Formula One News — February 2000
FEBRUARY 7, 2000
Barnard's new factory
ALAIN PROST is funding the construction of a new technical facility for John Barnard's B3 Technologies.
...and eyes up Fiat bid
THE ducking and weaving of the major car manufacturers as they try to buy up the medium-sized car companies of the world seems to be coming to a head with strong suggestions that DaimlerChrysler is going to buy a 70% shareholding in Fiat Auto, the car-making division of the huge Italian industrial combine.
DaimlerChrysler completes McLaren purchase
DAIMLERCHRYSLER has concluded its purchase of 40% of the TAG McLaren Group, the parent company of the McLaren International Formula 1 team.