Courtesy of Ferrari

Ferrari have launched their 1998 challenger at the Maranello (Italy) factory today. Luca di Montezemolo said on the championship bid: "If we do not win we have failed." Michael Schumacher stated he is: "relaxed, motivated and strong for next season."

The organisers of the Belgium Grand Prix are granted another week to resolve the tobacco law problems.

The Williams team presented their new colour scheme today.