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DC slams red-flag decision.
McLaren-Mercedes driver David Coulthard has slammed the decision to red-flag the German Grand Prix after the accident at the first corner when Luciano Burti's Prost-Acer got airborne.
Bridgestone and Ferrari extend contract.
Bridgestone Motorsport has announced that it has extended its collaboration with Ferrari, ending speculation that the Italian team may jump ship to Michelin. The company will continue to supply tyres to the Maranello team for the next three years, until the end of the 2004 season.
Arrows confirms Cosworth supply for 2002.
The OrangeArrows team has confirmed speculation that its cars will be powered by Cosworth V10 engines in 2002. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Hockenheim Circuit on the eve of the 2001 German Grand Prix.
I had to do what was best for Jordan, says EJ.
Eddie Jordan has said there was no row between himself and Heinz-Harald Frentzen which lead to the German being sacked just that he had to do it (fire Frentzen) for the greater good of the team.
Badoer at Zandvoort for the Marlboro Masters.
Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer will be putting in an appearance at the Formula 3 Marlboro Masters, the traditional event held every year at the Dutch circuit of Zandvoort.
Zonta to race for Jordan until the end of 2001?
Ricardo Zonta's manager Geraldo Rodrigues has confirmed that the Brazilian's appearance at this weekend's German GP will not be a one-off and that the former BAR driver has a contract to race with Jordan until the end of 2001.
Villeneuve and Panis re-sign for BAR.
BAR-Honda have today announced that they have re-signed Jacques Villeneuve and Olivier Panis for the 2002 season.
Hockenheim: fast and furious.
Although the famous Hockenheimring has undergone a lot of speed reduction modifications over recent years, the 6,825 kms track (4.24 miles) is still amongst the quickest of the calendar with top speeds running over 330 kph and average lap speed expected to be close to 250 kph in qualifying.
Heinz-Harald Frentzen seeks legal advice.
Heinz-Harald Frentzen who was today sacked by Jordan Grand Prix has rejected the grounds of his dismissal and is now in contact with his lawyers.
Alexander Wurz's lap of Hockenheim.
McLaren-Mercedes test driver Alexander Wurz describes a lap of Hockenheim - site of this weekend's German Grand Prix:
German GP preview - Michelin.
Following the British Grand Prix, the F1 world championship moves on to Hockenheim, Germany, for its 12th showdown of the season.
Hakkinen is better than DC, says Watson.
Former McLaren and F1 driver John Watson has admitted that Eddie Irvine is right - DC is no match for an on form Mika Hakkinen.
Minardi progress continues at Monza.
The European Minardi team enjoyed its second full day of testing at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza yesterday, as regular driver Fernando Alonso concentrated on running the latest version of the PS01 chassis.
Jordan happy with Monza progress.
Jarno Trulli and Ricardo Zonta yesterday completed the third day of testing at Monza as part of the Jordan-Honda team's four-day pre-German GP test.
Schumacher home after Monza shunt.
Michael Schumacher has returned to his family home in Switzerland to recover from his big accident at the Monza test on Tuesday.
Hakkinen's tears of joy.
McLaren's Mika Hakkinen who won the British Grand Prix last weekend - his first win since August last year - has admitted that he was close to tears on the podium.
<I>F1 Magazine</I> is a 'disgrace,' says Dennis.
McLaren boss Ron Dennis has branded the new Bernie Ecclestone owned Formula 1 Magazine a 'disgrace' and over the British GP weekend it was banned from the McLaren motorhome.
New organisational structure for Ferrari.
The Chairman and CEO of the Ferrari group, Luca di Montezemolo, has today announced the new organisational structure for the Company.
Ross Kemp - a hit in the pits!
UK television personality Ross Kemp concluded his third and final race weekend with the Jordan-Honda team at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone this weekend, where his experience and training culminated in him participating in the 23-man pit stop crew.
Christies to auction Jones' memorabilia.
On 28 September 1980, Alan Jones reached the pinnacle of his career when he clinched the Formula One world drivers' championship with victory at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Now the trophy he received - and more - is up for sale.
Benetton problems blamed on espionage.
Former East German secret service operatives have been accused of causing Benetton's poor start to the season - by stealing plans of Renault's original comeback engine.
Zonta and Jordan on top on day one at Monza.
Ricardo Zonta today commenced Jordan-Honda's four-day test in very warm conditions at Monza. The Brazilian posted the day's fastest lap time - a 1m 25.125seconds
British GP - facts and figures.
8 the number of points finishes for Rubens Barrichello from the eleven races this season. The Brazilian has been on the podium six times (two seconds and four thirds) and he has been fifth once.
Record attendance at Silverstone.
The British Grand Prix this weekend at Silverstone was a resounding success after attendance figures for the three day event exceeded 250,000.