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McLaren ready to launch early assault on 2004.
McLaren-Mercedes has underlined its intention to wrest one, if not both, Formula One world championships from rival Ferrari by announcing that its 2004 challenger will begin testing as early as next month.
Button and Louise to tie the knot.
BAR Honda driver Jenson Button is to marry girlfriend and Fame Academy star Louise Griffiths. Button, according to reports by New magazine, proposed to her during a recent holiday at the luxury Sandy Lane Hotel, Barbados.
Heidfeld: I simply want to stay in F1.
Nick Heidfeld has admitted that he is desperate to remain a part of the Formula One firmament, even if it means taking a pay cut to drive in 2004.
F1 Scholarship set for take off.
The innovative F1 Scholarship - designed to take a driver all the way to contemporary Formula One competition on talent alone - has today released further details on their unique competition.
Feature: Getting involved.
Formula One drivers, eh? Nothing but a bunch of overpaid, underworked prima donnas, aren't they?
Q&A: Ricardo Zonta.
Ricardo Zonta made a surprise return to Formula One this year, joining the Panasonic Toyota Racing team as their 'third' driver.
Q&A: Cristiano da Matta.
Brazilian Cristiano da Matta made his Formula 1 debut this year, after dominating the CART championship in 2002. Here he reflects on his first season in F1, working with the Panasonic Toyota Racing team, leading the British GP, scoring 10 points and loads, loads more. Get reading...
Q&A: Olivier Panis.
Frenchman Olivier Panis moved to Panasonic Toyota Racing last year, here he talks about his first season with the Cologne based squad, the highs and lows, the TF103 and loads, loads more. Enjoy...
Q&A: Tony Purnell.
Tony Purnell, CEO of the Premier Performance Division at Ford, today revealed several changes at Cosworth Racing. Here he explains his reasons for those alterations, and why he hopes it will enhance their Formula One programme...
Renault makes history in Russia.
Last Saturday, the Mild Seven Renault F1 Team made history in Russia, becoming the first team to run a modern Grand Prix car, and the first ever Formula 1 car, on Russian soil. Jarno Trulli, Fernando Alonso and fifty thousand new friends turned out to enjoy the experience!
Schumacher: Don't compare me to Fangio.
Despite breaking out of a tie with Juan Manuel Fangio for the honour of having won the greatest number of Formula One world championships, Michael Schumacher has asked not to be compared with the Argentine legend.
Dennis backs 'title contender' Coulthard.
Ron Dennis has again countered speculation that Juan Montoya could replace David Coulthard in McLaren's 2004 line-up, claiming that the Scot could easily be a title contender next season.
Stoddart hits back at sponsorship defaulters.
Paul Stoddart's Minardi team has decided to highlight the fact that certain companies are currently getting a 'free ride' via his cars, by slapping 'not paid' stickers over the sponsor's logos on the two PS03s at Suzuka.
Barrichello: My best Suzuka lap.
Rubens Barrichello has admitted that his pole-winning effort for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix was possibly the best lap he had ever strung together at the Suzuka circuit.
Friday press conference - Japanese GP - Pt. 2.
Team members: Ove Andersson (Toyota), Patrick Head (Williams), Peter Sauber (Sauber), Paul Stoddart (Minardi) and Geoff Willis (BAR). Questions from the floor.
A new face for Mild Seven in Japan.
The Renault F1 team cars will take to the track tomorrow sporting a new look: Mild Seven have marked their home race with the introduction of a new logo.
Toyota and EMC renew partnership.
Toyota and EMC have today announced the renewal of their multi-year partnership contract, which consolidates EMC's position as a technical partner of Toyota's Formula 1 team, Panasonic Toyota Racing.
Richards hopes 'unwanted' Villeneuve finds a home.
BAR-Honda team boss David Richards has admitted that he hopes Jacques Villeneuve - the driver he drops for Takuma Sato next season - finds a team willing to keep him in Formula One for 2004.
Friday testing, qualifying dropped for 2004.
Just a year after it was altered to accommodate testing for teams signing up to the Heathrow Agreement and two qualifying sessions, the Formula One race weekend looks set to undergo another timetable shuffle.
Wilson: Pushing every step of the way.
Justin Wilson knows the pressure is on, but has vowed that there will be no let-up in his efforts at next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix as he attempts to secure a place on the Formula One grid for next season.
Kane makes prize drive debut with McLaren.
British Formula Three driver Steven Kane stepped up to Formula One this week, when he finally received the chance to step aboard a McLaren-Mercedes as his reward for winning the 2001 McLaren Autosport Young Driver of the Year award.
McLaren denies pursuit of Montoya.
Both Norbert Haug and Ron Dennis have spoken out to deny reports that Juan Montoya will be on his way to join McLaren next season - potentially ending the biggest rumour of the last couple of months.
Mugello test - day three: 2 October.
Michael Schumacher ensured that Ferrari stayed on top of the times at the latest Mugello test, taking his F2003-GA around the Tuscan track quicker than test driver Luca Badoer had managed on Wednesday.
Pizzonia to test for Williams.
Jaguar reject Antonio Pizzonia will be back behind the wheel of an Formula One car this week, when he resumes testing duties for BMW WilliamsF1.