There is a break between the Bahrain GP on 15 April and the Spanish GP on 13 May that could accommodate Imola.

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Ferrari are still using last year's car but will test their new F2005 before deciding whether to introduce it at the Bahrain GP on 3 April.

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This allowed Button, who had fought his way into second place despite a collision at the first corner with Bahrain GP winner Alonso, to surge into the lead.

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"The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula One Management (FOM) wish to jointly confirm their belief that the Bahrain GP should go ahead this weekend, " the two bodies said in a statement.

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