Baker, Eddy - - -Head of the FOCA-TV service which broadcasts images around the world from each Formula One race.
Bakerville - - -The specially built TV compound for FOCA-TV at every Formula One race that broadcasts high-definition digital TV images around the world "live" via satellite. (Named after EDDY BAKER, head of the FOCA-TV services).
Balaclava - - -A specially treated (flame retardant) mask-like head covering worn by drivers, with openings for the nose, eyes and mouth.
Barcelona - - -Major Spanish city, near the Circuit de Catalunya, current home of the SPANISH GRAND PRIX.
Barnard, John - - -Currently Technical Director with PROST GRAND PRIX, the highly rated British designer was for many years with Ferrari and McLaren. Barnard is credited with designing the first carbon fibre chassis used in Formula One.
Barrichello, Rubens - - -Another driver, who on his day is as fast as anyone, he seems to need a team which will be like a family to him. This year he has moved from Stewart (now Jaguar) to Ferrari. He firmly believes that he has equal number one status with Michael Schumacher.............
Belgian Grand Prix - - -One of the longest established Formula One races of the modern era, the Belgian Grand Prix has taken place every year since 1950, with the exception of four (1957, 1959, 1969 and 1971). SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, a track near the German border in northeastern Belgium, has been home to all but 12 races (1950-70, 1983, and 1985 to the present). Two races were run at NIVELLES (1972, 1974) and 10 at ZOLDER (1973, 1975-82 and 1984). Brazil's Ayrton Senna won five races (1985, 1988-91), while Jim Clark of Scotland won four in a row (1962-65). Britain's Damon Hill (1993-94, 1998) and Michael Schumacher of Germany (1995-97) lead the current crop of drivers with three wins each.
Benetton, Alessandro - - -President of the BENETTON FORMULA ONE RACING TEAM since 1988.
Benetton, Rocco - - -Executive Director of the BENETTON FORMULA ONE RACING TEAM, replaced DAVE RICHARDS near the end of the 1998 season. Now replaced by Flavio Briatore, who ran the team in the succesful days.
Benetton Formula One - - -Headquartered at Enstone, Oxfordshire, 65 miles northwest of London, the Benetton Formula One racing team came into existence in 1985. Going into the 1999 season, the team had scored 27 victories in 209 Grands Prix and garnered three World Championships (Drivers' in 1994-95 and Constructors' in 1995). Currently configured as the Mild Seven Benetton Playlife Team, but has been sold to RENAULT who will take over in 2002.
Berlin - - -An 8.3-km road course, one-time site of the GERMAN GRAND PRIX (1959). The race was won by Tony Brooks in a Ferrari 246.
Black flag - - -Shown in conjunction with a white number to a driver for dangerous or non-sporting on-track conduct. The offending driver must stop at his team's pit within one lap and speak with the Clerk of the Course. A black and white diagonal flag is a "once-only" warning to a driver for non-sporting on-track behaviour, while a black flag with red spot shown in conjunction with a competitor's number indicates the driver's car has a mechanical problem and he is required to stop at his pit.
Blue flag - - -At all times: A stationary blue flag will be shown to a driver when exiting the pits to indicate other cars are approaching on the track at racing speed. During practice: Stationary - a faster car is following. Give way. Waved - A faster car behind is about to overtake. Give way urgently. During Grand Prix: Stationary - A car behind is about to lap you. Let the other competitor through. Waved - Let the following car through immediately. You now risk being penalised if you ignore 5 consecutive flags.
BMW - - -Munich-headquartered luxury car manufacturer responsible for producing prodigiously powerful, turbocharged F1 engines between 1982 and 1987; helped Brazilian driver, Nelson Piquet, to the 1983 World Drivers' Championship. Now the supplier of engines to Williams.
Brabham, Jack - - -Australian driver who won the World Championship in 1959-60 (Cooper Climax) and 1966 (Brabham Repco). He formed the team that carried his name in 1962, and it competed in 394 Formula One races before pulling out in 1992.
Brabham, Team - - -Team formed by Australian driver JACK BRABHAM in 1962, and with which he won the World Championship in 1966. Later purchased by current Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone, before closing its doors at the end of the 1992 season. The Brabham team contested 394 Formula One races in 31 seasons.
Brackley - - -Town in Northamptonshire, England, close to the site of the new British American Racing factory. The location is also near the Silverstone circuit, home of the British Grand Prix.
Brands Hatch - - -Home of the BRITISH GRAND PRIX in even-numbered years between 1964 and 1986, and of the (occasional) EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX (1983 and 1985). The track is near Maidstone, Kent, southeast of London.
Brazilian Grand Prix - - -Annual Grand Prix since 1973, held either at the JACAREPAGUA (Rio de Janeiro) or INTERLAGOS (Sao Paulo) circuits. Alain Prost of France has been the most successful F1 driver there, besting an impressive array of Brazilian talent, including Nelson Piquet, Emerson Fittipaldi and Ayrton Senna (all won twice), by scoring an unprecedented six wins. Five of these victories were at JACAREPAGUA (1982, 84-85, 1987-88) and one at the current site, INTERLAGOS, in 1990.
Bremgarten - - -Swiss town west of Zurich, the circuit was the home of the SWISS GRAND PRIX from 1950-54 inclusive.
Briatore, Flavio - - -Managing Director of BENETTON FORMULA, who left the World Championship-winning Formula One team at the end of the 1997 season but has now returned following the buyout of the team by RENAULT. He is also involved with the marketing of SUPERTEC SPORT (Mecachrome (Renault)) engines.
Bridgestone - - -Japanese tyre manufacturer that entered Formula One in 1997. With Goodyear's scheduled withdrawal from Grand Prix racing at the end of the 1998 season, Bridgestone took over as exclusive tyre supplier in Formula One. Bridgestone won its first tyre championship in 1998 as the supplier to winning team McLAREN-MERCEDES. In Europe & the USA, Bridgestone is known as Firestone. In 2001 Michelin return and so end Bridgestone's monopoly.
British American Racing - - -New team, founded in 1997, which began racing in March, 1999. British American Racing is the result of a partnership involving British American Tobacco, CRAIG POLLOCK (Managing Director), and Reynard Racing (ADRIAN REYNARD, RICK GORNE and MALCOLM OASTLER).Following huge launch and bold predictions the team failed to score a single point in their first season and suffered from internal power struggles. Their second season was marked by more internal power struggles, but they eventually finished 5th
British Grand Prix - - -Run every year in the modern era of F1 racing (since 1950), the British Grand Prix has had several "homes": SILVERSTONE 1950-54, 15 times between 1956-86, and from 1987 to date; AINTREE, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1961-62; and BRANDS HATCH in the even-numbered years between 1964-86.
BRM - - -An abbreviation for British Racing Motors, this staunchly British team competed in 197 Grands Prix between 1951 and 1977, its drivers scoring 17 victories during this time. Won the Drivers' (Graham Hill) and Constructors' Championships in 1962.
Brundle, Martin - - -Ex-F1 driver who assists MURRAY WALKER with the commentary on U.K. tv. He is very knowledgeable and able to explain in layman’s terms what is going on. He is not backward at voicing his opinions.
Buenos Aires - - -Capital city of Argentina and home of the ARGENTINE GRAND PRIX. The race is run on the 4.259 km Autodromo Oscar Galvez track just outside the city.
Bugatti Circuit - - -One-time site of the FRENCH GRAND PRIX (1967) using part of the La Sarthe circuit used for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Currently used primarily for French national-level motorsport events.