Formula One News — August 2004
AUGUST 31, 2004
Ralf continues to sit out
The BMW WilliamsF1 Team today announced that Ralf Schumacher will not take part in the forthcoming Monza test nor the Italian Grand Prix on September 12.
Minardi extend Cosworth deal for 2005
The Minardi F1 Team today announced an agreement with their current engine partner, Cosworth Racing, for the supply of power units in 2005.
Jaguar to switch to Ford branding in 2005
Jaguar Racing will be transformed next year into a Ford-branded F1 team, according to the latest word from the F1 paddock. There is a strong body of opinion at Ford that the company should benefit from the programme if it is spending all the money.
Arbitration beckons
There were several meetings at Spa involving parties who are interested in stopping the FIA from imposing new engine rules before the end of the Concorde Agreement in 2007.
Formula 1 and Dofasco
There was some excitement at Spa over the stories in circulation that Dallara has been commissioned to build a Formula 1 car for a new team which is aiming to enter the World Championship in 2006.
AUGUST 30, 2004
Race Report - To finish first, first be Finnish
Belgian GP - Race Report
AUGUST 29, 2004
Race Notes - Raikkonen wins, Schumacher takes seventh title
Belgian GP - Race Notes
Sunday Photos
Belgian GP - Sunday Photos
Sunday Press Conference
Belgian GP - Sunday Press Conference
Race incidents from Spa-Francorchamps
Belgian GP - Race Incidents
Race Results
Belgian GP - Race Results
AUGUST 28, 2004
Qualifying Report - Trulli a fluke
Belgian GP - Qualifying Report
Saturday Photos
Belgian GP - Saturday Photos
Saturday Press Conference
Belgian GP - Saturday Press Conference
Qualifying Results
Belgian GP - Qualifying Results
Practice 4 Results
Belgian GP - Practice Session 4 Results
AUGUST 27, 2004
Practice 2 Report - Raikkonen on top
Belgian GP - Practice Session 2 Report
Friday Photos
Belgian GP - Friday Photos
Friday Press Conference
Belgian GP - Friday Press Conference
Practice 2 Results
Belgian GP - Practice Session 2 Results
Who is behind the Dallara F1 project?
The word on the street in F1 circles is that the new Dallara F1 car may have been commissioned by one of the Russian oligarchs.
Practice 1 Report - Davidson quickest at Spa
Belgian GP - Practice Session 1 Report
Practice 1 Results
Belgian GP - Practice Session 1 Results
Dallara planning a return to F1
We hear from Italy that the Dallara company is likely to return to the Formula 1 world in 2006 with a Formula 1 chassis having been commissioned by a mysterious investor.
Liuzzi meets Sauber
Vitantonio Liuzzi had a meeting with Peter Sauber on Thursday in Belgium and it is no surprise that the Italian, who is dominating the Formula 3000 title at the moment, is a strong contender for one of the Swiss team's seats in 2005.