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Mika Is Quicker, Admits Eddie
Eddie Irvine has confessed to having doubts about Ferrari's chances of landing the Drivers' championship, admitting that McLaren will be a tough nut to crack at Suzuka.
Zonta Confirmed At Bar
As has been widely expected in F1 circles for some time, Ricardo Zonta has signed to partner Jacques Villeneuve at British American Racing next season.
Lotus Directors Banned
Three former Team Lotus directors have been barred by the High Court from holding similar positions with other companies, following their conduct in running the once successful racing team.
Stewart Wins Anderson Tug-of-love
Stewart Grand Prix have won their first battle of the 1999 season, securing the services of former Jordan designer Gary Anderson from under the noses of Tom Walkinshaw and Arrows.
Zhuhai Is A-1, Says Villeneuve
World champion Jacques Villeneuve expressed his contentment with China's first grand prix circuit, comparing its layout with that of Austria's A-1 Ring.
Prost To Run 'b' Spec Car In Japan
Prost is hoping to run an evolution version of its troublesome AP01 chassis at Suzuka in an attempt to turn its disappointing season around.
New Rules For 1999
Several alterations to Formula One's Sporting and Technical Regulations have been introduced for the 1999 season, aimed at clearing up some of the controversy which has arisen this year.
Irvine's Record Highlights Ferrari Improvement
Eddie Irvine broke the existing lap record for the Ferrari F300 at Mugello, as the Italian team continued to prepare for the final grand prix of the season.
F1 Is Still Drug-free, Claims Mosley
FIA president Max Mosley has hit back at allegations that Formula One is in the grip of performance-enhancing drugs by claiming that the sport's mandatory tests have yet to prove that this is the case.
Alesi For Irvine Swap Denied
The possibility of Jean Alesi returning to Ferrari in place of Eddie Irvine has been denied by the Italian team in the face of mounting rumours suggesting the swap is imminent.
Schumacher Hits Zanardi Hype
Michael Schumacher has already begun a war of minds with Williams' signing Alex Zanardi, despite the fact that the Italian has only just started testing for the Grove team.
Montoya Signs For Ganassi
Williams test driver Juan Pablo Montoya has swapped places with the team's latest F1 recruit, Alex Zanardi, to land a drive with triple titleist Chip Ganassi in Champcars.
Qualifying - Luxembourg Grand Prix - 26/09/98
1. Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari-Ferrari 1min 18.561secs 208.775kph 2. Eddie Irvine Britain Ferrari-Ferrari 1min 18.907secs 3. Mika Hakkinen Finland McLaren-Mercedes 1min 18.940secs
Mclaren Engine Material Under Threat
Aluminium beryllium - the exotic metal used by both Mercedes and Peugeot to line their cylinders - may be banned from the end of 1999 in an effort to cut costs for other teams.
Forsythe Enters Bar
Jerry Forsythe, the eponymous owner of the Forsythe Champcar team, has joined the nascent British American Racing team as director and limited partner.
Scammell Returns As Cosworth Md
Dick Scammell MBE has returned to the head of Cosworth's racing division - but only temporarily.
Takagi, De La Rosa For Arrows?
With Pedro Diniz looking to leave the Leafield team, Arrows have expressed an interest in both Tyrrell's Tora Takagi and Jordan test driver Pedro de la Rosa for 1999.
Jordan Resisted Diniz Bucks
Eddie Jordan made a very pointed reply to claims that he is money orientated by apparently signing Heinz-Harald Frentzen to his 1999 squad instead of the available Pedro Diniz.
Frentzen Fuels Pointless Finish.
Heinz-Harald Frentzen was left kicking himself after the Italian Grand Prix, after another possible points finish went begging.
Herbert Foiled By Pliers.
Johnny Herbert's unhappy season continued at Monza - when he was forced out of the Italian Grand Prix by an errant pair of pliers!
Failure Puts Brake On Hakkinen.
Mika Hakkinen saw his world championship lead eroded as brake problems set in on his McLaren at the Italian Grand Prix.
Qualifying - Italian Grand Prix - Sat 12/09/98
1. Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari-Ferrari 1min 25.289secs 2. Jacques Villeneuve Canada Williams-Mecachrome 1min 25.561secs 3. Mika Hakkinen Finland McLaren-Mercedes 1min 25.679secs
First Blood To Ferrari In Monza Practice
The Ferrari pairing of Eddie Irvine and Michael Schumacher topped the times in opening practice for the Italian Grand Prix, but running was once again left to the mercy of unpredictable weather conditions.
Coulthard And Schumacher Make It Up
David Coulthard and Michael Schumacher have made their peace at Monza, following the Belgian Grand Prix incident which removed the German from the race.