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BAR crew take on FFord Festival.
Members of the BAR F1 team were out at Brands Hatch last weekend as Olivier Panis' race engineer David Lloyd contested the Formula Ford Festival.
Irvine tips Montoya.
Eddie Irvine has added his voice to those backing Juan Pablo Montoya to be Michael Schumacher's main opposition next season.
Lauda slams 'boring' DC and Hak.
Jaguar boss Niki Lauda has slammed McLaren drivers' Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard for being 'boring.'
Red Bull and Arrows to develop US racing plan.
The Arrows F1 team has confirmed that leading energy drink brand, Red Bull, will continue its sponsorship of the Leafield operation into the 2002 season, whilst also branching out into the IRL.
Ralf says 2002 important for Button.
Ralf Schumacher has said that former team-mate Jenson Button has to shine next year - or face losing his place in Formula One.
Jordan-Volkswagen in 2004?
Volkswagen could link up with Jordan Grand Prix in the not so distant future according to reports in German magazine Focus Money .
Prost on the brink?
The Prost Grand Prix team is once again rumoured to be on the verge of folding, according to sources in the Suzuka paddock.
Irish racer Sarah linked to McLaren.
Ireland's Sarah Kavanagh may be set to join the McLaren F1 team as a second test driver next season, if rumours in her homeland prove to be true.
Ferrari say farewell to Giovannini.
The Japanese Grand Prix is not only the final round of the 2001 season, but also the last for Ferrari mechanic Oreste Giovannini.
Alesi begins final weekend on top.
Jean Alesi surprised the Formula One establishment - and underlined what talent the category will be missing next season - by taking fastest time of the day in free practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Mika hints at retirement.
Mika Hakkinen has let slip the first clue that his one-year sabbatical may develop into something a lot more permanent, as he tried to explain his feelings at Suzuka this weekend.
Sauber sign Massa for 2002.
Team Sauber-Petronas have today announced that have signed 20 year-old Brazilian Felipe Massa, the new European F3000 series champion, as their driver for 2002.
We are all sad Alesi is stopping, says DC.
David Coulthard and Rubens Barrichello have today paid homage to Jean Alesi who will retire from F1 after Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Villeneuve engaged again.
Jacques Villeneuve has announced his engagement to latest girlfriend Ellen 'Elly' Green, the British American Racing team has revealed.
Michael in the dark over brother's wedding.
Michael Schumacher has admitted that he was unaware of brother Ralf's plans to marry before the Japanese Grand Prix, claiming that the first he knew of it was in a telephone call from the bridegroom!
Mateschitz to bid for Arrows ownership.
Drinks magnate Dieter Mateschitz has admitted that he is looking to acquire the Arrows team in order to create a American entry in Formula One.
Schumacher at Fiorano with the Maserati Spyder.
It's no secret that Michael Schumacher likes driving.
Alesi second quickest at Mugello.
Jordan-Honda today continued its test session at Mugello with International F3000 Champion, Justin Wilson, returning for his second test in the EJ11 following an impressive first test at Silverstone last month.
F1 regulation changes announced for 2002.
The World Motor Sport Council met in K?ln today, and ratified a number of changes to the Formula One sporting and technical regulations for 2002. These include:
Heidfeld puts Sauber back on track.
Nick Heidfeld scored two more World Championship points by finishing fifth for Team Sauber-Petronas in yesterday's USA Grand Prix, bringing the Swiss outfit's seasonal total to 22.
More bad luck for Barrichello.
Ferrari number two Rubens Barrichello suffered yet more bad luck yesterday during the United States Grand Prix when he retired while running in a strong second position and challenging eventual winner Mika Hakkinen.
Post-race press conference - United States GP.
Drivers: Mika Hakkinen (McLaren), Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), David Coulthard (McLaren) Q: We have David Coulthard, Michael Schumacher and Mika Hakkinen [ applause ]. Well done, Mika. Mika Hakkinen: Thank you.
Mellencamp, Labelle to perform at USGP.
World famous recording artists John Mellencamp and Patti Labelle will take part in an exciting grid presentation during the pre-race ceremony at the United States Grand Prix this weekend.