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McLaren's gift for Ramirez.
Veteran McLaren staffer Jo Ramirez (pictured with Michael Schumacher at the Brazilian GP 1998) celebrated his 60th birthday this coming Monday with a fine present at the Hungarian Grand Prix from drivers Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard.
Yoong in for Monza?
Formula Nippon driver Alexander Yoong could become the first Malaysian Grand Prix driver, says Minardi team owner Paul Stoddart. The Australian said in Hungary this weekend that Yoong could race for Minardi at the Italian Grand Prix. He is expected to replace Tarso Marques.
Minardi to reveal 2002 engine deal soon.
The European-Minardi team have said that they will announce their engines for next year within the next couple of weeks.
Triple success for Ferrari at the Hungaroring.
Ferrari not only got a one-two finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix and a maximum 16 points but the Maranello based outfit also clinched their third consecutive Constructors' Championship and the 2001 Drivers' Championship.
Post-race press conference - Hungarian GP.
Drivers: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari) and David Coulthard (McLaren). TV Unilateral:
World Champions: Michael, Ferrari and Bridgestone.
Michael Schumacher claimed his fourth world championship and Ferrari confirmed its third consecutive constructors' title with a perfect Hungarian Grand Prix.
Toyota on a mission at the Hungaroring?
Toyota President Ove Andersson and Akihiko Saito (Vice President of the Toyota Motor Corporation) caused a stir today at the Hungarian Grand Prix when they toured through the pit lane during qualifying.
Salo and McNish happy with Spa test.
The Toyota Formula 1 team has taken a big step forward in development at its latest test session at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.
DC slams Hungaroring kerbs!
David Coulthard has criticised the kerbs at the Hungaroring after the Scot was forced to miss the entire second practice session after badly damaging the under-tray of his car.
Hungarian GP preview - BAR-Honda.
British American Racing head to Hungary as the top Honda team in terms of points and this weekend they will be looking to extent the one-point gap over Honda rivals Jordan.
Pre-Hungarian GP update: team by team.
All the F1 teams may have been on holiday these last three weeks but that doesn't mean to say nothing's been happening. Find out what has been going on behind the scenes in the build up to the final five F1 races of the year: Ferrari - Badoer at Fiorano:
Donington hosts world's first two-seater F1 race.
Aside from the sight and sound extravaganza of a "full-on" Grand Prix paddock, spectators at the upcoming Thunder in the Park day at Donington, on Tuesday, August 21, will witness a piece of motor-racing history being made: the first-ever race between two-seater Formula One cars!
David Coulthard in Slovakia.
On Friday, 3rd of August 2001, David Coulthard visited Slovakia. He participated in a regeneration programme in the famous Pie?any Spa.
Alesi: I'm driving for Jordan in 2002.
New Jordan signing Jean Alesi has said that his deal with the Anglo-Irish team extends beyond the end of this season and that he will be driving for the team in 2002.
Frentzen tries out the Prost AP04.
Three times Grand Prix winner Heinz-Harald Frentzen yesterday got his first taste of the Prost-Acer AP04 when he completed 50km's at Magny-Cours.
Ralf Schu in doggy madness caper!
Williams-BMW driver Ralf Schumacher has spent an estimated ?20,000 flying his pet dog - Blackie out to the south of France.
Piccini for Fiorano test.
European Minardi F1 will conduct a brief shakedown of its latest-specification PS01 chassis this Friday at the Fiorano test track.
Turkey pledges to fight for an F1 race.
Turkish Automobile Federation chief Mumtaz Tahincioglu has promised that he will do everything within his power to get Turkey a Formula One race.
Zooming through Zandvoort.
Following on from Arrows' successful trip to Zandvoort in 2000, the team is planning a special day at the circuit on Saturday, 8th September, 2001.
Verstappen slams Bernoldi.
Arrows-Asiatech driver Jos Verstappen has slammed his team-mate Enrique Bernoldi and urged team boss Tom Walkinshaw to replace the Brazilian in 2002.
Mansell to makes guest appearance at Silverstone.
Former F1 World Champion Nigel Mansell will make a guest appearance at the Silverstone Historical Festival at the end of the month.
Silenced Frentzen thanks fans for support.
Deposed Jordan driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen has maintained a dignified silence following his abrupt exit from the Silverstone team last week, but still feels that his supporters are owed an explanation.
Webber F1 bound for 2002?
Benetton test driver Mark Webber has said he could be in Formula One next year as Flavio Briatore has promised to do all he can to find him a drive.