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BAR Honda launch 2003 challenger in Barcelona.
Lucky Strike B?A?R Honda marked the beginning of their fifth season in Formula One today with the unveiling of their 2003 challenger in Barcelona, Spain.
Toyota will win in F1, says da Matta.
2002 CART Champion Cristiano da Matta has admitted that he won't have to worry about Michael Schumacher this year - however he does believe that Toyota will win grand's prix.
F1 reveals its cheeky side at Grand Prix Party.
F1 and pop stars truly thrilled crowds at Birmingham's NEC Arena last night with what proved to be one of the most hotly contested battles on the Formula One calendar - the F1 Awards at the 2003 Grand Prix Party.
Verstappen signs for Minardi.
The KL Minardi team yesterday confirmed the news that many F1 fans have been eagerly awaiting: hard-charging Dutchman, Jos Verstappen, will join Britain's highly regarded Justin Wilson in the Faenza squad's 2003 driver line-up.
Q&A: Flavio Briatore.
Renault F1 team boss Flavio Briatore talks about the outfit's decision to follow the "Heathrow" testing agreement, the advantages and disadvantages of it, the appointment of test drivers Allan McNish and Frank Montagny and a lot, lot more:
McNish hired as Renault tester.
Allan McNish has been signed by the Renault F1 team as one of two test drivers for the 2003 season and will be joining regular drivers Jarno Trulli and Fernando Alonso at Grand Prix weekends next year thanks to the new Friday testing rules.
McNish: da Matta has been thrown in at deep end.
Former Toyota driver, Allan McNish has warned F1 new boy Cristiano da Matta that he faces a steep learning curve during 2003.
WilliamsF1 confirm test drivers for 2003.
The BMW WilliamsF1 team has confirmed through their official website, that Ricardo Sperafico will be one of their official test drivers in 2003, linking up with Marc Gene.
Albers gives up on Minardi?
Christijan Albers' chances of racing in Formula 1 in 2003 now look extremely unlikely, after the Dutchman revealed that his 'sponsors' have had unsuccessful talks with Minardi boss, Paul Stoddart.
Heinz isn't hard enough for F1, says Williams.
Sir Frank Williams has labeled Heinz-Harald Frentzen "a softy" adding he isn't hard enough to beat the best in Formula One. Williams told BBC Sport Online : "I don't know of any other driver who has such a fantastic feeling for the car he drives as Frentzen does.
Coulthard moves into clothes business.
David Coulthard is making a move into the clothes business with plans to open a fashion outlets around the United Kingdom.
Jordan announce three-year Puma deal.
Puma and Jordan Grand Prix announced today the extension of their long-term team gear partnership. The new 3-year contract will provide the Jordan team with team wear, footwear and accessories.
Wilson's father prepared to sell business.
Justin Wilson's father, Keith, is prepared to sell his petrol station business to help meet the required ?2 million for his son's place in the Minardi squard.
Ecclestone fair game, but leave daughter alone.
British Sunday newspaper The Mail on Sunday has had its knuckles rapped over a story it ran about the domestic life of the Ecclestone family.
Jordan: No driver decision yet.
Jordan have responded to recent speculation about the identity of their second driver for 2003, by stating that no decision has yet been made as to whom will partner Giancarlo Fisichella at the Silverstone base team.
Mis-Teeq confirmed for F1 Extravaganza
UK Garage divas Mis-teeq has become the latest act to confirm for the F1 Awards at the 2003 Grand Prix Party on Saturday 11th January at the NEC Arena, Birmingham.
Verstappen out in the cold with Schumacher.
Still without a seat sorted for 2003, though he is linked to the two remains race seats at Minardi and Jordan, Jos Verstappen has been feeling the cold of being outside Formula One.
Button not speaking to Villeneuve.
Over at BAR the relationship between Jenson Button and Jacques Villeneuve has started to develop. First Villeneuve said in the press that he doubted Button's speed, now the two seem too busy to speak to each other.
Button must earn my respect, says Villeneuve.
1997 F1 World Champion, Jacques Villeneuve has warned his new team-mate Jenson Button that he will have to earn his respect in 2003.
McLaren aiming for quantum leap.
McLaren boss Ron Dennis has been talking of his hopes for next year and his team's strategy in starting the 2003 season with last year's car.
DC: No one stays on top forever.
West McLaren Mercedes driver David Coulthard believes that the battle for the F1 title could really close up this year. "There is definitely a feeling in the team that we could challenge Ferrari next season," said DC, speaking to British newspaper The Sunday Mirror .
Arrows call in receivers to save company.
Tom Walkinshaw's Arrows team is making a last bid attempt to save itself by appointing financial receivers who will attempt to rescue what they can from the fallen team.
Prost bemoans 'trained monkeys' of F1.
Alain Prost, famed as 'the professor' during his time as a Formula One driver, though his wise ways seemed to desert him during his time as a team owner, has been speaking out about the standard of driver in Formula One these days.
Rosberg to replace Pizzonia as Williams tester?
Frank Williams has praised the performance of 17-year-old Nico Rosberg, son of former F1 champ Keke, during his F1 debut at recent test with the Oxfordshire based team in Barcelona. Rosberg was given the opportunity as a reward for wining this year's Formula BMW championship.