P361 CEEFAX 361 Thu 31 Aug 19:16/51 1/2 M/RACING: BENETTON WITHDRAW APPEAL Benetton have withdrawn their appeal against the one-race ban imposed on Michael Schumachjr for his actions during the Belgian Grand Prix. Schumacher was given the ban, suspended for four races, after being found guilty by stewards of weaving and wheel banging with Damon Hill on Sunday. The German went on to win the race and afterwards protested his innocence to track officials. The appeal was set to bj heard next week and if Benetton had lost it the one-race ban could have been invoked. Football 302 General 320 Cricket 340 M/Cycling Speedway Calendar HeadlinesP361 CEEFAX 361 Thu 31 Aug 19:14/26 2/2 M/RACING: NEWS IN BRIEF The Italian Minardi team have confirmed they will continue in Formula One next season and are close to sealing a new engine deal. Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Latest 350 Rugby 370 Racing 380 M/Cycling Speedway Calendar Headlines