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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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More miles at Mugello for Schumi and F2004.
Six times Formula One world champion, Michael Schumacher was testing at the Autodromo del Mugello today [Thursday], as the Scuderia continued development work on the new F2004.
Bruni concludes Minardi's first run with 2004 car.
The Minardi F1 Team successfully completed its two-day test at Misano's Autodromo Santamonica this afternoon, Gianmaria Bruni taking over from Zsolt Baumgartner, who drove yesterday.
Official: Bernie's F1 magazine to close.
The Official Formula One Magazine will cease publication with immediate affect according to reports in the media. Crash.Net contacted the publication today, and received confirmation that the February issue would be its last.
Williams confirms test role for Pizzonia.
The BMW WilliamsF1 Team today confirmed that Antonio Pizzonia has been retained as an official test driver and will undertake testing duties for the team in 2004.
Rubens completes Mugello test.
Rubens Barrichello rounded off Ferrari's latest pre-season test at the Mugello circuit in Tuscany with a full day of development on the new F2004.
Rubens continues at Mugello with F2004.
Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello was running at Autodromo del Mugello today [Sunday], as the team continued development work on the new F2004.