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Fia To Examine Traction Control Rumours.
Motorsport's governing body is planning to investigate claims that several teams may be using simple versions of outlawed traction control systems, after rumours spread following the European and Malaysian grands prix.
Practice Patter - Japanese Grand Prix.
Mika Hakkinen: "Both sessions went well today, we worked through our race programme to find a good set-up, and seem to have found a reasonable balance. That said, you can always go quicker, and we will be looking to do that tomorrow in qualifying."
Love In The F1 Air.
There must be something about going to the Far East, for two of Formula One's most prominent figures have found time to fulfil engagements of a more personal nature.
Ferrari Counts Cost Of Replacing Rory.
Ferrari is expecting to have to pay for a new designer, after current incumbent Rory Byrne confirmed his intention to leave the team.
Ferrari Appeal: Stewart Statement.
Following the reversal of Ferrari's exclusion from the Malaysian Grand Prix, the Stewart team released the following statement:
Ferrari Appeal - Comments.
Max Mosley, President of the FIA commented on the Ferrari appeal result by saying, (Ferrari convincingly demonstrated that they were within the 5mm tolerance level required in these matters).
Heidfeld Completes Prost Test.
Nick Heidfeld took the opportunity provided by a three-day test at Magny-Cours to familiarise himself with aspects of next year's Prost car.
Hawaii Challenge Cancelled.
The hopes that former Champcar stars Jacques Villeneuve and Alex Zanardi had of competing against erstwhile rivals have been dashed by the cancellation of the Hawaii Superprix.
Trickster Claimed To Be 'buying Tyrrell'.
A man dubbed the 'Prince of Conmen' persuaded party guests that he was about to buy the Tyrrell F1 team, a court heard yesterday.
Sauber In Charge.
Peter Sauber and the Red Bull company are now the sole shareholders of the Swiss team, following the Fritz Kaiser Group's decision to sell off its stake.
Todt Offers To Quit.
Ferrari boss Jean Todt has tendered his resignation to company president Luca di Montezemolo, blaming himself for failing to land the world title for the team.
Schumacher Puts Irvine Back On Top.
Michael Schumacher stood by his promise to help Ferrari team-mate Eddie Irvine's title challenge by twice allowing the Irishman to pass en route to Malaysian Grand Prix victory.
Coulthard: I Will Still Move Over.
David Coulthard re-iterated his willingness to help team-mate Mika Hakkinen's championship challenge - despite out-qualifying the Finn at Sepang.
Refuelling Ban Reversed.
The ban on teams removing their refuelling hoses before the fuel rig is empty has been reversed by the FIA.
Villeneuve Surprise Friday Fastest.
Jacques Villeneuve stunned the Formula One establishment by posting fastest time of the Friday free practice session in Malaysia.
Friday Untimed Practice (combined Times)
1. Jacques Villeneuve Canada BAR-Supertec 1min 42.407secs 2. David Coulthard Britain McLaren-Mercedes 1min 42.519secs
F1 Hopeful Paralysed.
Future F1 hopeful Jason Watt has been left paralysed by a motorcycle accident, just days after clinching second place in the F3000 championship.
Pedro Calls For Roll Hoop Enquiry.
Pedro Diniz has asked that the FIA reviews the design of F1 cars following his horrific Nurburgring accident three weeks ago.
Friction Blamed For Hesketh Departure.
Internal disagreements over restructuring proposals have been cited as the likely reason for Lord Hesketh's decision to quit as president of the British Racing Drivers' Club [BRDC].
Ferrari Confirms Schumacher Return.
Ferrari has confirmed that Michael Schumacher will return to race action in Malaysia next weekend, despite the German claiming that he would not be back this season.
Millennium Calendar Confirmed.
The World Motorsport Council has confirmed a 17-race Formula One championship calendar for next season, following a meeting with the FIA in Paris yesterday [Wednesday].
Barcelona Test - Day One: 6 October 1999.
David Coulthard topped the last major test before the Malaysian Grand Prix, but the day was more significant for the return of Pedro Diniz.
Hill And Badoer In To End.
Both Damon Hill and Luca Badoer will see out the 1999 season, despite rumours that they may be replaced before the Japanese Grand Prix.
Arrows Insures Malay Appearance.
The Arrows team has landed a one-race sponsorship deal with a Malaysian insurance company for the country's inaugural grand prix next weekend.