FIA releases 2003 Formula One entry listINDIANAPOLIS, IN - Michael Schumacher will carry the prestigious number 1 on his Ferrari in all 16 Formula One races in the 2003 season that includes the United States Grand Prix on Sept. 28, 2003. The reigning World Champion is awarded number 1 while his teammate carries the number 2. The rest of the teams are given numbers based on their finishing order in the Constructors Championship the previous season. The FIA has published the 2003 F1 entry list. Former Indianapolis 500 winners Juan Pablo Montoya and Jacques Villeneuve remain with the BMW WilliamsF1 and Lucky Strike BAR Honda teams, respectively. Two F1 rookies are on the list, Antonio Pizzonia with Jaguar Racing Cosworth and 2002 CART champion Cristiano da Matta with Panasonic Toyota Racing. Missing from the entry list is the financially troubled Arrows team. According to the FIA: "An application to compete in the 2003 Championship was also received from Arrows Grand Prix International but was declined for reasons which have been communicated to the Arrows team." Drivers may be nominated and/or changed until March 6, 2003, which is the day before practice begins for the season-opening Grand Prix in Australia. Tickets for the 2003 United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis are on sale, and the IMS ticket office encourages customers to place orders early to ensure the best possible opportunity to acquire good seats. Tickets can be purchased online at www.imstix.com, or by calling the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700 or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area. Parking and camping information also can be obtained through the ticket office. 
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