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January 2001 News Archive

F1 Barcelona test, day 11: Prost still on top
F1 Ferrari re-signs its superteam
F2 Webber sticks up for F3000
INDY Champ Car engine makers look for Indy 500 return
F1 Bernoldi Replaces de la Rosa at Arrows
F1 Minardi Slam Reports Surrounding Takeover Price
F1 Alesi Flies Again at Barcelona - Day Eleven
MISC Panic over: Rio race is back on track
F1 McLaren tests Paffett and Pantano at Jerez
F1 Ask Nigel: January 31
F1 Arrows signs Bernoldi; de la Rosa out in the cold
F1 New Minardi boss aspires to be a midfield fixture
F1 Barcelona test, day 10: Alesi stuns with top time
F1 Minardi Announce Stoddart Deal is Complete
F1 Stoddart Will Bring Results, Says Minardi
F1 New Minardi Owner Promises Driver Surprise
F1 Alesi Smashes Barcelona Record - Day Ten
F1 Traction control clears penultimate hurdle
F1 Stoddart seals Minardi deal
F1 Barcelona test, day 9: Juan and Eddie tops
F1 Villeneuve sets BAR target to make him stay
MISC Serious doubts over Rio race date
F1 Ferrari F2001 launch: Rubens tips Williams
F1 Ferrari F2001 launch: Schuey ‘even more ready’
F1 Ferrari F2001 Unveiled at Fiorano
F1 Kirch to Continue Talks with EM.TV (updated)
F1 Todt Promises Ferrari Dominance Will Continue
F1 I'm Not a Movie Star, Says Schumacher
F1 Schumacher: Racing Part Caused Badoer's Accident
F1 Michael is More Relaxed Now, Says Barrichello
F1 Montoya on Top at Barcelona - Day Nine
F1 Locals Clear Way for Hockenheim Facelift
F1 Ferrari F2001 launch: Our best ever, says Brawn
F1 Ferrari F2001 launch: “We aim to keep number one”
MISC Team Rahal sets Phoenix oval testing pace
MISC Successful oval baptism for Dixon...
MISC ISRI, round one: Yvan’s perfect weekend
MISC Kolby signs Conquest Indy Lights deal
F1 Barcelona test, day 8: Sauber dominates again
F1 Jacques Villeneuve Q&A
F1 Tyre Wars May End Up in Court, Says Head
F1 Sauber Duo Fly at Barcelona - Day Eight
F1 Barcelona test, day 7: Sauber stars
F1 Williams FW23 launch: Head warning for drivers
GT Cadillac reveals two-year Northstar project
F1 Grapevine: Montoya Says He has Fought the Flab
F1 Williams Launch 2001 Challenger at Silverstone
F1 Williams Happy with Driver Rivalry
F1 No Rift Between Montoya and Me, Says Ralf
F1 Williams Taking Riskier Path, Says Berger
F1 Bridgestone: Michelin has Made Us Quicker
F1 Heidfeld Fastest at Barcelona - Day Seven
F1 Williams FW23 launch: Bimmer goes for broke
F1 Williams FW23 launch: Sir Frank looks for wins
F1 Barcelona test, day 6: Gene top but…
WRC Monte Carlo Rally analysis
WRC Ignition coils blamed for Subaru’s Monte disaster
F1 Villeneuve launches Schu attack
F1 Bobby Rahal Q&A
WTCC Kox to drive Ravaglia-run BMW in ETCC
F1 Bertie Fisher remembered
F1 Briatore: I want Button to give Fisi a wake-up call
F1 FIA and European Union bury the hatchet
F2 Bourdais and Hill snapped up by DAMS
F1 BAR 003 ‘launch’: Jacques a little happier now
F1 BAR Launch Their New 003 in London
F1 We've Got the Best Driver Line-Up in F1 - Pollock
F1 Villeneuve Backs Panis
F1 Briatore Slams Benetton Management
F1 The EU and the FIA Settle Anti-Trust Case
F1 Villeneuve Vows to Fight For F1 Title
F1 Gene Tops Times at Barcelona - Day Six
F1 BAR 003 ‘launch’: Pollock bullish on prospects
F1 BAR 003 ‘launch’: Panis will push Villeneuve
F1 Ask Nigel: January 24
F1 Barcelona test, day 5: Honours almost even
F2 Renault to link up with Super Nova?
GT Brabham and McNish for Daytona Ferrari
MISC Jarno Trulli: 'One of the worst seasons of my career'
F1 Honda teams go head-to-head
F1 Grapevine: Daily Grapevine Round Up
F1 Panis on Top at Barcelona - Day Five
F1 Frentzen: New regulations won't herald a new order
MISC De Ferran escapes Phoenix test crash
F1 Stoddart says Minardi deal is imminent
F1 Barcelona test, day 4: Schumacher edges DC
BTCC Muller puts miles on new Astra in Spain
F1 Sauber C20 launch: Top drivers out of our league
F1 Grapevine: Ramirez to Stay at McLaren for Now
F1 Raikkonen to be Guided by Eeckelaert
F1 Sauber Unveil 2001 Challenger
F1 Stoddart Poised to Buy Minardi
F1 Sauber Lose Chief Designer
F1 Raikkonen is a Calculated Risk, Says Sauber
F1 Raikkonen Won't Hold Back in Formula One Debut
F1 Sauber Wants Change in F1 Points System
F1 Schumacher Sets the Pace at Barcelona - Day Four
F1 No Announcement Yet, Says Minardi
F1 Sauber C20 launch: In youth we trust
WRC Pug boss won't blame drivers for Monte disaster
F1 Sauber C20 launch: Leaner is meaner
F1 Schumacher returns in fighting form
F1 Barcelona test, day 3: DC fast; Schuey impressive
F1 Zonta sets one year agenda
WTCC Euro round-up: champ gets ready to reverse…
F1 I don’t dream of driving for Ferrari, says Trulli
F1 He's back! Schuey gets behind the wheel again
F1 Grapevine: Daily Grapevine Round Up
F1 Prost Targets Points in Early Races
F1 DC on Top at Barcelona as Schumi Returns - Day Three
F1 Stoddart flies out for crucial Minardi talks
MISC MG launches three-pronged motorsport attack
F1 Barcelona test, day 2: DC and Alex stay top
F1 Stewart sets record straight on funding campaign
F1 Grapevine: Prost Helps Out in Doctor's Research
F1 Grapevine: U.S. Bank to Bid for EM.TV's F1 Stake
F1 Grapevine: Daily Grapevine Round Up
F1 Badoer Released From Hospital
F1 Coulthard Fastest at Barcelona - Day Two
F1 Tyre Wars Split F1 into Two Camps
F1 Badoer Ruled Out of Action for Two Weeks
F1 F1 round-up: 'Jacques can match Schuey' & more
WRC Hat-trick hero Makinen: points better than records
F1 Badoer flies back home after Barcelona mega-shunt
MISC Andros Trophy day 2:Tarres wins overall
WRC Mitsubishi take early lead in standings
WRC Schwarz misses podium, but happy with fourth
WRC SS15: Makinen completes the job
WRC Ford boss still positive after ‘one that got away’
F1 Villeneuve Could Beat Schumacher, Says Pollock
F1 Badoer Escapes Heavy Crash at Barcelona
F1 Ferrari Take Day Off Testing Following Badoer's Shunt
WRC SS14: Delecour stakes claim to final podium spot
WRC SS13: Makinen fastest; Schwarz back to third
MISC Schlesser to lose Paris Dakar lead over penalty?
WRC Over and out for McRae – Monte jinx strikes again
WRC Leg two round-up: Colin’s highs and lows
WRC SS11: McRae battles back into the lead
MISC Andros Trophy day 1: Muller leads at Serre Chevalier
WRC Countdown to Sisteron 2: Make-or-break time?
WRC McRae Q&A: “What’s the point in us doing this?”
WRC Monte chaos! 'Fans cost me the lead', says McRae
F1 Benetton keeps faith with radical Renaults
WRC SS9: Makinen snatches lead from McRae
DTM Abt goes on youth drive for its Audi TTs
F1 Trulli Backs Raikkonen to Match Button
F1 Frentzen: Jordan should ignore BAR developments
WRC McRae ready to crank it up as Tommi flies
F1 Heinz-Harald Frentzen Q&A
WRC SS8: Makinen within striking distance
WRC Wilson ready for ‘hands-on’ Ford role at Sisteron
WRC SS7: Makinen attacks; Sainz bides his time?
WRC Subaru KO’ed as Burns retires from ‘Monte’
BTCC Vauxhall's new BTCC challenger runs
F1 Stoddart set to save Minardi
MISC Hillclimb ace takes hot seat at Rockingham
WRC Leg one round-up: Colin’s day; Peugeot’s daze
WRC SS6: Sainz on top; McRae further ahead
MISC CART round-up: qualifying headache in store…
MISC Junqueira: happy to follow Montoya's path
WRC SS5: Makinen top; McRae still leads
WRC McRae: Leading, but not liking it…
MISC Franchitti: no worries about Andretti
WRC Pug's Monte disaster: ‘We’re cursed!’ says boss
WRC SS4: McRae takes Monte lead
WRC SS3: Delecour fastest, Auriol still on top
MISC Montreal gets CART race for 2002
F1 Grapevine: Soccer Makes Schumi More Nervous than F1
F1 Grapevine: UK Bank Set to Buy EM.TV F1 Stake
F1 Grapevine: Trulli Says No to Benetton
F1 Scheckter Looking for Race Drive this Year
F1 BAR Boss Fears for Raikkonen F1 Debut
F1 Craig Pollock Q&A
F1 Pollock: Pace at expense of BAR reliability?
WRC St Andre service: We talk to the big guns
WRC SS2: Auriol leads; Burri surprises
WRC SS1: The lottery begins…
WRC Subaru hopes are hit before it even begins!
DTM Reuter banks on new regs to beat Schneider
WRC Hyundai excited by new car's potential
WRC We'll stick our neck out for Burns, says Subaru boss
F1 Scheckter eyes race deal for 2001…
WRC Monte Carlo Rally: timetable and lead entries
WRC Monte preview: Tonight's lottery numbers are...
F1 Zonta Looking For Future Race Seat
INDY Penske will use Phoenix IRL as Indy 500 warm-up
INDY Mears goes IRL route with Galles
GT Bailey to drive MG at Le Mans
F1 Trulli: Jordan and BAR will wage war
NAS Daytona Dodge test, day 2: Much work to do…
F1 Jerez test, day 3: Badoer top, Jacques goes off
F1 Jordan GP: We'll get it right with Honda
WRC Burns doesn't let car crash hinder Monte prep
F1 F1 round-up: Williams’ UK launch; Gary at Arrows
F1 Irvine crashes new Jag in first run
F1 Badoer Fastest as Test Ends at Jerez - Final Day
F1 Hakkinen on Top Again at Valencia - Final Day
F1 Minardi in last ditch talks
F1 Takefumi Hosaka Q&A
F1 Ask Nigel: January 17
NAS Daytona Dodge test – day one: Close, but…
GT Chrysler unveils Le Mans challenger
F1 Valencia day two: Hakkinen back on top
GT BMW confirm Muller and Ekblom for ALMS
F1 Jordan EJ11 launch: Eddie’s new focus
F1 Jordan EJ11 Launch: Hamidy confirmed
F1 Jordan Unveil New Car
F1 Media to Decide 2000 Season 'Priceless' Moment
F1 Christmas 'Scrooge' Jordan Confident of Improvement
F1 Shark Replaces Hornet on 2001 Jordan
F1 English is Best, Says Trulli
F1 Panis on Top at Jerez - Day Two
F1 We Can be Champions, Admits Frentzen
F1 Hakkinen Back on Top at Valencia - Day Two
F1 Prost Pleased with Trouble-Free Tests
F1 Jordan EJ11 launch: Drivers and Honda expect…
F1 Jordan EJ11 launch: The fightback starts here
F1 New father Hakkinen hyped-up for 2001
MISC Dan Wheldon Q&A
F1 Valencia day one: Jos fastest, Mika back in action
MISC Paris-Dakar: Schlesser takes another stage win
F1 F1 testing: United swap Old Trafford for Jerez
F1 Pedro de la Rosa Q&A
F1 Schumacher in favour of driver aids return
MISC Haymarket expands in the USA
F1 Grapevine: Jordan and Prost to Run Secret Tests
F1 Montoya Will be Quick, Says Button
F1 De la Rosa Wary of Backroom Changes
F1 Sato Quickest at Jerez - Day One (corrected)
F1 Verstappen Goes Fastest at Valencia - Day One
F1 Jenson says Montoya “will be quick”
F1 Lebanon GP moves closer with Bernie’s backing
F1 Eddie Jordan Q&A
MISC Paris Dakar: Masuoka fights back
F1 Button Expects Benetton to Match Williams
F1 Todt Set to Remain at Ferrari
F1 McNish Confident of Toyota Race Drive
F1 Jaguar Threatened with Legal Action (updated)
F1 Interview: Newcomer Montoya Knows the Game
F1 Button: I’m true Benetton blue
F1 McNish confident of bagging Toyota seat
MISC You ask the questions, F1 stars give their answers
F1 Raikkonen: I’ll be 100% from the start
F1 Traction Control Offers No Advantage, Says Montoya
F1 De la Rosa concerned by staff movements
F1 Montoya: Driver aids won’t change pecking order
F1 Malcolm Oastler Q&A
MISC Paris-Dakar: Servia excels after rest day
MISC Brazilians top closely matched test
F3 Davidson under no illusions
F1 Montoya's manager says F1 needs a shake-up
F1 Lauda: F1 needs more overtaking
BTCC Peugeot Launch: Soper supports back-to-basics
F1 Grapevine: Fighting Spirit in Madonna di Campiglio
F1 Todt to Begin Talks on Ferrari Contract
F1 Lauda Defends Schumacher's Driving Tactics
F1 News Wrap-Up for Formula One this Week
MISC Foggy puts four-wheeled ambitions on hold
BTCC Peugeot Launch: Wraps come off BTCC stunner
WRC McRae ready for toughest title battle yet
BTCC Peugeot Launch: Bigger is better, says Pug boss
MISC CART launches scheme to secure American talent
BTCC Vauxhall signs young gun Ferrier for BTCC
WRC Burns maps out his 2001 title attack
F3 Jaguar’s cubs talk up title fight
F3 Dalziel signs up with RC Motorsport
F1 Arrows Launch a Three Seater F1 Car
F1 Schumacher Hungry for More Success (updated)
F1 Reynard Eyes a Win Next Season
F1 Parenthood Could Help Hakkinen, Says Schumacher
F1 Scheckter Sees Williams Closing the Gap
F1 Ferrari Steal TV Limelight in 2000
F1 Sauber Complete Test at Fiorano
F1 Bridgestone President Resigns
F1 Jaguar: the task ahead
F1 Reynard: BAR win is 'a realistic aim'
F1 Eddie Irvine Q&A
F1 Williams will break F1 stranglehold, says Jody
NAS Daytona Ford test – day three: Burton tops
F1 Arrows launches revolutionary three-seater
F1 BAR sets the pace out of the box
MISC Paris-Dakar: Servia loses lead in the dunes
F1 Jerez testing: Fisichella fastest on final day
F1 BAR wins race to be first – Jag comes second…
F3 Jaguar Racing lines up British title attack
F1 Irvine Hopes to Complain Less in 2001
F1 Stewart Asks for Government Backing
F1 Jaguar and BAR Shake Down New Cars
F1 Barrichello: I Won't Try to Beat Schumacher
F1 Fisichella Quickest at Jerez - Day Three
F1 Badoer Rejected Offers to Leave Ferrari
MISC Vasser heads Sebring test times
F1 Prost signs Mazzacane
DTM Alzen snapped up by Mercedes
MISC Rockingham weathers the storms
F1 Ask Nigel: January 10
F1 Luciano Burti Q&A
MISC Paris-Dakar: Kleinschmidt takes impressive win
F1 Jerez testing: Schuey Jr quickest... Montoya slowest
F1 Manning heads four-car BAR test roster
DTM Dumbreck to partner Schneider?
F1 Jaguar Launch 2001 Challenger
F1 Burti Looking Forward to Debut Season
F1 Rahal Wants F1 Respect for Jaguar
F1 Ralf Fastest Again at Jerez - Day Two
GT Bentley announces Le Mans trio
F1 Jaguar R2 launch: ‘Respectability is our aim’
F1 Jaguar R2 launch: Reliable, not radical…
F1 Jaguar R2 launch: A design for success?
WTCC Rickard Rydell Q&A
F1 Jarno Trulli Q&A
NAS Daytona Ford test: Roush fastest of the slow
GT Westward announces Panoz attack
F1 News round-up: More woe for Minardi…
GT Daytona testing: Lola stays top of the Field
WRC Radstrom lands Swedish Lancer
MISC Junqueira and Minassian learn Laguna Seca
WTCC Rydell pledges his future to Volvo
MISC Paris-Dakar: Masuoka takes second stage win
MISC Paris-Dakar: Schlesser still on top
F1 Ferrari Head for Snow as Testing Gears Up
F1 EM.TV's Becker Says Won't Block a Deal With Kirch
F1 Sauber and Jaguar on course for dead heat
F1 EM.TV Board Chief Rejects Pressure to Quit
MISC Paris-Dakar: Schlesser maintains lead
F1 2001 Formula 1 testing ready for blast-off
F1 Politics pose no problem, says BAR designer
F1 Montoya Under No Pressure to Perform
F1 News Wrap-Up for Formula One this Week
GT Reynard confirms split with Riley & Scott
GT Petty joins Earnhardts for Rolex 24 Hours
F1 Stewart lobbies Government for Silverstone cash
F1 Fisichella Ready to Resume Testing
F1 No Big Expectations, Says Gascoyne
F1 Fisichella: 'Jenson doesn't scare me'
NAS Craven takes Pruett's drive at PPI
F2 Durango returns with Melo
F1 Jordan rocked by designer departure
MISC Andros Trophy: Third round cancelled
MISC Arrows to debut new passenger F1 car
F1 Renault to Develop Young Talents
F1 Michelin Warn Success May Take Time
WRC McRae wants to start own junior team
F1 Advertising: Where there's smoke there's ire
F1 2001: A Race Odyssey
F1 Schumacher Set, but Drivers Line-Up Still Unsure
F1 Honda Hopes to Win Next Season
F1 McNish Still Dreaming of F1 Future
GT McNish puts ALMS title beyond doubt