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Khatir Soltani
Here are the main short motorsport news of this day, Monday, November 16, 2009.

NASCAR: Jamie McMurray is expected to go drive the No. 1 Chevy at Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing in 2010.

Formula 1: The listing of Michael Schumacher's title-winning 1994 B194-Ford Benetton F1 car on eBay may have been a hoax (photo).

Formula 1: Mercedes confirms it has purchased a controlling stake in the Brawn GP team, while also selling its share in McLaren.

NASCAR:
Former NASCAR champion Bobby Labonte has signed a deal to drive for TRG Motorsports next season.

Formula 1: Franck Montagny insists he is still in the running to become Robert Kubica's Renault teammate in 2010.

Formula 1: Norbert Haug has confirmed that talks with Nick Heidfeld about a F1 seat for 2010 are taking place.

NASCAR: Former Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr. attended the Phoenix NASCAR race and is still exploring options for 2010.

Formula 1:
Ferrari has granted Valentino Rossi's wish by offering the MotoGP rider another F1 test in January.


photo:WRI2
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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