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Sauber opens ultra-modern windtunnel.
A fresh breeze, in the literal sense of the word, is now blowing through the Hinwil premises of the Sauber-Petronas team, as the Swiss team was finally able to present its new, ultra-modern, windtunnel to the media.
Successful Vallelunga test for Minardi.
European Minardi Cosworth this afternoon concluded a highly successful three-day test at the Vallelunga circuit, the team's engineers completing an extensive technical programme, many aspects of which will contribute directly to establishing the final specification of the 2004 European Minardi ch
Tyre tests for Burti and Ferrari at Fiorano.
Ferrari's Luciano Burti was back testing at Fiorano today [Thursday] at the wheel of an F2003-GA, following his run on Tuesday. The day's programme centred on tyre testing for next season and was carried out entirely on a damp track.
Kovalainen in at Vallelunga for Minardi.
After persistent rain soaked this region yesterday, the second day of European Minardi's scheduled three-day test at the Vallelunga circuit, near Rome, took place in cold, but otherwise improved weather conditions.
Jerez test - day four: 11 December.
McLaren-Mercedes driver Pedro de la Rosa was quickest for the second day running today [Thursday] at Jerez, as the teams present again enjoyed dry and sunny conditions.
F1 needs Mr. E even more now, says Montezemolo.
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has said that F1 needs Bernie Ecclestone even more now, following news that a settlement has been reached to stop the manufacturers' forming a rival single-seater series - the GPWC.
Jerez test - day three: 10 December.
McLaren-Mercedes driver Pedro de la Rosa was quickest today [Wednesday] at Jerez, as the teams present finally managed to get in some dry running. The Spaniard completed 72 laps in total in the new 2004 McLaren - the MP4-19, his best a 1 minute 17.153 seconds.
Wilson rockets to 'Start of the Year' award.
Having received an 'Achievement in Sport' award last month, British Formula One star Justin Wilson has been showered with another accolade, this time from the readers of F1 Racing magazine.
Siedler to get F1 chance with Minardi.
A shared association with motorsport backer Superfund will see young Austrian driver Norbert Siedler given the chance to test a Formula One car with Minardi later this week.
BMW-Williams expands sponsor portfolio.
BMW is launching its 2004 Formula One campaign with two new official suppliers and another promotional partner on board, following deals with sportswear company PUMA and mobile network operator O2.
Jerez test - day one: 8 December.
BAR-Honda driver Takuma Sato set the pace today [Monday] at wet Jerez. Taku completed 51 laps in total, his best a 1 minute 25.938 seconds, around four tenths up on Felipe Massa, who was second.
First pictures: Pit lane entry changes at Oz GP.
Work is progressing on the straightening of the pit lane entry at Melbourne's Albert Park, ahead of the start of the 2004 Formula One World Championship season at the Foster's Australian Grand Prix on March 4-7.
Ferrari F2004 to debut in Australia?
Ferrari team boss Jean Todt has revealed that the Maranello based squad want to launch their 2004 car as soon as possible, so that it is ready for the opening grand prix of the season, on March 7.
Heidfeld and Firman wrap up Jerez test for Jordan.
Nick Heidfeld and Ralph Firman concluded Jordan Ford's final test session of 2003 today [Friday] in unremittingly wet conditions in Jerez, Spain.
Jerez test - day four: 5 December.
Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer set the pace again today [Friday], at a very wet and rainy Jerez.
Jaguar, Pininfarina unveil 'Art of Speed'.
Famous British marque Jaguar and Italian Design House Pininfarina, yesterday celebrated their shared passion for design with the unveiling of the unique 'Jaguar Formula One Art of Speed'.
BAR extends relationship with Koni.
The Lucky Strike BAR Honda team has announced that it has renewed its supplier agreement with Koni, which has provided the team with dampers since its debut in Formula One in 1999.
Q&A: Jose-Maria Lopez - RDD.
Jose-Maria Lopez is a product of the Renault Driver Development programme [RDD], this week he had his first experience at the wheel of an F1 car at Barcelona with the Renault F1 team.
Top test for Williams as Piquet Jr, Rosberg shine.
In a three day test at the Jerez de la Frontera ciruit in Spain this week, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team continued an intensive preparation programme for the imminent introduction of the WilliamsF1 BMW FW26, combined with an evalution of two young drivers, Nelson Piquet Jr and Nico Rosberg.
Heidfeld puts Jordan EJ13 third at wet Jerez.
Heavy rain interfered with test plans for all teams at Jerez today [Thursday], however Nick Heidfeld and Jarek Janis completed around 100 laps between them for Jordan Ford and Heidfeld set the third quickest lap time in changeable conditions.
Jerez test - day three: 4 December.
Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer set the pace today [Thursday], at a rainy and wet Jerez. The Italian completed just 12 laps in total, his best a 1 minute 25.432 seconds, over half a second up on fellow Scuderia driver, Felipe Massa, who was second.
Renault F1 welcomes i-mode to F1.
The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team is pleased to announce the signature of a long-term partnership agreement with NTT DoCoMo, Inc., the Japanese market-leader in mobile communications and a service provider of i-mode, for 2004 and beyond.
Heidfeld and Janis start for Jordan.
Nick Heidfeld today spearheaded Jordan Ford's first test session since the close of the 2003 season, joined by Jarek Janis, the 20 year old Czech FIA F3000 driver, at the Jerez circuit in Spain.
Jerez test - day two: 3 December.
BMW WilliamsF1 driver Ralf Schumacher set the pace again today [Wednesday], at Jerez. Ralf completed over 100 laps in total, his best a 1 minute 17.747 seconds, around three tenths off his best time from yesterday.