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2003 F1 calendar unveiled.
The World Motor Sport Council today [Wednesday] revealed the 2003 FIA Formula World Championship calendar. There are no major changes to the schedule, and there are only three things of note: 1. The British and French GP's switch back to their more traditional dates.
HANS made compulsory for 2003.
The World Motor Sport Council has today [Wednesday] declared that HANS (the 'Head and Neck Protection System') will be made compulsory in Formula 1 from the 1st January 2003. The FIA released the following statement:
Pain without gain for McNish.
The European Grand Prix produced little in the way of satisfaction for Allan McNish, despite the race taking place not far from his Toyota team's Cologne headquarters.
Davidson granted Jaguar test.
According to rumour in the Nurburgring paddock, Mark Webber is not the only promising youngster to be testing with Jaguar in the coming weeks.
Montoya beats Germans in Germany.
Juan Montoya did the unthinkable in qualifying at the Nurburgring and dared to beat, not only Mercedes-Benz, but also both Schumacher brothers to pole position for Sunday's European Grand Prix.
Minardi's fate to be announced today?
KL Minardi Asiatech boss Paul Stoddart has said that his team's future in F1 will be announced today [Friday].
Q&A: Keizo Takahashi - Toyota.
Keizo Takahashi, Technical co-ordinator for Panasonic Toyota Racing talks about his role at the team; his biggest personal challenge and a lot, lot more: Q: Keizo (Takahashi). What is your role at Panasonic Toyota Racing?
Quadriga Groups signs with KL Minardi Asiatech.
KL Minardi Asiatech is today pleased to announce the team will be joined at this weekend's Grand Prix of Europe by new commercial partner, the Quadriga Group.
From heat to rain for the Ferrari team.
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro personnel experienced a major climate change, as they left the suffocating heat of Maranello, with temperatures in Italy easily exceeding the 30 Centigrade mark.
Celebrity dogems line up for Silverstone GP ball.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, former England Captain Gary Lineker, and actor Ray Winstone will be among the VIP clientele preparing to pit their wits against Formula One drivers in a Dodgems Challenge at the Cantor Fitzgerald Silverstone Ball 2002 on Friday 5 July.
Q&A: Jacques Villeneuve.
1997 F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve talks about the changes at British American Racing, the appointment of David Richards and Geoff Willis and a lot, lot more:
European GP preview - statistics and trivia.
The European GP this weekend is held at the Nurburgring, Germany. The track had a major re-design this year, which includes a new, much sharper first corner expected to generate more overtaking opportunities.
Hubbert takes over at head of GPWC.
DaimlerChrysler boss Juergen Hubbert has replaced Fiat's Paolo Cantarella at the head of the Grand Prix World Championship [GPWC] organisation set up by manufacturers currently involved in Formula One to launch its rival series in 2008.
BMW traces engine problems.
BMW has traced the engine problems that blighted its challenge to Ferrari at the Canadian Grand Prix. According to BMW Motorsport director Mario Theissen it was a valve failure for Juan Pablo Montoya's car which put the Colombian out with just thirteen laps to go to the end of the race.
FIA returns Silverstone road bond.
British Grand Prix organiser Octagon Motorsports has confirmed that it has had its $5 million bond returned by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile [FIA], following the successful completion of road improvements at Silverstone ahead of this year's Formula One meeting.
Magnum confirms commitment to Minardi.
The Magnum Corporation, sponsor of Minardi in Formula One has issued an official statement confirming its commitment to the team, following speculation to the contrary during the past week.
Lasee back in Jordan hotseat.
German F3 hopeful Marcel Lasee has been recalled by the Jordan team as it prepares for the forthcoming European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring next weekend.
Sauber and Heidfeld join Ferrari at Mugello.
Nick Heidfeld had a very positive test at Mugello today [Wednesday] as Team Sauber Petronas began a three day test in preparation for the Grand Prix of Europe. He clocked a best time of 1 minute 24.853 seconds, covering 63 laps.
Malaysia's Prime Minister visits Sauber Petronas.
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Honourable Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad and his entourage visited the Sauber Petronas F1 headquarters in Hinwil, Switzerland yesterday.
Schumacher racks up Ferrari's 150th win.
Michael Schumacher took Ferrari's 150th grand prix victory when he won the Canadian Grand Prix for the fifth time in his career.
Rain prevents Ferrari pole shot.
After another thrilling battle between the BMW-Williams of Juan Pablo Montoya and the Ferrari of Michael Schumacher, it was the Colombian who claimed his second consecutive pole as rain determined the qualifying battle for the Canadian Grand Prix.
Villeneuve set to cash in with Newtown.
Like David Coulthard in Monaco, BAR Honda driver Jacques Villeneuve can expect a handsome bonus this weekend in Montreal from his business ventures off track.
Jaguar to oust Irvine for Button?
The rumour mill in Canada was working overtime by the time the pit-lane opened for first free practice, with the future of Jaguar driver Eddie Irvine at the top of most people's subject list.
Q&A: Pierre Dupasquier.
Michelin Motorsport director - Pierre Dupasquier - talks about being on top in practice; the two compounds the company has brought to Montreal and a lot more: