Formula One News — June 2002

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad resigned unexpectedly on Saturday but within an hour the 76-year-old withdrew his resignation.

<b>European Grand Prix Saturday Morning Free Practice Report</b>

There were stories appearing at the weekend at the Nurburgring which suggested that Jenson Button has been talking to Jaguar Racing about a possible drive in 2003.

<b>European Grand Prix Saturday Qualifying Report</b>

The squabbles over the money which should have gone to Prost Grand Prix this year looked as though there were being settled in the days leading up to the European Grand Prix.

Danica Patrick might try her hand in European racing again - at a slightly higher level than so far.

<b>European Grand Prix Saturday Photos</b>

Edouard Michelin, the boss of the entire Michelin company, was at the Nurburgring to see his company in action.

<b>European Grand Prix Friday Afternoon Free Practice Report</b>

The Formula 1 team bosses are due to meet later today to once again talk about the problems relating to the future of Minardi.

On Thursday assassins tried to gun down Iosif Ordzhonikidze once again, spraying his car with bullets.

<b>European Grand Prix Friday Morning Free Practice Report</b>

<b>European Grand Prix Friday Photos</b>

Jordan's major sponsor Deutsche Post is in trouble with the European Commission Competition Directorate.

Michael Schumacher has been ranked 21st in Forbes Magazine's "Celebrity 100" list.

The team managers met on Friday afternoon at the Nurburgring and all came out of the meeting saying that it has been a marvellous meeting of minds.

Ben Bowlby, the chief designer of the Lola CART program, is on the move.

Michelin is aware that in the past the company's wet weather tires have not been in the same league as those of Bridgestone and in recent months has been working hard to improve the situation.

The company which runs the EuroSpeedway at Lausitzring in the old East Germany has declared itself to be insolvent.

The most interesting rumor at the Nurburgring was that Giancarlo Fisichella could be on his way to Sauber next year.

The comments by Nick Scheele of the Ford Motor Company were not correctly reported - or at least that is what the Ford Motor Company is now saying.

Minardi has announced a new sponsorship deal with global hedge fund manager, Quadriga.

According to a study by the London-based marketing company Arksports, the amount of money being spent on sports sponsorships will continue to grow.

The European Grand Prix is like a home race for the Mercedes-Benz crew.

CART boss Chris Pook has been busy promoting the upcoming CART race in Montreal.