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Proton Works On F1 Engine.
Malaysian auto company Proton is building an F1-spec powerplant, according to the country's prime minister, Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Luca Calls For 'winning Car'.
Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo has blasted his team after the disappointment of Spa, and called for its engineers to produce a car that can run at the front.
Bar To Alternate 2000 Livery.
British American Racing is planning to alternate its paint schemes next season, after its dual 1999 livery caused problems with the FIA.
Coulthard Wins Belgian Gp.
David Coulthard won his second race of the season at Spa-Francorchamps this afternoon, leading from start to finish in commanding style.
Head: Cynical Ferrari Cost Us Points.
Williams technical boss Patrick Head blasted Ferrari after the Belgian Grand Prix for using blocking tactics to help the struggling Eddie Irvine.
Williams-bmw Out Before End Of Year.
The first fruit of the Williams-BMW partnership should be seen in action before the current season has ended, according to sources.
Prost Signs Heidfeld.
Although the move has been expected for the last week, Alain Prost finally signed F3000 champion Nick Heidfeld at Spa today [Friday].
Prost Worries For Alesi Friendship.
Alain Prost has admitted that he fears losing the friendship of new driver Jean Alesi next season, but insists he has signed him for his driving ability.
Limping Schumacher Returns.
Michael Schumacher returned to the cockpit of his Ferrari today, completing several exploratory laps of the Mugello circuit.
Schumacher Back In Harness.
Michael Schumacher will return to the cockpit of his F399 at Mugello today, sparking rumours that he will be back in action at the Belgian Grand Prix next weekend.
Wurz 'certain' To Stay Put.
Benetton driver Alex Wurz is "99 per cent" certain to stay with the Enstone team next season, despite stories saying that he is looking to leave.
Mclaren Money To Go West?
McLaren boss Ron Dennis is denying claims that title sponsor West is about to quit the sport.
Stewart's Future 'on The Rocks'.
Jackie Stewart yesterday announced a deal with leading whisky manufacturer William Grant, which will see the company become an official supplier of Stewart Grand Prix.
Heidfeld To Test Prost.
Newly crowned F3000 champion Nick Heidfeld is expected to drive the Prost AP02 on day three of the current F3000 test, further confirming suspicions that he will race for the team next season.
Barrichello Meets With Ferrari.
Rubens Barrichello was spotted in discussion with Ferrari top brass at the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend, reinforcing the belief that he will shortly sign for the Italian team.
Arrows Signs Top Aero Man.
The Arrows team today strengthened its design team with the appointment of aerodynamicist Eghbal Hamedy.
Bridgestone Baffled By Hockenheim Failures.
Bridgestone engineers have admitted that they cannot establish reasons for the tyre failures which afflicted the McLaren team at Hockenheim two weeks ago.
Salo Set To Opt For Ford.
Mika Salo looks increasingly likely to sign for the Ford/Jaguar team for next season, despite having other offers on the table.
Hungarian Power Boost For Stewart.
The Stewart team will run the latest Series Four version of the potent Ford CR-1 V10 this weekend, following a successful test at Silverstone last week.
Drivers Brace Themselves In Safety Push.
The FIA is ready to introduce neck braces as a means of preventing or restricting head injuries in grand prix racing.
Jackie Warns Rubens Against Ferrari Move.
Jackie Stewart has said that going to Ferrari would be bad for Rubens Barrichello's career, and claimed that he could be a winner at Stewart next season.
No Answers In Tyre Enquiry.
Bridgestone engineers continue to hunt the cause of Mika Hakkinen's Hockenheim spin, as the evidence points more heavily towards tyre failure.