Formula1.com reports that the new HRT has failed two of the FIA's mandatory crash tests. For 2012, new regulations require that cars pass all crash tests before they may be used on track. This means that HRT's new car may not currently be tested. HRT had planned to launch the F112 at the next test in Barcelona... Continue Reading →
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 →
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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 →
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Jerez Day 2 – Schumacher tops the times, Caterham racks up the miles
Michael Schumacher topped the time sheets on the second day of pre-season testing at Jerez, Spain. The seven-time World Champion completed 132 laps with a fastest time of 1m18.561s, more than a second faster than yesterday's quickest lap by Kimi Raikkonen. Heikki Kovalainen made up for Caterham's limited running yesterday by completing 139 laps today,... Continue Reading →
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