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Arrows Put Back Launch.
The Arrows team has delayed the launch of its 1999 car, citing its recent take-over as the sole reason for the postponement.
Call To Ban Benetton Brakes.
The Benetton team is facing calls to remove its innovative Front Torque Transfer (FTT) system, despite FIA technical delegate, Charlie Whiting, declaring it legal.
Minardi Launch Rookie Assault.
The latest Minardi chassis was launched today at the headquarters of its newest sponsor, as the team unveiled its least experienced driving line-up for many seasons.
Mazzacane Made For Minardi.
Having lost one Argentine driver, Italian minnows Minardi have apparently earmarked another to take his place.
Arrows, Minardi In Driver Moves.
Perennial backmarkers Arrows and Minardi are expected to finalise their respective driver line-ups in the next week, with a handful of new faces looking to make their F1 debuts in 1999.
New Ferrari Builds On '98 Record.
Ferrari has unveiled its 1999 challenger, claiming that the new car is evolutionary rather than revolutionary and aiming to build on the successful record of last season.
Benetton Runs For Better Or Wurz.
Benetton driver Alex Wurz is convinced that his new mount will take him to the front of the field, despite problems in the recent Jerez test session.
Zonta Beats Honda At Last.
Ricardo Zonta became the first driver to get the better of Jos Verstappen and Honda, when he lapped the Jerez circuit quickest of all on day four of the latest test.
"best Ever" Honda Puts Rest In The Shade.
The nascent Honda team continued to dominate proceedings at the Jerez test, finishing on top of the timesheets for the fourth day in succession.
Argentina Is Off.
The Argentine Grand Prix has been cancelled after its organisers failed to raise the funds necessary to host the event.
Honda Continues To Impress.
The works Honda team continued to set the pace in its first official test session, again heading the BAR team.
Argentina Faces Axe After Esteban's Exodus.
The future of the Argentine Grand Prix is once again in the balance, following the unexpected departure of Minardi driver Esteban Tuero.
Tuero Gives Up On F1 Dream.
Minardi's teenage driver Esteban Tuero has sensationally quit the sport just weeks before the first race of the 1999 season.
Benetton May Run Twin-clutch System.
Rumours suggest that the Benetton team may add a special twin-clutch system to its list of technological innovations in an attempt to return to the front of the grid in 1999.
Stewart, Bar Suffer Testing Week.
Both the Stewart and British American Racing teams continue to work on their 1999 challengers, after neither was fully content with recent testing performances.
Mansell Returns - Again!
Contrary to recent reports, and the wishes of his contemporaries, Nigel Mansell has not quit motorsport, although it is unlikely he will appear behind the wheel in 1999.
Now Jacques Attacks Lack Of Lick
Having derided Bridgestone's latest offering, 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve is now complaining about the lack of speed in Formula One.
Benetton Redon Target
Benetton has signed French F3000 ace Laurent Redon to act as test driver for the 1999 season, freeing regular pilots Alex Wurz and Giancarlo Fisichella from their extra 1998 roles.
Three Years To Win, Say Honda
Honda has admitted that, despite its might, it will find it hard to win in its first season back in Formula One.
Bar Launch Two-tone Attack
British American Racing today confirmed what many had suspected when it unveiled two differently liveried cars at its official launch.
Think-tank Bans Beryllium
The Formula One rules committee has banned the alloy beryllium with effect from 2000, in an attempt to cut the cost of competing.
Knighthood For Frank Williams.
It was announced today (31/12/98) that Frank Williams, joint owner of the WilliamsF1 team has received a Knightood in the New Year Honour's List.
Honda On Track.
The proposed Honda F1 outfit took the first steps towards the fulfilment of its dreams last week, running a prototype chassis in a secret test in Italy.
Jacques Hits Back At Bridgestone.
Despite British American Racing's impressive testing performance at Barcelona, lead driver Jacques Villeneuve has joined the growing list of drivers unhappy with the latest Bridgestone rubber.