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FORMULA 1: M. Schumacher takes aim at history in Belgium

FORMULA 1: M. Schumacher takes aim at history in Belgium

August 31, 2001 FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium - A win in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sept. 2 would add yet another impressive statistic to the legend of Michael Schumacher. Two weeks ago, Schumacher clinched his fourth FIA Formula One World Championship with a victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix. That was his 51st Grand Prix vi ... Continue reading

FORMULA 1: Montoya ready to add second Indy victory to resume

FORMULA 1: Montoya ready to add second Indy victory to resume

August 21, 2001 Talented F1 rookie could become first Indy winner in two series INDIANAPOLIS - With a victory at the 2001 SAP United States Grand Prix, Juan Pablo Montoya would set records that would be the envy of drivers around the world. Montoya, the talented rookie driver for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team, could become t ... Continue reading

FORMULA 1: Hungarian Grand Prix Race Results, Budapest

FORMULA 1: Hungarian Grand Prix Race Results, Budapest

August 19, 2001 : BUDAPEST, Hungary - Results of the Hungarian Grand Prix with position, driver, country, chassis, engine, tire, distance behind leader and reasons out, if any: 1) Michael Schumacher, Germany, Ferrari/Bridgestone, 77 laps 2) Rubens Barrichello, Brazil, Ferrari/Bridgestone, -3.363sec 3) David Coulthard, ... Continue reading

FORMULA 1: New cultural event to start SAP US Grand Prix weekend

FORMULA 1: New cultural event to start SAP US Grand Prix weekend

August 17, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - As guests from around the world arrive in Indianapolis this September for the SAP United States Grand Prix, they will have the opportunity to mingle with local residents at a new cultural event with international flair. The first Christel House "Evening of Angels" will take place Thursday ... Continue reading

FORMULA 1: M. Schumacher looks to lock up title in Hungary

FORMULA 1: M. Schumacher looks to lock up title in Hungary

August 17, 2001 BUDAPEST, Hungary - Michael Schumacher can clinch his fourth FIA Formula One World Championship if things go his way in the Hungarian Grand Prix on Aug. 19. The title would add to Schumacher's legendary status, as he would become one of only three drivers who have won more than three World Championships ... Continue reading

Hungarian Grand Prix - Preview

Hungarian Grand Prix - Preview

PREVIEW Hungarian Grand Prix, 17-19 August 2001 As Honda and its partner teams, Lucky Strike BAR Honda and Benson and Hedges Jordan Honda, move to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix after a three-week break from the racetrack, the everyday challenge of technological development has continued behind the scenes for th ... Continue reading

FORMULA ONE: R. Schumacher survives race of attrition to win home race

FORMULA ONE: R. Schumacher survives race of attrition to win home race

July 29, 2001 HOCKENHEIM, Germany, Sunday, July 29, 2001 - Ralf Schumacher scored a popular home win after driving his Williams-BMW to victory in the German Grand Prix on July 29. It was a perfect day for Germany's Schumacher, driving a German-powered car in front of more than 100,000 German fans. "It's a great feeling ... Continue reading

FORMULA ONE: German Grand Prix Race Results, Hockenheim

FORMULA ONE: German Grand Prix Race Results, Hockenheim

July 29, 2001 HOCKENHEIM, Germany - Results of the German Grand Prix with position, driver, country, chassis, engine, tire, distance behind leader and reasons out, if any: 1) Ralf Schumacher, Germany, Williams/BMW/Michelin, 45 laps 2) Rubens Barrichello, Brazil, Ferrari/Bridgestone, -46.117sec 3) Jacques Villeneuve, Ca ... Continue reading

FORMULA ONE: M. Schumacher eager to fufill fan hopes at home race

FORMULA ONE: M. Schumacher eager to fufill fan hopes at home race

July 28, 2001 HOCKENHEIM, Germany - If Michael Schumacher wins the German Grand Prix on July 29, it will set off wild celebrations around the Hockenheim circuit. Germany's Schumacher is a huge favorite among the fans, many of whom wear Ferrari red and wave Ferrari banners while filling the air with the blare of air hor ... Continue reading

German Grand Prix - Qualifying

German Grand Prix - Qualifying

HEATWAVE AT HOCKENHEIM Montoya takes first pole as Honda-powered teams endure difficult session Jarno Trulli, aboard his Benson and Hedges Jordan Honda, was the highest Honda-powered driver in today's qualifying session for tomorrow's German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, setting the 10th fastest time. Jacques Villenueve to ... Continue reading

FORMULA ONE: Hakkinen dominates for first win of season; M. Schumacher pads points lead

FORMULA ONE: Hakkinen dominates for first win of season; M. Schumacher pads points lead

July 15, 2001 SILVERSTONE, England, Sunday, July 15, 2001 - Mika Hakkinen ended his 14-race losing streak after scoring a dominating victory in the British Grand Prix in his West McLaren-Mercedes on July 15. Hakkinen's last victory came in the Belgian Grand Prix on Aug. 29, 2000. This was his 19th career Formula One vi ... Continue reading

FORMULA ONE: Race Results, British Grand Prix

FORMULA ONE: Race Results, British Grand Prix

July 15, 2001 SILVERSTONE, England - Results of the British Grand Prix with position, driver, country, chassis, engine, tire, distance behind leader and reasons out, if any: 1) Mika Hakkinen, Finland, McLaren/Mercedes/Bridgestone, 61 laps 2) Michael Schumacher, Germany, Ferrari/Bridgestone, -33.646sec 3) Rubens Barrich ... Continue reading

FORMULA ONE: Trulli and Panis’ challenge shortlived at Silverstone

FORMULA ONE: Trulli and Panis’ challenge shortlived at Silverstone

July 15, 2001 HONDA ROBBED BY COPSE Honda-powered teams were unable to capitalise on strong qualifying positions in today’s British Grand Prix as Heinz-Harald Frentzen finished seventh, aboard his Benson and Hedges Jordan Honda, and Jacques Villeneuve eighth, in his Lucky Strike BAR Honda. Both Jarno Trulli&#8217 ... Continue reading

FORMULA ONE: BMW Williams F1 Race Report, British Grand Prix

FORMULA ONE: BMW Williams F1 Race Report, British Grand Prix

July 15, 2001 British GP race - BMW WilliamsF1 Team British Grand Prix - RACE 15th July 2001 Weather: Air temperature 16°C average. Track temperature 27°C average. The BMW WilliamsF1 Team recovered from poor grid positions so have to be satisfied with Juan Pablo Montoya's fourth position. Ralf Schumacher was running ... Continue reading

British Grand Prix - qualifying

British Grand Prix - qualifying

BEST COMBINED QUALIFYING FOR HONDA SO FAR Trulli and Frentzen qualify fourth and fifth for British Grand Prix Jarno Trulli and Heinz-Harald Frentzen took their Benson and Hedges Jordan Hondas to fourth and fifth grid positions respectively in qualifying to record Honda's best overall qualifying performance so far this ... Continue reading

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