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Jaguar and Nichols part company.
Jaguar Racing and Steve Nichols have gone their separate ways after the disappointing debut of the new Cosworth-powered R3 in testing this season.
Dream debut drive for Briscoe at home GP.
While Mark Webber will make his Formula One debut at the 2002 Foster's Australian Grand Prix, 20-year-old Ryan Briscoe will get the chance to "learn" Melbourne's Albert Park circuit in a $750,000 Ferrari for a possible entry to F1 at next year's Grand Prix.
How to get British GP tickets at 2001 prices.
Octagon Motorsports Limited, the organisers of the British Grand Prix, today (Friday) announced an exclusive ticket offer to Club Octane members for this year's event at the Silverstone circuit on 5 - 7 July, 2002.
Atomic Kitten and Mick Hucknall join the GP Party.
The racy trio of Atomic Kitten will be donning their race suits to perform at the 2002 Grand Prix Party.
Timely move for Oris and McNish.
Britain's newest Formula One driver, Allan McNish has secured the backing of Swiss watch makers Oris for his debut Grand Prix season.
Webber completes road to F1.
The announcement that Mark Webber will race for the KL Minardi Asiatech team in this year's FIA World Formula One world championship marks the culmination of six years hard work by the 25-year old from Queanbeyan, New South Wales.
Questions on F1? Ask Alex Yoong...
A new interactive Q & A feature has been introduced on Alex Yoong's home portal at www.alexyoong.com to service the less experienced far eastern Formula 1 fans.
Massa: I am ready for F1.
Twenty-year old Felipe Massa is Peter Sauber's latest Formula One recruit but, despite following in the footsteps of impressive young predecessors Jenson Button and Kimi Raikkonen, the Brazilian is far from daunted by his elevation to grand prix racing.
Mild Seven Renault launches 2002 campaign.
Renault is back! During an impressive ceremony in Paris today [Sunday], the famous French marque officially launched its return to Formula One.
Q&A: Dr. Mario Theissen.
Q: During budget discussions, it was proposed to limit the number of engines used on GP weekends to two per car. What is your take on that?
New Sauber an evolution from livery down.
Sauber has followed the lead of many of its more experienced rivals in opting to refine the car that took its to its best ever Formula One finish in aiming to go one better in 2002.
Under the skin of C21.
The Sauber-Petronas C21 is, according to the team, a completely new car, uniting the latest regulation changes regarding safety and the most recent experience gathered in the wind tunnel, from calculations, production and material technology.
BMW P82 - engine specifications.
The low-down on BMW's 2002 engine - the P82 - that will power the Williams FW24 unveiled today [Friday 25 January] at the WilliamsF1 launch - Silverstone, England. Type: Normally aspirated V10 Cylinder angle: 90 degrees Displacement: 2,998 cc
Williams-BMW FW24 - technical specifications.
The lowdown on BMW-WilliamsF1's latest Formula One contender, launched at the Silverstone circuit, England on Friday 25 January 2002. Transmission: WilliamsF1 semi-Automatic Clutch: AP
BMW introduces third generation engine.
With the current state of F1 rules preventing partners Williams from producing anything too radical, BMW was able to unveil the team's secret weapon during the team's annual launch at Silverstone today [Friday].
Williams receives support package from FedEx.
While the BMW WilliamsF1 Team presentation reflected a high degree of stability in key areas such as driver line-up, the 2002 FW24 livery did bear the identity of a new team sponsor - FedEx.
Schumacher looks to tyres to boost chances.
Four-time world champion Michael Schumacher says improvements in his Bridgestone tyres will offer him the best chance to take his third consecutive Formula One title.
Jaguar abandon Barcelona test.
Jaguar Racing have been forced to cancel their Barcelona test this week to concentrate on testing at Lurcy Levis, France in a bid to cure problems with the front of the new R3.
Fukuda impress BAR.
Japanese young gun Ryo Fukuda completed a great first test with BAR-Honda yesterday and there's no doubt about it, the team were impressed.
Valencia test - day seven: 20 January.
Michael Schumacher was the quickest driver at the Valencia circuit for the second day running today, the World Champion using a Ferrari F2001 for tyre and electronics testing.
McLaren-Mercedes MP4-17 - technical specification.
The lowdown on McLaren's latest Formula One contender, launched at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday 19 January 2002. Engine: Mercedes-Benz F0110M V10
Father Rubens ready to return.
Rubens Barrichello may have enjoyed being a family man over the Christmas break, but he admits to wanting to get back into a Formula One car as soon as possible now.
Garcia makes F1 test debut with Minardi.
The second day of testing at Valencia for Minardi provided a sunny sky and warmer temperatures than yesterday, although the track was slippery in the first half of the morning due to last nights short rain shower.
FIA gives Ralf all clear to wear glasses.
Williams-BMW driver Ralf Schumacher has been given the 'all clear' to wear glasses in 2002. FIA spokesperson Francesco Longanesi told Reuters: "At present there is nothing in the FIA rules that prevents a driver from wearing spectacles when competing."