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Magnussen Slams Stewart.
Jan Magnussen, dropped this week by the Stewart team, has attacked his former employers over the decision.
Trulli Supports Drivers' Code.
Jarno Trulli has lent his support to the code of conduct originally called for by David Coulthard after the Argentinian GP.
Mansell Stars On 1998 Btcc Debut.
Nineteen-ninety-two F1 world champion Nigel Mansell came close to winning the second race of his British Touring Car Championship career at Donington Park last weekend.
Murray To Be Taken For A Ride.
ITV grand prix commentator Murray Walker is to try out the new McLaren two-seater F1 car - courtesy of fellow mike-man Martin Brundle.
Honda Eyes Tyrrell Factory.
Honda is rumoured to be moving into the Tyrrell facility at Ockham in Surrey when the current residents vacate the premises.
Mansell Crash Scare.
The first BTCC event at Donington (14/6/98) saw Mansell lose out at the start to a host of the regular front wheel drive exponents as the track conditions were less than ideal with a constant downpour and several areas of the track covered in standing water.
Mansell Astounds Critics.
Nigel Mansell returned for the first time in four years to top class competitive motorsport today at the Donington Park British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) event which held rounds 11 & 12 of the 1998 BTCC.
The End For Ricardo?
Ricardo Rosset could finally be on his way out of the Tyrrell team, despite finishing an encouraging eighth in the incident filled Canadian GP.
Goodyear Could Return Soon.
Tyre manufacturer Goodyear may be back in F1 sooner than many people expected, according to stories circulating in Montreal.
Cosworth Bought By Audi.
The Cosworth tuning outfit will be bought by Audi as part of the sell-off of the Vickers company, leaving Ford to seek an alternative motorsport supplier.
Now Alan Wants Nigel
Alan Jones, F1 world champion with Williams in 1980, is the latest name to be linked with a possible BTCC showdown with Nigel Mansell.
Fia Sues Eu
In contrast to many peoples' expectations, the FIA launched legal action against the European Union earlier this week, claiming that its reputation has been damaged by accusations of commercial misconduct.
Jacques Plans Comeback
Williams this week unveiled the revised FW20 which reigning F1 champ Jacques Villeneuve hopes will allow him to challenge McLaren.
Wolf At The Door
Walter Wolf, one time F1 entrant and partner to Frank Williams, is looking to return to the sport.
Villeneuve Slams Rosset
Reigning F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve piled scorn on Tyrrell's Ricardo Rosset after the pair tangled in practice for the Monaco GP.
New Car May Boost Williams
Williams will test the revised car it hopes will turn around its lacklustre season this week.
Mecachrome Deal Angers Williams
The possibility that Mecachrome engines could be widely available next season has angered Williams team boss Frank Williams.
Qualifying - Monaco Gp - Saturday 23 May 1998
1. Mika Hakkinen Finland McLaren-Mercedes 1min 19.798secs 2. David Coulthard Britain McLaren-Mercedes 1min 20.137secs
Ferrari To Bridgestone Rumour
Unmarked tyres appeared on the Ferraris during a recent private test, sparking rumours that the Italian team was switching to Bridgestone rubber. The stories began when Bridgestone's technical director turned up at
Fake Bearing Downs Mclaren
Mika Hakkinen's Imola retirement has been blamed on a batch of fake bearings which found their way onto his McLaren. Hakkinen's gearbox problem on lap 11 - McLaren's only retirement of the season so far - prompted investigations by the Woking team, which
Prost And Williams Seek Solutions
The beleaguered Prost and Williams teams both hope to have revised cars on the grid for forthcoming grands prix. The Prost AP01 - the first car to bear the initials of team owner Alain Prost - has been diagnosed as having a major rear suspension problem,
Hill Hits Out At Frentzen
Damon Hill called his Williams replacement Heinz-Harald Frentzen (a brick short of a full load) following a weekend of contretemps between the two. There were at least two incidents in qualifying where Hill clashed with the
Silly Season Starts Early
The annual "silly season" regarding driver movements has already started, with several current drivers thought to be on the move for 1999. Wildest rumour of the year to date sees Ralf Schumacher leaving Jordan for
Race Aces Dent Pride And Williams.
World champions Tommi Makinen and Michael Doohan emerged unscathed from a bruising introduction to Formula One last week, when both managed to crash a Williams FW19. The test - arranged by mutual sponsor Winfield - saw the two champions