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February 2003 News Archive

F1 Australia Preview Quotes: Sauber
F1 Australia Preview Quotes: Bridgestone
F1 Australia Preview Quotes: Williams-BMW
F1 ITV Announces Improved F1 Coverage for the UK
F1 Judge Attacks Walkinshaw's Running of Arrows
F1 Ralf Shatters Jerez Record; Badoer Crashes (Updated)
F1 Fiat Posts 4.3 Billion Euro Loss
WRC Day 1: Rovanpera in control
F1 Grapevine: Ecclestone's Tell-All Bio Finally Released
F1 Ecclestone signs official biography deal
WRC Day 1am: Rovanpera leads
DTM Abt signs Lupo Cup champion for DTM
FV8 Barcelona test: Montagny fastest
F1 Interview: Webber Ready for Home Race
F1 Interview: Pizzonia Takes it Easy in Melbourne
MISC Delphi develops new safety devices for IRL
F1 Jerez day 3: Toyota outpaces Ferrari
F1 Gene looks to Euro races for improvement
F1 Villeneuve Back on Top at Imola - Final Day
F1 Imola day 3: Villeneuve back on top
F1 Panis Goes Fastest at Jerez - Day Three
F1 Analysis: Races to Deliver Verdict on F1's Rule Row
INDY Foyt IV switches to Dallara for Homestead
F1 Panis plays down Toyota hopes
F1 Friday test teams lose tyre advantage
MISC Forsythe admits Ecclestone share interest
F1 Mosley: European Races Could Fall to Three
WRC Wilson tips Martin for victory
F1 Silverstone day 2: Rookie sets pace
F1 Ex-Pirelli Man Morchio to be Named New Fiat CEO
F1 Analysis: All Change for the New F1 Season
F1 Williams Confident of New Deal with BMW
F1 Firman Sets the Pace at Silverstone - Day Two
F1 Williams Troubled by New Car's Aerodynamics
F1 Ask Damien Smith: February 26
F1 BAR faces decision on new Honda
F1 Jerez day 2: Schumacher top again
F1 ITV boosts F1 coverage for new season
F1 Gene Leads the Way at Imola - Day Two
F1 Imola day 2: Gene fastest in old car
F1 Williams admits new car is struggling
F1 Schumacher Quickest Again at Jerez - Day Two
F1 Dennis, Williams Give Ultimatum to Mosley
F1 Rebel bosses hand ultimatum to Mosley
F1 FIA Explain New Spare Cars Rules
F1 FIA Outline Parc Ferme Procedure
F3 Misano day 2: Briscoe back on top
INDY Sarah Fisher secures drive in first race
F1 New post-qualifying rules set
F1 Bernie backs Mosley in rule change row
F1 FIA Clarify New Qualifying Rules
F1 FIA clarifies F1 qualifying regulations
F1 Ecclestone Backs Mosley to Win Rules Battle
F1 FIA Plan to Allow Cameras into Drivers' Meeting
F1 Feature: da Matta Leads F1's New Crop of Rookies
F1 Lauda Hails 'Perfect' Rule Changes
F1 Mosley Rules Out Belgian Race in 2003
MISC Mosley's 'war' declaration on F1 rebels
F1 Jerez day 1: Schuey beats Monty
F1 Raikkonen Quickest at Short Silverstone - Day One
F1 Villeneuve on Top at Imola - Day One
F1 Schumacher Outpaces Montoya at Jerez - Day One
F1 Fiat Chairman Fresco to Resign on Friday
F1 Jordan Confident Ahead of New Season
F1 Mosley Sides with Minardi in Prost Money Dispute
F1 Belgium Still Hoping for Spa Race this Year
F1 The Full Letter from Mosley to Dennis and Williams
F1 Mosley: Drivers are key, not electronics
INDY Hemelgarn makes late entry to series
F1 Mosley Hits Back at Dennis and Williams
F1 Mosley bites back at Dennis and Williams
F1 Toyota Announce Young Drivers Academy Plan
F1 Toyota revamps young driver scheme
F1 Analysis: Teams Cut Costs to Keep Wheels Turning
MISC Protrak's new Dubai motorsport centre
F3 Misano day 1: Klien sets the pace
MISC Renault F1's 3D Systems ADM resource
MISC Brazilians clash over on-track spat
F1 Jaguar appoints Hogan to new role
F1 Jaguar Appoint New Sporting Director
MISC Nigel Mansell Q&A
F1 Interview: Jaguar's Pizzonia Ready for Action
MISC St Petersburg: Tracy wins opener
MISC Ecclestone ready to buy back F1 TV rights
F1 Ecclestone Plans to Buy Back F1 Stake
MISC Qualifying 2: Seb seals pole
F1 Grapevine: Coulthard Hires Ex-Marine as Fitness Trainer
NAS Qualifying: Blaney scores shock pole
MISC Qualifying 1: Bourdais' provisional pole
F3 Adria day 2: Pla powers to the top
F2 Imola day 2: Friesacher strikes back
F1 Barcelona day 5: Ralf tops the times
F1 Full Laptimes from Barcelona - Final Day
F1 Ralf Stays Ahead at Barcelona - Final Day
F1 Sunday Warm-Up Axed from F1 Race Timetable
MISC Vasser wants to win with new team
WRC Rally Oz organisers hit back at FIA
F1 Ralf Fastest as Weather Improves - Morning Session
F3 Adria day 1: Briscoe heads first Euro test
F1 Minardi could buy chassis next year
MISC McLaren and Williams challenge F1 rules
F1 Analysis: Fighting for the Future of Formula One
F1 Wilson gets his first taste of new car
F1 Zanardi Considered for Jaguar Job
F1 Wilson Delighted after Testing New Minardi
F1 Exclusive Interview with Williams and Dennis
F2 Imola day 1: Wirdheim leads the way
F1 Barcelona day 4: Webber goes quickest
F1 Full Laptimes from Barcelona - Day Four
F1 Webber Leads the Way in the Rain - Day Four
F1 Dennis: Jordan and Minardi not equal
MISC Drivers enthusiastic about new circuit
F1 Dennis: Jordan More Deserving than Minardi
MISC Bourdais aims high in season-opener
F1 Wilson Could Clinch Melbourne Pole, Says Coulthard
F1 Dennis Accuses FIA of 'Dictatorial' Behaviour
F1 Top teams' letter to Max Mosley
F1 Grapevine: Burti to Test for Formula Nissan Team
F1 Grapevine: Schumacher Wants Less Noise to Go Faster
F1 Grapevine: Ralf Plays Down Toyota Rumours
F1 Full Letter from McLaren, Williams to the FIA
F1 McLaren, Williams Challenge FIA on Rule Changes
F1 Top teams take FIA to arbitration
F2 Paffett steps up with Brand
F1 Verstappen impressed by new Minardi
F1 Feature: Teammate Can be More Foe than Friend
F1 Verstappen Pleased with New Minardi
F1 Wilson Forced to Wait to Test New Minardi
F1 Berger: Montoya Must Work Harder
F1 Barcelona day 3: Ralf fastest in the rain
INDY Lazier returns to full-time Menard drive
F1 Full Laptimes from Barcelona - Day Three
F1 Williams Duo Dominate in the Wet - Day Three
F1 Mosley Ready to Compromise over Engine Rule
F1 Verstappen christens new Minardi
F1 Montoya Fastest at Wet Barcelona - Morning Session
INDY Hornish admits he's up against it
INDY Andretti fastest in Homestead test
INDY Dario Franchitti Q&A
F1 Deutsche Bank, Breuer Liable for Kirch Damages
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: February 19
MISC BayernLB to acquire EM.TV stake in SLEC
F1 EM.TV Sells Remaining F1 Stake
F1 Schumacher Fastest Again at Imola - Day Two
F1 Barcelona day 2: Panis tops times
F1 Schumacher: HANS Should Not be Compulsory
F1 Full Laptimes from Barcelona - Day Two
F1 Panis Stays on Top at Barcelona - Day Two
F1 Wilson Unfazed by Lack of Testing
MISC Emerson Fittipaldi Q&A
F1 Barcelona day 2am: Firman crashes
MISC Politicians applaud F3 EuroSeries initiative
F1 Grapevine: Albers Chasing Jordan Test Drive
F1 Panis Sets the Pace at Barcelona - Morning Session
INDY Penske duo head opening day of testing
DTM Opel finalises 2003 line-up
F1 Minardi faces Cosworth engine deadline
F1 Imola day 1: Schumacher sets the pace
F1 Bahrain Circuit Funding Gets Parliament Approval
MISC Castrol fluids at work at WilliamsF1
F1 Richards Hopes Drivers Friction will Benefit BAR
F1 F2003-GA Hits Trouble at Imola (Updated)
F1 Jaguar Boss: R3 Should Not Have Raced
F1 Minardi Struggling to Pay for Cosworth Engines
F1 Jaguar Given Green Light to Test on Fridays
F1 Full Laptimes from Barcelona - Day One
F1 Alonso Sets Blistering Pace at Barcelona - Day One
F1 Barcelona day 1: Alonso quickest
F1 Bobbi Re-Signs as Minardi Test Driver
F2 Super Nova becomes Jordan junior team
F1 Renault Duo on Top at Barcelona - Morning Session
F1 Feature: F1 Adopts a HANS-on Approach
NAS Daytona 500: Waltrip wins in the rain
NAS Race stopped again due to more rain
NAS Rain halts race after 64 laps
F1 Davidson: Villeneuve on a Mission to Destroy Button
F1 Fiat Anticipates Changes in GM Deal
NAS Wallace penalised for illegal carburettor
F1 Jaguar opts for Friday testing
F1 Coulthard Expects to Benefit from New Qualifying
F1 Jaguar Switch to Friday Testing Option
F1 Coulthard Criticises 'Embarrassing' Rule Changes
F1 Valencia day 5: Pizzonia breaks record
F1 Pizzonia Sets New Track Record at Valencia - Final Day
F1 Fisichella still holds Ferrari hopes
MISC Mickey Thompson case delayed
NAS Daytona 500: Starting positions
WRC Australian organisers respond to Mosley
F1 Mosley Tips Schumacher for Melbourne Win
WRC Safari Rally set for shock return to WRC
F1 Fisichella Still Dreaming of a Ferrari Drive
F1 Paul Ricard day 3: Zonta quickest
F1 F1 could keep tobacco advertising
F1 Mosley: F1 may Stay with Tobacco Sponsorship
MISC F1 row brewing over Friday testing
F1 Toyota, McLaren Complete Paul Ricard Test (Updated)
NAS Gatorade 1: Robby G robs Green
F1 TWR Group Put into Receivership
WRC Mosley confirms Rally Australia threat
F1 Mosley Warns: F1 Must Keep 10 Teams
F1 Valencia day 4: Webber fastest
F1 Fuel Rule to Shake Up Race Strategies
F1 Montoya Leads the Way at Valencia - Day Four
F1 Friday testing 'unfair advantage' say teams
F1 Jaguar in No Rush to Hire Sporting Director
WRC Organisers deny Australia is under threat
NAS Gatorade 125s: How the races work
F1 Silverstone Receives Cash Boost
F1 Minardi Set to Sign Bridgestone Deal
F1 Exclusive: 'Fighting Fund' Close to Collapse
F1 Stoddart Urges Rival F1 Teams to Help Out
F1 Ecclestone Proposes TV Tax to Help Smaller Teams
F1 Stoddart in plea to save 'fighting fund'
F1 Paul Ricard day 2: McLaren dominates
F1 Feature: Jordan Hope to Turn Pain into Gain
F1 Alonso Sets the Pace at Valencia - Day Three
F1 Valencia day 3: Alonso sets the pace
F1 Renault Making Steady Progress, Says Alonso
GT Magnussen to race Riley & Scott at Sebring
NAS Toyota to enter Truck series
F1 India Makes Bid to Host F1 Grand Prix
F1 Bridgestone Hoping to Finalise Minardi Deal Soon
NAS Gatorade 125s: How they line up
NAS Multiple crash causes consternation
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: February 12
F1 GM Unlikely to Pump New Cash into Fiat
WRC FIA backs Rally of Turkey to go ahead
F1 Symonds admits Renault engine concern
MISC Speedway reports record 2002 results
F1 Schumacher to Decide on Future this Year
F1 Schumacher Breaks Fiorano Record with New Ferrari
F1 Montoya Shatters Valencia Track Record - Day Two
F1 Valencia day 2: JPM smashes record
F1 Grapevine: Watson Turned Down Jaguar Role
NAS Gordon down but vows to fight back
NAS Dale Jr strikes out at Chevy critics
MISC Moreno confirmed at Herdez
GT Panoz squad signs Beretta and Jeannette
MISC Mosley stresses need for F1 privateers
F1 Valencia day 1: Firman's first Jordan run
F1 Montoya on Top, Firman Shines at Valencia - Day One
F1 Heidfeld Says He Cannot Race with HANS
F1 Massa Unlikely to Test Much for Sauber
F1 Heidfeld: 'I can't race with HANS device'
F1 Max Mosley's Letter to the F1 Team Bosses
F1 Mosley: F1 Future Depends on Independent Teams
F1 Todt Reveals Changes to Grand Prix Schedule
INDY Kanaan sets scorching pace in desert
F1 Sauber Celebrate Decade with New Sponsor and Car
WRC Finish: Gronholm's first win of 2003
F1 Frentzen Happy to be Back at Sauber
F1 Firman to Make Jordan Debut Tomorrow
F1 Sauber Drivers Upbeat About New Car
F1 Sauber Surprised by Introduction of New Rules
F1 Sauber Launch the C22 in Zurich
F1 Feature: Countdown to Melbourne Enters Final Month
WRC Day 3am: Marcus resists the pressure
F1 Sauber Sets Sights on Fourth Place
NAS Bud Shoot-out: Little E goes back to front
F1 Sauber sets conservative goals at launch
WRC Day 2: Gronholm holds clear lead
F1 Ferrari to Run Comparative Test at Imola
F1 Firman Deserved Jordan Drive, Says Irvine
WRC Day 1: Gronholm holds sway
F1 Ecclestone Confident Bahrain GP Will Go Ahead
F1 Eavesdropping Fans Divide Ferrari Drivers
F1 Barrichello Says He is Getting Better with Age
GT Mowlem's musings
F1 Ferrari President 'Astonished' by New Car
F1 Schumacher 'Concerned' about McLaren's Pace
F1 New Qualifying to Benefit Schumacher, Says Weber
F1 Schumacher in Favour of Starting Season with F2002
F1 FIA to Use 'Spy System' to Police Electronics Ban
F1 Byrne Outlines F2003-GA Changes
F1 Ferrari Plan to Debut F2003-GA at San Marino GP
F1 Schumacher 'in Love' with F2003-GA
F1 Todt Has Total Faith in New Ferrari
F1 Martinelli: 052 a Completely New Engine
WRC Day 1 am: Gronholm establishes lead
F1 Byrne Confident F2003 is Best Ever Ferrari
F1 Ferrari launch: Design 'a step forward'
F1 Ferrari launch: Drivers in love with car
F1 Ferrari launch: Team's 'best ever car'
MISC Pook confirms Brands Indy for 2003
F1 Sauber Happy with New Car's Performance
MISC Day 3: Bourdais back on top
MISC Cosworth calls for turbo extension
MISC Pirelli British Rally open day
F1 Feature: From Europe to Jordan Via Japan
F1 Bahrain Officials Say Grand Prix Will Go Ahead
IMSA Manfred von Brauchitsch, 1905-2003
F1 Ferrari confirms Massa as test driver
F1 FIA could face McLaren challenge
MISC Day 2: Servia topples Newman/Haas
F1 Burti Leaves Ferrari to Return to Racing
F1 Barcelona day 4: Schuey close to record
F1 Frentzen backs new regulations
F1 Full Laptimes from Barcelona - Day Four
F1 Ferrari Duo Quickest Again at Barcelona - Day Four
F1 Firman's Break Down to Luck as Much as Ability
F1 Jordan: Test Driver Decision Can Wait
F1 Firman Can be Rookie of the Year, Says Jordan
F1 Firman relishes F1 challenge
F1 Grapevine: EJ Aims to Follow Firman from Pram to Points
MISC Salo gunning for second PK entry
F1 Bahrain MPs Oppose F1 Circuit Funding
F1 Schumacher Flying at Barcelona - Morning Session
F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: February 5
WRC McRae plays down victory hopes
F1 Heidfeld latest to criticise HANS
F1 Firman Not Paying 'a Penny' for Jordan Drive
INDY Day 1: Giaffone leads the pack
MISC Day 1: Rookie Bourdais sets the pace
F1 Barcelona day 3: Ferrari dominates again
F1 Full Laptimes from Barcelona - Day Three
F1 Schumacher Stays on Top at Barcelona - Day Three
F1 Massa Talking to Three Teams Over F1 Test Role
WEC Johnny Herbert Q&A
F1 Gene buoyed by test progress
WRC Loeb: Monte win means nothing here
F1 Grapevine: Herbert, Blundell Team Up in Le Mans Bentley
F1 Grapevine: Salo to Make Le Mans Debut with Audi
MISC Junqueira laps St. Petersburg circuit
GT Time to get the job done, says Herbert
F1 Ferrari Untouchable at Barcelona - Morning Session
F1 Firman Signs Three-Year Deal with Jordan
F1 Firman seals Jordan drive
GT Lehto to drive Champion Audi
F1 Jordan Hope to Finalise Firman Deal Tomorrow
F1 Barcelona day 2: Ferrari on top
F1 Full Laptimes from Barcelona - Day Two
F1 Barrichello Remains Ahead at Barcelona - Day Two
F1 Grapevine: Firman Moves into Pole for Jordan Job
F1 Ferrari Duo Quickest at Barcelona - Morning Session
F1 Williams logs miles with new car
INDY Dan Wheldon Q&A
MISC 'Motorsport News' to back British Rally series
GT Daytona 24 hours: GT class Porsche wins
F1 Williams Hopes FIA can Police Traction Control Ban
F1 Da Matta Fastest at Barcelona - Day One
F1 Grapevine: Paffett Makes Late Bid for Jordan Seat
F1 Ralf Schumacher Downplays Brother's Success
INDY Andretti to quit racing after Indy
F1 Analysis: Fiat, GM continue to Look for Solutions