11.   The absence of new superstar Hermann Maier left the Austrians winless in downhill races on Friday and Saturday.

12.   Ayrton Senna is tragically absent and Alain Prost retired but Formula One has found a new superstar in Michael Schumacher.

13.   Taylor revealed Russell had been a candidate for the ride eventually awarded to new superstar Darryl Beattie of Australia.