Formula One News — March 2000
MARCH 6, 2000
Prost hints at problems with the new Peugeot V10
ALAIN PROST has hinted that the new Peugeot V10 Formula 1 engine has been a big disappointment to the team.
Toyota denies local government assistance
TOYOTA MOTORSPORT says that its decision to build a Formula 1 factory in Cologne was not based on any incentives from the local government.
Arrows and Orange
TOM WALKINSHAW's Arrows team has announced a range of sponsorship deals which would appear to have solved its immediate financial problems.
Petronas completes Proton purchase
PETRONAS has acquired a majority shareholding in Malaysia's national car company Proton, after more than a year of negotiations.
Button tops in final Silverstone test
THERE was final shakedown testing at various tracks around Europe last week before the Formula 1 teams packed up their 2000 challengers are they were sent off to Australia for the opening round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship this weekend in Melbourne.
Minardi - is Campos involved?
IT may just be a series of coincidences but there are various signs that former Grand Prix driver Adrian Campos may be involved in the plans to buy the Minardi team and move it to a new base in Spain.