Formula One News — June 2002

JUNE 9, 2002

Calling F1 hopefuls

Danny Sullivan's plan to find a young American racer for Formula 1 is beginning to study candidates for the Red Bull-sponsored scheme.

A new biography of Mr. E

Bernie Ecclestone has always enjoyed being a man of some mystery and an attempt a few years ago to produce a biography was not a great success.

Sunday Photos

<b>Canadian Grand Prix Sunday Photos</b>

JUNE 8, 2002

Montoya captures pole in Canada

<b>Canadian Grand Prix Saturday Qualifying Report</b>

Manufacturers plan new meeting

The automobile manufacturers which are talking of establishing their own Grand Prix World Championship are to have another big meeting at Silverstone on July 5.

Schumacher tops Saturday practice

<b>Canadian Grand Prix Saturday Morning Free Practice Report</b>

Why were the BARs so quick on Friday?

Friday practice does not mean much in Formula 1 these days but the performance of the two BAR-Hondas in Montreal on Friday was rather more impressive than has been the case in recent races.

Saturday Photos

<b>Canadian Grand Prix Saturday Photos</b>

Webber to visit Indianapolis

Mark Webber will go from Montreal to Indianapolis.

JUNE 7, 2002

Coulthard fastest during second free practice

<b>Canadian Grand Prix Friday Afternoon Free Practice Report</b>

Barrichello leads first practice in Canada

<b>Canadian Grand Prix Friday Morning Free Practice Report</b>

Friday Photos

<b>Canadian Grand Prix Friday Photos</b>

Formula 1 and the management of the media

The rise of the Internet has created a rather unusual effect in Formula 1 circles as a new type of "journalism" has been created.

Walkinshaw claims new backers for Arrows

Tom Walkinshaw says that he has found two investors who have taken a stake in the team.

Irvine and Jordan

There was much chattering in Montreal about a possible deal between Eddie Irvine and Eddie Jordan for next season.

Who is Jirko Malcharek?

Minardi's new test driver Jirko Malcharek is a member of the Slovakian parliament, a sports commentator and the founder of an organization which is battling against drugs in sport.

Villeneuve's Ferrari in Montreal

The Ferrari with which Gilles Villeneuve won his famous victories in Spain and Monaco in 1981 has been sent to Canada for this year's Grand Prix.

Formula 1 still packing in the people

There is a recession but the grandstands and hotels of Montreal are all full to bursting again this year.

More delays in Kirch situation

Deutsche Bank has given the embattled Kirch group three more months to repay a loan which has been secured on the Kirch stake in the Axel Springer publishing company.

JUNE 6, 2002

Sullivan gives more details of US driver scheme

Danny Sullivan has given more details of his Red Bull Formula 1 Drivers Search which aims to get an American driver into Formula 1.

...as DC goes to New York

David Coulthard was one of many F1 people to stop off in New York on the way to the Canadian GP in Montreal.

JUNE 5, 2002

Who is buying up CART shares?

Look at the share price and news surrounding CART and things look pretty bleak.

Minardi signs Malcharek

The KL Minardi Asiatech team has signed up Jirko Malcharek, an almost unknown Slovakian driver to be its test driver for the rest of the year.

Sato goes to the Brickyard

Takuma Sato stopped off on his way to Montreal at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to have a look at the world's most famous race track.