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Schumacher Puts Irvine Back On Top.
Michael Schumacher stood by his promise to help Ferrari team-mate Eddie Irvine's title challenge by twice allowing the Irishman to pass en route to Malaysian Grand Prix victory.
Coulthard: I Will Still Move Over.
David Coulthard re-iterated his willingness to help team-mate Mika Hakkinen's championship challenge - despite out-qualifying the Finn at Sepang.
Refuelling Ban Reversed.
The ban on teams removing their refuelling hoses before the fuel rig is empty has been reversed by the FIA.
Villeneuve Surprise Friday Fastest.
Jacques Villeneuve stunned the Formula One establishment by posting fastest time of the Friday free practice session in Malaysia.
Friday Untimed Practice (combined Times)
1. Jacques Villeneuve Canada BAR-Supertec 1min 42.407secs 2. David Coulthard Britain McLaren-Mercedes 1min 42.519secs
F1 Hopeful Paralysed.
Future F1 hopeful Jason Watt has been left paralysed by a motorcycle accident, just days after clinching second place in the F3000 championship.
Pedro Calls For Roll Hoop Enquiry.
Pedro Diniz has asked that the FIA reviews the design of F1 cars following his horrific Nurburgring accident three weeks ago.
Friction Blamed For Hesketh Departure.
Internal disagreements over restructuring proposals have been cited as the likely reason for Lord Hesketh's decision to quit as president of the British Racing Drivers' Club [BRDC].
Ferrari Confirms Schumacher Return.
Ferrari has confirmed that Michael Schumacher will return to race action in Malaysia next weekend, despite the German claiming that he would not be back this season.
Millennium Calendar Confirmed.
The World Motorsport Council has confirmed a 17-race Formula One championship calendar for next season, following a meeting with the FIA in Paris yesterday [Wednesday].
Barcelona Test - Day One: 6 October 1999.
David Coulthard topped the last major test before the Malaysian Grand Prix, but the day was more significant for the return of Pedro Diniz.
Hill And Badoer In To End.
Both Damon Hill and Luca Badoer will see out the 1999 season, despite rumours that they may be replaced before the Japanese Grand Prix.
Arrows Insures Malay Appearance.
The Arrows team has landed a one-race sponsorship deal with a Malaysian insurance company for the country's inaugural grand prix next weekend.
Arrows Denies Lotus Position.
The Arrows team has denied that it will be joining forces with David Hunt's Lotus operation next season, as was widely reported in the British weekend press.
Schumacher Spins On Test Return.
Michael Schumacher crashed in testing at Mugello today [Monday] - just 24 hours after confirming that he will not race again this season.
Honda Tests For Future.
Engine builder Honda is scheduled to test at the Welsh circuit of Pembrey this week, and may still appear in Formula One with its own team.
Panis' Race Options Recede.
Olivier Panis is staring F1 redundancy in the face, as his chances of landing a drive for 2000 ebb away.
Jordan: Electrical Fault Or Human Error?
The failure of both Jordans to make the finish of the European Grand Prix has been put down to an electrical problem - although the team has apparently suggested that it may have been induced by the drivers.
Sauber Features Saved Diniz.
Having examined the remains of Pedro Diniz's shattered Sauber, the Swiss team claims extra safety features fitted to the car probably saved the Brazilian's life in Sunday's European GP accident.
Pedro Escapes Serious Injury.
Pedro Diniz returned to his Monaco apartment yesterday, just hours after enduring one of the most frightening accidents of the season.
Herbert Picks Up The Pieces.
Johnny Herbert finally banished the bad luck that has dogged his season to bring Stewart its first grand prix victory at the Nurburgring this afternoon.
Diniz Unharmed In Horror Shunt.
Pedro Diniz has apparently escaped serious injury, despite rolling his Sauber at the start of the European Grand Prix.
Zonta Back At Bar.
As expected, Ricardo Zonta will drive for British American Racing next season.