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Horner positive after RB8 track debut

February 07, 2012

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner was upbeat about his car's progress during the first day of the Jerez test, hailing the new RB8's first day on track as 'positive'.
 

Maldonado says Williams a new team

February 07, 2012

Pastor Maldonado says, "we are more concentrated, we have new people and the team is working very well. It's completely different."
 

Raikkonen: Times not important yet

February 07, 2012

Kimi Raikkonen says that topping the first day of preseason testing means less to him than the positive first sensations he received from the new Lotus E20 and Pirelli's soft and medium tire compounds that he tried for the first time at Jerez.
 

Williams confident of Jerez progress

February 07, 2012

Williams chief operations engineer Mark Gillan is confident that the FW34 will complete a greater number of laps on Wednesday after its first day on track focused on systems checks related to its switch from Cosworth to Renault engines.
 

Webber: New rules won't hurt Red Bull

February 07, 2012

Mark Webber says he is not concerned that the technical rule changes for 2012 will remove any of Red Bull's advantage.
 

Horner: Webber a stronger contender

February 07, 2012

Mark Webber has come back stronger this season after struggling to match teammate Sebastian Vettel last year, according to Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner.
 

Teams fear exhaust saga not over yet

February 07, 2012

Formula 1's leading technical directors are not ruling out the prospect of arguments over the legality of designs that make use of exhaust gases dragging into the start of the season.
 

Ferrari pleased with initial progress

February 07, 2012

Ferrari's chief designer Nikolas Tombazis says the team was pleased with its first day of running with the new F2012.
 

Button: McLaren set for better start

February 07, 2012

Jenson Button believes McLaren has gotten off to a much better start to its testing program this year than it did in 2011, having declared himself "very happy" with the opening day of winter running.
 

Bianchi to make Force India debut

February 07, 2012

Jules Bianchi will sample Force India's new VJM05 for the first time at Jerez on Wednesday.
 

Webber shrugs off test delay

February 07, 2012

Mark Webber says Red Bull recovered well from losing the first three hours of running on the opening day of Formula 1 winter testing when parts were late arriving.
 

Schumacher happy Raikkonen is back

February 07, 2012

Michael Schumacher says he is very happy to have Kimi Raikkonen back in Formula 1, after the Finn completed a perfect comeback to testing on Tuesday.
 

Raikkonen quickest in first test of 2012

February 07, 2012

Kimi Raikkonen got his 2012 Formula 1 comeback off to the perfect start by topping the opening day of preseason testing with the new Lotus at Jerez.
 

HRT ready for final crash test

February 07, 2012

HRT is hoping to pass its final crash test on Wednesday, so that its new car will be able to run for the first time at the next Formula 1 test at Barcelona in two weeks.
 

Newey stays cautious over RB8 speed

February 07, 2012

Red Bull Racing's success last year gives no guarantees that its new RB8 challenger will set the pace this season, according to chief technical officer Adrian Newey.
 

Kovalainen sure CT01 a step forward

February 07, 2012

Heikki Kovalainen is adamant the new Caterham CT01 is a clear step forward compared to last year's car.
 

Raikkonen tops morning session at Jerez

February 07, 2012

Kimi Raikkonen posted the quickest time in the first morning of Formula 1 testing in 2012 as the returning 2007 World Champion set the pace in the new Lotus E20.
 

Tost backs Caterham to fight in midfield

February 07, 2012

Caterham now has the package it needs to join the close fight in the midfield this season, according to Scuderia Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost.
 

Red Bull's RB8 makes track debut

February 07, 2012

Red Bull's RB8, the car with which it will bid to extend its championship-winning run, took to the track for the first time at midday at Jerez.
 

Vergne not thinking of Red Bull chance

February 07, 2012

Jean-Eric Vergne says he is fully focused on giving his best for Toro Rosso without thinking of the chance of landing a seat at Red Bull Racing in 2013.
 

Frank Williams: FW34 offers a "fresh start"

February 07, 2012

"The team has had a good winter at the factory and we feel ready and strong for the fight," team boss says ahead of the 2012 F1 season.
 

Williams confident of technical stability

February 07, 2012

Williams chief operations engineer Mark Gillan is confident that the team has now achieved technical stability after the upheaval of the past year.
 

Maldonado looks to build on experience

February 07, 2012

Pastor Maldonado believes a year of experience in Formula 1 will make it easier for him to help push his Williams team down the right development path with its FW34.
 

Caterham CT01 breaks cover at Jerez

February 07, 2012

The Caterham CT01 made its first appearance at Jerez on Tuesday, with Heikki Kovalainen taking to the track at the start of testing.
 

Lotus frustrated by reactive ride ban

February 07, 2012

Lotus has expressed its disappointment at the FIA's decision to ban its reactive ride system for the 2012 season, but does not believe the move will hurt its performance too much.
 

D'Ambrosio committed to Lotus role

February 07, 2012

Jerome d'Ambrosio has ruled out racing in any other series in between his commitments as Lotus reserve driver role in 2012.
 

Williams launches the FW34

February 07, 2012

Williams became the latest team to launch its 2012 Formula 1 car when it unveiled the FW34 in the Jerez pitlane just before the start of the opening pre-season test on Tuesday.
 

Team bosses trust FIA over Bahrain

February 06, 2012

Formula 1 team chiefs have admitted that the current political situation in Bahrain is a concern ahead of this year's race, but they remain confident the FIA will do the right thing in deciding whether or not the event should go ahead.
 

Lopez determined to keep Lotus name

February 06, 2012

Gerard Lopez says his team is fully committed to retaining the Lotus name in Formula 1, even if circumstances play out that the sports car manufacturer no longer sponsors his operation.
 

Ricciardo aims to be team leader at STR

February 06, 2012

Daniel Ricciardo says he is ready to assume the role of team leader at Scuderia Toro Rosso if he can assert himself over new rookie teammate Jean-Eric Vergne in 2012.
 

Vergne sees Toro Rosso as an ideal platform

February 06, 2012

Jean-Eric Vergne says he hopes to thrive under the pressure of moving into Formula 1 with Toro Rosso.
 

STR considers more aggressive nose

February 06, 2012

Scuderia Toro Rosso is set to revise its nose concept later this year, after technical director Giorgio Ascanelli admitted the version on its launch car was not aggressive enough.
 

Raikkonen pleased with E20 rollout

February 06, 2012

Kimi Raikkonen said his initial impressions of the new Lotus E20 are good following a rollout with the car at Jerez.
 

Toro Rosso reveals its 2012 car

February 06, 2012

Scuderia Toro Rosso was the third team to launch its car for the 2012 season on Monday, unveiling the STR7 at the Jerez circuit.
 

Kobayashi aims to hit ground running

February 06, 2012

Kamui Kobayashi is confident that Sauber can start fast when testing starts tomorrow after driving the Swiss team's new C31 for the first time at Jerez today.
 

Alguersuari: I turned down a '12 seat

February 06, 2012

Jaime Alguersuari has revealed that he turned down another offer for 2012 because he believed his Toro Rosso F1 seat was secure.
 

Boullier bullish over future of FOTA

February 06, 2012

Lotus team principal Eric Boullier is confident that the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) has a strong future, despite the departure of several members.
 

Lotus aiming to regain momentum

February 06, 2012

Lotus team principal Eric Boullier believes that the priority for his squad is to get back into a "positive spiral" through its on-track performance in 2012.
 

Valencia test reduced Raikkonen worries

February 06, 2012

Kimi Raikkonen says he has fewer concerns about adapting to 2012-spec Formula 1 after two years away from the sport following his two-day test at Valencia a couple of weeks ago.
 

Lotus counting on Raikkonen for greatness

February 06, 2012

Kimi Raikkonen can lead Lotus back to winning ways, according to team principal Eric Boullier.
 

Horner hails Red Bull's "best winter"

February 06, 2012

Red Bull Racing starts 2012 fresh from the most successful car build and winter preparation in its history, according to team boss Christian Horner.
 

Rule restrictions "frustrate" Newey

February 06, 2012

Adrian Newey said that the tightening of Formula 1's technical restrictions for 2012 have left him frustrated.
 

Grosjean: 2009 trials made me stronger

February 06, 2012

Romain Grosjean is confident he returns to Formula 1 a far stronger and more rounded driver than he was in 2009, in part as a result of the criticism he attracted while contesting the final seven races of that year.
 

Vettel: Dominance unlikely in 2012

February 06, 2012

Sebastian Vettel believes the tightening up of the technical regulations will make it much harder for Red Bull to repeat its 2011 dominance.
 

Webber eager to prove himself

February 06, 2012

Mark Webber says he is looking forward to proving himself again in 2012 after his difficult '11 Formula 1 season.
 

Red Bull reveals its 2012 challenger

February 06, 2012

Defending World Champion team Red Bull Racing has unveiled the car with which it will attempt to stretch its title-winning run in 2012, the Renault-powered RB8.
 

Sauber confident over tire edge

February 06, 2012

Sauber is confident that it will continue to have a tire management advantage in 2012 having made retaining that characteristic its "primary" goal with the new C31.
 

Sauber downplays Key's exit

February 06, 2012

Sauber is confident that its chances of delivering its target of regular points finishes in 2012 will not be dented by the departure of technical director James Key.
 

Perez: New tires will help F1 show

February 06, 2012

Sergio Perez is embracing Pirelli's 2012 generation of tires, which will be closer in performance between the compounds.
 

Eeckelaert leaves HRT team

February 06, 2012

Jacky Eeckelaert has left the HRT team, where he was heading up the design work of its new 2012 challenger.
 

Kobayashi: New rules a boost for Sauber

February 06, 2012

Kamui Kobayashi says Formula 1's various regulation changes for 2012 should serve as a boost to Sauber.
 

Sauber unveils the new C31 at Jerez

February 06, 2012

Sauber became the sixth Formula 1 team to unveil its car for the 2012 season on Monday morning when the wraps came off the new Ferrari-powered C31.
 

Boullier: 2012 a year of adjustment

February 05, 2012

Lotus team boss Eric Boullier says 2012 will still be a year of adjustment for the squad, with 2013 the first season when it will be fully operational.
 

Raikkonen: Motivation never an issue

February 05, 2012

Kimi Raikkonen insists motivation has never been an issue for him, and reckons he drove some of his best races during his last year in Formula 1.
 

Lotus reveals the E20

February 05, 2012

Lotus has revealed its 2012 Formula 1 car, the E20.
 

Lotus aims for fourth in standings

February 05, 2012

Lotus team co-owner Gerard Lopez believes getting back into the top four in the Formula 1 constructors' championship is a realistic initial step for the squad in 2012.
 

Raikkonen: Lotus can build winning car

February 05, 2012

Kimi Raikkonen is adamant Lotus is capable of building a winning car, as the team unveiled its 2012 challenger to the public on Sunday.
 

Alonso glad Ferrari went radical

February 05, 2012

Fernando Alonso says he completely backs Ferrari's decision to produce a radical 2012 Formula 1 design, and argued that the F2012 can still be considered beautiful.
 

Bianchi eyes non-F1 racing program

February 04, 2012

Jules Bianchi is likely to keep racing alongside his Formula 1 reserve driver commitments with Force India this year.
 

Van der Garde gets Caterham test role

February 04, 2012

Giedo van der Garde will be the Caterham Formula 1 team's reserve driver for the 2012 season.
 

Jerez running order revealed

February 03, 2012

Formula 1's first preseason test will kick off with 11 teams at Jerez on Tuesday, with only Marussia not running.
 

Key parts company with Sauber

February 03, 2012

Sauber technical director James Key is to leave the Swiss team to take up a role with one of its F1 rivals.
 

Force India expects diffuser boost

February 03, 2012

Force India will be one of the big beneficiaries of the decision to ban exhaust-blown diffusers in Formula 1, reckons the team's technical chief Andrew Green.
 

"Rebuilding complete" says Force India

February 03, 2012

Force India's deputy team principal Bob Fernley says the squad has completed its rebuilding phase and is now ready to try and chase Formula 1's top squads.
 

Force India: Young lineup not a gamble

February 03, 2012

Force India's young driver policy has given it one of the most promising driver lineups on the grid, according to deputy team principal Bob Fernley.
 

Ferrari has taken more risks with F2012

February 03, 2012

Ferrari has confessed to taking more risks with this year's car than previous cars, after unveiling a fairly aggressive F2012 at Maranello on Friday.
 

Ferrari defends "ugly" car design

February 03, 2012

Ferrari chief designer Nikolas Tombazis has defended the look of the new Ferrari amid widespread comments that its stepped nose makes the F2012 ugly.
 

Di Resta aims to keep momentum going

February 03, 2012

Paul di Resta believes it is key for Force India to carry its late-season momentum from 2011 into the start of the upcoming season.
 

Karthikeyan: Indian form key to F1 deal

February 03, 2012

Narain Karthikeyan has admitted that his strong performance in the Indian Grand Prix was key to him remaining in Formula 1 with HRT this year.
 

Green: Most will use "platypus" nose

February 03, 2012

Force India technical director Andrew Green expects most teams to join Force India, Ferrari and Caterham in opting for the "platypus" nose design.
 

Alonso sure Ferrari will be strong

February 03, 2012

Fernando Alonso is confident Ferrari will be strong during the 2012 season as the Maranello squad unveiled its 2012 car on Friday.
 

Force India unveils the VJM05

February 03, 2012

Force India has unveiled its new car for the 2012 season, dubbed the VJM05, at Silverstone.
 

Ferrari boss upbeat on title chances

February 03, 2012

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo is confident his team has all it needs to win the Formula 1 World Championship again this year.
 

Ferrari expects to win from the start

February 03, 2012

Ferrari expects its 2012 Formula 1 car to be winning races from the start of the new season, the team revealed at the launch of its F2012 racer on Friday.
 

Ferrari launches its 2012 F1 car

February 03, 2012

Ferrari unveiled the 2012 car on Friday morning that it hopes will return it to World Championship-winning glory.
 

Karthikeyan lands second HRT seat

February 03, 2012

Narain Karthikeyan will fill the final racing seat of the 2012 season after he was confirmed at HRT on Friday morning.
 

Hamilton eager to sort out future

February 02, 2012

Lewis Hamilton is eager to settle his future with McLaren early in the Formula 1 season so that speculation about his plans does not overshadow what he hopes is a championship-contending campaign.
 

Ferrari cancels new car launch event

February 02, 2012

Ferrari decided to cancel Thursday's launch ceremony of its 2012 Formula 1 car because of the poor weather conditions in Maranello.
 

Snow may hinder first Ferrari run

February 01, 2012

Ferrari is likely to be forced to cancel a planned shakedown of its new car at Fiorano later this week because of snow at Maranello.
 

New McLaren a "complete rework"

February 01, 2012

McLaren says its new MP4-27 is a total overhaul of last year's car, the team says, despite its outward appearance pointing to it being an evolution of its 2011 contender.
 

Michael: McLaren synergy one of a kind

February 01, 2012

Sam Michael believes McLaren's strength in depth is one of the keys to having been so successful in Formula 1 over the years.
 

McLaren: No plans to build own engine

February 01, 2012

McLaren has no plans to develop its own Formula 1 engine or switch from Mercedes-Benz powerplants, according to team principal Martin Whitmarsh.
 

McLaren says it has not been cautious

February 01, 2012

McLaren believes it has not taken a cautious approach to its new MP4-27 over the winter, despite the problems caused by the radical elements it tried in preseason testing last year.
 

Button hopes car is fast from the start

February 01, 2012

Jenson Button is hoping the new McLaren MP4-27 will hit the ground running and allow the team to enjoy a stronger build-up to the season than in 2011.
 

"Refreshed" Hamilton sure of better '12

February 01, 2012

Lewis Hamilton says a complete break from Formula 1 over the winter has left him refreshed and ready to put his troubled 2011 campaign behind him.
 

McLaren unveils its 2012 challenger

February 01, 2012

McLaren launched its 2012 Formula 1 car on Wednesday as the team took the wraps off the MP4-27 with which it is aiming to return to championship-winning ways.
 

McLaren set for new car legality fight

January 31, 2012

McLaren is bracing itself for a battle over the legality of its new MP4-27, which is expected to feature design innovations that could potentially attract protests from rivals.
 

Sutil will "take time to reflect" after sentencing

January 31, 2012

Adrian Sutil says he will take time to consider his next career move after receiving a suspended sentence for assaulting Lotus team co-owner Eric Lux.
 

Williams announces FW34 unveiling

January 31, 2012

WilliamsF1 has announced that it will unveil its FW34 shortly before the start of preseason testing at Jerez on Feb. 7.
 

Toro Rosso reveal set for Feb. 6

January 31, 2012

Scuderia Toro Rosso will unveil its 2012 Formula 1 car on Feb. 6, the evening before its first test at Jerez in Spain.
 

Sutil given suspended sentence

January 31, 2012

Adrian Sutil has been given an 18-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of bodily harm against Lotus team co-owner Eric Lux.
 

Lotus reshuffles management team

January 31, 2012

Lotus has boosted its management structure with the appointment of Thomas Mayer as its new chief operating officer.
 

McLaren dismisses PURE F1 engine link rumors

January 30, 2012

McLaren says there is no basis for reported speculation that it is considering a tie-up with Craig Pollock's PURE engine company in the future.
 

Sutil: I tried everything to settle court fight

January 30, 2012

Adrian Sutil has told the German courts that he did everything he could to try and settle a dispute with Lotus (then Renault) team co-owner Eric Lux after their fight in a Chinese night club last year.
 

Q & A with Salvador Servia on Spanish GP future

January 30, 2012

Speculation has been rife about the Spanish Grand Prix after the government suggested it could reconsider the future of the event given the difficult economic situation.
 

Barcelona downplays doubts about GP

January 30, 2012

Spanish Grand Prix boss Salvador Servia has played down talk that the future of the race is in doubt, but admitted its ultimate fate is dependent on it attracting fans back to the event.
 

Lotus names 2012 F1 challenger

January 27, 2012

The Lotus F1 team has announced its 2012 car will be named the E20, to commemorate the 20th F1 chassis designed at the team's base in Enstone, England.
 

Roberto Mieres passes at 87

January 27, 2012

Former Maserati grand prix driver Roberto Mieres has died at the age of 87.
 

Marussia will not run KERS in 2012

January 27, 2012

Marussia has decided against having KERS on its car for the 2012 Formula 1 season.
 

Mercedes confident test plan will pay off

January 27, 2012

Mercedes GP remains confident that it has made the right decision in opting to delay running of its new car until the second preseason Formula 1 test, even though it is the only front-running team to adopt such a tactic.
 

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