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Testing ban likely for 2001.
Although measures do not go as far as some wanted, there will be a reduction in grand prix testing next season.
Estoril test - day three: 13 September.
Williams and Benetton wrapped the first stage of their pre-Indianapolis testing in Portugal this afternoon [Wednesday].
Mugello test - day one: 12 September.
McLaren, Ferrari and Sauber opted to remain in Italy to conduct their pre-Indianapolis testing, and joined forces at Mugello on the first of a three-day session.
Mugello test - day two: 13 September.
Olivier Panis continued to set the pace in Italy, despite the presence of one Michael Schumacher.
Sauber tests Renault star Raikkonen.
Sauber took advantage of its latest test session at Mugello to give Finnish sensation Kimi Raikkonen a run in one of its Formula One machines.
Frentzen under fire.
Heinz-Harald Frentzen has borne the brunt of his rivals' criticism in recent weeks, and continued to do so after the tragic crash at Monza which claimed the life of a fire marshal.
Schumacher tolls championship bell.
Michael Schumacher re-ignited the world championship battle with a Monza win that left the German driver in tears at the press conference, and the locals ringing the church bell in Maranello.
No Green light for BAR.
Barry Green has denied that he intends to switch from CART to Formula One with British American Racing next season.
Police investigation follows Monza tragedy.
The Italian Grand Prix accident which claimed the life of a fire marshal is expected to provoke an investigation similar to that which followed the double death at Imola in 1994.
Drivers apportion no blame at Monza.
Another fatal motor racing accident is sure to lead to an accident investigation that could yet, thanks to the peculiarities of Italian law, turn into a criminal investigation.
Post race press conference - Italian Grand Prix.
[TV Unilaterals] Q: Congratulations, Michael. This is your sixth win of the season, even though the last of them was six races ago. You have done it in front of your home fans and you must be delighted ...
'Cool fuel' outside the rules.
Plans held by the leading teams in Formula One to use refrigerated fuel at Monza this weekend look set to be scuppered by the FIA as it cracks down on another loophole in the regulations.
Zonta in the middle again.
The person arranging the Thursday FIA press conference at Monza obviously had a sense of humour as he flanked Ricardo Zonta with the men who passed him in such spectacular style at Spa two weeks ago.
F1 ace meets Lithuania's low flyer.
Although he claimed that off-season promotional work had jaded him in defence of his world title, reigning champion Mika Hakkinen was more than happy to visit Lithuania for an unusual stunt last weekend.
EJ10: Amazing event, emotional experience.
Jordan Grand Prix's tenth birthday celebrations proved to be a hit with the team boss as well as the thousands of well-wishers who travelled to Donington Park to join the party.
Brands rejection could 'put F1 at risk'.
The government's prevarication over whether to grant Brands Hatch Leisure [BHL] the go-ahead to modify its circuit layout could jeopardise the future of grands prix in Britain, according to circuit boss Rob Bain.
Jordan finalises EJ10 entertainment.
Eddie Jordan has put the final touches to his tenth anniversary spectacular at Donington this weekend, with the unveiling of his evening concert line-up.
Schumacher promises Ferrari improvement.
Michael Schumacher refuses to give up on his championship dream, despite McLaren seemingly having the upper hand as the season nears its conclusion.
Diniz father and son for Prost?
Pedro Diniz looks increasingly likely to join the Prost team next season - but may not be the only member of the family to link up with the French outfit.
Heidfeld out of Prost 2001 reckoning.
The Prost team today announced that Nick Heidfeld would not be a part of its line-up for next season.
Sauber signs Heidfeld to three-year deal.
The Red Bull Sauber team has unveiled German Nick Heidfeld as one of its drivers for next season.
Hakkinen wins Belgian GP.
Mika Hakkinen extended his world championship lead to six points with a come from behind win over title rival Michael Schumacher at Spa-Francorchamps.
Now it's Zonta to McLaren.
Ricardo Zonta has supplanted Alex Wurz as favourite for the test driver's job at McLaren-Mercedes, in an ever-changing scenario to replace Olivier Panis.