First crash of 2012

Jules Bianchi has become the first driver to crash a Formula 1 car in 2012. The Frenchman went off in his Force India VJM05 at Sito Pons corner at the Circuito de Jerez at approximately 9:54am CET. @clubforce tweeted: "Jules has gone off the track and looks like he touched the tyre wall. Waiting to get... Continue Reading →

Schumacher hints at contract extension

Michael Schumacher made a comment to reporters at Jerez that suggested he might remain with Mercedes beyond the end of 2012. Espnf1.com quoted Schumacher as saying "...I don't think we can realistically achieve a championship car from where we started last year. We have to build our way there; I'm confident we can do that... Continue Reading →

Jerez Test, Day 1 – Raikkonen quickest

Pre-season testing for the 2012 Formula One season started at Jerez in Spain this morning, with all of the teams except Marussia present. It was a day of testing of all of the systems on the cars, getting used to the new tyres, and getting as much mileage on the cars and drivers as possible.... Continue Reading →

Gentlemen, start your engines!

The roar of Formula 1 engines will once again fill the air in Jerez, Spain this morning, as pre-season testing gets underway. Only 11 teams will be in action at Jerez, Marussia having elected to skip the first test. They will have their 2011 car at the second test in Barcelona from 21 February, and... Continue Reading →

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