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USGP to be broadcast live in America.
The SAP United States Grand Prix Formula One race will be broadcast live on the ABC Sports television network and U.S. F1 Radio Network from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 29.
Undercover in the pit-lane.
During practice at a Grand Prix the Lucky Strike BAR Honda pit is always a hive of activity as everyone rushes around the garage. Each man has his own job and his own set routine, and there's not a spare pair of hand to be seen.
DC to debut F1 at Brno.
David Coulthard becomes the first F1 driver to drive a current Formula One car around the 5.4 kilometre Brno circuit in the Czech Republic when he drives a West McLaren Mercedes MP4/16 today (Saturday).
Four graduate at West Race Day in Brno.
The four drivers who will have a chance to drive a West McLaren-Mercedes Formula One car graduated to round two of the West Race Day contest at Brno in the Czech Republic today (Friday).
Americans in F1: Otmar Szafnauer.
Formula One is a truly international sport - a combination of the work of people from around the globe. Take Otmar Szafnauer for example.
DaimlerChrysler acquires majority holding in Ilmor
DaimlerChrysler AG has announced that it will acquire an additional 30 per cent holding in Northamptonshire-based engine builder Ilmor Engineering Ltd, thus raising its holding from its original 25 to 55 per cent to become the owner of a majority holding, effective from the end of October 2002.
Paul Ricard test - 17-20 September.
Panasonic Toyota Racing completed a productive four-day test at Circuit Paul Ricard in the south of France today, with the introduction of its intermediary TF102B car a notable highlight.
Castroneves impressed by F1 debut.
The perpetual smile that graces Helio Castroneves' face was, if anything, wider than ever as the likeable Brazilian climbed from the cockpit after his first Formula One experience with Toyota at Paul Ricard.
West race day finals in Brno this weekend.
This Friday and Saturday, 20th/21st September, sees the finals of the West Race Day competition take place at the Brno Circuit in the Czech Republic.
Sarah Fisher to test McLaren.
With interest in Formula One growing slowly in America - and Red Bull owner Dieter Mateschitz poised to reveal his Team USA academy - American female racer Sarah Fisher is set to complete a demonstration run in a McLaren at Indianapolis next Friday.
Gavin runs with Button in a spin.
The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team experienced a disrupted second day of testing at Silverstone, and was forced to call on the services of third driver Oliver Gavin to complete the programme set out for one of its two cars.
Castroneves readies for Toyota test.
Having narrowly missed out on a possible Indy Racing League title in his first full season in the formula. Helio Castroneves is busy preparing himself for another new challenge when he tests a Formula One car.
Massa gets HANS on de la Rosa.
Brazilian Formula One wild child Felipe Massa was the first Grand Prix driver to put the HANS - Head And Neck Support - system through its paces with some minor contact with de la Rosa in Sunday's Grand Prix.
Montoya masters Monza qualifying with record lap.
Juan Pablo Montoya drove into the record books after he turned the fastest lap in Formula One history to win the pole yesterday [Sept. 14] for the Italian Grand Prix.
Barrichello does the 2002 win hatrick.
Rubens Barrichello won the Italian Grand Prix today at Monza, beating Ferrari team-mate Michael Schumacher by 2.255 seconds. It was the Brazilian's third win of 2002 and his fourth in total, achieved at Ferraris home track in front of the fanatical 'tifosi'.
Montoya retires from third.
After a strong qualifying performance the BMW WilliamsF1 Team had a disappointing race day at the 2002 Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Both Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya had a share of third place but had to retire whilst in this position.
Brawn back on the pitwall.
Despite back pain that caused him to miss yesterday's practice sessions, Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn made an return to his position on the Ferrari pitwall today.
Barrichello blows it in first session.
In a largely uneventful first session this morning at Monza it was a case of the usual suspects at the top of the timesheets, save for Rubens Barrichello, who suffered an engine blow after completing a mere four laps.
Brawn: 'I'm not built for cycling!'
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Technical Director Ross Brawn was happy enough with second and fourth place on the grid for tomorrow's Italian GP, feeling that while the Bridgestone tyre the team has chosen might have lacked pace over one lap, it will be the best choice for the race.
19,050 reasons for Montoya's record pole.
The BMW WilliamsF1 Team set two records in the today's qualifying session of the 2002 Italian Grand Prix. Juan Pablo Montoya scored his 7th pole position this season (his 10th overall) and team-mate Ralf Schumacher achieved third place.
Sauber drives against AIDS.
Sauber Petronas, the Swiss-based Formula One team, has joined forces with two United Nations institutions in a partnership that is unique in Formula One history.
Speed bumps give drivers the hump.
Some of the revisions to the Autodromo Nazionale at Monza have not met with the same universal approval in the paddock as others.
Technology is my daily bread, says Michael.
Monza is without doubt a special event for Ferrari. The Italian Grand Prix is the Maranello Scuderia's home race and can boast the greatest level of support from the "tifosi."
Accenture extends WilliamsF1 sponsorship.
The WilliamsF1 team has confirmed that long-time backer Accenture is extending its sponsorship until 2005, as well as providing the team with additional business consulting services.