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Toyota processes sponsorship deal with Intel.
Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Motorsport GmbH announced today that Toyota has come to a basic agreement on a sponsorship deal with Intel Corporation, the world's largest chip maker.
Leinders to test for Jordan Ford.
2003 Nissan World Series driver Bas Leinders will drive for Jordan Ford at the team's first test session of 2004 in Barcelona next week. The 28-year-old Belgian will get his first outing in a Formula One car on 21 January, the second day of Jordan's four-day test session.
Jordan to name 2004 drivers by Tuesday?
Jordan Grand Prix look set announce at least one of their drivers for 2004 in the coming week, according to reports in the media today.
Ferrari to examine Williams' tusk nose design.
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro look set to follow Renault's lead, by examining the benefits of the new front-nose design, as has appeared on the 2004 Williams-BMW FW26.
Fisichella looking to future.
New Sauber driver Giancarlo Fisichella believes that his move to the Swiss team could be the stepping stone he needs to get one of the top drives in Formula One.
Minardi: Baumgartner races in 2004.
Zsolt Baumgartner will be racing for Minardi in 2004 despite media reports in his homeland saying otherwise.
Sauber to launch 2004 car today.
Team Sauber Petronas will launch their 2004 World championship challenger, the C23 today [Monday] in Austria.
Coulthard "good enough to be champion" - Stewart.
David Coulthard can still become Formula One World Champion according to racing legend Jackie Stewart.
Sauber to launch 2004 car live on internet.
Team Sauber-Petronas have today revealed that the launch of their 2004 car, the C23, on Monday January 12 will be screened live on the world-wide-web.
Renault F1 and Puma announce multi-year deal.
The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team has today announced a multi-year deal with Puma AG as an official supplier. Starting with the 2004 season, Puma will provide the Renault F1 Team with their official teamwear and footwear.
Ralf stops contract talks with Williams.
Ralf Schumacher has stopped contract negotiations with the BMW WilliamsF1 team for 2005. Ralf, whose current deal with the team expires at the end of this year has been holding out for a significant pay increase - one Williams, are yet to agree to.
Marshal honoured after tackling Brit GP invader.
The Motor Sports Association [MSA] has announced that Stephen Green is the inaugural winner of the Alexander Forbes MSA Marshal of the Year Award.
Partners contribute to radical new Williams.
As well as visually marking a step change in aerodynamic treatment, the FW26 also benefits from a complete sweep of new major sub-assembly designs, and the valued input of engine, tyre and fuel partners.
Williams unveils 'eyecatching' FW26.
The BMW WilliamsF1 Team unveiled its 2004 race car, the WilliamsF1 BMW FW26, at the Valencia circuit, Spain today [Monday].
McLaren continues partnership with Henkel.
The Team McLaren Mercedes Formula One team has announced that it has agreed a long-term extension to its partnership with Henkel Technologies. Both organisations are continuing a successful and mutually beneficial partnership, which began in 1995 under the 'Loctite' brand name.
Karthikeyan likely for Minardi test role.
Indian racing driver Narain Karthikeyan is edging closer to the test seat at Minardi for the 2004 season after having missed out on a race seat with the Formula One tailenders.
Blundell's view: 2003 F1 season review - Pt. 3.
It's always the way, isn't it? You agree to chat to some reporter about the F1 season and, before you know it, you've been chatting 'happily' away for ages.
Blundell's view: 2003 F1 season review - Pt. 2.
So who was the best team of 2003? Easy - yeah, you're probably right. But what about which team was the biggest disappointment? Or how about the tyre war and re-interpretation prior to the Italian GP? Controversial? You bet, and who better to ask than Mark Blundell.
Bernie receives Bahrain's highest honour.
Bernie Ecclestone has been awarded the Bahrain Medal of the First Degree, one of the highest personal honours that can be bestowed by the Kingdom - and one usually reserved for heads of state and people who perform outstanding services and achievements to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Exclusive: Bahrain International Circuit pics.
Exclusive: Bahrain International Circuit pics. The latest images of the construction work going on in the middle of the desert ahead of next year's inaugural Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix can now be viewed on Crash.Net .
Trust ends Minardi role, heads for Jordan?
Dutch IT company Trust has dissolved its partnership with the Minardi team, and is tipped to be helping Jos Verstappen find a ride elsewhere for 2004.
Tarmac goes down at Bahrain GP circuit.
The all important first layer of tarmac at the Bahrain International Circuit was completed this week. Although a further two layers of tarmac are required, the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix organisers can now officially say that they have a circuit!
Briatore to be dad at 53.
Renault F1 team boss Flavio Briatore is to become a father at the ripe old age of 53, following the news that current partner, model Heidi Klum, is several months pregnant.
Piquet Jr. to get second test with Williams.
Nelson Piquet Junior has revealed that he will test with the BMW WilliamsF1 team again in January, and that it would be a 'dream' come true, should he be chosen to replace Juan Pablo Montoya in 2005, when the Colombian will depart to drive for rivals McLaren.