Formula 1 April 2002 News Archive

F1 Valencia, day 1: Pizzonia fastest

F1 Russian Grand Prix Deal Delayed Again

F1 Pizzonia Leads the Way at Valencia - Day One

F1 Wing failure 'one-off', says Minardi

F1 No Let Up as Dominant Ferrari Get Back on Track

F1 Burti escapes injury in test crash

F1 Todt: F2002 'ultimate machine' in Spain

F1 Dupasquier Critical of Bridgestone

F1 Jordan tells staff to keep the faith

F1 Patrick Head Q&A

F1 Head: Schuey enjoys all the luck

F1 Enzo Ferrari Would Have Loved Montoya, Says Berger

F1 Rob Walker: 1917-2002

F1 Schumacher Domination Raises Fear of TV Turn-Off

F1 Schumacher denies title battle is over

F1 Todt: Ferrari are Clearly Ahead

F1 Head in Awe of Schumacher Fortune

F1 Felipe Massa Q&A

F1 Walkinshaw Happy as Arrows Make a Point

F1 Ralf Blames Himself for 'Silly Mistake'

F1 Coulthard Ran No Risk of Wing Failure, Say McLaren

F1 Barrichello Still Hoping for a Smile from Lady Luck

F1 Arrows on an Upward Curve, Says Frentzen

F1 Head: Ralf was Very Uncommunicative

F1 Sunday's Selected Quotes - Spanish GP

F1 Schumacher: Bad Luck Will Hit Me One Day

F1 Schumacher Has Fifth Title Sewn Up, Says Berger

F1 Coulthard Happy with Unexpected Podium

F1 Schuey Jr annoyed with himself

F1 Barrichello Refusing to Feel Down

F1 Andersson Delighted with 'Wonderful' Result

F1 Button disappointed 'big time'

F1 Sauber nets double points haul

F1 Post-Race Press Conference - Spanish GP

F1 Dominant Schumacher Gives Credit to Ferrari

F1 Delight at Sauber after Double Points Finish

F1 De la Rosa's home race to forget

F1 Lauda: a Weekend to Forget for Jaguar

F1 Raikkonen hit by wing failure

F1 Jordan Determined to Keep on Fighting

F1 Michael Schumacher Takes Easy Win - Spanish GP

F1 Report: Schuey cruises to victory

F1 Barrichello suffers gear trouble

F1 Grapevine: Final News from the Paddock - Spanish GP

F1 Minardi Withdraw from the Spanish GP

F1 Minardi withdraws from race

F1 Test ban would 'push up costs'

F1 McLaren chief slams rival bosses

F1 Sunday Warm Up - Spanish GP

F1 Warm-up: More Minardi drama

F1 Dennis voices support for Coulthard

F1 Irvine Sent to Back of Grid for Fuel Irregularity

F1 Anderson: Job Cuts Will Help Jordan Performance

F1 Williams gets unexpected bonus

F1 Minardi to burn midnight oil

F1 Button happy to split McLarens

F1 Disappointed Panis Hoping for Stronger Race

F1 Saturday's Selected Quotes - Spanish GP

F1 Fisichella: I Got the Best out of the Car

F1 Further drama for McNish

F1 Rubens: I’m knocking on the door

F1 Jaguar Mystified by Improved Qualifying Pace

F1 Button Delighted with Top Six Spot

F1 Raikkonen Predicts Difficult Race for McLaren

F1 Schumacher Relishes Barrichello Challenge

F1 Frentzen delighted with 10th

F1 Ralf: Not Much Hope for the Race

F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Spanish GP

F1 Frentzen Encouraged after Strong Qualifying

F1 Salo Downbeat after Qualifying Struggle

F1 Heidfeld Satisfied with Top Ten Position

F1 Qualifying: Schuey's last-gasp pole

F1 Schumacher Steals Last-Minute Pole Again - Spain

F1 Grapevine: News from the Paddock - Spanish GP

F1 Grapevine: More News from the Paddock - Spanish GP

F1 Marc Gene Q&A

F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - Spanish GP

F1 Free practice 4: Ferrari 1-2-3

F1 Saturday First Free Practice - Spanish GP

F1 Free practice 3: Rubens flies

F1 Brawn: Honda should supply one team

F1 Coulthard: My motivation is still high

F1 Button Confident of Beating the McLarens

F1 Walkinshaw Warns of Future F1 Job Cuts

F1 Friday's Press Conference - Spanish GP

F1 Big improvement for Panis

F1 Salo Remains Calm Despite Troubled Practice

F1 Brawn: Honda Should Focus on One Team

F1 Montoya will be happy with points

F1 Button Shines Despite Ill-Handling Car

F1 Delighted Panis Praises Honda

F1 Fisichella Hoping for Top Ten Qualifying Spot

F1 Friday's Selected Quotes - Spanish GP

F1 Raikkonen Positive about Qualifying

F1 Banning testing is nonsense says Brawn

F1 Irvine Unhappy with R3's 'Poor Handling'

F1 Ralf: We have big problems

F1 Button reports track was tricky

F1 Williams Not in Battle for Pole, Says Berger

F1 Quick Frentzen Hoping for More on Saturday

F1 Arrows takes a step forward

F1 Ferrari Happy with Bridgestone's Performance

F1 Massa Encouraged by Practice Pace

F1 Jordan: Schumacher a Genius at Work

F1 Heidfeld Open for Talks with Top Teams

F1 Friday Second Free Practice - Spanish GP

F1 Grapevine: Hewitt Reminisces with Schumacher

F1 Grapevine: Manning Secures ASCAR Seat

F1 Free practice 2: HHF second fastest!

F1 No Prost Scenario for Jordan, Claims Boss

F1 Villeneuve Makes U-Turn on BAR Commitment

F1 Free practice 1: Schuey sets the pace

F1 Friday First Free Practice - Spanish GP

F1 Paddy Power: Looking for a long shot?

F1 Jordan defends team cuts

F1 Montoya expects to be closer

F1 Button says best is yet to come

F1 Bridgestone denies Ferrari bias

F1 F1 learning to live without tobacco

F1 Analysis: The Cost-Cutting Starts to Bite

F1 Williams Can Hit Back at Ferrari, Says Montoya

F1 De la Rosa: Jaguar Face Two Months of Struggle

F1 Thursday's Press Conference - Spanish GP

F1 Ralf and Montoya Equally Talented, Says Berger

F1 I'm Not F1's Main Man, Says Schumacher

F1 Barrichello, Ferrari Not in Contract Talks Yet

F1 Schuey: Championship is far from over

F1 Schuey: Smaller teams must improve

F1 FIA unmoved in worn-tyres row

F1 Jordan Calls for Cost-Cutting Measures

F1 Raikkonen Still Confident of Winning in 2002

F1 F1 bosses call for immediate cost cuts

F1 Ask Nigel: April 24

F1 Grapevine: Hill and Walker to Star at Goodwood Festival

F1 Coulthard hoping to bounce back

F1 Geoff Willis Q&A

F1 Carmakers Wait for Formula One Offer by Banks

F1 Feature: de la Rosa Completes a Tough Year

F1 Jordan Announce Major Reshuffle

F1 Sato Hoping to Benefit from Barcelona Knowledge

F1 Jaguar Have Full Support from Ford, Says Lauda

F1 Salo expects difficult weekend

F1 Schuey: Past is no guide to form

F1 Analysis: Compelling Case for Schumacher Win in Spain

F1 Villeneuve Expects Tough Race at Barcelona

F1 Confident Schumacher Remains Cautious

F1 Going gets tough for Jordan

F1 Button Not Suprised by Renault's Competitiveness

F1 De la Rosa faces reality at home

F1 Jaguar Sign Two New Aerodynamicists

F1 Pat Symonds Q&A

F1 Special BAFTA for Walker

F1 Salo Expecting to Struggle in Spain

F1 Kirch Bankers Set to Sell F1 Stake to Carmakers

F1 Analysis: McLaren Must Win or be Left Behind

F1 Grapevine: The Ferrari Rumour Mill: and Now it's Button

F1 Montoya up for Barca challenge

F1 Ferrari Offer Schumacher Lifetime Job

F1 Richards Expects BAR to Grow with Honda

F1 Jordan Vows to Get Leaner and Meaner

F1 Barrichello: This is my Best Year

F1 Ford Executive Reitzle Quits Car World

F1 Webber delayed by small fire

F1 Mugello day 3: Badoer fastest

F1 Silverstone, day 3: Ralf tops Button

F1 Badoer Outpaces McLaren at Mugello - Day Three

F1 Ralf Tops the Times at Silverstone - Final Day

F1 Senna's Car Not Destroyed, Say Williams

F1 Berger: Barcelona will be a struggle

F1 Frustrated Villeneuve Hints at Leaving BAR

F1 Gerhard Berger Q&A

F1 Ralf Says Williams Must Wait for Improvement

F1 Grapevine: Starship McLaren Sets the Paddock Pace

F1 Brawn angry at wing accusations

F1 Honda Planning to Overhaul F1 Project

F1 Mugello, day 2: Kimi beats Ferrari

F1 Button on Top Again at Silverstone - Day Two

F1 Raikkonen Flies at Mugello - Day Two

F1 Mika Salo Q&A

F1 Salo: Imola was a reality check

F1 Silverstone day 2: Button flying high

F1 Honda to overhaul F1 project

F1 Schumacher Refusing to Get Carried Away

F1 Battle not over yet, claims Schuey

F1 Ask Nigel: April 17

F1 Interview: Frentzen Wants Sharper Arrows

F1 Alesi Delighted with Second McLaren Test

F1 Wurz Fastest at Mugello as Alesi Returns - Day One

F1 Silverstone, day 1: Button sets pace

F1 Button Quickest in Silverstone Test - Day One

F1 Mugello, day 1: McLaren tests

F1 Rory Byrne Q&A

F1 Coulthard: we can beat Button

F1 Coulthard surprised by lack of pace

F1 David Coulthard Q&A

F1 Carmakers Offered Kirch Stake

F1 Mosley Urges EU to Delay Tobacco Ad Ban

F1 Coulthard Plays Down Button Challenge

F1 No Let-Up from Ferrari, Warns Brawn

F1 McLaren calls on Alesi

F1 Grapevine: Swiss Village Turns Out for Schumacher

F1 Schuey Jr 'depressed' by Ferrari victory

F1 Todt Remains Cautious Despite Dominant Win

F1 Mosley to Address Hearing on Tobacco Advertising

F1 Irvine Hits Back at Barrichello

F1 Williams Face Extra Homework to Catch Ferrari

F1 Button Beats Coulthard Again in Battle of Brits

F1 Berger: 'Our aim remains the same'

F1 Point-Less Honda Determined to Fight On

F1 Ferrari Close 20-Year Gap with Imola One-Two

F1 Heidfeld explains four-stopper

F1 Sunday's Selected Quotes - San Marino GP

F1 Coulthard 'extracted the maximum'

F1 Champion salutes designer Byrne

F1 Barrichello Berates Irvine for Holding Him Up

F1 Post-Race Press Conference - San Marino GP

F1 Ralf: It was the Best We Could Do

F1 Button: 'That was my best race'

F1 Schumacher Happy after 'Special' Victory

F1 Button Delighted after 'Best Ever Race'

F1 Schumacher Leads Dominant Ferrari 1-2 at Imola

F1 Report: Schuey heads Ferrari one-two

F1 Grapevine: Final News from the Paddock - San Marino GP

F1 FIA wanted Whiting as judge

F1 Timing of tobacco ban questioned

F1 Phoenix targets Monaco debut

F1 Sunday Warm-Up - San Marino GP

F1 Montoya Asks Race Chief for Rules Clarification

F1 The Full Transcript of Max Mosley's Press Conference

F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - San Marino GP

F1 David Richards Q&A

F1 Stewards Reject Minardi Appeal

F1 Schumacher relishes qualifying fight

F1 Manufacturers reveal breakaway plans

F1 Sato Calls for Penalty System Rethink

F1 Carmakers Confirm Contacts with Kirch Bankers

F1 Yoong denied dispensation

F1 BAR buoyed by new Honda

F1 Villeneuve Encouraged by Qualifying Pace

F1 Montoya in the clear

F1 Mosley: Kirch problems not a concern

F1 Raikkonen Aims for Podium Despite Qualifying Struggle

F1 Irvine Calls for Aerodynamic Improvements

F1 Saturday's Selected Quotes - San Marino GP

F1 Ralf Pins Hopes on Dry Race

F1 Aero woe for Jaguar

F1 Ralf Relying on Strategy to Repeat Imola Win

F1 Schumacher Enjoys Battle with Barrichello

F1 Qualifying: Schuey steals pole

F1 Heidfeld targets top six finish

F1 Fisichella Downbeat after Troubled Qualifying

F1 Mosley: Governments Must Respect Tobacco Ban Date

F1 Delighted Heidfeld Confident of Scoring Points

F1 Mosley Warns Drivers about Wars of Words

F1 Schumacher Grabs Last Minute Pole at Imola

F1 Grapevine: More News from the Paddock - San Marino GP

F1 Grapevine: Schu Claims Ferrari Record, Others Disagree

F1 Formula One Split Less Likely, Says Mosley

F1 Mosley hints at reduced testing

F1 Cost-cutting: FIA had to act

F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - San Marino GP

F1 Free practice 4: Schuey flies

F1 Saturday First Free Practice - San Marino GP

F1 Free practice 3: Williams one-two

F1 Coulthard Hopes for Dry Conditions

F1 Friday's Press Conference - San Marino GP

F1 Coulthard Calls for Equality in Penalty System

F1 BAR 'behind the times'

F1 McLaren: Michelin has work to do

F1 Friday's Selected Quotes - San Marino GP

F1 BAR Drivers Expecting to Struggle

F1 Kirch Fall Could Speed up F1 Solution, Says Richards

F1 Coulthard Not Impressed by 'Banger Racing'

F1 Irvine Claims Jaguar are 'a Bit Lost'

F1 Toyota struggles in the wet

F1 Jaguar drivers question tyre rule

F1 Toyota Drivers Fail to Shine in the Wet

F1 Bosses hint at solution to breakaway

F1 Montoya: We'll have to Work Hard

F1 Ralf: 'I am not happy'

F1 De la Rosa Calls for Tyre Regulations Change

F1 Schumacher Predicts Bridgestone Advantage

F1 Arrows pleased with top 10 showing

F1 Bridgestone wets prove best

F1 Frentzen Confident of Finding More Speed

F1 Fisichella Hoping for Wet Qualifying

F1 Schuey explains row with marshal

F1 Quick Massa Happy after Promising Start

F1 Montoya Driving Influenced by Penalty, Says Irvine

F1 Free practice 2: Schuey spins into P1

F1 Friday Second Free Practice - San Marino GP

F1 Grapevine: News from the Paddock - San Marino GP

F1 Grapevine: Massa Denies Talks with Ferrari

F1 Grapevine: Feature: Button Flavour of the Month Again

F1 Friday First Free Practice - San Marino GP

F1 Free practice 1: Schu fastest in wet

F1 Brunner Surprised by Toyota's Pace

F1 Brawn Delighted with Bridgestone's Work

F1 Coulthard Hopes for Straight Fight at Imola

F1 Michael Defends Ralf's Brazilian GP Performance

F1 McLaren Will be Hard to Beat, Says Trulli

F1 Paddy Power: Special offer on Ferrari

F1 Thursday's Press Conference - San Marino GP

F1 Montoya Remains Defiant in Ferrari's Backyard

F1 Rubens rubbishes pay cut stories

F1 Michael defends Ralf

F1 Feature: Ralf Still has a Mountain to Climb

F1 McLaren motorhome wows on debut

F1 Montoya: I won't change

F1 Dennis: Ferrari Influence 'Not Pivotal' in One Engine Rule

F1 Grapevine: Todt Denies Ferrari Interest in Montoya

F1 Grapevine: Zonta, Wilson Land Drives in Spanish Series

F1 Grapevine: Schumacher Dismisses Early Retirement Talk

F1 Grapevine: Barrichello Slams Pay Cut Rumours

F1 Jaguar tech boss sets his stall

F1 Walkinshaw: Arrows' season starts here

F1 Enrique Bernoldi Q&A

F1 Stormy weather at Imola (updated)

F1 Villeneuve Rules Out Competitive Season

F1 Feature: Fisichella and Jordan Hope for First Points

F1 Schumacher Says Ralf is his Biggest Rival

F1 Briatore Q&A

F1 Kirch Collapse Won't Affect F1, Says Ecclestone

F1 Barrichello Eager to Drive F2002 at Imola

F1 Williams: Imola win is 'vital'

F1 Carmakers Say F1 Future in Ecclestone's Hands

F1 Grapevine: Jag Set to Join Three-Way Chase for Button

F1 Grapevine: Montoya Linked with Ferrari Move

F1 Montoya Ready to Get his Own Back

F1 McLaren Under No Illusions after Poor Start

F1 Toyota Still Lacking Top Ten Pace, Says Andersson

F1 McLaren under no illusions

F1 Toyota puts new brakes to the test

F1 Points the aim in Sauber's 150th race

F1 Ask Nigel: April 10

F1 Brother is biggest threat, says champ

F1 Schuey in favour of one engine rule

F1 Irvine Fears Slipping Back at Imola

F1 F1 Teams Could Benefit from Kirch Fallout

F1 Trulli Targets First Points of the Season

F1 Williams will be 'more competitive'

F1 Symonds confident of more points

F1 BAR claims progress before Imola

F1 Schumacher Hopes to Fend Off Williams Challenge

F1 Feature: Media Tycoon Kirch Admits Defeat

F1 Lauda Not Expecting Big Improvements at Imola

F1 Ralf wants repeat success

F1 Lauda pessimistic for Imola

F1 Arrows targets race finish

F1 Walkinshaw Q&A

F1 Ralf Targets Second San Marino Victory

F1 Rahal: de la Rosa better than Irvine

F1 Ecclestones fifth in rich list

F1 Jenson Button Q&A

F1 Kirch Files for Insolvency (Updated)

F1 Rahal Talks about his Jaguar Leave

F1 German Forces Unite to Take Over Kirch

F1 Kirch Investors Still Seeking Solution

F1 Minardi Complete One-Day Test at Misano

F1 FIA: F1 Not Affected by Kirch's Collapse

F1 Salo Confident of Scoring More Points in 2002

F1 Alesi Supports Ex-Driver Steward Idea

F1 Analysis: Kirch Creditors Looking at Collateral Damage

F1 Leo Kirch Delays the Inevitable

F1 Latest spec Honda to race at Imola

F1 Grapevine: Alesi Still Hunting McLaren Test Seat

F1 Grapevine: Autosprint: Barrichello Facing Pay Cut

F1 Valencia, day 3: McLaren still P1

F1 Raikkonen Outpaces Montoya at Valencia - Final Day

F1 Montoya Calls for Former Drivers to Judge Incidents

F1 Grapevine: F1 Drivers Called on for Dubai Showdown

F1 Brawn admits to lucky win

F1 Ross Brawn Q&A

F1 Symonds Willing to Stay at Renault

F1 Valencia, day 2: Kimi sets the pace

F1 Fisichella Keeps Open Mind to Future Options

F1 Raikkonen Sets Pace at Valencia - Day Two

F1 Button's Future Still Undecided, Says Briatore

F1 Schumacher Feeling Sorry for Barrichello

F1 Ask Nigel: April 3

F1 Adrian Reynard

F1 Valencia, day 1: Test starts wet

F1 Patrick Head Q&A

F1 Heidfeld Quickest in the Wet at Valencia - Day One

F1 Ron Dennis Q&A

F1 McLaren not worried by Renault pace

F1 Todt Surprised by F2002 Competitiveness in Brazil

F1 Todt defends Schuey's tactics

F1 Coulthard Unfazed by Renault Challenge

F1 Interview: Richards Ready to Toughen up BAR's Image

F1 We can match new Ferrari, says Ralf

F1 Button Confident of Matching McLaren's Pace

F1 Barrichello: My Season Starts at Imola