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Firman Sr: I didn't want him to be a racing driver
Father of latest F1 driver Ralph Firman and boss of racing car constructor Van Diemen, Ralph Firman Snr, has been revealing how he originally didn't want his son to enter motor racing.
McLaren get radical on the wing front.
McLaren have been testing a rather interesting new front wing in their preparations for the 2003 season in Spain.
Sauber keeps Massa in reserve.
Sauber has agreed a deal with engine supplier Ferrari that will see former pilot Felipe Massa act as stand-in for either Nick Heidfeld or Heinz-Harald Frentzen should they fall ill during the 2003 Formula One season.
Sauber announce new Russian sponsor.
In addition to presenting the teams 2003 challenger, Peter Sauber today announced another new sponsor for his team - Russian mobile phone provider Mobile TeleSystems (MTS), with whom a multi-year deal has been agreed.
Sauber officially launch C22 today.
The Sauber Petronas team will launch their 2003 World Championship challenger, the C22 today [Sunday] in Switzerland. The all-new C22 is designed to include the best bits of the successful C20 and C21 in an otherwise fresh package.
Obituary: 'Silver Arrow' Manfred von Brauchitsch.
At the age of 97, Manfred von Brauchitsch, member of the successful Mercedes-Benz racing team in the Silver Arrow era in the 1930s, died on February 5, 2003 in Gr?fenwarth near Schleiz in Thuringia.
Brawn welcomes 'spy in the cockpit'.
At yesterday's launch of Ferrari's 2003 racer, Technical Director Ross Brawn stated that he expects the FIA to introduce what he called a "Spy in the cockpit" to ensure teams stick to the upcoming driver aid ban.
Swisscom partners Sauber.
Swisscom Mobile has been unveiled as Sauber's official telecommunications partner for the 2003 Formula One season, providing the team with an infrastructure specifically tailored to the grand prix environment.
Futuristic logistic centre hosts Ferrari launch.
The F2003-GA, the Ferrari which will dispute the 2003 Formula One world championship, was unveiled in the pavilion of the new logistic GES centre, situated at the team's Fiorano test track.
Jordan in no rush to name test pilot.
Eddie Jordan, fresh from naming Ralph Firman as his second driver for the forthcoming 2003 Formula One season, may take his time before announcing the addition of a permanent test pilot to the squad.
Martinelli: New engine 'evolution of experience'.
According to engine guru Paolo Martinelli, Ferrari's latest V10 Formula One powerplant - codenamed 052 - is an 'evolution of technological experience', with years of first-hand data combining with the technical abilities of Ferrari's engine specialists to produce a unit capable of keeping the Scu
Ferrari launches lower, lighter F2003-GA.
The forty-ninth single-seater to come out of the famous Ferrari at Maranello, and designed to compete in the Formula One world championship, was unveiled by the Scuderia's four-man driving line-up at its official launch today [Friday].
Q&A: Cosworth Racing.
Last week, whilst much of the country was at standstill because of a few flakes of snow, ITV's James Allen made the trip to Northampton to unveil Cosworth Racing's new state-of-the-art dynomometer facility.
Benson and Hedges extends Jordan sponsorship.
Eddie Jordan today confirmed that Benson & Hedges will be the principal sponsor of the Jordan Ford team in the 2003 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Barcelona test - day three: 5 February.
Ferrari led the way again today [Wednesday], at the Catalunya Circuit, near Barcelona and Michael Schumacher was fastest, the German improving upon his best time set yesterday by around four tenths of a second.
Hanjin Shipping renew with Renault F1.
The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team and Hanjin Shipping have today announced a multi year extension of their partnership. Flavio Briatore, Managing Director of Renault F1 Team UK commented: "I am pleased to see our business alliance with Hanjin continue.
Jordan finally decides... it's Firman!
The Jordan team has, at last, made up its mind over which man will partner Giancarlo Fisichella in 2003, with the nod going to reigning Formula Nippon champ Ralph Firman.
Who is Ralph Firman?
Weighing in at 170 lb, Ralph Firman looks to be the latest addition to the F1 paddock, if reports are to be believed. So who is this Englishman? Crash.net investigates.
Firman firms up Jordan deal?
Briton Ralph Firman has emerged victor in the battle for the final seat on the F1 grid as reports place him in the second Jordan seat for 2003.
Minardi to make official tyre complaint.
Minardi made the usual decision to run on Avon Formula 3000 tyres this week at Valencia, its hand forced by the lack of supply of Bridgestone tyres available to the team so far this year.
King of Sweden visits Ferrari.
King Carl Gustav XVI of Sweden was on a private visit to Ferrari this week, accompanied by the Swedish Ambassador to Italy, Staffan Wrigstad and a delegation of representatives from Sweden's economic, scientific and business communities.
WilliamsF1 BMW FW25 - technical specifications.
Complete technical lowdown on the new WilliamsF1 BMW FW25, launched today [Friday] at the Circuit de Catalunya, Spain. Chassis - WilliamsF1 FW25: Transmission: WilliamsF1 semi-automatic. Clutch: AP.
Q&A: Dr. Mario Theissen.
BMW Motorsport Director Dr Mario Theissen discusses the company's latest F1 engine, the P83, how their involvement in F1 helps with road car production and more...
Montoya completes first laps with FW25.
Today's WilliamsF1 launch ceremony was completed with a spot of on-track action, as Juan Montoya took the all-new BMW-powered FW25 for its inaugural laps around the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.