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Jackie Stewart knighted!
Jackie Stewart, one of Formula One's most successful men, was knighted yesterday at Buckingham Palace. The 62-year-old Scot received his honour from Prince Charles for his services to motor racing.
Q&A: Mika Hakkinen.
He may have retired, but there has been little chance to rest recently for Mika Hakkinen, as he continues to do the rounds on behalf of McLaren sponsor West. The Finn's latest engagement was in the Czech Republic, where he took time out from a promotional visit to speak to the press.
Frentzen: No offer from Arrows.
Heinz-Harald Frentzen's reported meetings with Arrows boss Tom Walkinshaw appear unlikely to land the German a seat at Leafield next season, according to his manager.
Q&A: Hirohide Hamashima.
Bridgestone boss Hirohide Hamashima talks about how the Bridgestone tyres did in 2001, their new rivals and how they plan to win in 2002. Q: How would you summarise Bridgestone's overall performance in 2001?
F1 the golden standard for safety.
Grand prix racing is setting safety standards that all other sports should aspire to, according to consultant neurosurgeon Peter Hamlyn.
Campbell and Briatore off to Court?
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is planning to sue Renault boss Flavio Briatore according to reports in the British press.
Ferrari to delay debut of F2002?
Ferrari may opt to run this year's F2001b chassis at the start of the 2002 season according to reports in Gazzetta dello Sport .
Ferrari shows off new gym.
Yesterday at Maranello, the press was given the opportunity by Ferrari to see the new gym, built at the Fiorano circuit, alongside the one built for the use of the drivers' back in 1997.
Peace not war, says Trulli.
Italian F1 driver Jarno Trulli has joined 240 of his fellow sporting compatriots in signing a petition protesting against the 'War on Terrorism' in Afghanistan.
Courtney to combine F3 with F1 in 2002.
Jaguar Racing today announced that James Courtney will join the Carlin Motorsport British Formula Three team as their lead driver for the 2002 Green Flag British Formula Three Championship.
Button loses yet another BMW drive.
Jenson Button's BMW, which he has had for less than two months, has been written off by one of his best friends.
NUFC: No truth in Williams stories.
British football club Newcastle United has played down speculation that it may be in line for an offer from Formula One team boss - and die-hard Toon fan - Sir Frank Williams.
Webber completes cycling marathon.
Mild Seven Benetton Renault Sport driver Jenson Button and former World Champion Damon Hill joined journalist Tom Clarkson and Benetton test driver Mark Webber as the pair completed the final stage of their John O'Groats to Lands End cycling marathon - having travelled over 900 miles from the nor
Mercedes moves 'in-house' with bigger Ilmor stake.
The DaimlerChrysler group has announced that it is to strengthen its stake in engine builder Ilmor to raise the company's future potential, and begin to emulate rivals Ferrari in building an entire F1 machine 'under one roof'.
Minardi paints it black.
European Minardi yesterday brought its 2001 campaign to a spectacular conclusion at the Santa Monica (Misano) circuit, near Italy's picturesque Adriatic coast.
Ferrari and Bridgestone up to no good?
Michelin Motorsport director Pierre Dupasquier has launched a scathing attack on Ferrari and Bridgestone accusing the two of cheating during the US and Japanese Grand's Prix.
Retirement rumours are c**p, says Irvine.
Jaguar driver Eddie Irvine has branded reports in the Italian press that he will retire at the end of 2002 as rubbish.
Williams drinks to Pepsi/7UP deal.
The BMW.Williams team will be refreshed by a new official drinks supplier next season, following a new deal struck with soft drinks giant PepsiCo.
BAR reshuffles after Willis appointment.
British American Racing has confirmed that Williams' chief aerodynamicist Geoff Willis will be making his way to Brackley next season, but only after designer Malcolm Oastler has moved to a new post within the team.
McLaren confirms Michelin switch.
McLaren will run on Michelin tyres next season, having announced that it was parting company with long-time supplier Bridgestone.
Irv: I would rather succeed at Jag than Jordan.
Eddie Irvine has let slip that the rumour that saw Bobby Rahal part company with Jaguar could have become reality had he wanted to switch teams.
Fisher stays, but Willis departs Williams.
The BMW.Williams team has moved smartly to head off rivals attempting to poach one half of the team responsible for the successful FW23, by extending its deal with chief designer Gavin Fisher. However, co-creator Geoff Willis has confirmed that he will be leaving the Grove outfit.
Early Melbourne start for McNish.
Toyota grand prix rookie Allan McNish has already made his 'debut' in Melbourne, courtesy of a radio appearance in the Australian city.
Trulli/Jordan win US GP appeal.
Jarno Trulli and Jordan have had their fourth place in September's SAP United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis reinstated following an appeal to the FIA, it was announced today.