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Canon to be McLaren's 'official imaging partner'.
The West McLaren Mercedes team and Canon Europa NV are recently announced the signature of a long-term partnership that sees the latter re-enter Formula One in 2001.
Benetton boosted by the early arrival of Gascoyne.
Mike Gascoyne has joined the Benetton team earlier than expected after signing for the outfit back in April. Jordon initially wanted him to stay until the end of his contract. However Honda objected as they thought he could take their secrets to Renault.
Jaguar racing signs new aerodynamicist.
Neil Ressler has signed Lola aerodynamicist Mark Handford as part of his plans to boost Jaguar Racing.
Zonta new Jordan test driver.
Ricardo Zonta has joined Jordan for next season as the teams official test driver.
Schumacher apologises for 'podium antics'.
Michael Schumacher has expressed his regret for any offence he may have caused during his world championship celebrations on the weekend.
Schumacher logs success at Cabin.
Michael Schumacher may have asked that no-one plan a celebration for the team prior to his championship decider at Suzuka, but the Ferrari team had already booked a hut at the famous Suzuka Circuit Hotel Karaoke Log Cabins - the traditional post-Japanese Grand Prix watering hole for teams, driver
Ferrari celebrates in hair style.
Michael Schumacher's glorious championship victory in the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka was not the only 'crowning' that occurred at the Japanese circuit yesterday.
Wurz confirmed at McLaren.
With Ricardo Zonta out of the picture following his decision to work with Jordan next year, McLaren duly announced the signing of Alex Wurz as its test driver for 2001.
Post-race press conference - Japanese GP.
Q: Michael, driver's world champion year 2000. How do you feel?
Zonta for Jordan?
Ricardo Zonta has reportedly confirmed in Suzuka that he will join Jordan as test driver in 2001.
Honda to buy BAR rumour resurfaces.
Comments by Hirotoshi Honda at Suzuka this weekend, suggesting that Mugen is not yet finished with Formula One, have heightened speculation that Honda may purchase British American Racing.
Mugen hints at continued involvement.
Far from bowing out at the end of the season, Japanese engine builder Mugen has suggested that it may still be in Formula One next year.
Used Prost anyone?
So keen is Alain Prost to see the back of the recalcitrant Peugeot-powered AP03, he is offering one of them for sale via an internet auction at the end of the year.
Earthquake hits Suzuka.
Preparations for the Japanese Grand Prix were thrown into temporary confusion this morning as an earthquake rocked the Suzuka region during free practice.
Does Gascoyne release signal Hamidy to Jordan?
The news that Jordan technical boss Mike Gascoyne has been released by the Silverstone team to join Benetton has led to further speculation that renowned Arrows aerodynamicist Eghbal Hamidy will join Jordan earlier than expected.
Mansell set for F1 comeback.
Reports in Japan this weekend suggest that 1992 world champion Nigel Mansell will make a comeback to the grand prix scene next season....at the wheel of the Orange Arrows two-seater.
F1 2001 calendar confirmed.
The FIA World Council met in Seville yesterday [Wednesday] and, amongst other business, approved that latest version of next year's World Championship calendar.
2001 United States GP tickets selling fast.
Race day general admission tickets for the 2001 United States Grand Prix have already sold out. However access to the Sunday can still be secured through the 3 day combined tickets. Seating is also still available for general admission on Friday and Saturday.
Verstappen faces assault charge.
Jos Verstappen has joined the short list of grand prix drivers to find themselves in the dock, after being accused of with causing grievous bodily harm.
Mazzacane mocks Hakkinen.
Perennial backmarker Gaston Mazzacane has hit out at Mika Hakkinen's apparent arrogance, after the Finn said he had expected the Minardi driver to move over for him at Indianapolis.
Magny-Cours test - 25-27 September.
Two ends of the Formula One spectrum met in testing at Magny-Cours this week, as Prost and McLaren made use of the French venue prior to the Japanese Grand Prix next weekend.
Mugello test - 26-28 September.
The Sauber team completed three days of testing at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello today [Thursday], and with it its preparation for next weekend's Japanese GP at Suzuka.
Jaguar confirms Scheckter appointment.
Jaguar Racing has announced that 20-year old South African Tomas Scheckter will take up the role of development driver for the 2001 season.
USGP a 'success'.
The first United States Grand Prix for nine years has been heralded a success by those involved, with plaudits received from the organisers, drivers and fans alike.