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Williams Unveils Compaq Fw22.
Williams today launched its year 2000 Formula One campaign by unveiling three new components in its world title assault.
Button Tops Williams Shootout.
Jenson Button stole a narrow lead over rival Bruno Junqueira in the race for the second Williams seat by pipping the Brazilian in today's Barcelona shootout. The Grove outfit extended its test at the Circuit de Catalunya in order to
Bar Launches 2000 Challenger.
British American Racing and new engine partner Honda today launched their combined year 2000 campaign in London.
Green Is Go At Jaguar.
Despite rumours to the contrary, Jaguar looks set to stick with its British Racing Green paintwork when it joins the F1 circus this season.
Zanardi And Williams Split.
Alex Zanardi has parted company with the Williams team, confirming the rumours which have circulated since before Christmas.
More To Come From Jaguar.
Jackie Stewart has promised that there is more to come from the new Jaguar R1, as the British team aims to better its fourth place in last season's world championship.
Mosley Opposes Traction Control.
FIA president Max Mosley has come out in opposition to the proposed return of traction control to Formula One, despite once saying that its re-introduction was likely as systems could not be adequately policed.
Benetton Maintains Japanese Line.
Benetton has ensured that Japan will have a Formula One driver presence in 2000, after signing rising star Hidetoshi Mitsusada as test pilot for the coming season.
New Sponsors For Benetton.
The Benetton team announced two new multi-million pound sponsorship deals in the course of unveiling its latest B200 chassis on Monday, with Marconi and MTCI joining the Enstone fold.
Michelin To Use Fw21 For Tyre Tests.
Michelin is rumoured to be hiring a Williams chassis with which to conduct tyre testing for 2001.
Benetton Launches B200.
Benetton today unveiled its year 2000 challenger in the unlikely surroundings of Barcelona's Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Jerez Test - Day One: 14 January.
While all eyes were focused on the shootout between Jenson Button and Bruno Junqueira for a seat alongside Ralf Schumacher at Williams next season, the business of Formula One testing continued unabated at Jerez.
Jerez Test - Day Three: 16 January.
David Coulthard restored McLaren to the top of the times at Jerez yesterday [Sunday], as Williams tried again to run both Jenson Button and Bruno Junqueira.
Enge Signs For Mclaren Junior Team.
Sometime Jordan test driver Tomas Enge has signed up to partner Stephane Sarrazin at McLaren's F3000 team in 2000.
Jerez Test - Day Two: 15 January.
Day two of the battle between Jenson Button and Bruno Junqueira for the second Williams seat again proved to be damp squib, as poor weather and mechanical problems thwarted both drivers on day two of the Jerez test.
Minardi Gets Old Ford Deal.
Minardi finally sealed its year 2000 engine supply yesterday [Thursday], but will use neither the Supertec or Ford CR-1 units it had hoped for.
Rubens' Latest Test On Ice.
Rubens Barrichello put the success of Barcelona testing behind him to team up with Ferrari partners Michael Schumacher and Luca Badoer for the annual Vroom F1 Press event at Madonna di Campiglio yesterday {Tuesday].
Villeneuve Wedding Plans Denied Again.
Barbara Pollock has contacted Jacques Villeneuve's official website for the second time in a week to deny that the Canadian has any plans to marry fianc?e Dannii Minogue before the start of the 2000 season.
Button Faces The Money Man.
Jenson Button may have achieved one ambition by gaining a test with the Williams F1 team, but now has to prove that his talent is more than money can buy.
Reuters Deal Good News For Williams.
Global information and news group Reuters has signed to sponsor the Williams team for the next three seasons.
Muller Closer To Williams Seat.
Sources close to the heart of Formula One continue to insist that Alex Zanardi will not be racing for Williams in 2000.
Irvine Fan Offered Sabotage.
A television documentary yesterday revealed that one of Eddie Irvine's fans volunteered to sabotage title rival Mika Hakkinen's 1999 championship assault.
Verstappen Deal To Secure Zanardi.
Jos Verstappen's apparent failure to cement a deal with Williams for 2000 should mean that Alex Zanardi gets a reprieve with the Grove team.
Tyres Not Groovy, Says Schumi.
Michael Schumacher has launched another attack on the current batch of grooved Formula One tyres, claiming that they make the cars less, rather than more, safe.