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His appointed managing director of Renault F1.
Renault has announced today that Jean-Jacques His has been appointed managing director of Renault F1 France. His takes over from Christian Contzen who has been 'assigned new duties.' The team released the following statement:
New structure for Octagon Motorsports.
Octagon Worldwide today confirmed that its motorsports division will now bring together all the company's motorsports interests in terms of venues, events and world series.
Sauber buys out Red Bull.
Peter Sauber has confirmed that he has re-purchased Red Bull's stake in his F1 team and that he now plans to sell the shares to Credit Suisse. Sauber told the BBC : "I have bought back the shares of Sauber Holding AG from Red Bull GMBH."
Sauber drivers commence 2002 campaign.
Team Sauber Petronas began its 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship campaign today at Spain's Circuit de Catalunya, just outside Barcelona, the opening day of a three-day test for the team at the circuit.
Irvine: Burti loss is Ferrari gain.
Eddie Irvine has told journalists that he wanted Luciano Burti to rejoin Jaguar as test driver after his shunt in last year's Belgian Grand Prix.
Q&A: Niki Lauda.
Niki Lauda faced the press at the launch of the Jaguar R3, the Austrian triple-champion discussing his hopes for the team he now heads in the 2002 season.
Castrol joins forces with Jaguar.
Jaguar Racing has revealed that Castrol will join the team as a technical partner for the 2002 season, following the recent end of the outfit's deal with rival brand Texaco-Havoline.
All new Alex Yoong website launched.
Alex Yoong and Neuroweb's President Al-Ishsal launched the new look www.alexyoong.com website in a glitzy party amidst a big turn out of Malaysian media and celebrity guests at the All Stars Sports Caf?
Frentzen denies Arrows deal.
Heinz-Harald Frentzen is reported in the German press as denying that he has signed a one-year deal with the Arrows team.
Fukuda to sample BAR next month.
Newly signed British American Racing test driver Ryo Fukuda is scheduled to make his debut with the team in one of January's Spanish sessions.
Prodrive to take over BAR?
David Richards' arrival at British American Racing last week will, many believe, lead to the eventual handing over of the team to his Prodrive engineering concern.
Q&A: David Richards.
Newly-appointed British American Racing boss David Richards was introduced to the team and media alike at last week's official pre-season launch. Here he talks about his plans for BAR, the departure of predecessor Craig Pollock, his World Rally commitments and a lot more....
Villeneuve to Renault for 2002?
Jacques Villeneuve's discontent at former manager Craig Pollock's departure from British American Racing last week could lead to the Canadian imminently quitting the Brackley team for good.
Q&A: Ken Clarke.
Perhaps the highest profile Formula One chairman because of his political links, British American Racing's head man Ken Clarke talks around Craig Pollock's departure, the start of a new season and a lot more...
New name and logo for Sauber.
Team Sauber-Petronas have today announced that the outfits name and logo will change in 2002. The team released the following statement:
Time running out for Prost?
Alain Prost has today admitted that his team - Prost Grand Prix - could face liquation by mid-January. The Prost team has debts of around ?20 million and was placed into receivership last month.
Brunotti to sponsor BAR.
The Lucky Strike BAR-Honda team unveiled a new sponsor at its pre-2002 launch this morning [Tuesday], welcoming the Brunotti clothing company to the fold.
BAR-Honda 004 - technical specification.
The lowdown on British American Racing's latest Formula One contender, launched at its Brackley factory on Tuesday 18 December 2002. Chassis
Richards: I'm back to bug Jean Todt!
New British American Racing team principal David Richards has admitted that his aim is to relegate Ferrari counterpart Jean Todt to second best - just as he did years ago.
Pollock to return as Villeneuve manager?
Speculation at British American Racing's pre-season launch naturally centred on the future plans of departed founder Craig Pollock - and the effect his exit would have on the team.
Christmas spirit strikes at Ferrari.
This weekend proved a busy one for Ferrari's Formula 1 drivers.
Kimi: I didn't want a Rubens like role at Ferrari.
Rookie sensation Kimi Raikkonen has revealed that he rejected an offer to join Ferrari as he didn't want to play second fiddle to Michael Schumacher.
Brother extends Jordan partnership.
Jordan Grand Prix has confirmed that Brother International Europe will extend its sponsorship with the team for a further two years.
Wella joins forces with Toyota.
Toyota has today announced a partnership agreement with the Wella Group, one of the leading suppliers of hair cosmetics and fragrances worldwide.