The dramatic collision at start of the German Grand Prix again highlights the danger of cars stalling at the start. With all the launch control failures we have witnessed, it is sheer luck there haven’t been similar collisions this season, writes CAR deputy editor John Bentley
Jarno Trulli is considering leaving Jordan at the end of the season and admitted he is talking to other teams.
The announcement that Villeneuve and Panis will stay at BAR has ended speculation that either of the drivers will be moving to Jordan and McLaren.
Bernie Ecclestone may have given a Russian Grand Prix his seal of approval, but it will not be at Hockenheim’s expense.
Juan Pablo Montoya believes CART racing star Dario Franchitti could make the step up into the hectic word of Formula One.
Jordan has fired Heinz-Harald Frentzen on the eve of the German Grand Prix. The German, however, is seeking legal advice.
Jacques Villeneuve’s race engineer Jock Clear believes the Canadian is a better driver than Michael Schumacher.
Bernie Ecclestone is so impressed with Moscow that he has punted the Russian capital as a possible Grand Prix venue.
Michael Schumacher has admitted that he was lucky to escape uninjured from a high-speed crash last week.
Jenson Button’s manager, Dave Robertson, believes Juan Pablo Montoya is over-rated and wishes fans would stop praising the Colombian.
