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August 2002 News Archive

MISC Practice 2: Kanaan keeps it up
F3 Snetterton 1: Kovalainen profits
F1 Montoya 'Pissed Off' by Raikkonen's Blocking
F1 Irvine 'Not Panicking' Over 2003 Drive
F1 Yoong back for Monza
F1 Webber Pleased with Qualifying Pace
F1 Drivers want on-circuit ads removed
F1 Williams drivers look to the positives
F1 Saturday's Selected Quotes - Belgian GP
F1 Raikkonen wanted more
F1 R3 repays Irvine's faith
F1 Engine Problems Hamper Panis's Progress
F1 Fisichella Still Hoping for Points
F2 Spa: Pantano keeps title open
F1 Toyota Duo Confident of Strong Race
F1 Ralf Under No Illusions for the Race
F1 FIA to Remove on-Track Ads
F1 Pleased Trulli Encouraged for the Race
F1 Raikkonen Pleased with First Front Row Start
F3 Qualifying 2: Kerr does it again
F1 Schumacher Ready for Record Win
F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Belgian GP
F1 Happy Irvine Eyeing Points Finish
F1 Pleased Bridgestone Optimistic for the Race
F1 Sauber Mystified by Qualifying Struggle
F1 Dennis Defends Raikkonen Over Montoya Incident
F1 Michael Schumacher Sets First Pole Ever at Belgium
F1 Qualifying: Schumacher blitzes pole
F1 Grapevine: Verstappen Could Spell the End of Arrows
F1 Grapevine: More News from the Paddock - Belgian GP
F1 Toyota Interested in Davidson
F1 Allan McNish Q&A
F3 Qualifying 1: Kerr grabs pole
F1 Wilson looking for 2003 F1 seat
F1 Berger backs Spa
F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - Belgian GP
F1 Free practice 4: Raikkonen pips Schuey
F1 FIA Clarify Pit Exit White-Line Rule
F1 Saturday First Free Practice - Belgian GP
F1 Free practice 3: Schuey ups the pace
NAS Qualifying: Rain stops play
MISC Qualifying 1: Fernandez keeps his cool
MISC Practice 1: New track, same result
F1 Arrows Withdraw from the Belgian GP (Updated)
F1 Toyota Driver Decision 'Bizarre', Says Irvine
F1 Michelin Not Getting Carried Away
F1 Eau Rouge less of a challenge
F1 Former BAR Technical Head Oastler Joins Jaguar
F1 BAR Duo Positive Ahead of Qualifying
F1 Sauber: Renault Threat Behind Frentzen's Decision
F2 Qualifying 2: Pole for Bourdais
F1 Friday's Selected Quotes - Belgian GP
F1 Bridgestone Confident Despite Michelin Dominance
F1 Friday's Press Conference - Belgian GP
F1 Mixed Fortunes for Minardi Drivers
F1 Williams pairing upbeat
F1 Jordan's Progress Hampered by Problems
F1 Button sixth but still unhappy
F1 Coulthard Expecting All-Ferrari Front Row
F1 Salo Encouraged by Practice Pace
F3 Snetterton test: Fortec one-two
F1 Williams Confident of Stronger Qualifying
F1 Jaguar Duo Rue Lack of Running
F1 Schumacher approves of Spa changes
F1 Todt Predicts Close Battle for Pole Position
F2 Qualifying 1: Bourdais back to form
F1 Sauber left scratching heads
F1 Button Unhappy Despite Strong Start
F1 Quick Raikkonen Remains Cautious
F1 Toyota claims need for 'fresh ideas'
F1 Sauber Baffled by Lack of Speed
F1 Montoya fires back at DC
F1 Practice 2: Kimi heads McLaren one-two
F1 Friday Second Free Practice - Belgian GP
F1 Grapevine: News from the Paddock - Belgian GP
F1 Friday First Free Practice - Belgian GP
F1 Arrows Still to Pay for Engines, Claims Lauda
F1 Practice 1: Ferraris on top after fog delay
F1 Arrows to Miss First Friday Practice
MISC African-Americans racing for the National Guard
F1 Michael Schumacher Q&A
F1 Salo Plans to Retire at the End of Year
F1 Villeneuve's Manager Denies $50 Million Snub
F1 Exclusive: Gorne, Synge, AMVEST Behind Arrows Deal
F1 Arrows Name Drivers but Doubts Remain
F1 Irvine: No Rush to Decide Future
F1 Frentzen named, Pollock not in on buy-out
F1 Let Us Race Each Other, Says Barrichello
F1 Irvine in no hurry to sort next year
F1 Massa Baffled by Sauber Contract Snub
F1 Pollock Not Involved in Arrows Purchase (Updated)
F1 Massa not keen on Sauber test role
F1 McNish vents his annoyance
F1 Come on Over, Montoya Tells Da Matta
F1 Thursday's Press Conference - Belgian GP
F1 Feature: Eau Rouge, Belgium's Bravery Test
F1 Bernie losing patience with Belgians
F1 Belgian weather key to bets
WRC Gronholm: Burns is main threat
F1 Ecclestone Warns Belgium Over Tobacco Ban
MISC Andretti Sr joins CART board
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: August 28
MISC ADM centre 'a step forward' for Renault F1
F1 Ford pushes to assure Jaguar future
F1 McNish takes philosophical view
F3 Thruxton test: Kovalainen on top
DTM Lehto to race Opel at A1-Ring
F1 Panis Joins Toyota, Salo and McNish Out in 2003
F1 No word on Arrows drivers
F1 Grapevine: Sauber Hoping for Volkswagen Link-Up
F1 Arrows Find Investor, Travel to Belgium (Updated)
F1 STOP PRESS: Arrows on for Spa!
WRC McRae: Ford must make an offer soon
F1 Villeneuve Turns Down $50m CART Offer
INDY Ray misses out on final two races
F1 Feature: Schumacher Eyes Record at Favourite Track
F1 Make Way for Webber, Brabham Tells Irvine
F2 Marko puts Red Bull Jr up for sale
F1 Toyota has realistic expectations
F1 Arrows in Doubt for Belgian Grand Prix
F1 Jaguar Expect Tough Race Despite Revised Suspension
F1 New suspension raises Irvine's hopes
MISC Team St George may continue into 2003
BTCC Feature race: MG does it again
BTCC Sprint race: Reid heads MG one-two
F1 Moscow Still Hoping for Grand Prix in 2004
F1 Grapevine: Feature: A Man's World, but for how Long?
F1 Grapevine: Da Matta Still Unsure about F1 Switch
MISC Formula SAE Australasia deadline looms
BTCC Tim Harvey Q&A
INDY Gateway: De Ferran pips Castroneves
MISC Montreal: Dario beats da Matta
BTCC Qualifying: Pole each for MG drivers
MISC Preview: Brakes put to the test
BTCC Practice: Reid sets the pace
WRC Deutschland: First win for Loeb
INDY Qualifying: De Ferran's hot lap
NAS Bristol: Gordon wins at last
F1 Frentzen rejoins Sauber
F1 Sauber Sign Frentzen and Heidfeld for 2003
MISC Qualifying 2: Da Matta into the 18s
WRC Leg 2: Loeb handles the pressure
MISC Team St. George could run in 2003
F1 David Coulthard Q&A
WRC Leg 2am: Gronholm charges
NAS Qualifying: Gordon sets the pace
MISC Qualifying 1: Da Matta still fastest
WRC Leg 1: Loeb on course for first win
MISC Practice 1: Da Matta leads the way
F1 Williams drivers split on Eau Rouge
DTM Lehto tries Opel's Astra for size
MISC Near-zero emissions from gasoline engines
F1 Honda: No Regrets Over Supplying Two Teams
MISC Dodge scheme places 'minority' graduates
MISC 'F1 in Schools' contest takes off
MISC CART motorport business forum in Denver
F1 Jordan hoping to rise to Spa challenge
WRC Leg 1 am: Citroen takes fight to Peugeot
WRC Rallye Deutschland is go!
F1 Barrichello: Tyres Crucial for Ferrari's Dominance
F1 Jaguar Not for Sale, Says Ford
F1 Red Bull targets Jaguar
F1 Button calls for bigger F1 cars
F1 Grapevine: Irvine Set to Get Jaguar Boot
WRC Radstrom: Citroen will sign 'big name'
MISC CART entices new teams
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: August 22
F1 Formula One Spared from Malaysia Tobacco Ban
MISC Dalziel makes Toyota Atlantic team switch
F1 Montoya will settle for third best
F1 Coulthard: Ferrari could dominate in 2003
F3 Oulton race results could be amended
F1 Newey Set to Skip Remaining Races
F1 Todt: Hungarian one-two easiest so far
F1 Ferrari Dominance Hurting F1, Says Renault Boss
NAS NASCAR reveals 2003 schedule
MISC Ecclestone attacks Belgian politicians
MISC 2003 Winston Cup schedule
F1 Todt Hails Ferrari's 'Easiest One-Two' Victory
MISC Nanocrystal production breakthrough
F1 Barrichello wins Ferrari battle
F1 Brawn Expects Rivals to Come Back Strong
GT Pirro given all clear
F1 De la Rosa slams Salo
F1 Can anyone challenge Ferrari?
F1 Ferrari puts Barrichello first
F1 Michael's demon lap
F1 Giancarlo Fisichella Q&A
F1 DC: Don't believe the Montoya hype
F1 Analysis: Ferrari Set to Keep on Winning
MISC Elkhart Lake: Da Matta returns to form
NAS Michigan: Jarrett beats Burton
GT Mosport: Kristensen, Capello win again
F1 Analysis: Ferrari Rewrite the F1 Record Books
F1 Know When You're Beaten, Coulthard Tells Montoya
F1 Todt: Ferrari Not to Blame for Boring Races
F3 Oulton Park 2: Courtney back on top
GT Dijon: Victory for Lammers Dome
F1 BAR Duo Hoping for Better at Spa
F1 Strategy pays for McLaren
F1 Sunday's Selected Quotes - Hungarian GP
F1 Mixed Feelings for Bridgestone
F1 Disappointed Davidson Admits to Mistake
F1 Ralf Happy with Unexpected Podium
MISC Preview: Drivers set for long day
F1 Montoya rues his lost weekend
F1 Raikkonen Blames Qualifying for Missing Podium
F1 Post-Race Press Conference - Hungarian GP
F1 Salo Penalised over Pitlane Incident
F1 Webber Move to Jaguar Imminent, Says Stoddart
F1 Proud di Montezemolo Praises Ferrari Staff
F1 'Extremely Disappointing' Race for Renault
F1 Fisichella Pleased with 'Great Result'
F1 Massa Disappointed to Miss Out on Points Finish
F1 De la Rosa Encouraged by Race Finish
F3 Oulton Park 1: Kovalainen heads Fortec 1-2
F1 Davidson says sorry to Button
F1 Barrichello Delighted with One-Two Finish
F1 Barrichello Wins in Hungary; Ferrari Secure WCC
F1 Barrichello wins battle of the Ferraris
F1 Grapevine: Final News from the Paddock - Hungarian GP
F1 Ford deal leaves Sato in doubt
F1 Jordan's delight at three-year Ford deal
F1 Jordan Says Hello to Ford, Goodbye to Honda
GT Qualifying: Lammers on pole
F1 Jordan Confirm Ford Deal
F1 Pollock and F1: what's changed?
F1 Pollock confident of Arrows deal
F1 Tyres the key to McLaren woes?
F1 Grand Prix racing's widening horizons
F1 Warm-up: Schuey quick, Rubens spins
F1 Sunday Warm Up - Hungarian GP
GT Qualifying: Biela heads record breakers
MISC Qualifying 2: Junqueira snatches pole
F1 Montoya Not Expecting to Challenge Ferrari
F1 Stoddart Praises 'Faultless' Davidson
F3 Qualifying 2: Dahlgren stuns Oulton
F1 Saturday's Selected Quotes - Hungarian GP
F1 Panis: We were Capable of More
F2 Race: Enge takes win; championship lead
F1 Michelin Satisfied with Qualifying Effort
F1 Ralf Welcomes Unexpected Third Place
F1 Fisichella Optimistic of Points Finish
F1 Pleased Barrichello Confident for the Race
F1 Fisichella's confidence rewarded
F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Hungarian GP
F1 Salo Downbeat after Poor Qualifying
F1 Happy Trulli Praises New Renault Engine
F1 Mystery lack of pace hits McLaren
F1 Barrichello talks up his race chances
F1 De la Rosa Rues Traffic Problems
F1 Bridgestone Confident of Strong Race
F1 McLaren Baffled by Lack of Pace
F1 Massa shines for Sauber
F1 Massa Delighted with Qualifying Performance
F3 Qualifying 1: Kovalainen on pole
F1 Qualifying: Stunning Rubens takes pole
F1 Barrichello Leads Ferrari Front Row in Hungary
GT Practice: Lammers fastest for Dome
GT Practice: Cadillac quickest
NAS Qualifying: Chevy clean sweep
F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - Hungarian GP
F1 Free practice 4: Ferrari still well ahead
F1 High kerbs under fire
F1 Cosworth deal tabled for Jordan
F1 Wilson to get his F1 chance?
F1 Tyres the key to overturning Ferrari
F1 Free practice 3: Ferrari in total control
F1 Saturday First Free Practice - Hungarian GP
F1 Lauda: I have a contract
MISC Qualifying 1: Da Matta saves best 'til last
F1 Dennis: Arrows Should be Helped, Not Punished
F1 Cosworth Offer Jordan Three-Year Engine Deal
F1 Arrows No-Show 'Huge Complication' for Takeover Deal
F1 Davidson Off to a Fine Start in Hungary
F1 Minardi Announce New Russian Partner
F2 Qualifying 2: Enge makes it stick
F1 Michelin Boss Predicts Strong Showing
F1 Friday's Selected Quotes - Hungarian GP
F1 Friday's Press Conference - Hungarian GP
F1 Jordan encouraged with performance
F1 Troubled Day for BAR Drivers
F1 Ralf Predicts More Ferrari Dominance
F1 Button can't get a grip
F1 Fisichella Aiming for Top Eight in Qualifying
F1 'Handful' R3 causing Jaguar problems
F3 Preview: Courtney tops Oulton test
F1 Raikkonen Happy with Friday's Work
F1 De la Rosa Hopes for Higher Temperatures
F2 Qualifying 1: Enge's provisional pole
F1 Schuey takes nothing for granted shock
F1 Disappointed Button Rues Lack of Grip
F1 McLaren reshuffles its design department
F1 Schumacher Remains Cautious Despite Quick Start
F1 McLaren Sign Coughlan, Announce Reshuffle
F1 Massa Blames Dirty Track for Practice Crash
F1 TWR Not Affected by Arrows's Situation
F1 Davidson too fast too soon!
F1 Free practice 2: Schuey remains on top
F1 Friday Second Free Practice - Hungarian GP
F1 Grapevine: More News from the Paddock - Hungarian GP
F1 Friday First Free Practice - Hungarian GP
F1 Practice 1: Schuey wins battle of Ferraris
F1 Analysis: Hungary Sees Arrows's Best and Worst
F1 Davidson sets his target for Hungary
F1 Seat is Davidson's main concern
F1 Coulthard cautious on McLaren prospects
F1 Stoddart: Wilson will be a Better Fit for 2003
F1 Minardi Close to Deal with British Investors
F1 Schumacher Learns to Like 'Hidden' Montoya
F1 Webber: I wasn't ready for F1 at 19
F1 Davidson Eyeing Race Seat in 2003
F1 Second place worth fighting for
F1 Determined Schumacher Wants More Wins
F1 Anthony Davidson Q&A
F1 Decision on Turkish GP Soon, Says Ecclestone
F1 Villeneuve Rules Out CART Return
F1 Webber: No Decision on Future Yet
WEC Cadillac to quit sportscar racing
F1 Thursday's Press Conference - Hungarian GP
F1 Barrichello Aims to Leave Problems Behind
F1 Russian GP Not Threatened, Say Government
F1 Grapevine: News from the Paddock - Hungarian GP
F1 Walkinshaw: We Shouldn't be Punished
F1 Back Schuey to take record win
F1 Arrows 'will survive' missing Hungary
F1 Schumacher relaxed and raring to go
F1 FIA Waiting for Explanation from Arrows
F1 Jaguar drivers expecting tough race
F1 Sato Hoping to Score First Points
F1 Ecclestone in Turkey to Inspect F1 Candidates
F1 Herta keen to make F1 switch
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: August 14
F1 Renault Plan to Run New Car in November
MISC Fernandez plans race return
F1 Davidson Under No Illusions Ahead of GP Debut
F1 Official: Arrows to Miss Hungarian Grand Prix
F1 Arrows to miss Hungarian Grand Prix
F1 Feature: Refreshed Schumacher Ready for More Wins
F1 Frentzen Rules Out Racing in Hungary
F1 Richards Happy for 'Talented' Davidson
F1 Davidson set for 'dream' F1 debut
F1 Davidson Signs Two-Race Deal with Minardi
F1 Rubens Barrichello Q&A
F1 Grapevine: Davidson Set to Replace Yoong at Minardi
F1 Grapevine: Mystery Surrounds Arrows's GP Participation
INDY Toyota tests 2003 IRL powerplant
F1 Jaguar to give Lauda its blessing
NAS Dutchman Vergers in Busch deal
F1 Silverstone reacts to critic Ecclestone
F1 BAR boys feeling refreshed
F1 Jordan works on race starts
MISC Le Mans circuit protection society
MISC Third-generation IRL engine rules
F1 Jordan Confident of Points in Hungary
F1 Schuey fired by Hungarian GP memories
F1 Renault feeling pressure to score points
F1 Bridgestone on the attack in Hungary
F1 Arrows Still Undecided on Second Driver
MISC F1 technology in new 'Enzo Ferrari' supercar
F1 Pantano/Eubank win two-seater 'race'
MISC Mid-Ohio: Unbeatable Carpentier
INDY Kentucky: Giaffone hangs on to win
MISC CART unveils 2003 calendar
BTCC Feature: Priaulx takes first win
F1 Pollock '80% Certain' of Purchasing Arrows
MISC Priestley hurt in practice crash
F3 Race: Carbone takes maiden win
MISC Preview: The heat is on
BTCC Sprint race: Gamble pays for Neal
BTCC Aaron Slight Q&A
WRC Finland: Victory for Gronholm
F1 Wilson gets Minardi outing
WRC Leg 3am: Gronholm cruising home
INDY Qualifying: Fisher makes history
MISC Qualifying 2: Carpentier keeps pole
F1 Hill back in the saddle
WRC Leg 2: Gronholm in control
BTCC Qualifying: First poles for Priaulx
MISC Practice 2: Da Matta edges times
F3 Qualifying: Carbone on pole
BTCC Free practice: Reid sets pace
WRC Burns loses lead to Rovanpera
NAS Qualifying: Rudd takes pole
MISC Qualifying 1: Carpentier fastest
F1 Ralf looking ahead to 2003
WRC Leg 1: Burns heads Peugeot charge
F1 Williams Aim at Strong Performance in Hungary
F1 Schumacher: My Career will End with Ferrari
INDY Little Al upbeat over his new start
BTCC Preview: Crunch time for Thommo
WRC Leg 1 am: Burns edges out lead
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: August 7
WRC Burns aiming to make history
WRC Deutschland blow for Panizzi
F1 Honda Optimistic for Hungary
F2 Spa test: Ricardo Sperafico on top
IMSA Jim Crawford 1948-2002
F1 Heidfeld keen on Hungaroring challenge
F1 Ford: No Cosworth Engine Deal Closed Yet
F1 Jordan's Ford deal runs aground
F1 Richards Supports Villeneuve-CART Idea
MISC Dario Franchitti Q&A
GT Bobby Verdon-Roe
INDY Cheever to continue with three cars
NAS Stewart lands $10,000 fine
INDY Meira in at Menard
F1 Hill: I'm not returning to racing!
F1 Wilson's F1 debut hopes dashed
INDY Unser Jr set for racing return
F1 Wilson Ruled Out as Yoong's Replacement
F1 Takuma Sato Q&A
F1 Stoddart to Decide on Yoong's Future Next Week
F1 Montoya spells out task for Williams
F1 Grapevine: Verstappen Not Ruling Out Arrows Return
NAS Fittipaldi tipped for stock car switch
MISC Papis stands in for Fernandez
MISC UK manufacturers expect the euro
F1 Pollock rules out Villeneuve CART return
F1 Forsythe targets Villeneuve?
F1 Brabham star guest at Gold Cup
MISC FNippon: Firman, Lyons one-two
F1 Grapevine: Jordan Cosworth Deal Secured
F1 Grapevine: Pollock Rubbishes Villeneuve-CART Rumours
F1 Yoong will respect Minardi's decision
MISC Ferrari Challenge: Diaz denied a double
F1 Panis weighs up his options for 2003
NTNL Manx Rally: Higgins dominates
F1 Olivier Panis Q&A
GT Spa 24 Hours: Larbre takes second win
MISC Jyväskylä's new three-year deal with Rally Finland
MISC Objections to new 'Le Mans Classic'
DTM Nurburgring main: Uwe's perfect day
DTM Nurburgring qual race: Alzen's thriller
F3 Nurburgring 2: Winkelhock wins for Merc
DTM Warm-up: Schneider tops the times
F3 Nurburgring 1: Glock's second win
F1 Fiat not in Crisis, Says CEO Fresco
GT Trois-Rivieres: TK, Capello fight back
NAS Qualifying: Stewart scorches to pole
F1 Yoong Expects to Step Down
DTM Qualifying: Alzen rolls the right dice
WTCC Spa ETCC 2: Muller strikes back
WTCC Spa ETCC 1: Larini fends off BMWs
F3 Nurburgring qualifying: Eifel lottery
DTM Sat practice: Reuter heads Opel one-two
GT Qualifying: Pirro takes pole
NAS Busch heads Indy practice
F1 KirchMedia Auction Nears End-Game
MISC John Grant Q&A
F1 Frentzen Unlikely to Race in Hungary (Updated)
WTCC Qualifying: Alfa scores one-two
F1 Grapevine: Minardi: Herta Not Lined Up for Racing Seat
F1 Frentzen Released From Arrows
F1 Arrows releases Frentzen
MISC Urgent licence upgrades for Bathurst 24 Hours
F3 Courtney returns on strong form
F1 Grapevine: Verstappen not in at Minardi
F1 Grapevine: Hill Nervous about F1 Cameo Drive
F1 Grapevine: Herta Ready for First Taste of Formula One
F1 Analysis: the Big Question is Who Goes Where
MISC Tracy plans switch to Forsythe
F1 Da Matta close to Toyota F1 deal
F1 Webber is Considering Three Team Offers