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Jerez test - day two: 13 December.
McLaren-Mercedes test driver Alexander Wurz set the quickest time today [Friday] at Jerez, one hundredth up on Jaguar's Antonio Pizzonia, who was second.
'Dutch duo at Minardi' rumours double Dutch.
As well as announcing a new sponsor for Jos Verstappen's journey back to the top flight, Huub Rothengatter poured scorn on the rumour that Verstappen would be partnered by another Dutchman at Minardi.
Villeneuve rages against 'the machines'.
Jacques Villeneuve may not have been among Formula One's most recent winners, but the Canadian remains among the most outspoken of the current crop of drivers - who he claims are little more than clones.
Imation renews deal with Jordan.
There was one piece of good news for the embattled Jordan Grand Prix team today, when it was able to confirm a renewal of its sponsorship agreement with Imation Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of removable data storage products.
More job losses at Jordan?
The Formula One grapevine suggests that the economic downturn may not yet have finished dealing with the grand prix scene, amid rumours that Jordan may have to lay off more employees before the start of next season.
F1 awards at the 2003 Grand Prix party.
Christmas may be looming large on the horizon, but for the F1 world, attentions are firmly focussed on the F1 Awards and the 2003 Grand Prix Party.
Morgan Grenfell takes Arrows to court.
The Morgan Grenfell investment bank has become the latest institution to take the ailing Arrows Grand Prix team to court, claiming that the Leafield operation 'diluted' its stake through financial restructuring designed to secure its future in Formula One.
Q&A: Paul Stoddart - part one.
He may have been through something of a turbulent 2002 campaign - his second as owner of the tiny Minardi team - but ex-pat Australian Paul Stoddart was more than happy to discuss the future of his team and the sport, his relationship with Mark Webber and, of course, those two valuable points, wi
McLaren concludes a deal with FARAM.
The TAG McLaren Group today announced that FARAM has become a Furniture Solutions Partner to the McLaren Technology Centre.
Frentzen and Jordan bury the hatchet.
Heinz-Harald Frentzen's legal dispute with Jordan, following his ousting from the team in 2001, has come to an end according to Frentzen's manager and Eddie Jordan. Frentzen's manager, Monte Field is reported by Reuters as saying "We have reached a settlement".
Murray Walker DVD winners announced.
The makers of Murray Walker's latest DVD and Crash.net launched a great competition just over two weeks ago [21st Nov] to win a signed copy of Murray Walker's F1 Greats and now we can announce the winners...
McNish looks back - San Marino GP.
2002 Toyota F1 driver Allan McNish looks back on his debut year in the premier category and today looks at the San Marino Grand Prix.
Arrows entry declined - have your say... response.
The FIA announced last Monday [2 Dec] that they rejected Arrows' entry into the 2003 F1 World Championship for 'reasons, which have been communicated to the team' and we at Crash.net wanted to know what you the reader thought of the decision.
Steiner out, Pitchforth in at Jaguar.
More details emerge about the management changes at the Milton Keynes based Jaguar concern with Guenther Steiner being replaced at the helm by David Pitchforth.
Burti concludes a four-day test at Mugello.
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro concluded a four-day test at the Mugello circuit, Italy today and once again Luciano Burti was driving, continuing with development of new components and electronics for the 2003 season.
Walkinshaw makes Arrows staff redundant.
The Arrows F1 team has made its remaining staff redundant according to reports by the British media. F1's governing body, the FIA, announced this week that the outfit had been declined entry into the 2003 World Championship 'due to reasons communicated to the team'.
McLaren reboots partnership with CA.
Computer Associates and the West McLaren Mercedes Formula One team have expanded their technology partnership, with the aim of further boosting the team's race performance in 2003 and beyond.
Handford latest casualty of Jaguar shake-up.
Aerodynamics expert Mark Handford has joined former boss Niki Lauda in the F1 wilderness after following the Austrian through the still revolving door at Jaguar Racing.
Renault claims successful conclusion to test.
The Mild Seven Renault team completed its latest productive test today [Thursday], after spending three days running at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.
Barcelona test - day two: 4 December.
Toyota's new signing Olivier Panis was a surprise fastest in the second day of testing at a cool, but dry, Barcelona. During his 74 laps of running, the Frenchman found a grippy set of Michelin's that put him 0.25secs clear of next fastest Alex Wurz.
Verstappen in new kart <I>contretemps</I>.
Still hoping for a belated Formula One return, Dutch ace Jos Verstappen decided to take part in the annual karting Winter Cup at Michael Schumacher's 'home' circuit of Kerpen at the weekend. Unfortunately for the Minardi aspirant, however, things did not go quite to plan.
Pizzonia crashes again.
Antonio Pizzonia has crashed his second Jaguar in little over a week, this time badly damaging the F1 car in which he is preparing to make the graduation from the FIA F3000 season for 2003.
Barcelona test - day one: 3 December.
Mark Webber had the perfect start to testing at the Barcelona circuit, ending the first day of action fastest overall, with a best time of 1m 18.177s. Webber completed 64 laps in total and was around one tenth up on the next fastest driver, BMW WilliamsF1's Juan Pablo Montoya.
F1 tests for Nico Rosberg and Dirk Muller.
It was to be an unforgettable experience for up-and coming young racing driver Nico Rosberg. This [Tuesday] afternoon the Finn embarked on his first Formula One test drive in ideal conditions on the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona.