Reporting from the Ragged Edge
Nine teams have launched their 2012 Formula One cars so far. Of those, all but the McLaren feature a stepped nose that dominates the appearance of the front half of each car. The initial reaction of many was to declare the cars "ugly". After a bit of consideration, I have to strongly disagree. The 2012 cars are beautiful.... Continue Reading →
The final day of the first pre-season test at Jerez saw a suddenly quick Ferrari, driven by Fernando Alonso. Alonso delighted his Spanish fans by setting the quickest lap of 1m18.877s, in what can only be assumed to be a glory run. The Ferrari has not been quick the whole week, and Alonso completed only... Continue Reading →
Day 4 of the first pre-season test is well underway. Follow Autosport.com's live commentary: http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/438
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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