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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."
Yoong kicks off Minardi's 2002 test programme.
Alex Yoong exited the pit lane and blasted onto the Valencia circuit this morning, marking the start of the Minardi team's 2002 testing programme.
Webber wins BRDC award for third time.
Mark Webber has joined a select group of drivers including former world champion, Jacques Villeneuve, after becoming a three times winner of the prestigious Bruce McLaren Award, presented annually by the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) to the top Commonwealth driver.
BAR boys glad to be back in harness.
With the winter testing ban now over, the British American Racing team was been back in action this week at the Circuit de Catalunya for the first test of the new season.
Lauda turns back the clock with Jaguar test.
After an absence of 16 years, three-time Formula One world champion and Jaguar Racing team principal Niki Lauda made a historic return to the cockpit at Valencia today [Sunday].
Bernoldi to stay with Arrows in 2002.
OrangeArrows announced today [11th January] that Enrique Bernoldi will continue to drive for the team in the 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Vodafone in Schu-Beckham swap madness.
Four times World Champion Michael Schumacher and Manchester United star David Beckham could trade places later this year in a publicity stunt being organised by Vodafone.
Albers in for Minardi Valencia test.
The Minardi Formula One team today confirms that Christijan Albers will join the squad for its first test of 2002, in Valencia, Spain, commencing on Tuesday, January 15.
F1 rocks... as stars of F1, rock and pop unite.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2002 Grand Prix Party, where celebrities from the glamorous worlds of F1 and pop music join forces in aid of the Brain and Spine Foundation.