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Jordan Sign Nakano As Test Driver.
Jordan has signed Minardi refugee Shinji Nakano to act as test driver in 1999, with obvious thought to the future.
Friday Untimed Practice - Australian Grand Prix
1. David Coulthard Britain McLaren-Mercedes 1min 31.971secs 2. Mika Hakkinen Finland McLaren-Mercedes 1min 31.985secs +0.014secs 3. Rubens Barrichello Brazil Stewart-Ford 1min 32.947secs +0.976secs 4. Heinz-Harald Frentzen Germany Jordan-Mugen 1min
Schumi Stuck With Gearbox Failure.
Michael Schumacher's season got off to the worst possible start, as the German's Ferrari ground to a halt just three laps into his 1999 campaign.
Coulthard Quickest As Mclaren Continues Domination
David Coulthard came out on top after the first day's practice in Melbourne, edging out team-mate Mika Hakkinen after two hour-long sessions. Although the faces at the front may not have changed, however, those immediately
Takagi Replaces Salo At Arrows.
As has been widely expected in recent weeks, Mika Salo has lost his seat at Arrows to the better-funded Japanese driver Toranosuke "Tora" Takagi.
Hill Heads Final Day Of Testing.
Damon Hill came out on top on day three of the final pre-season test, despite Silverstone being shrouded in rain and fog for much of the session.
Wing Failure Blamed For Herbert Shunt.
A rear wing failure has been identified as the probable cause of Johnny Herbert's massive Barcelona crash last week, adding to general concern about the number of similar incidents in pre-season testing.
Bar Unveil New Livery.
British American Racing this morning unveiled the livery that will adorn its cars in the coming season.
Arrows Outpointed In Diniz Decision.
The Arrows team has lost its claim over compensation following Pedro Diniz's defection to the Sauber team, after the FIA Contract Recognition Board ruled in the Brazilian's favour.
Repsol And A20 Continue To Paint Picture For Arrow
The Arrows team has moved closer to finalising its line-up for the 1999 season by unveiling a long-term sponsorship deal with Spanish company Repsol and the chassis with which it will begin the new season.
Arrows Put Back Launch.
The Arrows team has delayed the launch of its 1999 car, citing its recent take-over as the sole reason for the postponement.
Call To Ban Benetton Brakes.
The Benetton team is facing calls to remove its innovative Front Torque Transfer (FTT) system, despite FIA technical delegate, Charlie Whiting, declaring it legal.
Minardi Launch Rookie Assault.
The latest Minardi chassis was launched today at the headquarters of its newest sponsor, as the team unveiled its least experienced driving line-up for many seasons.
Mazzacane Made For Minardi.
Having lost one Argentine driver, Italian minnows Minardi have apparently earmarked another to take his place.
Arrows, Minardi In Driver Moves.
Perennial backmarkers Arrows and Minardi are expected to finalise their respective driver line-ups in the next week, with a handful of new faces looking to make their F1 debuts in 1999.
New Ferrari Builds On '98 Record.
Ferrari has unveiled its 1999 challenger, claiming that the new car is evolutionary rather than revolutionary and aiming to build on the successful record of last season.
Benetton Runs For Better Or Wurz.
Benetton driver Alex Wurz is convinced that his new mount will take him to the front of the field, despite problems in the recent Jerez test session.
Zonta Beats Honda At Last.
Ricardo Zonta became the first driver to get the better of Jos Verstappen and Honda, when he lapped the Jerez circuit quickest of all on day four of the latest test.
"best Ever" Honda Puts Rest In The Shade.
The nascent Honda team continued to dominate proceedings at the Jerez test, finishing on top of the timesheets for the fourth day in succession.
Argentina Is Off.
The Argentine Grand Prix has been cancelled after its organisers failed to raise the funds necessary to host the event.
Honda Continues To Impress.
The works Honda team continued to set the pace in its first official test session, again heading the BAR team.
Argentina Faces Axe After Esteban's Exodus.
The future of the Argentine Grand Prix is once again in the balance, following the unexpected departure of Minardi driver Esteban Tuero.
Tuero Gives Up On F1 Dream.
Minardi's teenage driver Esteban Tuero has sensationally quit the sport just weeks before the first race of the 1999 season.