2002
Ford Rallye Sport returns to Michelin tyres.
Ford Rallye Sport will change tyre partner for the 2003 FIA World Rally Championship season and run its Ford Focus RS World Rally Cars on Michelin rubber for the next three years. The Focus used the French company's tyres for two seasons following the car's debut in 1999.
Q&A: Paul Stoddart - part three.
He may have been through something of a turbulent 2002 campaign, but Minardi team boss Paul Stoddart was more than happy to reveal the secrets of a test drive with Michael Schumacher, the true role of Giancarlo Minardi and the feelings about Mark Webber's departure to Jaguar to the Australian med
Subaru to benefit from Pirelli's change of Focus.
In the wake of contract negotiations elsewhere in the rally world, the 555 Subaru World Rally Team has confirmed that it will continue its long-standing relationship with Pirelli and, for the 2003 season, will benefit from an exclusive tyre supply deal with the Italian tyre manufacturer.
Taylor hits US track with Panther Racing.
Mark Taylor has turned his first laps in an Indy Racing Infiniti Pro Series car December 9 and 10 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Hewlett still upbeat.
Somerset promoter Andy Hewlett is set to meet landlord Bill Hancock and legal representatives next Monday in a bid to secure a new lease. Both parties were due to meet earlier this week but that was cancelled due to the unavailability of key people.
Brand re-Joyces as top engineer signs up.
Brand Motorsports has announced the recruitment of Nordic Racing chief race engineer Brad Joyce, bringing yet another top F3000 engineer to the team and further outlining its ambitious plans for the 2003 FIA F3000 Championship.
Haydon destroys helmet, escapes with bruising.
James Haydon is bruised but on the mend, following a huge high-side from his Foggy FP1 during testing at Valencia last weekend.
More job losses at Jordan?
The Formula One grapevine suggests that the economic downturn may not yet have finished dealing with the grand prix scene, amid rumours that Jordan may have to lay off more employees before the start of next season.
Imation renews deal with Jordan.
There was one piece of good news for the embattled Jordan Grand Prix team today, when it was able to confirm a renewal of its sponsorship agreement with Imation Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of removable data storage products.
Villeneuve rages against 'the machines'.
Jacques Villeneuve may not have been among Formula One's most recent winners, but the Canadian remains among the most outspoken of the current crop of drivers - who he claims are little more than clones.
Irvine rejects Bentley offer.
Eddie Irvine has turned down an opportunity to join Bentley's 2003 Le Mans assault, preferring instead to keep his limited options open in Formula One.
'Dutch duo at Minardi' rumours double Dutch.
As well as announcing a new sponsor for Jos Verstappen's journey back to the top flight, Huub Rothengatter poured scorn on the rumour that Verstappen would be partnered by another Dutchman at Minardi.
Proton V5 set for January track debut.
The Banbury-based Proton KR MotoGP team are on course to test their new five-cylinder 990cc four-stroke at the end of January, at Jerez, Spain.
Collins joins Hull hero Thorp at Vikings.
Hull Vikings are now just two riders short of completing their 2003 team after confirming the signing of Neil Collins and the return of Vikings legend Paul Thorp.
Kristensen stays.
Claus Kristensen has agreed terms to stay with Berwick for a second successive year. The Dane returned to the club in 2002 after a spell on-loan to Swindon.
Revised 2003 FIM Speedway Grand Prix Calendar.
The revised 2003 FIM Speedway Grand Prix Calendar following the cancellation of the events due to be held in Wellington [New Zealand] on November 1st, and in Sydney [Australia] on November 8.
Sainz, Moya split over Citroen money.
Carlos Sainz and his long time co-driver Luis Moya look set to split after 15 years working together according to reports by Spanish newspaper Marca .
Cheever withdraws from Scheckter wrangle.
Aggrieved team owner Eddie Cheever has officially dropped his legal pursuit of former driver Tomas Scheckter's contract, owing to problems elsewhere in its TWR partner company.
Mitsubishi appoints new technical director.
Mitsubishi Motors, in line with the recent reorganisation of its motor sports activities and the pause decided for the 2003 FIA WRC season, announced yesterday the appointment of Mario Fornaris as technical director at Ralliart Europe, its FIA WRC team.
Q&A: Paul Stoddart - part one.
He may have been through something of a turbulent 2002 campaign - his second as owner of the tiny Minardi team - but ex-pat Australian Paul Stoddart was more than happy to discuss the future of his team and the sport, his relationship with Mark Webber and, of course, those two valuable points, wi
Morgan Grenfell takes Arrows to court.
The Morgan Grenfell investment bank has become the latest institution to take the ailing Arrows Grand Prix team to court, claiming that the Leafield operation 'diluted' its stake through financial restructuring designed to secure its future in Formula One.
Ganassi takes delivery of first '03 G-Force.
Panoz G-Force has unveiled its 2003 Indy Racing League challenger, delivering the first car to Target Chip Ganassi Racing - the team that earned pole position for the manufacturer for this year's Indianapolis 500.
New beginning for Texaco Havoline Racing.
Texaco Havoline Racing together with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today that rookie sensation driver Jamie McMurray will pilot the #42 Havoline Dodge in the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series with veteran Donnie Wingo performing the crew chief duties.
Rice named as crew chief for Scott Wimmer.
Bill Davis Racing has promoted Chris Rice to the position of crew chief for Scott Wimmer's 2003 NASCAR Busch Series effort. Rice joined Bill Davis Racing during the 2002 season as the shock specialist for the No. 23 NASCAR Winston Cup team and Davis feels Rice is ready for the job.