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Benetton May Run Twin-clutch System.
Rumours suggest that the Benetton team may add a special twin-clutch system to its list of technological innovations in an attempt to return to the front of the grid in 1999.
Stewart, Bar Suffer Testing Week.
Both the Stewart and British American Racing teams continue to work on their 1999 challengers, after neither was fully content with recent testing performances.
Mansell Returns - Again!
Contrary to recent reports, and the wishes of his contemporaries, Nigel Mansell has not quit motorsport, although it is unlikely he will appear behind the wheel in 1999.
Now Jacques Attacks Lack Of Lick
Having derided Bridgestone's latest offering, 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve is now complaining about the lack of speed in Formula One.
Benetton Redon Target
Benetton has signed French F3000 ace Laurent Redon to act as test driver for the 1999 season, freeing regular pilots Alex Wurz and Giancarlo Fisichella from their extra 1998 roles.
Three Years To Win, Say Honda
Honda has admitted that, despite its might, it will find it hard to win in its first season back in Formula One.
Bar Launch Two-tone Attack
British American Racing today confirmed what many had suspected when it unveiled two differently liveried cars at its official launch.
Think-tank Bans Beryllium
The Formula One rules committee has banned the alloy beryllium with effect from 2000, in an attempt to cut the cost of competing.
Knighthood For Frank Williams.
It was announced today (31/12/98) that Frank Williams, joint owner of the WilliamsF1 team has received a Knightood in the New Year Honour's List.
Honda On Track.
The proposed Honda F1 outfit took the first steps towards the fulfilment of its dreams last week, running a prototype chassis in a secret test in Italy.
Jacques Hits Back At Bridgestone.
Despite British American Racing's impressive testing performance at Barcelona, lead driver Jacques Villeneuve has joined the growing list of drivers unhappy with the latest Bridgestone rubber.
Unsure Honda To Test Soon
Honda is planning to test its F1 car in the next couple of weeks, but remains unsure as to enter the sport's top category.
Max Calls For Tobacco Proof
FIA president Max Mosley has appealed for both sides in the tobacco argument to submit evidence regarding the supposed link between sponsorship and the decision to start smoking.
Bar Wins First Race
The British American Racing team has won the race to be first out with its new car, running its first bespoke chassis at the latest Barcelona test.
Zakspeed Closes In On Arrows
The sale of the Arrows team could go ahead as soon as next week, according to paddock rumour.
Rain Ruins Barcelona Test
The weather was the only winner on day three of the first real pre-season test, as heavy rain washed out all proceedings in Barcelona.
Coulthard: Next Year Is My Year
David Coulthard has set his sights on the 1999 world championship crown - and expects his team-mate to help him win it.
Mclaren Rejected Me, Says Hill
Damon Hill has turned conventional wisdom on its head, by claiming that McLaren rejected him for 1998, rather than the other way around.
Wind Blows For Benetton
Benetton revealed its new wind tunnel to the world yesterday [Tuesday], as it launched the facility it hopes will move it closer to the front of the grid.
Banks Bounce Bernie Bond
A second major bank has decided not to support the issue of the Formula One Eurobond, but Bernie Ecclestone refuses to be put off his quest to finance the sport's flotation.
Zakspeed Closes On Arrows Deal
Zakspeed are moving closer to a partnership with the beleaguered Arrows team, if rumours are to be believed.
Early Bird Ferrari Out To Catch Mclaren
Ferrari - traditionally among the last to reveal a new car - could have its latest design on the tracks before Christmas, according to sources.
Injured Tuero Back On Sidelines
Esteban Tuero has been forced out of his Minardi for several weeks as a result of injuries sustained in his Suzuka GP accident.