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Fisichella op OK.
Giancarlo Fisichella is recovering in a Rome hospital today following the operation to cure his troublesome knee problem.
Mazzacane to try his hand at Prost.
Gaston Mazzacane is tipped to try his luck in one of Alain Prost's troublesome AP03 chassis today, as he chases a full-time ride in grands prix next year.
Fisichella knee op confirmed.
Despite his good showings in recent test sessions, Benetton pilot Giancarlo Fisichella will undergo the knee operation he has been considering since the end of last season.
Bernoldi to test Prost.
Brazilian F3000 standout Enrique Bernoldi is to receive a test drive with Prost at Barcelona today, as the French team seeks a second driver for 2001.
Barcelona test - day two: 13 December.
The Michelin teams continued their first solo test of the winter at Barcelona today, with Ralf Schumacher taking day two honours for Williams.
Servia to test with Prost?
It is rumoured that Prost's determination to land a Spanish driver for next season has directed the team's attention across the Atlantic.
Traction control to be voted on today.
While, for many, the issue can only promote a foregone conclusion, the F1 Commission meets to discuss the future of traction control systems in Monaco today.
Raikkonen gets green light.
Sources indicate that Kimi Raikkonen will be allowed to compete in Formula One next season, after the FIA granted him a superlicence in Monaco today.
Sauber test boosted by Raikkonen result.
Sauber completed its opening winter test programme at Jerez to be greeted by the news that its driver Kimi Raikkonen had been granted a superlicence to compete in Formula One next season.
Villeneuve plans own driver development.
Hard on the heels of BAR's announcement that it will pilot a driver development scheme this season, come reports that Jacques Villeneuve is also planning to help aspiring grand prix stars.
Rain in Spain causes BAR little pain.
British American Racing continued to make steady progress on day two of the three-day test at Jerez, despite the morning session being delayed by wet weather.
Montoya and Michelin give Williams a boost.
The BMW Williams team resumed testing today at Jerez but, despite unusually heavy rain showers that persisted intermittently throughout the day, managed to cause something of an upset.
Stepney - Jaguar or Arrows?
Despite rumours to the contrary, it appears that Ferrari team chief Nigel Stepney may not be heading for Jaguar Racing after all.
Minardi to use Ford and rookies in 2001?
The struggling Minardi team appears set to make the grid next season, following the benevolent intervention of one Bernard Ecclestone.
Kirch Group buys F1 shares.
As rumoured, Formula One stakeholder EM.TV has sold part of its shareholding to television company Kirch.
Arrows' team manager quits.
Contrary to the statement issued by the team yesterday [Friday], Arrows' team manager Steve Nielsen will play no part in its 2001 campaign.
Nichols in as tech boss Anderson quits Jaguar.
Former McLaren and Ferrari technical guru Steve Nichols will replace Gary Anderson in the Jaguar line-up next year, the team has revealed.
Raikkonen included on provisional entry.
Sauber has entered its young hope Kimi Raikkonen for next year's Formula One world championship - despite the Finn not yet having the necessary superlicence.
Who is Steve Nichols?
Jaguar's new technical director is a familiar name on the grand prix scene, but has been out of circulation for the past couple of years.
Mazzacane and Arrows: short, sharp and soaking.
Gaston Mazzacane's debut appearance with the Arrows team proved to be something of a brief encounter, with the Argentine completing just a handful of wet laps at Silverstone.
Mazzacane to shake down Arrows 'prototype'.
As rumoured, Minardi driver Gaston Mazzacane will test with the Arrows team this week, confirming suggestions that the Argentine may be a part of the Leafield squad in 2001.
Herbert still receiving treatment
Mark Perkins, Johnny Herbert's manager has said that the Englishman is still undergoing treatment following his crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix. He told the BBC: "Johnny is receiving physiotherapy in Monaco at the moment and he will be back up and running soon."
Lotterer to test with Jaguar
Young German driver Andre Lotterer will test with the Jaguar F1 team next month. A spokesperson for the Ford owned F1 operation said Lotterer signed earlier in the year as a development driver would test the Jaguar R1 in Barcelona from December the 12th to the 14th.
Peugeot quit in '99.
Peugeot bosses have admitted that they knew the company was withdrawing from Formula One over a year ago.