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McNish makes on-track debut for Renault.
Renault F1 test driver Allan McNish made an unexpected early debut with the team today [Wednesday] at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, after regular driver, Jarno Trulli was forced to miss the day's running as he was feeling unwell.
Barcelona test - day three: 15 January.
McLaren-Mercedes dominated testing today [Wednesday] at Barcelona, with the top three times all being set by drivers from the Woking based concern.
Arrows goes into liquidation.
The Arrows Formula One team has gone into liquidation according to reports by British newspaper, The Guardian . The Leafield based team called in the receivers at the beginning of January in what was said to be the final attempt to save the team.
Barcelona test - day two: 14 January.
McLaren-Mercedes driver, David Coulthard set the quickest time today [Tuesday] at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, beating Marc Gene, who was next quickest by over a second.
BAR Honda 005 - technical specifications.
Complete technical specifications for the new BAR Honda 005, launched today [Tuesday] at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Chassis - BAR 005:
BAR 005 looks like a proper F1 car, says JV.
1997 F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has given the BAR Honda 005 the thumbs up adding it looks like a "proper F1 car."
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.