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Front row lock-out for Bridgestone.
Bridgestone Motorsport has sent a message to the Formula One paddock that, contra to speculation, it means business in 2004 after securing the front row for the Australian Grand Prix with Ferrari.
B&Q China sponsors Jordan.
B&Q China will sponsor the Jordan Grand Prix team in 2004. This ground-breaking partnership will jointly promote and develop the B&Q and Jordan brands in China.
DC looks to Toyota and Williams for 2005.
McLaren-Mercedes reject David Coulthard has admitted that Toyota or Williams would be a good move in 2005, when Juan Pablo Montoya takes over his drive at the Woking based team.
Jordan and Bahrain promote humanitarian message.
The Jordan Formula One team will be promoting an humanitarian message this year through a tie-up with the Crown Prince of Bahrain.
Bahrain wins race against time.
The finishing touches to the home of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix reached a crucial stage today [Friday] when main construction contractor Cebarco officially handed over the circuit keys to the US$150 million Bahrain International Circuit organisation ahead of schedule.
Grip an issue for Williams boys.
Friday free practice for the Australian Grand Prix proved to be difficult for Williams-BMW drivers Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya - not least because the appeared to have little in hand for the pace-setting Ferraris.
MAC Tools steps up involvement with BAR.
Lucky Strike BAR Honda today announced that MAC Tools, previously a supplier to the team, has become an official team partner.
Superfund re-invests in Minardi.
Minardi Cosworth today announced that the distinctive logo of valued commercial partner, Superfund, will once again be displayed prominently on the team's cars in 2004.
Montoya storms out of press conference.
by Andy Stobart Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya didn't see the funny side of a prank by Australian comics David Lutteral and Ashley Bradnam yesterday in Melbourne, storming out of his press conference after repeated bating by the duo.
Q&A: Jarno Trulli and Fernando Alonso.
Renault duo Jarno Trulli and Fernando Alonso look ahead to this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2004 Formula One world championship, and discuss how they think they will go, the Albert Park circuit and more...
Hill tells DC: Forget McLaren - be selfish.
1996 Formula One world champion, Damon Hill has sent a message to his fellow countryman and former team-mate, David Coulthard, telling him he must be 'selfish' if he is to survive in F1 post-2004.
What you may not know about the Bahrain circuit.
The Bahrain International Circuit is nearing completion and the much-awaited day when the construction contractor officially hands over the ceremonial keys to the circuit organisation is approaching.
Sauber sign deal with AdNovum Informatik.
Team Sauber-Petronas have signed a long-term partnership agreement with the Zurich-based software development company, AdNovum Informatik.
Budweiser extends sponsorship with Williams.
The BMW WilliamsF1 Team today confirmed that after successful debut season, team sponsor Budweiser has extended its commercial relationship for the forthcoming season, and the 'Bud King of Beers' identity will be more extensively visible on team assets.
Minardi confirms title sponsor - Wilux.
Minardi Cosworth today confirmed that Wilux Benelux has become title sponsor, with the Faenza-based team to be known officially as Wilux Minardi Cosworth during the 2004 Formula One season.
Q&A: Giorgio Pantano.
As the only new driver to Bridgestone in F1 this year, Jordan Ford's new signing Giorgio Pantano has had a lot to catch up on in the last three weeks.
BMW WilliamsF1 to help Hamleys go global.
In the week prior to the start of the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team today announced a groundbreaking new commercial partnership with Hamleys - 'the finest toys in the world'.
Bridgestone to hit Australia with all new tyres.
After 17,000kms of tyre testing with its four teams, Bridgestone Motorsport is about to hit the first round of the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship, in Melbourne, Australia, with 1,400 of its latest development Potenza Formula One tyres.
Red Bull Driver Search announces 2004 format.
For the third consecutive year, the Red Bull Driver Search programme is continuing its pursuit to directly address the lack of American presence at the pinnacle of motor racing.
Australian GP preview - Jordan Grand Prix.
After a disastrous 2003 season, albeit one punctuated by Giancarlo Fisichella's fortuitous maiden win in Brazil, many predicted that the 2004 would line up without the familiar - and highly popular - Jordans on the grid. Fortunately, that hasn't proved to be the case.
Kimi gives thumbs up to Dubai.
Formula One sensation Kimi Raikkonen yesterday gave an overwhelming thumbs up to the Dubai Autodrome, the Middle East's first fully-integrated motorsports facility, designed by West Surrey Racing, which is set to open in four weeks time.
Q&A: Hisao Suganuma.
Hisao Suganuma, technical manager at Bridgestone Motorsport talks about the finer points of the companies 2004 campaign. Q: Hisao [Suganuma], this has been a particularly busy year for you. Tell us a little about your schedule over the past few months.
Schumacher, Berger test GT BMW.
The preparations of two different arms of the BMW motorsport effort combined at Monza this week, as Ralf Schumacher and Gerhard Berger got the chance to test the marque's potent M3 GTR GT car.
PanGlobal looking for future Malaysian F1 drivers.
PanGlobal Insurance, in association with Alex Yoong and Team Meritus Formula BMW, today launched the 'PanGlobal Alex Yoong F1 Driver Search' monthly go-kart challenge, beginning 6 March 2004, at the Elite Morac International Karting Circuit.