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Toyota: Salo negative, McNish slow.
Toyota boss Ove Andersson [pictured] has revealed for the first time the reasons why his team sacked both of its 2002 drivers - experienced Finn Mika Salo and British F1 rookie Allan McNish, in favour of Olivier Panis and CART champion Cristiano da Matta.
Blundell's view: 2002 F1 season review - part one.
Mark Blundell may not have raced in Formula One since 1995 with McLaren-Mercedes, but the Brit is still a big fan, and here in the first of a three-part interview, MB looks back on the 2002 F1 season, revealing his rookie of the year and loads, loads more. Enjoy...
McNish looks back - 2002 overview.
2002 Toyota F1 driver Allan McNish looks back on his debut year in the premier category and today looks back to give an overview of his rookie year in the category.
Melbourne McLaren almost as good as new.
The McLaren team claims that, despite opting to take a revamped version of its MP4-17-Mercedes to Melbourne for the opening round of the 2003 Formula One season, the car will be almost as new as one built specifically for the next campaign.
McNish flying high with the RAF.
Former Toyota driver, Allan McNish has been a busy bee since the end of the 2002 Formula One season, here the Scot reveals all...
McLaren bucks trend with partnership extensions.
The recent announcement regarding the continuation of West McLaren Mercedes' technology partnership with Computer Associates marked the ninth long-term extension that the team has secured this year, sending a resounding message of confidence in the team.
Wilson on three-year deal at Minardi.
The KL Minardi team today announces that highly regarded British driver, Justin Wilson, has signed to drive for the Faenza-based squad in 2003.
Hakk is back - but in a rally car!
Mika H?kkinen will make an unexpected return to the cockpit of a competition car when he joins the entry list for the 2003 Arctic Lapland Rally in northern Finland next month.
Yoong wows compatriots as China plans F1x2 repeat.
Alex Yoong proved to be the star of the show as Minardi took its two-seater experience on the road to Beijing, the Malaysian tapping into his Chinese roots as he chauffeured various guests around the Goldenport circuit.
Friday testing is go!
Formula One's governing body, the FIA today [Monday] confirmed that Friday testing, prior to a Grand Prix will go ahead in 2003. The FIA released a brief statement noting that:
Useful test session for Renault.
The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team today [Sunday] concluded its four-day test session at the Spanish circuit of Jerez. The team achieved some positive results with next year's development items.
BAR give Matsuura first taste of F1.
Kosuke Matsuura got his first taste of Formula One today when Lucky Strike BAR Honda gave him a one-day test at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain.
<I>Formula 1 Magazine</I> appoints new editor.
Formula One Publishing has announced the appointment of Matthew Franey as Editor of Formula 1 Magazine. He will assume this position on 6th January 2003.
Jerez test - day three: 14 December.
The McLaren-Mercedes team topped the times for the second day running today [Saturday] at Jerez, this time though Kimi Raikkonen took the honours for the Woking based team, while test driver Alexander Wurz was forced to settled for fourth.
Q&A: Paul Stoddart - part three.
He may have been through something of a turbulent 2002 campaign, but Minardi team boss Paul Stoddart was more than happy to reveal the secrets of a test drive with Michael Schumacher, the true role of Giancarlo Minardi and the feelings about Mark Webber's departure to Jaguar to the Australian med
Button makes testing debut with BAR.
Jenson Button embarked on his long-awaited first test with Lucky Strike BAR Honda today [Friday] at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain. This was Button's first opportunity to spend some time trackside with his new team and joining him for his testing debut was team-mate Jacques Villeneuve.
Jerez test - day two: 13 December.
McLaren-Mercedes test driver Alexander Wurz set the quickest time today [Friday] at Jerez, one hundredth up on Jaguar's Antonio Pizzonia, who was second.
'Dutch duo at Minardi' rumours double Dutch.
As well as announcing a new sponsor for Jos Verstappen's journey back to the top flight, Huub Rothengatter poured scorn on the rumour that Verstappen would be partnered by another Dutchman at Minardi.
Villeneuve rages against 'the machines'.
Jacques Villeneuve may not have been among Formula One's most recent winners, but the Canadian remains among the most outspoken of the current crop of drivers - who he claims are little more than clones.
Imation renews deal with Jordan.
There was one piece of good news for the embattled Jordan Grand Prix team today, when it was able to confirm a renewal of its sponsorship agreement with Imation Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of removable data storage products.
More job losses at Jordan?
The Formula One grapevine suggests that the economic downturn may not yet have finished dealing with the grand prix scene, amid rumours that Jordan may have to lay off more employees before the start of next season.
F1 awards at the 2003 Grand Prix party.
Christmas may be looming large on the horizon, but for the F1 world, attentions are firmly focussed on the F1 Awards and the 2003 Grand Prix Party.
Morgan Grenfell takes Arrows to court.
The Morgan Grenfell investment bank has become the latest institution to take the ailing Arrows Grand Prix team to court, claiming that the Leafield operation 'diluted' its stake through financial restructuring designed to secure its future in Formula One.
Q&A: Paul Stoddart - part one.
He may have been through something of a turbulent 2002 campaign - his second as owner of the tiny Minardi team - but ex-pat Australian Paul Stoddart was more than happy to discuss the future of his team and the sport, his relationship with Mark Webber and, of course, those two valuable points, wi