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We're safe, claims Imola.
Race organisers at the San Marino Grand Prix believe the event will survive any attempt to cut the number of races in Europe.
Ecclestone sells rally rights.
Formula One ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone has relinquished his hold on another asset, by selling the commercial rights to rallying.
Frentzen a father at last.
After weeks of waiting, Heinz-Harald Frentzen is finally a father tonight, following the birth of his daughter.
Interlagos bumps a part of F1, says Max.
FIA president Max Mosley has said that the state of the Interlagos circuit had nothing to do with threats to remove it from the Formula One calendar, claiming that the teams should be able to cope with rough surfaces.
Michel in charge at Supertec.
Bruno Michel, formerly at Ligier, has been named as Flavio Briatore's successor at Supertec.
Mosley accuses traction cheats.
FIA president Max Mosley is convinced at least one team was using traction control last year - despite it being clearly against the rules.
Villeneuve in demand.
Following rumours that he was on his way to McLaren for 2001, Jacques Villeneuve now appears to have more than one offer in his pocket.
Bridgestone takes the soft option.
With drivers often claiming that they cant find enough grip at the San Marino Grand Prix, Bridgestone looks set to offer its softest compounds at this weekends race.
Synge steps down at BAR.
British American Racing has announced that Robert Synge has withdrawn from his role as team manager with immediate effect.
Ferrari talked Schumi home.
Ferrari thought it had lost the Brazilian Grand Prix when Michael Schumachers car developed a problem, until quick thinking from an engineer ensured success for the German.
Sauber explains wing problems.
The Sauber team, forced to miss the Brazilian Grand Prix after problems with the rear wing on its C19, has issued the following statement regarding what was an unfortunate situation:
Jos told to scrum down.
Jos Verstappen will reap the rewards of his employers links with other sports, as he battles to reach full fitness for the rest of the Formula One season.
MOSS KNIGHTED.
Stirling Moss officially became Sir Stirling Moss yesterday [Tuesday], following his investiture at Buckingham Palace.
SEAT TO TAKE MINARDI STAKE?
Minardis move to Spain may have far reaching benefits for the team, if reports today are to be believed.
HAFFA PROMISES FANS WILL NOT SUFFER.
Formula One fans will not have their enjoyment of the sport sacrificed by the sale of a fifty per cent share of it to German media giant EM.TV, according to its finance director.
ARROWS GETS ALL CLEAR.
The Arrows team has apparently been cleared to race in Brazil this weekend, despite a dispute over its cockpit design.
BERNIE SLAMS BLAIR.
F1 ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone has accused British Prime Minister Tony Blair of betraying him over the 1997 cash-for-tobacco advertising row.
FORMULA ONE FIGURES IN RICH LIST.
Several well-known grand prix personalities feature in this years Rich List, as published by Britains Sunday Times yesterday.
SILVERSTONE VICAR TO GET HELP FROM ABOVE.
The British Grand Prix will not stop Silverstone vicar Bridget Smith from tending her flock - despite the race being held on Easter Sunday.
ARROWS TO RESIST DQ THREAT.
Arrows double retirement from the Australian Grand Prix probably stopped the team from joining Sauber of the list of disqualifications after FIA technical delegate Charlie Whiting warned that its cockpit sides were illegal.
RENAULT COMPLETES BENETTON BUY-OUT.
As expected, French auto giant Renault has bought the Benetton Formula One team, marking the companys return to the top flight after a two year absence.
VILLENEUVE TO MCLAREN?
Ron Dennis comments about not being prejudiced against outspoken or unkempt drivers were thought to be directed solely at Eddie Irvine, but it now appears that he may have had another target in mind altogether.
NEWEY SEEKS DESIGN FREEDOM.
McLaren designer Adrian Newey has expressed his frustration with the current breed of Formula One car, but admits that restricting aerodynamics in search of overtaking is not the way to go.