Formula 1 news from GPUpdate
Jerez testing: The line-up
With most of the car launches out of the way, F1 action will return in Jerez on Tuesday morning. The Andalucía circuit will host the first four of only 12 winter test days of 2012, with Barcelona bringing us the next quartet later this month.
Monday 6 February 2012
Video: Lotus presents the E20 at Enstone
Sunday 5 February 2012
F1 Photos: Lotus launches E20
Sunday 5 February 2012
Lotus: Fourth place is the target
Lotus F1 revealed its 2012 challenger at Enstone this evening, named the E20 to mark the 20th creation from its Oxfordshire factory. With a new driver pairing and the continuity of Renault engines, the whole team is confident of a successful season and have set a firm target of fourth place in the Constructors' Championship.
Sunday 5 February 2012
We have high expectations, explains Grosjean
Reigning GP2 Champion and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean helped new team-mate Kimi Räikkönen pull the covers off its 2012 machine this afternoon, with the Frenchman approaching his return to the sport in a positive frame of mind.
Sunday 5 February 2012
Räikkönen: It will be different for me
Lotus F1 driver Kimi Räikkönen helped unveil the Enstone-based squad's 2012 challenger on Sunday evening, with the Finn gearing up to start his first race since the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2009. Standing alongside new team-mate Romain Grosjean, the former title-winner gave his thoughts on the E20 and the campaign ahead.
Sunday 5 February 2012
Lotus F1 unveils E20 at Enstone
Lotus F1 revealed the car it hopes will propel it to the front of the Formula 1 grid in 2012, with the new E20 breaking cover at the team's Enstone factory on Sunday. Launched by an all-new driver line-up - consisting of former World Champion Kimi Räikkönen and current GP2 title holder Romain Grosjean - the machine again sports the black and gold design that was re-introduced to the sport last year.
Sunday 5 February 2012
Turvey completes MP4-27 shakedown
McLaren tester Oliver Turvey became the first person to drive the team's 2012 challenger in Spain on Saturday, completing a range of system checks behind the wheel of the MP4-27 before pre-season running kicks off at the Circuito de Jerez next week.
Saturday 4 February 2012
Caterham the right choice, says van der Garde
Giedo van der Garde has admitted that agreeing terms with Caterham F1 for the 2012 season will ultimately prove to be a highly fruitful career choice, with the Dutchman now signed up as the squad's official reserve driver. Having negotiated with a number of teams over the winter break, the 26-year-old was delighted to finalise a deal.
Saturday 4 February 2012
Giedo van der Garde gets Caterham reserve drive
Giedo van der Garde has been announced as Caterham F1’s official reserve driver for 2012, having spent the past three seasons in GP2. Van der Garde will now take part in the pre-season tests and a number of Friday Practice sessions throughout the coming campaign, aiding the Norfolk squad with its preparation efforts.
Saturday 4 February 2012
Q&A with HRT's Narain Karthikeyan
Narain Karthikeyan will begin his second stint for the Hispania Racing Team this season, having competed in eight races throughout 2011. Paired alongside veteran racer Pedro de la Rosa, the team enters the new season with drivers an average age of 38. Jacky Eeckelaert comes in as their new technical director after the departure of Geoff Willis. Karthikeyan shared his views on the upcoming season.
Saturday 4 February 2012
Video of the Day: Karthikeyan drives Jordan in 2005
Saturday 4 February 2012
Ferrari searching for pit-stop improvement
Ferrari is keen to up the speed of its pit-stops this year as the Italian outfit strives to find time in all areas of its operation. The new F2012 was revealed online on Friday.
Saturday 4 February 2012
F1 video: Force India launches VJM05 at Silverstone
Friday 3 February 2012
Massa: 2012 to be the victory year
Felipe Massa is striving to return to winning ways this season. A Formula 1 victory has eluded the Brazilian since the end of the 2008 season, when he celebrated a win at Interlagos only to lose out in the championship to Lewis Hamilton by a single point.
Friday 3 February 2012
F1 video: Ferrari launches F2012 in Maranello
Friday 3 February 2012
Technical Director James Key leaves Sauber
Sauber has received a knock on the run-up to the 2012 Formula 1 season, with James Key electing to hand in his notice and leave the team. The Englishman, formerly with Force India, had worked with the Hinwil squad from the start of the 2010 campaign but has now been offered a new job closer to his native home in the United Kingdom.
Friday 3 February 2012
Ferrari extends contract with Santander
Ferrari has extended its link-up with Spanish banking group Santander until the end of the 2017 Formula 1 season. Formerly a sponsor of McLaren through Fernando Alonso’s time with the team, Santander first became a partner of the Italian team when the former double World Champion made his move to the Scuderia in 2010.
Friday 3 February 2012
Hülkenberg: I’m ready to return
Nico Hülkenberg makes a Formula 1 comeback this year after being dropped by Williams and left on the sidelines in 2011. The 2009 GP2 Champion replaces Adrian Sutil at Force India, having taken up a reserve driver role within the squad last season.
Friday 3 February 2012
F1 photos: Di Resta drives VJM05 at Silverstone
Friday 3 February 2012