Marussia (previously known as Virgin) have announced that their 2012 car will not make use of KERS. In doing so, they have effectively relegated themselves to the back of the grid. KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) works by harvesting energy under braking, and then using the stored energy to boost engine power for a few... Continue Reading →
Only 1 Seat Left
There are 12 teams in Formula 1. Each has 2 drivers. 24 in total. That is, only 24 race seats at the highest level of motorsport. For 2012, only 1 remains available. That it is with HRT, who compete at the back of the field, is not a problem for an aspiring Formula 1 driver. Any... Continue Reading →
Senna joins Williams. End of the road for Barrichello?
Williams F1 has confirmed that it has signed Brazilian Bruno Senna for the 2012 Formula 1 season. He will drive alongside Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado. This brings to a close months of speculation about the second seat at Williams, and about Senna's future in Formula 1. Senna drove for HRT in 2010 and for Renault (now Lotus) in... Continue Reading →
Bring F1 to South Africa!
Formula 1 is becoming increasingly global. In the last decade or so the sport has expanded heavily into Asia and the Emirates, and moved away from its European roots. There are now F1 races in China, Korea, India and Abu Dhabi, to name but a few. In 2012, Formula 1 returns to the USA, with a... Continue Reading →
