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Malaysian GP preview - Sauber-Petronas.
Having made a solid start to the 2004 Formula One season at the Australian Grand Prix, the Sauber-Petronas team moves on to what it lovingly calls its 'home' event - the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix - at Sepang.
Renault signs new deal with Altran.
Renault F1's deputy managing director Bernard Dudot signed a new contract with sponsor/partner Altran in Paris yesterday evening, extending the two companies' relationship for another season.
Q&A: Mike Gascoyne.
Toyota's third Formula One season started in decidedly underwhelming fashion, with two finishes outside of the top ten in Melbourne and, although not responsible for the new TF104, technical director Mike Gascoyne admitted that work needed to be done.
Kavanagh to get Jaguar chance?
Formula One hopeful and EuroBOSS frontrunner Sarah Kavanagh may be on the verge of a grand prix breakthrough with the Jaguar Racing team - provided she can find the necessary backing to guarantee an accompanying Formula Three seat.
Bridgestone wins first battle in 2004 tyre war.
Written off by many during the winter months, Bridgestone bounced back in the strongest possible way by carrying Ferrari to a resounding 1-2 in the Australian Grand Prix.
Christian keeps it clean in debut.
It's not the easiest of things to do, making your F1 debut. This is especially the case if many have ascribed your place in the pitlane to the stack of cash you bring, and if you partner one of the hottest talents in F1.
Qualifying Quotes - Australian Grand Prix.
Michael Schumacher: "The team has done a fantastic job. This car has got great potential, which it showed straight out of the box. I had a very good feeling with it today."
Front row lock-out for Bridgestone.
Bridgestone Motorsport has sent a message to the Formula One paddock that, contra to speculation, it means business in 2004 after securing the front row for the Australian Grand Prix with Ferrari.
B&Q China sponsors Jordan.
B&Q China will sponsor the Jordan Grand Prix team in 2004. This ground-breaking partnership will jointly promote and develop the B&Q and Jordan brands in China.
DC looks to Toyota and Williams for 2005.
McLaren-Mercedes reject David Coulthard has admitted that Toyota or Williams would be a good move in 2005, when Juan Pablo Montoya takes over his drive at the Woking based team.

Jordan and Bahrain promote humanitarian message.
The Jordan Formula One team will be promoting an humanitarian message this year through a tie-up with the Crown Prince of Bahrain.
Bahrain wins race against time.
The finishing touches to the home of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix reached a crucial stage today [Friday] when main construction contractor Cebarco officially handed over the circuit keys to the US$150 million Bahrain International Circuit organisation ahead of schedule.
Grip an issue for Williams boys.
Friday free practice for the Australian Grand Prix proved to be difficult for Williams-BMW drivers Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya - not least because the appeared to have little in hand for the pace-setting Ferraris.

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.

Superfund re-invests in Minardi.
Minardi Cosworth today announced that the distinctive logo of valued commercial partner, Superfund, will once again be displayed prominently on the team's cars in 2004.

Montoya storms out of press conference.
by Andy Stobart Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya didn't see the funny side of a prank by Australian comics David Lutteral and Ashley Bradnam yesterday in Melbourne, storming out of his press conference after repeated bating by the duo.

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...

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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'.