Formula One News — March 2003

MARCH 25, 2003

Ferrari and Acer

For some time there has been speculation as to what will happen with the former Prost Grand Prix backer Acer, which has been keen to maintain a presence in Formula 1.

MARCH 24, 2003

Race Report - Kimi proves a point...

Malaysian Grand Prix - Sunday Race Report

A change at Williams

There have been rumours for some weeks of a change in the technical structure at Williams.

Wilson back home

Justin Wilson flew into Heathrow on Monday evening clutching X-rays of his neck and shoulders which he admitted were still "very sore".

Falcon struggling

Falcon Cars, the American attempt to take on Dallara and GForce in the Indy Racing League which was being put together by former F1 men Mike Kranefuss and Ken Anderson has failed to sell any of its cars for this season - at least to date

Funding a Grand Prix without government money

With the huge new deals which have been concluded by Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone with the promoters of the Chinese and Bahrain Grand Prix, some of the European races are beginning to feel the winds of change.

MARCH 23, 2003

Race Notes - Raikkonen takes first win in Malaysia

Malaysian Grand Prix - Sunday Race Notes

Sunday Photos

Malaysian Grand Prix - Sunday Photos

Wilson in hospital

Justin Wilson's Malaysian Grand Prix ended with the 24-year-old British driver being taken off to hospital after he lost all feeling in both arms because of an ill-fitting HANS device.

Quote of the weekend

David Richards of BAR came up with the best remark of the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend.

Race Results

Malaysian Grand Prix - Sunday Race Results

Minardi to run Malaysia for Peace logos

The Minardi team is to run with Malaysia for Peace logos on the sides of the cars this afternoon. The team, which had backing from Malaysia last year,

Peace to be a theme at Sepang?

The Malaysian government is strongly opposed to the war against Iraq and has called on the international community to condemn the actions of the United States, Britain and their allies.

MARCH 22, 2003

Qualifying Report - Alonso on Pole, Renault front row

Malaysian Grand Prix - Saturday Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Malaysian Grand Prix - Saturday Photos

Shanghai gears up for F1

The organisers of the planned Chinese Grand Prix were in Malaysia to look at the facilities at Sepang and to learn more about how each Formula 1 race operates.

Another Hill

It seems that Formula 1 is rarely without someone called Hill. Now Phil Hill's son Derek is making a serious bid to move up into F1.

Bernie and CART - a decision soon

The CART Champ Car authorities are saying that a deal with Bernie Ecclestone could be concluded within a matter of two weeks.

Qualifying Results

Malaysian Grand Prix - Saturday Qualifying Results

Warmup Results

Malaysian Grand Prix - Saturday Warmup Results

Practice Results

Malaysian Grand Prix - Saturday Practice Results

Petronas unveils Motorsport Technical Center

The Malaysian oil giant Petronas has opened its new Motorsports Technical Center within the Petronas Research and Scientific Center near Kuala Lumpur.

A spat in Melbourne

There are fears in Australia that plans for the Australian Open tennis tournament to be held within a week of the Australian Grand Prix will lead to a loss of corporate dollars for one or both events.

MARCH 21, 2003

Qualifying Report - Ferrari lead the way

Malaysian Grand Prix - Friday Qualifying Report

Yoong finds a ride in CART

Malaysian racing star Alex Yoong is hoping that an outing this weekend in CART in Mexico will put him back into the spotlight in Malaysia and help him to find the money he needs to pay for a full season in Champ Cars.