Alonso celebrates return to first love Dec 11, 2007
Alonso celebrates return to his first love after disastrous affair. Former champion signs two-year deal at Renault. (Guardian Unlimited)
Brazilian driver dies in San Paulo GP crash Dec 10, 2007
The accident occurred on the same stretch of the Interlagos track where Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber were involved in an accident during the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hamilton the fastest on return to test track Dec 7, 2007
LONDON: McLaren s Lewis Hamilton set the pace on Wednesday in his first Formula One test since the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix in October ... It has felt like a very long time since the Brazilian Grand Prix, he added in a team statement. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Renault awaits hearing in latest F1 spy scandal twist Dec 5, 2007
McLaren was again in the news on Nov. 16 when the FIA rejected its appeal to penalize four rival drivers for fuel irregularities at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. The rejected appeal meant Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen kept his title. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Lewis moved by Senna tribute Dec 4, 2007
"I met Vivian at the Brazilian Grand Prix and being in her presence there was very special but for her to come over here and present me with the award, it was as good as Ayrton being there. "I never got to meet him. I only know what kind of a character he was through his books and watching his videos. (iAfrica.com)
One year out would not hurt Alonso Dec 4, 2007
McLaren's Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo Oct. 21, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
I'll be back - Hamilton Dec 3, 2007
Having headed the world championship since May's Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton eventually conceded the title to Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in the season-closing Brazilian Grand Prix the Finn having overturned a 17-point gap over his rival across the final two races. "I'm over that disappointment," he told the News of the World. (iAfrica.com)
Kimi deserves title - Lewis Nov 19, 2007
McLaren had called into question the decision of the stewards at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix not to punish Williams and BMW for fuel irregularities. Nico Rosberg, Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld finished fourth, fifth and sixth respectively at Interlagos behind race-winner Raikkonen, with Hamilton seventh. (iAfrica.com)
* F1: FIA rejects fuel appeal, Nov 18, 2007
Formula One's governing body rejected McLaren's appeal to penalize four drivers for fuel irregularities at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, letting Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen keep his world championship title ... Hamilton finished second in the overall standings, one point behind Raikkonen, who won the Brazilian Grand Prix. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Raikkonen confirmed as F1 champion Nov 17, 2007
LONDON, England -- Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen has been confirmed as the 2007 Formula One world champion after McLaren's hopes of amending the result of the Brazilian Grand Prix was rejected by the Court of Appeal. Raikkonen has been confirmed as champion after McLaren's appeal was rejected by the Court of Appeal. (CNN -- International)
Raikkonen confirmed as Formula One world champion Nov 17, 2007
McLaren had appealed against the decision of stewards at last month's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix not to penalise BMW Sauber and Williams drivers after an enquiry into temperature irregularities. Although McLaren said they simply wanted to clarify the rules, any disqualification of the three drivers who finished ahead of Hamilton and subsequent reallocation of points would have changed the outcome of the championship. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
FIA appeals court rejects McLaren appeal, letting Kimi Raikkonen keep Formula One title Nov 17, 2007
PARIS Formula One's governing body rejected McLaren's appeal to penalize four drivers for fuel irregularities at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, letting Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen keep his world championship title. The FIA's court of appeal said Friday there was not enough evidence to punish BMW and Williams, whose drivers finished fourth, fifth, sixth and 10th on Oct. 21 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ferrari: McLaren appeal can hurt F1 Nov 17, 2007
McLaren were appealing against the action of stewards at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix in failing to punish BMW Sauber and Williams for using fuel that was apparently cooler than the rules allow. If the three drivers concerned are disqualified, Hamilton could be promoted from seventh to fourth in the race handing the 22-year-old British rookie the points needed to overhaul Raikkonen and become Formula One's youngest champion. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Raikkonen Keeps Formula One Driving Title as McLaren's Appeal Is Dismissed Nov 17, 2007
The result of the title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix on Oct. 21 will stand. McLaren had asked that Williams driver Nico Rosberg and BMW Sauber drivers Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld be disqualified, which would have moved Hamilton into first place overall. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Hamiltons last chance of title disappears Nov 17, 2007
After a day of deliberation in the wake of a four-hour hearing in London on Thursday, the four judges decided that McLaren s appeal against a stewards decision at last month s Brazilian Grand Prix was inadmissible. McLaren had asked the court to review the stewards failure to punish BMW Sauber and Williams for using fuel during the race at Interlagos that may have been cooler than allowed under the rules. (Times Online)
McLaren appeal rejected Nov 17, 2007
McLaren had appealed the result of the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, believing BMW Sauber and Williams were in breach of the regulations. If Williams' Nico Rosberg and the BMW Saubers of Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld had been disqualified, that could have resulted in Hamilton being promoted to fourth, and with it taking the title. (iAfrica.com)
Schuey: I cant believe it Nov 16, 2007
The Ferrari driver had also been quickest on Tuesday, when he returned to the Formula One cockpit for his first serious session since the Brazilian Grand Prix of October 2006. I dont miss F1 because Ive always been involved in F1, said Schumacher, who retains a role as a technical consultant for the title-winning Italian team and attended several races this year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLaren decision expected today Nov 16, 2007
McLaren are appealing against the BMW Sauber and Williams teams for their use of allegedly irregular fuel during last month's Brazilian Grand Prix, the final race of the season where Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen clinched the drivers' title. McLaren are seeking the disqualification of Nico Rosberg of the Williams-Toyota team and Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld of the BMW Sauber team who came fourth, fifth and six respectively. (iAfrica.com)
Hamilton's world title chances recede Nov 16, 2007
McLaren officials arrive at the FIA hearing to determine the outcome of their Brazilian grand prix appeal ... The validity of McLaren's appeal against the stewards' decision at last month's Brazilian grand prix - when Williams and BMW Sauber cars finished in fourth, fifth and sixth positions ahead of the British driver but were then accused of fuel-temperature infringements - was robustly challenged by the two teams ... Insisting that the stewards at the Brazilian grand prix should have... (Guardian Unlimited)
Schumacher returns for a day and blows them away Nov 15, 2007
The first test session since the end of the season was also Schumacher's first serious outing in a F1 car since the Brazilian Grand Prix in October 2006. "It looks as though he's got talent. He will make his way to F1," quipped Red Bull's David Coulthard, at 36 the oldest active driver in F1, at the reappearance of his rival. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New owner Gillett has ideas to promote Nextel growth Nov 15, 2007
APPEAL ON TAP: McLaren's appeal to penalize four drivers for fuel irregularities at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix - which could hand Lewis Hamilton the Formula One title - will be heard Thursday in London. The court of appeal for FIA, motorsport's world governing body, will hear McLaren's appeal of the decision by stewards at the Oct. 21 race in Brazil to not penalize BMW and Williams for having the fuel in its cars outside an accepted temperature range. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Sports Brief Nov 15, 2007
The 38-year-old Schumacher, who hasn't raced since the Brazilian Grand Prix in October last year, will be joined by current Ferrari driver -- and former teammate -- Felipe Massa as winter testing continues. SOCCER. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Schumacher still the fastest in return to Formula One testing Nov 15, 2007
The first test since the end of the season last month was also Schumachers first serious outing in a Formula One car since the Brazilian Grand Prix of October 2006. It looks as though hes got talent. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Michael Schumacher sets the fastest lap in testing at Barcelona Nov 14, 2007
The first test session since the end of the season last month was also Schumacher's first serious outing in a Formula One car since the Brazilian Grand Prix of October 2006. "It looks as though he's got talent. He will make his way to F1," quipped Red Bull's David Coulthard, at 36 the oldest active driver in Formula One, at the reappearance of his rival. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton concedes tax a factor in move Nov 10, 2007
"He will make a huge amount from sponsorship over a long career, easily in the (David) Beckham class and beyond," Dominic Curran, director of the Karen Earl sponsorship consultancy, said before last month's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Williams choose Nakajima Nov 8, 2007
The Japanese 22-year-old, son of former Formula 1 driver Saturo Nakajima, was the team's test driver this year and made his F1 debut at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. He finished the race in 10th, enough to impress his bosses and land a seat alongside number one driver Nico Rosberg. (iAfrica.com)
Lewis: I trust McLaren Nov 7, 2007
It's another team decision and I stick by them whoever they choose, added the Briton, who lost the title by a single point to Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. I'm very happy I've got one seat. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton trusts McLaren to make right decision Nov 7, 2007
"It's another team decision and I stick by them whoever they choose," added the Briton, who lost the title by a single point to Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen at last month's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. "I'm very happy I've got one seat. I get to stay and do what I love doing.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Alonso quits McLaren Nov 3, 2007
McLaren did not give any details of the terms of the separation but said it had been decided only after the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix on October 21. "The mutual parting of ways has not been discussed until now, since it was felt that any such discussion could have seriously disrupted the team's and Fernando's 2007 Formula One World Championship challenge," the statement said. (India Times, India)
Reports: Fernando Alonso has left McLaren Formula One team Nov 2, 2007
"Outside the car, we had some difficulties this season, that was no secret," Alonso said after the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. "You have ups and downs sometimes, but I will have great memories from this year.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
McLaren's 2008 car to be checked Nov 2, 2007
There was more bad news for McLaren yesterday when the FIA president Max Mosley said that not only was it unlikely that Hamilton would be crowned 2007 world champion, even if the team's appeal against the stewards' decision not to penalise BMW Sauber and Williams for breaching fuel regulations in the Brazilian grand prix were successful, but the 22-year-old Briton could start the 2008 season with a negative points score should Ferrari's intellectual property be found to have been used in his... (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Hamilton hits road to Switzerland Oct 30, 2007
" Hamilton still has an outside chance of being crowned 2007 world champion if the November 15 hearing into events at Interlagos goes McLaren's way after the British team appealed the result of the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. The team are questioning the stewards' decision not to penalise Williams or BMW for fuel irregularities. Were they to be disqualified, Hamilton could be handed the point that would see him overhaul Kimi Raikonnen as champion -- though the possibility appears... (CNN -- International)
Todt: It was a surprise Oct 30, 2007
Finn Raikkonen took the drivers' title by one point from McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso after winning the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix last Sunday. To tell the truth, I would not have bet on this victory, Todt told reporters on Sunday at a title-winning party at the Tuscan track of Mugello. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lewis Hamilton takes Swiss route Oct 30, 2007
"Hamilton has also accused the F1 authorities of treating McLaren unfairly last season, claiming his team must be above reproach next year. McLaren were fined almost 50m in the wake of the Ferrari spy scandal, and they have appealed against the result of the season-ending Brazilian grand prix, the outcome of which could yet see Hamilton handed the crown."They're [the FIA] tough on us, maybe more than on others," he said on Sky News. "Next year, we know what to expect. We should keep our heads... (Guardian Unlimited)
Lauda blasts McLaren appeal Oct 27, 2007
Three-time world champion Niki Lauda says McLaren appealing the result of the Brazilian Grand Prix is "a catastrophe" for the sport. The Woking-based team are hopeful that Lewis Hamilton will be promoted up the classification to fourth place - from seventh - due to alleged fuel irregularities in the cars of Nico Rosberg, Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld. (iAfrica.com)
FORMULA ONE REVIEW: A star rookie, plot twists and scandal made 2007 a Formula One season for the ages Oct 25, 2007
The Formula One season that ended at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday was the wildest, most unpredictable and scandalous season in years - and, by at least one measure, since the series began 57 years ago. From the exploits of the sport's first black driver battling his double-world-champion teammate and two others for all the victories, to the battle between their two teams on and off the track - culminating in a $100 million fine against one of them - and from a final-race showdown in which... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Sweet defeat for Hamilton: Spanish press Oct 24, 2007
Sweet Defeat, sports daily AS said on its front page below a photo of double world champion Alonso holding a large champagne bottle after finishing third following Sunday's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. Britain's Hamilton, who the Spanish media has accused of being favoured by McLaren over Alonso, finished seventh after leading the championship for six months. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alonsos future is key to F1 driver market Oct 24, 2007
It will be addressed over the course of the next two weeks, team boss Ron Dennis said after Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. The Spaniard has been linked to Renault, the team with which he won his two titles, but that may not be his first option. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
FORMULA ONE: McLaren appeals to FIA's International Court of Appeal Oct 24, 2007
McLaren filed an appeal Tuesday hoping to get four drivers disqualified from last weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix and give the Formula One title to British rookie Lewis Hamilton. The four drivers were investigated for fuel irregularities following Sunday's race, but governing body FIA said several hours later that there was not enough evidence to penalize any of them. (International Herald Tribune)
Hamilton doesn't want win by appeal Oct 24, 2007
The McLaren rookie finished one point behind Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in the final standings after the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. But McLaren said it plans to appeal a FIA decision not to penalize four drivers investigated for fuel irregularities following the Sao Paulo race. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Italy hails Kimi Raikkonen Oct 23, 2007
"All so incredible but true," ran a headline in Monday's Gazzetta dello Sport after the Finn won the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix to snatch the title by one point. "He wins the world championship against all the predictions.". (India Times, India)
Mitchell denies leaking Byrd allegation Oct 23, 2007
The McLaren team confirmed that it will appeal FIA's decision not to penalize four drivers investigated for fuel irregularities following the Brazilian Grand Prix won by Raikkonen. The ruling by the sport's governing body meant that Lewis Hamilton remained the seventh-place finisher Sunday, two spots lower than he needed to win the title in the season-ending race. (Boston Globe)
Alonso backs Raikkonen as champion Oct 23, 2007
Finn Raikkonen won his first world title by a single point from McLaren's 22-year-old Hamilton after finishing first in Sunday's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. BMW Sauber and Williams were later found to be in breach of regulations regarding fuel temperatures -- sparking speculation that Nico Rosberg, Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld, who finished fourth, fifth and sixth respectively, could be stripped of their points. (CNN -- International)
Fight to the Finnish Oct 23, 2007
SAO PAULO: Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen faces an anxious wait to be confirmed as formula one champion, after rivals McLaren lodged an appeal in a dramatic postscript to the Finn's stunning win at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. McLaren, whose drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso were pipped by Raikkonen for the title by a single point, have appealed against a decision by race stewards to clear BMW Sauber and Williams of alleged fuel irregularities. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Raikkonen keeps cool to take F1 title Oct 23, 2007
Kimi Raikkonen is known as "The Iceman," and he more than kept his cool on Sunday, winning the Brazilian Grand Prix and capturing the Formula One title. Raikkonen won his first F1 crown by taking advantage of Lewis Hamilton's mistake on the first lap and a subsequent gear box problem with the Briton's McLaren, combined with Fernando Alonso's disappointing run. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ferraris Todt says right team and driver won Oct 23, 2007
Ferraris Raikkonen won the Brazilian Grand Prix to finish one point ahead of McLaren pair Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. It was a remarkable comeback by the Finn, who had trailed Hamilton by 17 points with two races to go. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fire forces Chargers to move practice to Arizona Oct 23, 2007
McLaren confirmed Monday that it will appeal FIA's decision not to penalize four drivers investigated for fuel irregularities following the Brazilian Grand Prix won by Raikkonen. beaconnewsonline. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Alonso ashamed at McLaren appeal Oct 23, 2007
Meanwhile, despite what Alonso thinks, McLaren have confirmed that it will appeal FIA's decision not to penalise four drivers investigated for fuel irregularities following the Brazilian Grand Prix. "We will lodge an appeal," McLaren head of media communications Ellen Kolby said. (Aljazeera.Net)
FORMULA ONE: Formula One: McLaren appeals Raikkonen's drivers' title Oct 23, 2007
McLaren-Mercedes team members sit at the team's pit during the Brazilian Grand Prix ... Kimi Raikkonen, the least likely of three possible 2007 champions, may have stupefied many fans by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday to take the drivers' title by one point, but it was a perfect match to an equally flabbergasting season. (International Herald Tribune)
FORMULA ONE: FIA decision not to penalize drivers Oct 23, 2007
McLaren confirmed Monday that it will appeal FIA's decision not to penalize four drivers investigated for fuel irregularities following the Brazilian Grand Prix. "We will lodge an appeal," McLaren head of media communications Ellen Kolby said in an e-mail. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Lewis wants to win on track Oct 23, 2007
Lewis Hamilton on Monday night admitted he wants to win the Formula 1 world title on the track not in the courts. "So being promoted after some people have been thrown out is not the way I want to do it. If I became world champion that way, it would feel weird. "After Kimi did such a fantastic job, winning the last two races, to have it taken away from you, it's a bit cruel and probably not good for the sport. (iAfrica.com)
Brazilian grand prix 2007 - live! Oct 23, 2007
2007 Brazilian grand prix - live ... 2007 Brazilian grand prix - live. (Guardian Unlimited)
Raikkonen champion as Lewis stalls Oct 22, 2007
Kimi Raikkonen wins his first world title after victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix ... SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Kimi Raikkonen claimed his first world title by one point after previous overall leader Lewis Hamilton suffered a nightmare end to his rookie season at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. (CNN -- International)
Hamilton puts on brave face Oct 22, 2007
The 22-year-old British rookie went into the Brazilian Grand Prix seven points ahead of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen but the Finn took the world championship by one point after grabbing victory as Hamilton could only finish seventh. Afterwards Hamilton managed to crack a smile and was typically mature in the way he handled what must have been a nightmare situation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Iceman' wins after Hamilton meltdown Oct 22, 2007
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was confirmed as Formula One champion today after Brazilian Grand Prix stewards decided to impose no penalties on BMW Sauber and Williams for alleged fuel irregularities. Raikkonen seized his first Formula One title by a single point, and against the odds, on Sunday after a stirring victory in Brazil. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Raikkonen wins tightest F1 title race in 21 years Oct 22, 2007
Paul Gilham / Getty ImagesKimi Raikkonen celebrates after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix race and the F1 world championship Sunday ... SAO PAULO, Brazil - Kimi Raikkonen is known as The Iceman, and he more than kept his cool Sunday, winning the Brazilian Grand Prix and capturing the Formula One title in the tightest race for the championship in 21 years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brazilian Grand Prix Oct 22, 2007
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Cool Raikkonen keeps his nerves as Hamilton wilts in dramatic finale Oct 22, 2007
Kimi Raikkonen celebrates on the podium after claiming his first Formula One title by a single point on Sunday after a stirring victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix. I wasn't really 100% sure of what was happening at the end as we were still waiting for others still to finish I had to wait a long time to hear that I had finally won it. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLaren's Dennis gets his trophy anyway Oct 22, 2007
Dennis told reporters at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix that the mechanics had made him one. I was very pleased to get the constructors trophy yesterday from the mechanics, that they made. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Raikkonen Wins Formula 1 Title in Brazil as Hamilton Is Hurt by Bad Start Oct 22, 2007
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen secured the Formula One championship by a single point by winning today's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix and overhauling McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso in the standings. Raikkonen, 28, had to wait more than six hours for an inquiry into the race that could have handed the title to Hamilton. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Raikkonen's Formula 1 Title May Hang on Appeal That Keeps Hamilton in Race Oct 22, 2007
Raikkonen, 28, sealed the championship by one point yesterday after winning the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos and leapfrogging McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso in the standings ... Four years ago, Raikkonen was stripped of his victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix following an appeal of a decision to award him first place after crash debris halted the race. (Bloomberg -- UK)
FIA opens investigation that could alter outcome of Brazilian GP Oct 22, 2007
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) - FIA opened an investigation into the fuel temperatures in the cars of some drivers after the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, and the outcome could alter the result of the Formula One drivers' title. The fuel in the cars of fourth-place Nico Rosberg of Williams, fifth-place Robert Kubica of BMW-Sauber and sixth-place Nick Heidfeld of BMW-Sauber were "more than 10 degrees below the ambient temperature,'' FIA said in a statement. The matter was relayed to the race stewards... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Raikkonen on top of the world Oct 22, 2007
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen has won his first Formula One title after Lewis Hamilton's attempt to become the youngest champion in his debut season suffered after the first lap of the Brazilian grand prix. Raikkonen won the drivers championship by a single point from the two McLarens of two-time champion Fernando Alonso and Hamilton. (Aljazeera.Net)
Ferrari president Montezemolo cites team spirit in F1 victory Oct 22, 2007
Raikkonen sealed the title by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso were 1-2 in the standings entering the race, but Hamilton ran into trouble when he tried to pass Alonso on the opening lap. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Kimi crowned champ| Oct 22, 2007
Kimi Raikkonen won the 2007 Formula 1 drivers world championship on Sunday for Ferrari when he produced a flawless run to victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix. The 'ice-man' from Finland drove superbly to grab the 15th win of his careeer and his sixth this year ahead of his Ferrari team-mate and local hero Felipe Massa. (iAfrica.com)
