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.