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8-Oct: Following the US strikes on Afghanistan, there was mounting speculation that the Japanese Grand Prix will be called off. The FIA issued a statement denying any truth to these rumours. The statement read "Information circulated on the internet suggesting that the Japanese Grand Prix is in doubt is completely untrue. The Japanese Grand Prix will take place as scheduled on 12, 13, and 14 October."

6-Oct: At Fiorano, Luca Badoer and the Ferrari team concluded their final test of the season. Badoer continued the program of testing new components for the 2002 season as well as tyre evaluation for the upcoming Japanese GP. Badoer completed 117 laps with a best time of 59.580.
The session was run under cloudy but dry conditions.

Click here for the timed results from Fiorano

At Barcelona, the Williams enjoyed a 4th day of testing on their own. Marc Gene and Antonio Pizzonia drove for the team. Marc Gene ran the 2002 specification BMW engine and the team was satisfied with the initial results. The team did not release lap times for the final day.

6-Oct: Max Mosley has re-elected President of the FIA for the third consecutive time for a further four-year term by the FIA General Assembly which met in Cologne in Germany.
Max Mosley, 61, was firstly elected President of the FISA (Federation Internationale du Sport Automobile), the FIA's then sport division, in 1991 and re-elected in 1992. In 1993, after the re-organisation of the FIA under which the FISA disappeared, Max Mosley was elected President of the FIA for the first time. He was then re-elected in 1997 and again today.

Following his recent tests at Fiorano, Michael Schumacher has indicated that he is happy with Ferrari's revolutionary new gearbox and said "I am very happy with the work we have done this week. It's been a while that we wanted to try something revolutionary and we did it with the new gearbox. Given the first results we have achieved with new components - and the gearbox was the not the only new thing we tried - I am optimistic about next year."
As for the last race in Japan, Michael believes Ferrari will be very competitive and will do everything possible to get Barrichello into second place in the Drivers' championship and said "I expect a really close fight in Japan and I am happy about that. The track should suit the Ferrari very well. Even if it will be a difficult target to reach, we will do everything to get Rubens to second place in the World Championship."
Rubens Barrichello must win in Japan and David Coulthard must not finish higher than 5th for Rubens to finish second in the Drivers' Championship.

5-Oct: Michael Schumacher has concluded testing at Fiorano after covering 63 laps in the morning. Luca Badoer continued testing in the afternoon on an artificially wet track.
In addition to testing of new components for next season, the pair carried out experiments with a radar system designed to show up the distance on the track between two cars as well as a system of indicating when a car is slowing down.
The session was run under dry conditions in the morning and (artificially) wet in the afternoon.
Luca Badoer continues testing continues tomorrow.

Click here for the timed results from Fiorano

At Mugello, 4 young drivers were testing for Jordan and BAR. Justin Wilson topped the timesheets ahead of Darren Manning and Narain Karthikeyan.
Karthikeyan covered the most number of laps with 78 followed by Justin Wilson with 55 laps.
The session was run under dry conditions.
Testing concludes at Mugello.

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At Barcelona, Alex Wurz was once again the fastest man on the track setting a time close to the fastest this year. Mark Webber was second fastest ahead of Pedro de la Rosa.
Alex Wurz also covered the most number of laps with a massive 129 laps followed by Pedro de la Rosa with 125 laps.
McLaren, Williams and Benetton were testing new specification engines for the 2002 season.
The session was run under dry conditions.
Williams concludes testing tomorrow, all other teams have concluded their testing.

Click here for the timed results from Barcelona

5-Oct: Michael Schumacher continues to deny the rumours about him considering retirement. Following the race at Indy he clearly stated that he is not retiring and at Fiorano where he is currently testing, he again indicated that he enjoys racing and wants to continue and said "I think I have already said a lot on this subject. I went through some difficult moments at Monza, but it was enough to go back home to my family to realise that life must go on. I want to continue racing and I really enjoy it. Unfortunately, the USA Grand Prix was not the best for me or Rubens, but I reckon that come Japan we can have a better weekend, on a track where we have a good chance of winnings not considering retirement."
Michael also indicated that they are testing a prototype gearbox and he was happy with it and said "This week is our last chance to test this year. We are working on new components, like the gearbox. It is still a prototype but it is progressing well. "

4-Oct: On the third day of testing at Fiorano, Michael Schumacher set the fastest time of the day ahead of Luca Badoer. Both drivers were testing out new components for next season as well as conducting tyre evaluation. Michael Schumacher covered 64 laps while Luca Badoer covered 31 laps.
The session was run under dry conditions in the morning and wet in the afternoon.
Testing continues tomorrow.

Click here for the timed results from Fiorano

At Mugello, it was Felipe Massa once again who topped the timesheets ahead of Jean Alesi and Darren Manning.
3 teams were present with 5 drivers setting lap times. Justin Wilson testing for the Jordan team covered the most number of laps with 78 followed by Jean Alesi with 68.
Sauber have concluded their test at Mugello. Massa has certainly been impressive and we could see him land the second seat at Sauber for 2002.
Jordan and BAR will continue their testing tomorrow.
The session was run under dry conditions in the morning and wet in the late afternoon.

Click here for the timed results from Mugello

At Barcelona, Alex Wurz set the fastest time ahead of Ralf Schumacher and Eddie Irvine.
4 teams were present with 6 drivers setting lap times. Alex Wurz covered the most number of laps with 87 followed by Ralf Schumacher with 63.
The teams were concentrating on component development for the 2002 season with both McLaren and Williams testing new spec engines.
The session was run under dry conditions.
Testing continues tomorrow.

Click here for the timed results from Barcelona

4-Oct: "Both McLarens on the podium!" is the title of the 31st issue from the Diagnosis and Prognosis Series for the 2001 season. In this issue, the Heretic looks at the aftermath of the United States Grand Prix - Issue 31

3-Oct: On the second day of testing at Fiorano, Michael Schumacher sets a new record at the track with a 58.792.
Michael Schumacher and Luca Badoer were present and they concentrated on component testing for the 2002 season. They also carried out some tyre evaluation tests.

Michael Schumacher covered 85 laps while Luca Badoer only completed 15 laps.
The session was run under dry conditions.
Testing continues tomorrow.

Click here for the timed results from Fiorano

At Mugello, Brazilian Felipe Massa testing for the Sauber team impressed everyone after setting the fastest time today ahead of Jean Alesi and Darren Manning.
3 teams were present with 4 drivers setting lap times. Jean Alesi covered the most number of laps with 91 followed by Felipe Massa with 80.
This is the second day of testing for the Sauber team. Jordan and BAR have started a 3-day test today.
The session was run under dry conditions.
Testing continues tomorrow.

Click here for the timed results from Mugello

At Barcelona, Eddie Irvine set the fastest time ahead of Antonio Pizzonia (testing for Williams) and Alex Wurz.
4 teams were present with 6 drivers setting lap times. Darren Turner testing for McLaren covered the most number of laps with 94 followed by Antonio Pizzonia with 84.
The teams were concentrating on component development for the 2002 season with both McLaren and Williams testing new spec engines.
The session was run under dry conditions.
Testing continues tomorrow.

Click here for the timed results from Barcelona

3-Oct: The World Motor Sport Council meeting in Koln announced the 2002 FIA Formula 1 Calendar. You can find the calendar here.
The calendar is the same as the 2001 calendar except for a swap between the French and British Grands Prix.
The Australian GP is subject to the Coroner's inquiry into the fatal accident during the 2001 Australian Grand Prix.
The San Marino GP is subject to the conclusion of a new commercial agreement.
The British GP is subject to the outcome of the MSA inquiry into traffics arrangements during the 2001 British Grand Prix

The council also announced a number of regulation changes:

2002 SPORTING REGULATIONS

radio signals may now pass bi-directionally between cars and pits;
the FIA will no longer limit the amount of testing teams carry out.

2002 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

no system which is capable of detecting the race start signal will be permitted;
electronically controlled power steering systems will no longer be permitted.

SAFETY

In addition to the measures already voted by the previous World Motor Sport Councils for application 1 January 2002 (story), the following measures will apply from the above mentioned date :

the rear impact absorbing structure will be subjected to a side load test;
wheel tether strength will be increased by 20%;
the size of the rear view mirrors will be increased by 20%;
the size of the rear light will be increased by 50%.

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2-Oct: Formula 1 teams return to testing this week for the last time this season. The final race will be held on the 14th of October in Japan and following that there will be the winter test ban on the teams.
The teams will be testing components for the 2002 season as well as making their final preparations for the Japanese GP.

A number of teams are heading to Barcelona with Williams, Benetton, Jaguar and McLaren while Jordan and BAR will be testing at Mugello.

A number of teams continue to evaluate young drivers with Jordan evaluating Justin Wilson and Narain Karthikeyan, Williams giving Antonio Pizzonia a test drive while Sauber will evaluate Felipe Massa as a possible replacement for Kimi Raikkonen.

Ferrari have started testing at Fiorano today with Luca Badoer. The team concentrated on testing components for the 2002 season. Badoer completed 120 laps.
Testing continues tomorrow with Michael Schumacher joining the activities.
The session was run under sunny skies and a average air temperature of 22.

Click here for the timed results from Fiorano

At Mugello, the Sauber team commenced a 3-day test with Brazilian Felipe Massa driving for the team. They are concentrating on set-up and tyre testing in preparation for the Japanese Grand Prix. They are also evaluating the Brazilian driver for a possible drive next year replacing Kimi Raikkonen who moves to McLaren.
Massa completed a total of 55 laps with a best time of 1:26.114. That is under 4 seconds slower than the best time set on this track this year.
The session was run under dry conditions.
Testing continues tomorrow.

Click here for the timed results from Mugello