FEBRUARY 11, 2003

Mercedes-Benz reveals F3 plans

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled details of its assault on the new Formula 3 Euro Series with the new M271 engine. The company will back seven drivers in the new series led by Team Mucke Motorsport's duo Markus Winkelhock and Austrian Christian Klien, the current German Formula Renault Champion. Dutchman Charles Zwolsman and Belgium's Jan Heylen will race for Team Kolles Racing while France's ASM will run Canadian Bruno Spengler, Olivier Pla and Alexandre Premat.