Formula 1 March 2001 News Archive

F1 Qualifying: Schumachers one-two on grid

F1 Ralf survives fuel scrutineering scare

F1 We're back in the title fight, says Mercedes boss

F1 ‘Rubinho’ unhappy; Todt surprised by lap times

F1 Prost disappointed; Alesi just frustrated

F1 Irvine happy to be pushed hard by Burti

F1 Hakkinen looking for a little bit of magic

F1 Ralf: I'll be happy to keep second behind my 'bro’

F1 Michael cautious over victory chances

F1 Free practice 4: Montoya smashes the status quo

F1 Free practice 3: McLaren leads the way

F1 Hakkinen predicts wild ride for pole

F1 Jenson Button Q&A

F1 Grapevine: News from the Paddock - Brazilian GP

F1 Grapevine: More News from the Paddock - Brazilian GP

F1 The Friday-Six Press Conference - Brazilian GP

F1 Saturday First Free Practice - Brazilian GP

F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - Brazilian GP

F1 Toyota Face Tough Challenge, Says Jordan

F1 Seventh Straight Pole for Schuey; Qualifying - Brazilian GP

F1 Schumachers Look Forward to Brazil Showdown

F1 Schumacher Remains Cautious Over Chances

F1 Sauber Delighted After Strong Performance

F1 Irvine Happy to be Pushed by Burti

F1 Bernoldi Ecstatic with Eighth Row Spot

F1 Hakkinen Praises Team Improvement

F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Brazilian GP

F1 Villeneuve Not Hopeful of Points Finish

F1 We Can Beat McLaren, Says Ralf

F1 Michelin Ecstatic with Williams Performance

F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Brazilian GP

F1 Brazilian stat attack

F1 Spice up F1, say team bosses

F1 McLaren running light fuel load, says Jordan

F1 Schumacher says McLaren has closed the gap

F1 Williams calls for step up in security

F1 Schuey in different league says former team boss

F1 Falling camera narrowly misses Jaguar boss

F1 Free practice 2: DC takes surprise top slot

F1 Minardi man escapes attack in Sao Paulo

F1 Free practice 1: Schumacher cleans up

F1 Teams unimpressed with state of Interlagos

F1 Teams Complain After Thefts, Mugging at Interlagos

F1 Ramirez Admits McLaren are 'Lost'

F1 German Watchdog Approves Kirch's F1 Stake Buy (Updated)

F1 Friday First Free Practice - Brazilian GP

F1 Friday Second Free Practice - Brazilian GP

F1 Williams Show Promise in Brazil Practice

F1 Ferrari Drivers Pleased Despite Problems

F1 Sauber Heading in the Right Direction in Brazil

F1 Jaguar on Form as Rahal Avoids Incident

F1 Jordan Gets Almost Ideal Birthday Present

F1 McLaren Prove Top Form Despite Newey's Absence

F1 Jordan Warns Against F1 Cash Complacency

F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Brazilian GP

F1 Michelin Encouraged by Practice Results

F1 Spy Cameras Rife in Formula One, Says Jordan

F1 Jordan and Briatore Call for F1 Publicity

F1 Brazil GP Thursday Press Conference

F1 Schuey and Rubens spat: No big deal, but...

F1 Michael focuses on driving, not contracts

F1 New Head of Aerodynamics for Minardi

F1 Schumacher Not Ready for New Deals Yet

F1 Schumacher and Barrichello in Talks Over Rift

F1 Gascoyne Warns Toyota About Tough Task Ahead

F1 Verstappen Hoping for Rain in Brazil

F1 Hamidy Key to Jordan Success, Says Trulli

F1 Thursday-Five Press Conference - Brazilian GP

F1 Ask Nigel: March 28

F1 McNish restarts testing mill for Toyota

F1 Bets on the boys in Brazil

F1 Don’t slag off Interlagos, says Luciano

F1 Burti: It’s impossible for Jaguar to drop me

F1 BAR looks at switch to Michelin

F1 Pierre Dupasquier Q&A

F1 Corner speeds, not lap times, are key to changes

F1 Grapevine: Toyota Trying to Lure Schumacher

F1 Grapevine: Schumacher Teams Up with Ronaldo (updated)

F1 Arrows Manager Against Driving Aids

F1 Benetton Aiming to Move Up in Brazil

F1 Barrichello Blames Press Over Schumacher Rift

F1 Burti Hopes Jaguar Keep Him at Irvine's Expense

F1 Burti Defends Interlagos Circuit

F1 Brazilian GP weather forecast

F1 Foot-and-mouth outbreak won’t stop British GP

F1 Brawn: Williams, Michelin may cause us problems

F1 Murray to miss Brazilian Grand Prix

F1 Grapevine: Brazilian Drivers Vying for Off-Track Spotlight

F1 Jordan Looking to Consolidate Third Place

F1 Former Driver Makes Plea to Keep Spectactors Close

F1 Barrichello Aims to Stop Schumacher's Winning Streak

F1 Dennis Issues Warning to McLaren Rivals

F1 Williams believes bhp and heat are keys to Brazil

F1 Schumacher: Ferrari has moved to a ‘higher level’

F1 Barrichello fired up for Brazilian Grand Prix

F1 Scheckter Confirms 2001 Racing Plans

F1 Schumacher Hot Favourite to Win in Brazil

F1 Verstappen Hopes for another Step Forward in Brazil

F1 Brazilian GP Organisers Herald Safety Changes

F1 Burti bites back over rumours

F1 Ralf Schumacher Q&A

F1 Raikkonen not Deterred by Interlagos

F1 Franchitti Rules Out Testing Role

F1 Allan McNish Q&A

F1 Montoya Prepares for 'Home' Grand Prix

F1 Irvine Hopes for Change of Fortune In Brazil

F1 Barcelona test, day 4: Schumacher on top again

F1 Franchitti: Jag test will help with CART campaign...

F1 Toyota launch McNish on pole for Toyota race seat

F1 FIA Set to Approve Ecclestone's 100-Year Deal

F1 Toyota Unveil Their First Formula One Car

F1 Brazilian Race has Bad Image, Says Barrichello

F1 Herbert Tells Bernoldi to Enjoy It

F1 Mosley Pays Tribute to Toyota

F1 Sauber Working Hard Despite Not Testing

F1 Schumacher on Top Again as Testing Ends

F1 Toyota launch: Promising first run for Salo

F1 Toyota launch: Mosley pays tribute to “historic day”

F1 Toyota launch: Wraps come off F1 challenge

F1 FIA ready to extend Ecclestone’s deal until 2110

F1 Barcelona test, day 3: Schu shows who's boss

F1 Schumacher: Mika is still my biggest threat

F1 Race Analysis: Malaysian GP

F1 Grapevine: British GP Not Affected by Foot-And-Mouth

F1 Sepang Officials Want to Keep Malaysian GP in March

F1 Franchitti Still Eyeing Formula One Future

F1 Schumacher Dominates Testing at Barcelona - Day Three

F1 Hakkinen: fix it for Imola or forget about titles

F1 Make or break for Burti in Brazil?

F1 Barcelona test, day 2: Jordan still quick

F1 Button stoic over early Benetton-Renault form

F1 Badoer Quickest Again at Barcelona - Day Two

F1 Ask Nigel: March 21

F1 Radio Autosport's Malaysian Grand Prix show

F1 Barrichello believes longer contract on the cards

F1 Verstappen aims high after star drive at Sepang

F1 Barcelona test, day 1: Ferrari continue dominance

F1 Toyota move saved my F1 career, says Salo

F1 Mika Salo Q&A

F1 Exclusive: Camel to back Prost?

F1 Grapevine: Brundle Rates Schumacher and Hakkinen

F1 Rival Series Would Hurt Formula One, Says Kirch

F1 Head Wants an Alternative to Traction Control

F1 Jaguar Technical Director Praises Irvine

F1 Badoer on Top at Barcelona - Day One

F1 Brawn hits back at Dennis over tyre comments

F1 Coulthard: Ferrari dominance mirrors McLaren in ’98

F1 Ross Brawn Q&A

F1 Grapevine: Final News from the Paddock - Malaysia

F1 Coulthard Finds Hope for the Future

F1 Toyota to Unveil Car on Friday

F1 McLaren Drivers Despondent

F1 Head has No Fears Over Grooved Tyres

F1 Brawn Criticises Dennis Over Tyre Decision Comments

F1 Ron Dennis Q&A

F1 Schumacher says records 'mean nothing to me'

F1 Ferrari furore over Michael's move on Barrichello

F1 Fortune smiles on fourth-placed Frentzen

F1 Dennis says he won't play with drivers' lives

F1 Sunday Warm-Up - Malaysian GP

F1 Michael Schumacher takes 6th Straight Win - Malaysian GP

F1 Schumacher and Barrichello Praise Robust Ferraris

F1 Dennis Defends Tyre Decision

F1 Verstappen Happy Despite Missing the Points

F1 Ralf Blames First Corner Incident for Missing Podium

F1 Post-Race Press Conference - Malaysian GP

F1 Overtaking Dispute Sours Ferrari One-Two

F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Malaysian GP

F1 Coulthard Happy with Podium Finish

F1 Frentzen Enjoys Fight for Points

F1 Irvine Curses Verstappen and the Rain

F1 Benetton Boss Happy to Get Car to the Finish

F1 Schumacher Closes in on Ascari Record

F1 Michelin Scores First Points in 'Very Strange' Race

F1 GP report: Schuey sets record in thrilling style

F1 DC says Ferrari is in class of its own

F1 Villeneuve and Irvine take early baths due to rain

F1 Warm up: Wet session leaves Barrichello on top...

F1 Irvine determined to rescue his lost weekend

F1 Trulli sets his sights on Hakkinen

F1 Malaysian GP stat attack

F1 Dennis: 'My sights are set on winning'

F1 Irvine critical of JV, but Rahal's not impressed

F1 Jacques Villeneuve Q&A

F1 Grapevine: More News from the Paddock - Malaysia

F1 Saturday First Free Practice - Malaysian GP

F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - Malaysian GP

F1 Schuey Leads Ferrari Front Row; Qualifying - Malaysian GP

F1 Schumacher Enjoys Brotherly Battle

F1 Bernoldi Sent to Back of the Grid

F1 Hakkinen Admits McLaren Have a Problem

F1 Sauber Hope to Build on Melbourne Performance

F1 Ralf Keeps Hold of Reality

F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Malaysian GP

F1 Benetton Continue to Struggle

F1 Frentzen Hit by Late Runners

F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Malaysian GP

F1 Irvine Wants to Get Even with Villeneuve

F1 Malaysian GP Organisers Hope for More Fans

F1 BAR Drivers Cite Mistakes in Qualifying

F1 Schumacher Wary of Younger Brother Ralf

F1 We'll Get the Job Done, Says Dennis

F1 Berger Backs Montoya for Future F1 Glory

F1 Manager Looks Forward to More Sibling Rivalry

F1 DC blames lack of testing for McLaren ‘slump’

F1 Barrichello happy with second spot

F1 I can't race for the win tomorrow, says Schuey Jr

F1 Ferrari one-two robs Ralf of first front row start

F1 Mosley is ‘intensely irritated’ by rising speeds

F1 Free Practice 4: Rubens tops, Schuey Jr impresses

F1 BAR happy for Panis to give Jacques a hard time

F1 Free Practice 3: DC pips Ferrari as pace hots up

F1 Free Practice 2: Trulli causes a stir

F1 Grapevine: News from the Paddock - Malaysia

F1 Friday First Free Practice - Malaysian GP

F1 Friday Second Free Practice - Malaysian GP

F1 Villeneuve Pushed by Panis

F1 Montoya Suffers Troubled Practice

F1 McLaren Duo Cool in Practice Despite Losing Out

F1 Arrows Recover from Morning Disappointment

F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Malaysian GP

F1 Friday-Six Press Conference - Malaysian GP

F1 BAR, Williams Hand Over Data Boxes to Crash Inquiry

F1 Schumacher and Barrichello on the Boil

F1 Sauber Rejects Possibility of Podiums

F1 Michelin Sees Improvements

F1 DC unhappy over gap to Ferrari

F1 Jaguar buoyed by Friday practice promise

F1 Arrows goes for synchronised breakdowns

F1 Williams tech boss calls for swift action on tethers

F1 Mechanical woes leave Montoya stranded

F1 Free Practice 1: Barrichello's quick start

F1 Don’t add more grooves, say tyre bosses

F1 Schumacher Tells Frentzen to Watch his Words

F1 Fatal Accident is Behind Me, Says Ralf

F1 Villeneuve Slams Crash Critics

F1 Thursday-Five Press Conference - Malaysian GP

F1 Don't Slow Me Down, Says Schumacher

F1 Frentzen Clarifies Controversial Comments

F1 Heidfeld Backs Legal Sauber

F1 Tyre Bosses Against Extra Grooves

F1 Schumacher Not to Drop his Guard

F1 Villeneuve critical of Ralf after Aussie GP shunt

F1 De la Rosa confirmed for Jag race seat in 2002

F1 Don’t be hasty on speed cuts, say Ferrari duo

F1 Schumacher: Ferrari mustn't drop its guard

F1 Schuey says Frentzen has ‘made FIA a joke’

F1 Malaysian GP: Tipster's guide

F1 Mosley steps in to allay traction control fears

F1 Raikkonen Confident for Malaysia

F1 Irvine Happy to Drop Speeds

F1 Malaysian GP Marshals Told to Watch for Colleagues

F1 Ask Nigel: March 14

F1 Kimi Raikkonen Q&A

F1 Teams and tyres gear up for heat and rain

F1 Malaysia’s the acid test, says Jordan

F1 Surprise, surprise: Bookies favour Schuey

F1 Slowing down F1 won’t hurt, says Irvine

F1 Grapevine: Schuey Tipped for 'Sportsman of the Year'

F1 Ralf Focused for Malaysia

F1 Schumacher Eyes Sixth Successive Win

F1 Minardi Put Spare Car Fiasco Behind Them

F1 Weather Gives Tyres a Malaysian Challenge

F1 Pedro de la Rosa Q&A

F1 Benetton pledges to battle back at Sepang

F1 I belong in Formula 1, says Raikkonen

F1 De la Rosa: Michelin must improve front tyres

F1 Hakkinen Ready to Fight Back

F1 Irvine Fighting Fit for Malaysian Heat Test

F1 Frentzen Still Puzzled by Ferrari Engines

F1 Benetton Hope for Improvement in Malaysia

F1 F1 round-up: Paffett joins McLaren test…

F1 Frentzen clarifies his traction control stance

F1 BMW traces Montoya failure to faulty connector

F1 Auction Success for Marshal's Family

F1 Sepang Chairman Stands by TV Ban

F1 Ferrari finalises Malaysian preparations

F1 BAR Back to Full Strength for Malaysia

F1 De la Rosa Happy with First Jaguar Test

F1 Blundell aims for F1 testing role

F1 Silverstone, day 3: De la Rosa firmly on top

F1 Hakkinen’s pledge to open account in Malaysia

F1 Grapevine: Zanardi Ready for CART Comeback

F1 Track Marshal Died Doing What he Loved, Says Widow

F1 Nasser Believes Jaguar's Getting Stronger

F1 McLaren Confirm Traction Control Testing

F1 De la Rosa Quickest at Silverstone on Final Day

F1 Frentzen airs Sauber traction control fears

F1 Enrique Bernoldi Q&A

F1 Silverstone, day 2: Zonta on top for Jordan…

F1 De la Rosa: Michelin still way behind Bridgestone

F1 Minardi boss says toughest test is yet to come…

F1 Alesi Ready to Prove Age is No Obstacle

F1 FIA are Doing All They Can, Says Herbert

F1 Zonta Fastest in the Wet at Silverstone

F1 Olivier Panis Q&A

F1 Herbert flies on first outing with Arrows

F1 Herbert and de la Rosa begin testing duties

F1 Rahal tells Franchitti not to miss the F1 boat

F1 F1 teams want bigger piece of action on revenue

F1 Rahal Wants Limit on Cars Used in Testing

F1 Michelin Satisfied with Debut

F1 Mosley Should Quit, Says Regazzoni

F1 Villeneuve Will Bounce Back, Says Pollock

F1 Herbert on Top in Testing Debut at Silverstone

F1 Cooper Straight

F1 Wizard Oz stats

F1 Ask Nigel: March 7

F1 Sauber says Kimi will stay with us

F1 Silverstone chooses asphalt run-offs over gravel

F1 FIA to monitor speeds in Malaysia and Brazil

F1 Thompson returns to the Touring Car fold

F1 Brawn doesn’t expect opposition to close the gap

F1 F1 testing schedule trundles on

F1 Formula One Speeds Under Scrutiny

F1 BMW Boss Happy With Engine Progress

F1 Williams Still Praising Button

F1 Marshal's Colleague Defends Albert Park Safety

F1 Too early to talk of criminal charges, say police...

F1 Ross Brawn Q&A

F1 Herbert puts the case for Hakkinen

F1 Oz GP race analysis

F1 Martin Brundle Q&A

F1 Head calls for better marshal protection

F1 Grapevine: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Endangers British GP

F1 Grapevine: Final News from the Paddock - Australian GP

F1 Australian GP Chief Defends Safety Record

F1 Dead Marshal Named

F1 Schumacher Calls for Safety Review

F1 Malaysian GP Organisers Make Safety Pledge

F1 Tall order to catch Ferrari, says DC

F1 GP boss says death was “billion-to-one chance”

F1 Patrick Head Q&A

F1 Grapevine: More News from the Paddock - Australian GP

F1 Grapevine: Car Makers May Set Up Own GP Series

F1 Rahal: 'There was a Culture of Blame'

F1 Michael Schumacher Wins the Australian Grand Prix

F1 Track Marshal at Albert Park Killed During the Race

F1 Sauber Lodge Complaint Against Yellow Flag Passes

F1 Ralf Indicates Villeneuve was to Blame for Crash

F1 Burti is Michelin's Top Man

F1 There is More to Come, Says Schumacher

F1 Poor Start of the Season for Benetton

F1 Frentzen Blames Barrichello for Lost Points

F1 More Details on Tragic Marshal Death

F1 Stewart Calls for More Debris Fencing

F1 Coulthard Happy to Finish Second

F1 BAR to Co-Operate in Albert Park Investigation

F1 Melbourne Not True Indicator of Our Ability, Says Prost

F1 Alonso Impresses at Debut Race

F1 Bernoldi Disappointed by Debut Mistake

F1 Raikkonen Given Point After Sauber Appeal Upheld

F1 A Good Day for Most Rookies

F1 McLaren Car Not as Good as Ferrari, Says Coulthard

F1 Teams Call for Better Safety in F1 Races

F1 Post-Race Press Conference - Australian GP

F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Australian GP

F1 David Coulthard Q&A

F1 Schumacher wins tragic Australian GP

F1 World champ says safety aims must be widened

F1 Up to a dozen spectators injured by debris

F1 GP report: Marshal's death overshadows Schuey

F1 Juan Pablo Montoya Q&A

F1 Aussie GP warm-up: DC heads McLaren one-two

F1 Grapevine: News from the Paddock - Australian GP

F1 Saturday First Free Practice - Australian GP

F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - Australian GP

F1 Ferrari on Front Row; Qualifying - Australian GP

F1 Schumacher Thankful to Backroom Staff

F1 Barrichello Upset at Losing Pole Chance

F1 Rookie Raikkonen Wins Plaudits

F1 Schumacher Savours First Australian Pole

F1 Minardi Boss Jubilant with Both Cars on Starting Grid

F1 BAR Disappointed with Two Drivers in the Top Ten

F1 Williams Happy with New Engine and Tyres (Updated)

F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Australian GP

F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Australian GP

F1 Sunday Warm-Up - Australian GP

F1 Minardi boss ecstatic as Marques gets green light

F1 Aussie GP qualifying: Schuey heads Ferrari one-two

F1 Question marks hang over Ferrari’s race reliability

F1 Button: Things aren’t as bad as they could be

F1 Hakkinen still confident of good race showing

F1 Practice Session 4: DC pips jinxed Schuey

F1 Practice Session 3: Schumacher bounces back

F1 Friday First Free Practice - Australian GP (Updated)

F1 Friday Second Free Practice - Australian GP

F1 Schumacher Hits Out at Albert Park After Shunt

F1 Difficult First Day for Montoya

F1 Heidfeld Sends Out Yellows for Schumacher

F1 Trulli Boosts Jordan Confidence

F1 Promising Start for the Prost Team

F1 Barrichello Pleased with Team Performance

F1 Minardi Expect More Retirements

F1 Problematic Start for Bernoldi

F1 Button in Good Spirits Despite Problems

F1 McLaren Focus on Tyre Compounds

F1 BAR Concerned Over Performance

F1 Schumacher to Wear Bell Helmet

F1 Friday-Six Press Conference - Australian GP

F1 Burti Takes the Blame After Crash

F1 Bridgestone Edges Ahead in 'Tyre War'

F1 Sack Me If I Fail, Says Irvine

F1 Rookies Impress in Grand Prix Practice

F1 Michelin Happy Despite Hiccups

F1 Today's Selected Quotes - Australian GP

F1 Ask Nigel: Feb 28

F1 Schumacher criticises Melbourne safety

F1 Irvine says replace me if I'm rubbish…

F1 Nick Heidfeld Q&A

F1 Rahal hopeful for qualifying

F1 Court rules against Schuey in helmet furore

F1 McLaren: Fuel if you think it’s over

F1 Give Montoya time, says Berger

F1 Jenson suffers more Melbourne misery

F1 Practice Session 2: Barrichello still quickest

F1 Practice Session 1: Ferrari back in the old routine

F1 FIA poised to veto Kirch, EMTV F1 buy-in?

F1 Jenson Button Q&A

F1 Amazing stats alert!

F1 Button goes for Schuey-style aggression

F1 Dennis Fires Warning to Ferrari

F1 Schumacher Keen for Winning Start to the Season

F1 Coulthard Looking Ahead to Fresh Start

F1 New Tyres Will Add Excitement, Says Schumacher

F1 Hakkinen has Extra Motivation for Title Chase

F1 Schumacher Predicts Decade of Domination

F1 Results Will Speak for Themselves, Says Rahal

F1 Rahal and Dennis Against Pay-TV

F1 Montoya Finds Life Easier in Formula One

F1 Schumacher Told to Switch Helmet or Pay Fine

F1 Thursday-Five Press Conference - Australian GP

F1 Leo Kirch Shakes Up Formula One

F1 Montoya confident of race fitness

F1 Top dogs hope JPM isn’t too quick…

F1 Tarso Marques Q&A

F1 Kirch buys more, but claims TV safe

F1 Schuey wants long term Ferrari domination

F1 DC: 'I'm ready to perform at a very high level'

F1 McLaren boss would rather have pace than reliability