As the Dutch fans are anxiously awaiting ...

Published on 27 January 1998 by Verstappen Info Page

As the Dutch fans are anxiously awaiting any news regarding the Formula 1 plans of Jos the F1 teams continue their preparations for next season. Stewart gave the new SF-02 its first shakedown test at Silverstone while Williams is expected to do the same tomorrow. It will be the first time that the new FW20 is shown to the outside world as the team used the interim FW19 during its press presentation earlier this month.

Meanwhile Ferrari is reviewing the F300 at the Maranello factory. During tests the temperature of the new 7-speed longitudinal gearbox was running up too high.