make the Lotus team the dominant force again. Unsurprisingly the season-opening 1968 South African Grand Prix confirmed this, with Jim Clark and Graham Hill finishing 1-2. In the next few months came three revolutions that changed Formula One drastically. The first came in April of that year, when Lotus's Formula Two team appeared at a race in Barcelona in the Red, Gold and White colors of Imperial Tobacco. As ...

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History of Formula One, History of Formula One - The early years, History of Formula One - The rear engine revolution, History of Formula One - Technology emerges, History of Formula One - Sponsorship arrives, History of Formula One - Ferrari and McLaren at the top, History of Formula One - The turbo F1 era, History of Formula One - Domination of McLaren and Williams, History of Formula One - Safety rules and regulations, History of Formula One - Schumacher and Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - After the Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - The 2006 season

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In 1962, the Lotus team ran the Lotus 25 powered by the new Coventry-Climax FWMV V8 engine. The car had an aluminium sheet monocoque chassis instead of the traditional tubular design. This proved to be the greatest technological breakthrough since the introduction of rear-engined cars. However the Lotus 25 was unreliable. Jim Clark finished second leaving the title to Graham Hill and his BRM. As soon as the car and the engine became reliable, the era of the Lotus and of Jim Clark began. Clark won two titles in three years (in 1963 and ...

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History of Formula One, History of Formula One - The early years, History of Formula One - The rear engine revolution, History of Formula One - Technology emerges, History of Formula One - Sponsorship arrives, History of Formula One - Ferrari and McLaren at the top, History of Formula One - The turbo F1 era, History of Formula One - Domination of McLaren and Williams, History of Formula One - Safety rules and regulations, History of Formula One - Schumacher and Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - After the Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - The 2006 season

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Montoya began racing karts in 1981 at the young age of six, and by age nine he won the Children's National Kart Championship. In 1986, he won the junior division of the National Championship. For the next three years, he won many local and national titles in the Kart Komet Division. Montoya capped off his karting career by winning the Kart Junior Championships in 1990 and 1991. Montoya moved to the Copa Formula Renault Series in 1992. The same year, he also participated in a U.S. series operated by Skip Barber. 1993 saw Montoya switch ...

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Juan Pablo Montoya, Juan Pablo Montoya - Early career, Juan Pablo Montoya - Entry into top Open-Wheel Series, Juan Pablo Montoya - CART career, Juan Pablo Montoya - Entry into F1, Juan Pablo Montoya - Formula 1 career, Juan Pablo Montoya - 2001, Juan Pablo Montoya - 2002, Juan Pablo Montoya - 2003, Juan Pablo Montoya - 2004, Juan Pablo Montoya - 2005, Juan Pablo Montoya - Social Labors, Juan Pablo Montoya - Formula 1 results, Juan Pablo Montoya - Championship qualifications, Juan Pablo Montoya - Podiums and wins

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Schumacher married Corinna (née Betsch) in August 1995. They have two children together, daughter Gina-Maria (b. 1997) and son Mick (b. 1999), and they currently reside in Vufflens-le-Château, Switzerland, near Lake Geneva. Schumacher is very protective of his private life and takes every effort to keep his family out of the spotlight. Michael's younger brother Ralf, six years his junior, is also an F1 driver. Michael's off-track interests include playing football (soccer) (actively in FC Aubonne), playing tennis, swimming, and skiing. He has received some nicknames alongside his car ...

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Michael Schumacher, Michael Schumacher - Career, Michael Schumacher - Early years, Michael Schumacher - 1991, Michael Schumacher - 1992–1993, Michael Schumacher - 1994, Michael Schumacher - 1995, Michael Schumacher - 1996–1999, Michael Schumacher - 2000, Michael Schumacher - 2001, Michael Schumacher - 2002, Michael Schumacher - 2003, Michael Schumacher - 2004, Michael Schumacher - 2005, Michael Schumacher - Controversy, Michael Schumacher - Driving tactics, Michael Schumacher - Team orders, Michael Schumacher - Personal, Michael Schumacher - Charity, Michael Schumacher - Salary, Michael Schumacher - Formula One records, Michael Schumacher - Formula One career results

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When Michael Schumacher was brought to Ferrari by Jean Todt in 1996, it was to rebuild the team. Several arduous years of nearly-there followed, but the 1999 season was where it all started. Schumacher was leading the World Championship when he broke his leg at Silverstone. However, team mate Eddie Irvine pressed on, losing by only two points to Mika Häkkinen. The glimmer of hope for the passionate fans of the team (tifosi) that came from this however, was that Ferrari ...

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History of Formula One, History of Formula One - The early years, History of Formula One - The rear engine revolution, History of Formula One - Technology emerges, History of Formula One - Sponsorship arrives, History of Formula One - Ferrari and McLaren at the top, History of Formula One - The turbo F1 era, History of Formula One - Domination of McLaren and Williams, History of Formula One - Safety rules and regulations, History of Formula One - Schumacher and Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - After the Ferrari dominance, History of Formula One - The 2006 season

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Marlboro have sponsored Ferrari for decades and have been a title sponsor since 1997 (prior to which they sponsored McLaren). In September 2005 Ferrari announced they had signed an extension of their sponsorship arrangement with Marlboro (Philip Morris) until 2011. This comes at a time when tobacco sponsorship has become illegal in the European Union and other major teams have withdrawn from relationships with tobacco companies (for example McLaren ended their eight year relationship with West). In reporting the deal, F1 Racing ...

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Scuderia Ferrari, Scuderia Ferrari - History, Scuderia Ferrari - 1929-1950, Scuderia Ferrari - 50s, Scuderia Ferrari - 60s, Scuderia Ferrari - 70s, Scuderia Ferrari - 80s, Scuderia Ferrari - 90s, Scuderia Ferrari - 2000s, Scuderia Ferrari - Sponsorship, Scuderia Ferrari - Records, Scuderia Ferrari - External link

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The Ferrari team has achieved unparalleled success in Formula One. Ferrari cars and Ferrari drivers have won the Mille Miglia 8 times, the Targa Florio 7 times, and the 24 hours of Le Mans 9 times. In F1, Ferrari have the unique distinction of owning nearly all significant records (as of the 2004 Formula One season), including: Most constructor championships: 14 Most driver championships: 14 Most wins (all-time): 182 Most wins (season): 15 (tied with McLaren) Most podiums (all-time): 553 ...

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Scuderia Ferrari, Scuderia Ferrari - History, Scuderia Ferrari - 1929-1950, Scuderia Ferrari - 50s, Scuderia Ferrari - 60s, Scuderia Ferrari - 70s, Scuderia Ferrari - 80s, Scuderia Ferrari - 90s, Scuderia Ferrari - 2000s, Scuderia Ferrari - Sponsorship, Scuderia Ferrari - Records, Scuderia Ferrari - External link

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Bruce McLaren Motor Racing was founded in 1963 by New Zealander Bruce McLaren. The amiable Kiwi made the team’s Grand Prix debut at the 1966 Monaco race, however Bruce’s race was rather short lived due to a terminal oil leak on the car. In 1966 and 1967, the team raced only one car in the Championship with Bruce behind the wheel. In addition to his Grand Prix duties, Bruce also contested the Can Am Championship that year and alongside team mate Denny Hulme, the pair won ...

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Team McLaren, Team McLaren - 1960s, Team McLaren - 1970s, Team McLaren - 1980s dominance, Team McLaren - Mid-1990s decline, Team McLaren - Late 1990s return to form, Team McLaren - 2000s, Team McLaren - 2005, Team McLaren - Sponsorship, Team McLaren - Statistics

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The circuit and its facilities were designed by the famous racetrack architect Hermann Tilke, who said he designed the track to try to catch the drivers out [1]. The inaugural Turkish Grand Prix certainly caught the drivers out, with many drivers spinning off throughout the weekend. Turn 8 particularly caught the imagination. The corner is a fast, sweeping corner with four apexes, similar to a multi-apex sections of the old Nürburgring were Tilke is racing if time permits. Many drivers lost control during or just after Turn 8 over th ...

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Istanbul Racing Circuit, Istanbul Racing Circuit - track description, Istanbul Racing Circuit - opinions about the track, Istanbul Racing Circuit - 20005 F1, Istanbul Racing Circuit - other events

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1997 saw the departure of both drivers from the previous year. Barrichello left for the newly formed Stewart Grand Prix, whilst Brundle became a Formula One commentator for ITV. Jordan replaced them with Italian Giancarlo Fisichella and young Ralf Schumacher, Michael's brother. Again, the team finished 5th in the Championship, with Fisichella scoring two finishes on the podium. At Hockenheim Fisichella had led the race, but lost out to an inspired Gerhard Berger and a puncture. The Italian scored fastest lap at the Spanish Grand Prix. A lowl ...

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Jordan Grand Prix, Jordan Grand Prix - Early history, Jordan Grand Prix - Late 1990s ascent, Jordan Grand Prix - Descent

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As of Chinese Grand Prix (October 16, 2005) Most championship titles: 7 Most consecutive titles: 5 Most fastest laps: 69 Most races led: 127 Most laps led: 4664 Most wins: 84 Most Triples (pole position, win, and fastest lap): 20 Most wins in a season: 13 Most wins with the same team: 65 (Ferrari) Most wins from pole position: 37 Most podiums: 142 Most podiums in a season: 17 (from 17 starts) Most podiums with the same tea ...

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Michael Schumacher, Michael Schumacher - Career, Michael Schumacher - Early years, Michael Schumacher - 1991, Michael Schumacher - 1992–1993, Michael Schumacher - 1994, Michael Schumacher - 1995, Michael Schumacher - 1996–1999, Michael Schumacher - 2000, Michael Schumacher - 2001, Michael Schumacher - 2002, Michael Schumacher - 2003, Michael Schumacher - 2004, Michael Schumacher - 2005, Michael Schumacher - Controversy, Michael Schumacher - Driving tactics, Michael Schumacher - Team orders, Michael Schumacher - Personal, Michael Schumacher - Charity, Michael Schumacher - Salary, Michael Schumacher - Formula One records, Michael Schumacher - Formula One career results

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Future of Formula One - FIA proposals. Max Mosley, the head of the FIA has come up with ideas for reducing the cost, danger and technicality of the sport. New regulations and rules proposed for the future include: Reductions in testing time The introduction of standard electronic units (facilitating the scrapping of driver aids such as Traction Control) The return to a single tyre manufacturer Standard parts such as brake discs See also:

Future of Formula One, Future of Formula One - The thinking behind rule changes, Future of Formula One - Safety, Future of Formula One - Cost-cutting, Future of Formula One - Excitement, Future of Formula One - Technical regulations, Future of Formula One - Changes for 2005, Future of Formula One - Changes for 2006, Future of Formula One - Qualifying, Future of Formula One - Politics, Future of Formula One - Future proposals, Future of Formula One - FIA proposals, Future of Formula One - Teams' proposals, Future of Formula One - Fans' proposals, Future of Formula One - Circuit design, Future of Formula One - Grands Prix, Future of Formula One - Proposed new teams, Future of Formula One - MF1 Racing, Future of Formula One - Scuderia Toro Rosso, Future of Formula One - Super Aguri F1, Future of Formula One - Team Dubai, Future of Formula One - Direxiv, Future of Formula One - Team Eddie Irvine

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Often, politics takes precedent ahead of sport in Formula One. For many years teams have threatened to set up a breakaway series, known as Grand Prix World Championship (GPWC). In the immediate aftermath of the 2005 United States Grand Prix there appeared to be an almost irreconcilable split between teams and the FIA. Ferrari in particular appeared to be politically isolated, partly due to perceived close links with the FIA. There were many calls, particularly from Minardi boss Paul ...

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Future of Formula One, Future of Formula One - The thinking behind rule changes, Future of Formula One - Safety, Future of Formula One - Cost-cutting, Future of Formula One - Excitement, Future of Formula One - Technical regulations, Future of Formula One - Changes for 2005, Future of Formula One - Changes for 2006, Future of Formula One - Qualifying, Future of Formula One - Politics, Future of Formula One - Future proposals, Future of Formula One - FIA proposals, Future of Formula One - Teams' proposals, Future of Formula One - Fans' proposals, Future of Formula One - Circuit design, Future of Formula One - Grands Prix, Future of Formula One - Proposed new teams, Future of Formula One - MF1 Racing, Future of Formula One - Scuderia Toro Rosso, Future of Formula One - Super Aguri F1, Future of Formula One - Team Dubai, Future of Formula One - Direxiv, Future of Formula One - Team Eddie Irvine

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There was always talk about changing the format of Qualifying. The 'one lap' format (whereby each driver has one lap on an empty track to set his qualifying time) was criticized by both teams and broadcasters. However, the bosses of smaller teams wanted to be guaranteed television exposure for their sponsors. For 2005, a revised version of the one lap format was used for the first six races. The first session took place on Saturday afternoon as it has done previously. A second session then took place on Sunday morning with cars carryi ...

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Future of Formula One, Future of Formula One - The thinking behind rule changes, Future of Formula One - Safety, Future of Formula One - Cost-cutting, Future of Formula One - Excitement, Future of Formula One - Technical regulations, Future of Formula One - Changes for 2005, Future of Formula One - Changes for 2006, Future of Formula One - Qualifying, Future of Formula One - Politics, Future of Formula One - Future proposals, Future of Formula One - FIA proposals, Future of Formula One - Teams' proposals, Future of Formula One - Fans' proposals, Future of Formula One - Circuit design, Future of Formula One - Grands Prix, Future of Formula One - Proposed new teams, Future of Formula One - MF1 Racing, Future of Formula One - Scuderia Toro Rosso, Future of Formula One - Super Aguri F1, Future of Formula One - Team Dubai, Future of Formula One - Direxiv, Future of Formula One - Team Eddie Irvine

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2000s - United States and Canada. Rap music, especially of the post-gangsta and crunk varieties, reaches new heights of popularity, surpassing even the early 1990s in presence and begins to overtake rock and roll as the music of the youth. Popular and definitive artists include Eminem, Jay Z, Nelly, 50 Cent, Ja Rule, DMX, OutKast, and Kanye West. Nu metal, an amalgam of most commercially successful genres of music, gains popularity. Pop-punk, pioneered by late 90s band Blink 182, rises in ...

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2000s, 2000s - The decade as a whole, 2000s - Names of the decade, 2000s - Criticisms of the decade, 2000s - Events and trends, 2000s - Technology, 2000s - Science, 2000s - War peace and politics, 2000s - Economics, 2000s - Culture and religion, 2000s - Other, 2000s - Trends and Fashion, 2000s - United States, 2000s - Music, 2000s - United States and Canada, 2000s - Europe, 2000s - Latin America/Caribbean, 2000s - Film, 2000s - Internet, 2000s - Video Games, 2000s - Television and Radio, 2000s - Sports, 2000s - People, 2000s - World leaders, 2000s - Entertainers, 2000s - Sports figures

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