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Bookmakers opt for Michael Schumacher in 2001.
Three times World Champion Michael Schumacher is the bookmakers favourite to take the Formula One title in 2001. Internatioal All Sports rated the Ferrari No 1 drivers chances at 12/10 with Mika Hakkinen at 2/1 and David Coulthard at 4/1.
Arrows sign Nicolo Petrucci.
Arrows announced yesterday the signing of ex-Ferrari man Nicolo Petrucci. It is believed he will replace the Jordan bound designer Eghbal Hamidy.
Head talks about Montoya and Ralf Schumacher.
Patrick Head has said that he will be startled if 1999 Champ Car series champion Juan Pablo Montoya beats Ralf Schumacher over the entire 2001 season.
Head blames Senna crash for Williams' decline.
Patrick Head has said that Ayrton Senna's fatal crash at Imola in 1994 was partly to blame for the teams fall from grace. He told the BBC: "The events of 1994 put conservatism in us and it was right and proper that it did. But now we are set up in a much more broader way."
Positive six day test for BAR in South Africa.
The BAR Honda team concluded a successful six day test before the start of the 2001 Formula One season.
Winning formula for stars, cars and guitars.
Leaving no dispute about Formula One's massive popularity, some of the greatest names from the worlds of F1 and music received a standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday night when, for the first time, they joined forces to embrace the 2001 Grand Prix Party.
Herbert joins Arrows.
OrangeArrows has announced that Johnny Herbert has joined its line-up as test and development driver for 2001.
Button on his new F1 life a year on.
Benetton driver, Jenson Button has spoken about what it is like to be one of the rich and famous and he's not afraid to use it to get his own way. Upon meeting girlfriend Louise Griffiths he said: "Hi, it's Jenson. I have to go to Monaco to buy a flat. Want to come?"
Rubens to join Hakkinen and co as a father.
Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello is set to become a father later this year. His wife Silvana is expected to have the baby towards the end of the 2001 season.
Kyalami test - day six: 13 February.
The BMW Williams F1 team left Kyalami yesterday after a week of testing in preparation for the season's opening race in Melbourne. Both Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya have been on duty over the past six days in two FW23s.
Minardi dismiss Mansell rumour.
Minardi have dismissed talk of Nigel Mansell racing for the team in 2001. Rumours the former 1992 F1 World Champion was going to return to Grand Prix racing emerged when it was reported by the news agency AFP.
Five rookies in the field for the Australian GP.
Rookies comprise almost a quarter of the field for the 2001 Qantas Australian Grand Prix to be held at Melbourne's Albert Park on March 1-4.
Pedro de la Rosa impressed with Prost.
Prost Grand Prix's test driver, Pedro de la Rosa, had his first full day of testing on Tuesday at the Estoril circuit in Portugal.
Eddie Irvine hits out at Niki Lauda.
Jaguar driver Eddie Irvine has responded to Niki Lauda after the 51-year old said he was only quick if he is 'in the right mood'.
2001 Grand Prix Party heralds new season.
What was billed as the new curtain raiser for the 2001 F1 season took place last night at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and early signs are that it will raise over ?100,000 for the Brain and Spine Foundation.
Kyalami test - day five: 12 February.
Ralf Schumacher set a scorching new lap record in South Africa yesterday as Williams again led the way in the Kyalami heat.
2001 Grand Prix Party - Who got the awards?
The 2001 Grand Prix Party at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night handed out the very first 'Bernies'.
2001 Grand Prix Party - extras.
Quotes and notes from the very first Grand Prix Party at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Estoril test - day four: 10 February.
Jean Alesi continued to set impressive times with the new Prost-Ferrari, topping the tables at Estoril ahead of both Benettons.
Mugello test - day six: 10 February.
Rubens Barrichello was again thwarted by the weather as he attempted to get a race distance under his belt with the latest Ferrari.
Kyalami test - day three: 10 February.
Ralf Schumacher returned to the top of the timesheets in South Africa, as Jacques Villeneuve replaced Olivier Panis behind the wheel of the sole BAR.
Morbidelli Minardi-bound?
Fernando Alonso's 2001 team-mate could be former Minardi driver Gianni Morbidelli, if Italian rumours are to be believed.
Differing fortunes for Williams at Kyalami.
With the weather at it's glorious best, the 2.64-mile AA Kyalami Grand Prix circuit was bathed in sunshine throughout Friday's test session in which BAR Honda were represented by Olivier Panis and Williams BMW were represented by Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya.
Estoril test - day one: 7 February.
Arrows new boy Enrique Bernoldi topped the times on the opening day of testing in Portugal, beating team-mate Jos Verstappen in the process.