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BAR to be 'Lucky Strike Honda Racing' in 2003?
Yesterday's announcement that Honda will supply the British American Racing concern on a sole supply basis next year was accompanied by rumours of what BAR is to be called next year.
Honda exit pushes Jordan closer to Ford.
The Honda Motor Company has reached an agreement to end its Formula One engine supply contract with Jordan at the end of the 2002 season in order to concentrate on a sole partnership with British American Racing.
True grit shown at Minardi.
In what must rank as one of the most gruelling Formula One races of the season, KL Minardi Asiatech drivers, Mark Webber and Anthony Davidson, gave a fine account of themselves in today's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Both Toyotas race to the end.
Both Panasonic Toyota Racing drivers completed the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest today. It is the team's first double race finish since round 6 of the championship in Austria in May.
Strategy and driving vaults McLaren forward.
West McLaren Mercedes drivers Kimi Raikkonen and David Coulthard finished today's 77 laps Hungarian Grand Prix in fourth and fifth respectively.
Gazprom signs sponsor deal with Minardi.
KL Minardi Asiatech has revealed that it will be joined, as from this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, by an important new commercial partner, in the shape of Russian energy company Gazprom.
Floods test Budapest.
The dramatic flooding causing devastation across Europe is giving the Formula One fraternity a cause for concern as the water level continues to rise in Budapest.
I will not race in Hungary, says Frentzen.
Any speculation that Heinz-Harald Frentzen might replace Sauber's Felipe Massa for the Hungarian Grand Prix, have been today been dismissed by the German himself.
BMW develops head-up display for Ralf's helmet.
In the run-up to the Hungarian Grand Prix, the BMW Technology Office takes the wraps off an innovative Formula One product.
New lap record for Badoer at Zandvoort.
All the 2002 Marlboro Masters drivers gathered for a group photo at the end of the weekend of racing at Zandvoort in the Netherlands on Sunday. Then, the Marlboro drivers thanked the spectators, throwing their caps into the crowd.
Bridgestone attacking at Hungary.
Formula 1 resumes this weekend with the 13th round of the world championship at the Hungaroring, near Budapest. After the German Grand Prix, which was the 10th race of the season to be won on Bridgestone tyres, all the tyres from Hockenheim were, as usual, brought back to the UK.
McLaren trio attend West race day final at Brno.
West McLaren Mercedes drivers David Coulthard, Kimi Raikkonen and Alexander Wurz will attend the final of a driving competition, sponsored by the team's Title Partner West. It takes place at the Brno Circuit in the Czech Republic on 20th and 21st September.
Minardi to be bought out?
Reports that the cash starved Minardi team is on the brink of being bought out have gained greater impetus with a statement made yesterday by one of the figures at the centre of the rumours regarding the buy-out.
Michael gives thanks to Gestione Sportiva.
There was a nice surprise yesterday for all the Gestione Sportiva staff. At the usual celebration which follows every victory, there was a guest of honour in the shape of none other than the reigning world champion, Michael Schumacher.
Holiday break spent wisely at BAR.
Following last weekend's German GP, Formula One's global circus comes to a temporary halt. This year's race calendar dictates a three-week summer break for the hard working teams before the action begins again at the Hungarian GP on the 18th August.
Ferrari goes arty!
A work of art by the French sculptor Jean-Yves Lechevallier, recently placed outside the historic Ferrari management office building, was officially unveiled today by President Luca di Montezemolo and Jean Todt, in the presence of the artist and the press.
Malaysia's Minister of Sport visits Sauber.
Sauber Motorsport AG and Sauber Petronas Engineering AG welcomed another important visitor from Malaysia today.
Raikkonen stars again for Michelin.
Ferrari might already have the world championship for drivers in the bag, courtesy of Michael Schumacher's victory in France last weekend, but the Italian team shows no sign of letting up.
Ferrari puts Bridgestone top - as usual.
Bridgestone and its Formula 1 teams experienced the newly revamped Hockenheimring for the first time today as practice got underway for the German Grand Prix.
McLaren confirms 2003 line-up, Hakkinen retires.
Team McLaren Mercedes today confirmed that David Coulthard and Kimi Raikkonen will remain with the team for the 2003 season. Alexander Wurz will also continue as third driver. 2003 will be DC's eighth season with the team and Raikkonen second, whilst Wurz joined at the end of 2000.
Tribe Art 2002 comes to Hockenheim.
Launched in London earlier in the year, Tribe Art brings the worlds of art and Formula One together through a new arts initiative from Lucky Strike BAR Honda. This weekend the motorhome turns art gallery as the exhibition comes to the paddock during the German Grand Prix weekend.
Q&A: Jarno Trulli.
Renault F1's Jarno Trulli talks about the promotion of Fernando Alonso to race driver in 2003, Jenson Button's exit; his goals for next year and a lot, lot more:
Q&A: James Robinson - Chief Race Engineer - BAR.
The newly redesigned Hockenheim circuit represents a foray into the unknown for all 11 Formula One teams this weekend. Here Lucky Strike BAR Honda's Chief Race Engineer James Robinson shares his thoughts on the revised layout and what difficulties he anticipates the teams will face.
Back down to earth for BAR.
The 2002 French Grand Prix came to an abrupt end for both Lucky Strike BAR Honda drivers yesterday, as did Olivier Panis' hopes of securing a good result in front of his home crowd.