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Mugello test - day two: 1 October.
Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer was on top for the second day running today [Wednesday] at Mugello, the Italian's best four tenths up on his time from yesterday, while fellow Scuderia tester Felipe Massa was second best.
Renault denies Alonso speculation.
The Renault F1 team has added its voice to others vociferously denying the recent speculation that Fernando Alonso will be joining Ferrari as Michael Schumacher's replacement in the next season or two.
Pizzonia to test for Williams.
Jaguar reject Antonio Pizzonia will be back behind the wheel of an Formula One car this week, when he resumes testing duties for BMW WilliamsF1.
Silverstone test - day one: 30 September.
Team McLaren-Mercedes tested solo today [Tuesday] at Silverstone, as the outfit began preparations for the Japanese Grand Prix, the finale to this season's FIA Formula One World championship.
Schumi: Tyres were the key.
After all the hype and vitriol surrounding Bridgestone and Ferrari's protest of Michelin's front tyres at the Hungarian Grand Prix, it was perhaps inevitable that the quality of each company's rubber would play a critical role in deciding the title.
Montoya: Penalty sad way to end my title hopes.
BMW WilliamsF1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya lost any chance of winning the drivers' title Sunday at the United States Grand Prix, as wet weather conditions and a driver-through penalty both conspired to leave the Colombian sixth at the finish, and out of the race for the 2003 crown.
Michelin vow to match Bridgestone intermediate.
Michelin motorsport boss Pierre Dupasquier has promised that the French tyre manufacturer will be working flat out this winter, to ensure that they aren't thrashed again by the Bridgestone intermediates.
Jaguar to get 'new' windtunnel.
Jaguar Racing revealed at the United States Grand Prix that it will shortly have access to its own windtunnel facility, having acquired a former Ministry of Defence unit in England.
Trulli on top as rain reaches Indy.
Jarno Trulli played a waiting game during the first free practice session of the United States Grand Prix weekend, but even the canny Italian could not have predicted that he would come out on top of the times.
Ralf opts for pay-cut to stay with Williams.
Ralf Schumacher looks set to take a massive pay-cut in order to stay with BMW WilliamsF1 until the end of 2006.
Jordan F1 academy/idol set for 2004?
Jordan Grand Prix look set create the ultimate Formula One reality TV programme, with news that they will launch their own version of Fame Academy , Pop Idol et al in 2004.
McLaren and Enkei extend partnership.
Team West McLaren Mercedes announced today the long-term extension of their partnership with world leader in street and race wheels Enkei.
Villeneuve: I'm not begging to stay with BAR.
1997 F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has said that he won't beg to stay with BAR in 2004.
McNish: No point being in F1 for the glamour.
Allan McNish has admitted that he would rather find another category to race in than stay with an unsuccessful team simply to say that he is a grand prix driver.
Thursday press conference - US GP - Pt. 1.
Drivers: Fernando Alonso (Renault), Cristiano da Matta (Toyota), Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams), Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren), Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) and Jacques Villeneuve (BAR). Press conference.
Q&A: Jenson Button and David Richards.
Driver: Jenson Button (BAR-Honda). Team principal: David Richards (BAR-Honda). Host: Paul Kelly. Press conference:
Q&A: Trevor Bailey - BAR's chief truckie.
Lucky Strike BAR-Honda's chief truckie, Trevor Bailey talks about his role at the Brackley based team, missing home and a lot, lot more... Q: What do you like about your job? Trevor Bailey: The other truckies. They're a great bunch of guys.
Montoya, Raikkonen: We aren't done yet!
Juan Pablo Montoya and Kimi Raikkonen are both out to get one up Michael Schumacher this weekend, as the German seeks to extends his lead at the top of the drivers' table and continue his march towards a record sixth title.
Wirdheim to test for Jordan at Indy.
Jordan Ford has confirmed that current F3000 champion Bj?rn Wirdheim will drive the team's third car in the private Formula One test session at Indianapolis on Friday 26 September 2003.
Unsung hero - Trevor Bailey.
The European season may be over, but the work of Lucky Strike BAR Honda's seven truckies is far from done. That their year finishes when the trucks head back to Brackley at the end of the European season is somewhat of a misnomer.
Firman misses day two of test.
Ralph Firman did not appear for the second of two scheduled days of testing with Jordan at Silverstone yesterday, raising speculation that he may not have fully recovered from the practice accident he suffered in Hungary.
Rubens backs out of testing.
Although Ferrari started an intensive testing programme ahead of the final two races of the 2003 F1 world championship yesterday, Rubens Barrichello will play not part in the work.
Alonso spins to back of grid.
He was the darling of Hungary three weeks ago, but Fernando Alonso found out just how quickly Formula One's answer to Lady Luck can turn her back on a driver when he spun out of the qualifying session at Monza.
Schumacher succumbs to after-effects, Gene to sub.
Marc Gene will make a belated return to grand prix competition this weekend, after Ralf Schumacher admitted that he had not felt well following the opening day of action at the Italian Grand Prix.