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Vol. 8, No. 38 - Sept. 18th, 2002

				Marcel Borsboom: Qualifying Differentials   David Wright: SuperStats   Michele Lostia: Charts Center   Performance Comparison   Full Lap Chart   Full Gaps Chart   Full Laptimes (H)   Full Laptimes (V) Bruce Thomson: Season Strokes   David Wright & Mark Alan Jones: Elsewhere in Racing   Tom Keeble: The Weekly Grapevine 2002 at a Glance WC Standings Season Calendar Full Line-Up Drivers Biographies Teams Portfolios Test Times Summary Tell Teammates Apart
On the Right Track by Will Gray  Ferrari have dominated the 2002 season in such a way that it is hard to remember the last real on-track battle for the lead of a Grand Prix. As a consequence, the viewing figures are dropping and the team bosses are starting to discuss possible solutions for the problem. Atlas F1's Will Gray talked to the powers-that-be at Monza, and found out about their plans to bring back the excitement Monza Madness by Michele Lostia  The Italian Grand Prix last Sunday produced emotional moments for the Ferrari fans, with Rubens Barrichello and Michael Schumacher celebrating a dominant victory right above the passionate tifosi who had invaded the Monza circuit. Atlas F1's Michele Lostia was one of the fans who got sprayed by the drivers' champagne. This is his view of the events Ann Bradshaw: View from the Paddock by Ann Bradshaw  The madness of Monza fans, driving on the wrong side of the road, cunning and skilled thieves, getting lost on the way to the track (or just being late!), losing your voice at the best (or worst) of times and meeting a couple of old friends at the races - Ann Bradshaw tells all about her memories of the Italian Grand Prix, and of recent events   Massa tests for Sauber in Mugello   Arrows sign Sergio Rinland   McLaren sign Raikkonen for 2002   Atlas F1 News Room Constantly Updated  Badoer Continues Testing at Fiorano Fisichella Aims to Win Again in Malaysia Davidson Lined Up for JV's Drive The Daily Grapevine Constantly Updated  Australian GP Paddock Gossip Greece Finds Site for Formula One Track Honda Engines for Red Bull		Happy Landing: Toyota's First Year in F1 by Biranit Goren  Toyota's entry to Formula One was accompanied with low key promises and reserved targets from the third largest automaker in the world. But there were also high expectations from the fans and media alike. As the season nears its end, Biranit Goren sat down with Richard Cregan, Toyota's general manager of the F1 operation, to talk about the rookie mistakes, the pleasant surprises, and the controversial decisions. Exclusive for Atlas F1 The 2002 Italian GP Review by Pablo Elizalde  As expected, the Italian Grand Prix was a red party for the Ferrari team and their drivers, with both Rubens Barrichello and teammate Michael Schumacher proving once more than they have no rivals when it comes to the races. The Monza race, however, provided lots of action, drama and new records. Atlas F1's Pablo Elizalde reviews the entire weekend's events and results 2002 Italian GP Technical Review by Craig Scarborough  The Italian Grand Prix at Monza always presents a challenge to the Formula One teams due to its long straights and the massive forces applied to their brakes. This year's race was no different. Atlas F1's Craig Scarborough reviews the teams and their methods to cope with those challenges 31 Years Ago... by Richard Barnes  Sunday's Italian Grand Prix got close to becoming the fastest ever Formula One race, but Rubens Barrichello's slow pace during the final part of the event left the 1971 race at Monza still on top of the charts. Both races shared a few similarities despite being 31 years apart. However, they also had a lot of differences. Richards Barnes puts the 2002 Grand Prix in perspective by analysing the fastest race ever: the 1971 Italian Grand Prix Open Letter to Fujio Cho by Karl Ludvigsen  After an impressive start to their rookie season, the expectations at Toyota rose quickly, and dangerously. Now, near the end of their first year of Grand Prix racing, Karl Ludvigsen has some advice for the heads of the Japanese giant