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Luca clarifies 'favouritism' report.
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has attempted to clear up accusations that his team will favour Michael Schumacher in the run to the world title.
Suspension to blame for Coulthard test accident.
McLaren technical director Adrian Newey yesterday clarified that a wing failure was not to blame for David Coulthard's big off at Valencia.
Senna cleared in paternity case.
Following extensive investigations, it has been proved that Ayrton Senna could not have fathered a child by a woman trying to claim that her daughter was the world champion's.
Fiorio quits Minardi.
Cesare Fiorio has left Minardi, apparently by mutual consent, as the Italian minnow moves closer to being sold.
Schumacher brands Barrichello 'the best'.
Michael Schumacher has come out in support of team-mate Rubens Barrichello, after the Brazilian's German GP victory kept the championship leader atop the table.
Sarrazin on stand-by as Alesi returns.
Stephane Sarrazin will accompany the Prost team to Hungary this weekend in case fellow Frenchman Jean Alesi finds that he cannot compete comfortably.
Peugeot says 'that's it'.
Peugeot has vowed never to return to Formula One, following a disappointing campaign with McLaren, Jordan and Prost in recent seasons.
Sarrazin tests as Prost visits Barcelona.
While its rivals tested at Fiorano and Valencia, the troubled Prost team opted for a private session at the Circuit de Catalunya to prepare for next weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Alesi doubtful for Hungary.
Jean Alesi may not be fit enough for next weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, he has revealed in the wake of his Hockenheim shunt.
Fiorano test - day three: 2 August.
Minardi joined Ferrari at the latter's Fiorano facility yesterday, as both worked towards a solution for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Teleglobe ends BAR sponsorship.
Win some, lose some could be British American Racing's motto at the moment as, no sooner does it signs one new sponsor, than it loses an old one.
Briatore: To win Villeneuve I want to beat him.
Benetton boss Flavio Briatore has not given up hope of signing Jacques Villeneuve to his Renault-owned outfit, but admits that he will have to beat the Canadian on the track next year to do so.
Zonta error to seal his fate?
Ricardo Zonta may have hammered the final nail into his own BAR coffin at Hockenheim yesterday, after colliding with team-mate Jacques Villeneuve.
Chilled Button raises his worth.
Jenson Button is perhaps the only man in the paddock not too worried about his Formula One future.
Post-race press conference - German Grand Prix.
Q: Rubens, hearty congratulations. Yesterday you said it was the worst day of the season, but today must surely be the best day of your life. After eight years in F1 and 123 GP starts, to have come from 18th place to your first win must be worth celebrating. How does it feel?
Wanderer was ex-Mercedes man.
The mystery man who interrupted the German Grand Prix by going walkabout was a disgruntled former Mercedes employee, it has been revealed.
Mika Hakkinen speaks...
''The season so far hasn't been going exactly how I wish it would go. There have been a lot of downhills and some uphills, and there has been great results and there has been quite bad results.
Herbert confirms US intentions.
Johnny Herbert took time out at a Frankfurt press conference yesterday to announce his retirement from Formula One.
Frentzen to stay at Jordan.
Heinz-Harald Frentzen has confirmed that he will continue to drive for the Jordan team until the end of 2002, according to the Reuters news agency.
Peugeot confirms F1 withdrawal.
As expected, Peugeot will not be directly involved in the grand prix scene next season, following the sale of its engine building arm to Asian Motor Technologies [AMT].
Silverstone plans traffic changes for big weekend.
Following criticism by the FIA, and an ultimatum to produce a failsafe scheme to cope with the expected crowds, the Home of British Motorsport has already implemented the first stages of planning for next year's British Grand Prix.
Auto giants seek share of Bernie's pie.
Bernie Ecclestone's plan to carve off another portion of his grand prix business is expected to attract attention from major manufacturers.
Silverstone test - day three: 20 July.
The pre-Hockenheim test concluded at Silverstone this morning, with Giancarlo Fisichella recording fastest time ahead of both McLarens.
Mugello/Fiorano test - 18 July.
Ferrari continued its combined preparation/deconstruction test on two fronts yesterday, running cars at both Fiorano and Mugello.