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MAC Tools steps up involvement with BAR.
Lucky Strike BAR Honda today announced that MAC Tools, previously a supplier to the team, has become an official team partner.
Minardi confirms title sponsor - Wilux.
Minardi Cosworth today confirmed that Wilux Benelux has become title sponsor, with the Faenza-based team to be known officially as Wilux Minardi Cosworth during the 2004 Formula One season.
Budweiser extends sponsorship with Williams.
The BMW WilliamsF1 Team today confirmed that after successful debut season, team sponsor Budweiser has extended its commercial relationship for the forthcoming season, and the 'Bud King of Beers' identity will be more extensively visible on team assets.
Sauber sign deal with AdNovum Informatik.
Team Sauber-Petronas have signed a long-term partnership agreement with the Zurich-based software development company, AdNovum Informatik.
What you may not know about the Bahrain circuit.
The Bahrain International Circuit is nearing completion and the much-awaited day when the construction contractor officially hands over the ceremonial keys to the circuit organisation is approaching.
Hill tells DC: Forget McLaren - be selfish.
1996 Formula One world champion, Damon Hill has sent a message to his fellow countryman and former team-mate, David Coulthard, telling him he must be 'selfish' if he is to survive in F1 post-2004.
Q&A: Jarno Trulli and Fernando Alonso.
Renault duo Jarno Trulli and Fernando Alonso look ahead to this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2004 Formula One world championship, and discuss how they think they will go, the Albert Park circuit and more...
BMW WilliamsF1 to help Hamleys go global.
In the week prior to the start of the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team today announced a groundbreaking new commercial partnership with Hamleys - 'the finest toys in the world'.
Q&A: Giorgio Pantano.
As the only new driver to Bridgestone in F1 this year, Jordan Ford's new signing Giorgio Pantano has had a lot to catch up on in the last three weeks.
Bridgestone to hit Australia with all new tyres.
After 17,000kms of tyre testing with its four teams, Bridgestone Motorsport is about to hit the first round of the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship, in Melbourne, Australia, with 1,400 of its latest development Potenza Formula One tyres.
Australian GP preview - Jordan Grand Prix.
After a disastrous 2003 season, albeit one punctuated by Giancarlo Fisichella's fortuitous maiden win in Brazil, many predicted that the 2004 would line up without the familiar - and highly popular - Jordans on the grid. Fortunately, that hasn't proved to be the case.
Red Bull Driver Search announces 2004 format.
For the third consecutive year, the Red Bull Driver Search programme is continuing its pursuit to directly address the lack of American presence at the pinnacle of motor racing.
Q&A: Hisao Suganuma.
Hisao Suganuma, technical manager at Bridgestone Motorsport talks about the finer points of the companies 2004 campaign. Q: Hisao [Suganuma], this has been a particularly busy year for you. Tell us a little about your schedule over the past few months.
Kimi gives thumbs up to Dubai.
Formula One sensation Kimi Raikkonen yesterday gave an overwhelming thumbs up to the Dubai Autodrome, the Middle East's first fully-integrated motorsports facility, designed by West Surrey Racing, which is set to open in four weeks time.
Schumacher, Berger test GT BMW.
The preparations of two different arms of the BMW motorsport effort combined at Monza this week, as Ralf Schumacher and Gerhard Berger got the chance to test the marque's potent M3 GTR GT car.
PanGlobal looking for future Malaysian F1 drivers.
PanGlobal Insurance, in association with Alex Yoong and Team Meritus Formula BMW, today launched the 'PanGlobal Alex Yoong F1 Driver Search' monthly go-kart challenge, beginning 6 March 2004, at the Elite Morac International Karting Circuit.
<I>Daily Telegraph</I> to back UK F1 coverage.
Leading British broadsheet newspaper The Daily Telegraph has revealed that it is to become the latest backer of UK channel ITV 's Formula One coverage.
Pioneer extends Jaguar deal.
Pioneer Europe NV has confirmed that it will remains as a major partner of Jaguar Racing for the 2004 Formula One world championship season.
Ferrari, Rubens resume work on F2004 at Mugello.
Ferrari #2 Rubens Barrichello resumed the Scuderia's test at Autodromo del Mugello today [Saturday], as he continued with the programme Michael Schumacher ran on Tuesday and Wednesday, namely development of the new car, the F2004.
Renault announces Telefonica sponsorship.
The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team today announced a substantial multi-year partnership agreement with Spanish telecommunications group Telefonica. The Renault F1 R24 will feature 'Telefonica' branding beginning at the Australian Grand Prix.
Question of Trust for Verstappen's management.
After loosing out on the Jordan drive when it was seemingly in the bag, Jos Verstappen backers Trust and the Jordan team have pointed the finger of blame at Verstappen's management.
Official: Jaguar announce Wirdheim as test driver.
Jaguar Racing has today announced that Swedish driver Bjorn Wirdheim has signed to join the team as official test driver and first reserve driver.
Sheene's widow to wave F1 chequered flag.
It has been announced that the widow of motorsport legend Barry Sheene will fulfil a role her husband had been invited to perform last year, but was too ill to do; wave the chequered flag as the winner crosses the finish line in the Australian Grand Prix.
Heidfeld wraps up Jordan's EJ14 test in Jerez.
Nick Heidfeld today [Friday] completed Jordan Ford's EJ14 test session in Jerez, adding another 55 laps to the new car's mileage.