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Coton joins Hamilton management team

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:11:42 GMT

Didier Coton has joined Lewis Hamilton's management team run by Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment group.

Grosjean impressive in new Lotus

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:41:42 GMT

Nico Rosberg (1:17.613) kept Mercedes at the top of the time sheets in F1's first pre-season test at Jerez but Romain Grosjean (1:18.419) was comfortably quickest of the 2012-spec cars in the Lotus on day three. His best time was 1.2s quicker than Kimi Raikkonen's fastest, recorded on the opening day.

Schumacher tops second Jerez test day

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:59:15 GMT

Michael Schumacher (1:18.561) set the fastest lap of the second day's F1 testing at Jerez, Spain.

Raikkonen quickest in new Lotus at Jerez!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:15:46 GMT

Kimi Raikkonen (1:19.670) set the fastest lap of the 2012 season's first day of testing in Jerez aboard the new Lotus E20.

Williams launches FW34

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:47:53 GMT

Williams today unveiled their 2012 F1 challenger the Williams-Renault FW34. The team decided to show the car in the pitlane at Jerez prior to pre-season

Red Bull reveals RB8

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:16:52 GMT

World Champion Red Bull Racing has revealed its new 2012 RB8 chassis with which it hopes to defend Sebastian Vettel's title.

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel Q&A

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:47:33 GMT

Two-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel commented on the launch of the all-new RB8 chassis.

Toro Rosso launches STR7

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:53:13 GMT

Scuderia Toro Rosso also launched their 2012 chassis at Jerez today, unveiling the STR7.

Red Bull designer Adrian Newey Q&A

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:15:46 GMT

Red Bull's chief technical officer Adrian Newey talks about designing the new RB8 chassis.

Red Bull driver Mark Webber Q&A

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:02:11 GMT

Australian Mark Webber on the launch of the new Red Bull chassis looks ahead to the new season.

Red Bull reserve driver Sebastien Buemi Q&A

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:55:18 GMT

Sebastien Buemi is Red Bull's new test and reserve driver, after racing for Red Bull's sister-team Toro Rosso.

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner Q&A

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:41:17 GMT

Red Bull team principal gave his thoughts on the new season at the launch of the new RB8 chassis.

Jacky Eeckelaert departs HRT

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:12:51 GMT

Hispania F1 team technical director Jacky Eeckeleart has left the Spanish team - his role being taken by Jean-Claude Marens.

Sauber launches C31 at Jerez

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:45:47 GMT

The Sauber-Ferrari C31 was unveiled today in Jerez, Spain.

Lotus launches E20

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:35:43 GMT

Today Lotus revealed their 2012 F1 chassis, the E20, at there Enstone factory.

Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen Q&A

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:58:38 GMT

After retiring in 2009, former World Champion Kimi Raikkonen returns to F1 joining the Lotus team.

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean Q&A

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:51:52 GMT

Romain Grosjean makes his return to F1 with Lotus this season, after running with Renault in 2009.

Lotus reserve driver: Jerome D'Ambrosio Q&A

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:46:46 GMT

26-year-old Jerome D'Ambrosio joined Lotus as the the team's third driver for 2012, after racing for Virgin Racing last season.

Alonso: 'I hope that it is fast'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:55:40 GMT

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso is looking forward to the new year hoping for a stronger season than his single win for Ferrari in 2011.

Massa thinks new Ferrari looks 'really aggressive'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:27:08 GMT

Ferrari driver Felipe Massa was upbeat at the launch of the new Ferrari F2012.

Domenicalli: 'it is all down to how it performs'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:08:52 GMT

Ferrari Team Principal Stefano Domenicalli commented on the release on the new Ferrari F2012 chassis in Maranello today.

Sauber Technical Director departs

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:35:13 GMT

James Key, Sauber's Technical director, has left the Swiss F1 team.

Ferrai extends Santander sponsorship through 2017

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:52:37 GMT

Ferrari announced today that they have extended their sponsorship agreement with the Spanish Santander Bank through the 2017 season.

Wraps come off new Ferrari

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:09:38 GMT

Ferrari has unveiled its 2012 F1 challenger via the internet after cancelling its planned launch due to snow in Italy.

Force India aims for top five finish

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:05:47 GMT

Force India has unveiled its new VJM05 chassis at Silverstone ahead of the first test of the new F1 season in Jerez, Spain, next week.

Karthikeyan completes F1 grid at HRT

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:06:13 GMT

Narain Karthikeyan has secured the last seat on the 2012 F1 grid and will partner Pedro de la Rosa at HRT.

Force India driver Nico Hulkenberg Q&A

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:15:21 GMT

Newly promoted Force India driver Nico Hulkenberg offers his thoughts at the new car launch.

Force India driver Paul di Resta Q&A

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:51:17 GMT

Force India drier Paul di Resta gave his thoughts at the launch of the team's 2012 challenger.

Force India reserve driver Jules Bianchi Q&A

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:45:06 GMT

Force India's new reserve driver Jules Bianchi answered questions about 2012.

Force India's Andrew Green Q&A

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:44:49 GMT

Force India's Technical Director Andrew Green answered questions about the new season.

Force India's Otmar Szafnauer Q&A

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:18:45 GMT

Otmar Szafnauer, Force India's CEO gave his thoughts on the new season.

Ferrari abandons launch plans

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:17:20 GMT

Bad weather in Italy has forced Ferrari to cancel launch plans for its 2012 F1 challenger.