Monthly Archives: October 2002
Belgian GP Dropped
The Belgian Grand Prix has been dropped from next year’s F1 schedule because of Belgium’s new ban on tobacco advertising which is being implemented three years ahead of the Europe-wide ban which starts in 2006. It was apparently up to … Continue reading
F1 Bans Team Orders
A meeting of Formula One team principals in London has approved several rule changes to improve competition and, hopefully, revive flagging fan interest in the sport. Most notable in light of several controversial Ferrari finishes this year is the ban … Continue reading
F1 To Race In China
If all goes according to plan Formula One will race in China for the first time in 2004 at a yet-to-be-built circuit in Shanghai. The track is not scheduled to be completed until March 2004 so they are not leaving … Continue reading
Michael Schumacher Wins 2002 Japanese GP
In a result that mirrored their season Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello scored another Ferrari one-two to win today’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. This time there was no mistaking the intended result as Barrichello tucked neatly in behind Schumacher … Continue reading
FIA To Handicap Winners?
FIA President Max Mosley is reported to have said today what many F1 fans have been thinking for quite a while, that Formula One has become boring. Mosley apparently attributed the lack of excitement to Ferrari’s total dominance this season … Continue reading