Formula One News — February 2001

FEBRUARY 1, 2001

Ecclestone keen to clinch deal with car makers

BERNIE ECCLESTONE is now poised to complete the sale of a stake in his business to the major car makers who help bankroll the top grand prix teams.

De la Rosa left with little time

SPANIARD Pedro de la Rosa has been left with a rush to find a race drive for the 2001 season after being dropped by Arrows on Wednesday.