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Barcelona test - day two: 21 January.
Ferrari duo Rubens Barrichello and Michael Schumacher set the top two times today [Tuesday] at Barcelona, with the Brazilian coming out top with a time around a second up on his German team-mate.
Jag to use 'highest-revving Cosworth engine' ever.
The Jaguar Racing team and the new R4 - unveiled today [Tuesday] online, with a "virtual launch" - will benefit from the brand new Cosworth CR-5 V10 engine in 2003.
Jaguar appoints Director of Engineering.
Jaguar Racing today announced that Ian Pocock, will join the team as Director of Engineering from 13th February 2003. Pocock joins Jaguar Racing from Pi Research where his most recent role was Engineering Director.
Renault launches 2003 car in Switzerland.
The Mild Seven Renault F1 team officially unveiled its 2003 Formula One world championship challenger at the Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre in Switzerland today [Monday].
Mosley: McLaren remind me of America...
In a further attempt to justify the radical rule changes announced last Wednesday, FIA president Max Mosley has compared the McLaren Formula One team with America during the Cold War years.
Jordan ready to test after successful shakedown.
Jordan's distinctive yellow transporters are today preparing to set off for Barcelona, where the Jordan Ford EJ13 will run for the first time in public on Monday 20 January.
FIA announces radical changes for F1.
The FIA, Formula One's governing body, yesterday announced a host of changes that will effect the sport from 2003, to say they are radical is by no means an understatement.
Barcelona test - day four: 16 January.
McLaren-Mercedes driver David Coulthard set the pace for the third consecutive day today [Thursday], at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, team-mate, Kimi Raikkonen was next fastest, around six tenths slower.
Jacques blasts Button at launch.
Jacques Villeneuve has been at his old tricks again at the launch of the BAR 005 yesterday claiming that his new team-mate Jenson Button will only be good enough to carry BAR forward if the Briton raises his game.
McNish makes on-track debut for Renault.
Renault F1 test driver Allan McNish made an unexpected early debut with the team today [Wednesday] at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, after regular driver, Jarno Trulli was forced to miss the day's running as he was feeling unwell.
Barcelona test - day three: 15 January.
McLaren-Mercedes dominated testing today [Wednesday] at Barcelona, with the top three times all being set by drivers from the Woking based concern.
Arrows goes into liquidation.
The Arrows Formula One team has gone into liquidation according to reports by British newspaper, The Guardian . The Leafield based team called in the receivers at the beginning of January in what was said to be the final attempt to save the team.
Barcelona test - day two: 14 January.
McLaren-Mercedes driver, David Coulthard set the quickest time today [Tuesday] at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, beating Marc Gene, who was next quickest by over a second.
BAR Honda 005 - technical specifications.
Complete technical specifications for the new BAR Honda 005, launched today [Tuesday] at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Chassis - BAR 005:
BAR 005 looks like a proper F1 car, says JV.
1997 F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has given the BAR Honda 005 the thumbs up adding it looks like a "proper F1 car."
BAR Honda launch 2003 challenger in Barcelona.
Lucky Strike B?A?R Honda marked the beginning of their fifth season in Formula One today with the unveiling of their 2003 challenger in Barcelona, Spain.
Toyota will win in F1, says da Matta.
2002 CART Champion Cristiano da Matta has admitted that he won't have to worry about Michael Schumacher this year - however he does believe that Toyota will win grand's prix.
F1 reveals its cheeky side at Grand Prix Party.
F1 and pop stars truly thrilled crowds at Birmingham's NEC Arena last night with what proved to be one of the most hotly contested battles on the Formula One calendar - the F1 Awards at the 2003 Grand Prix Party.
Verstappen signs for Minardi.
The KL Minardi team yesterday confirmed the news that many F1 fans have been eagerly awaiting: hard-charging Dutchman, Jos Verstappen, will join Britain's highly regarded Justin Wilson in the Faenza squad's 2003 driver line-up.
Q&A: Flavio Briatore.
Renault F1 team boss Flavio Briatore talks about the outfit's decision to follow the "Heathrow" testing agreement, the advantages and disadvantages of it, the appointment of test drivers Allan McNish and Frank Montagny and a lot, lot more:
McNish hired as Renault tester.
Allan McNish has been signed by the Renault F1 team as one of two test drivers for the 2003 season and will be joining regular drivers Jarno Trulli and Fernando Alonso at Grand Prix weekends next year thanks to the new Friday testing rules.
McNish: da Matta has been thrown in at deep end.
Former Toyota driver, Allan McNish has warned F1 new boy Cristiano da Matta that he faces a steep learning curve during 2003.
WilliamsF1 confirm test drivers for 2003.
The BMW WilliamsF1 team has confirmed through their official website, that Ricardo Sperafico will be one of their official test drivers in 2003, linking up with Marc Gene.
Albers gives up on Minardi?
Christijan Albers' chances of racing in Formula 1 in 2003 now look extremely unlikely, after the Dutchman revealed that his 'sponsors' have had unsuccessful talks with Minardi boss, Paul Stoddart.