SEPTEMBER 9, 2000
August ban gets the go-ahead for 2001
Jordan boss Eddie Jordan claimed he was behind the idea to have a blanket ban of the sport in August in order to allow staff to have a lengthy break from their duties.
And the FIA have decided that the idea will officially be used in the 2001 calendar with a three-week gap between events in August planned in order for staff members to have a holiday.
During the three-week break, testing will also be banned to ensure that teams do not gain an advantage over their rivals.