Reporting from the Ragged Edge
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
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 →
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 →
Pre-season testing for the 2012 Formula 1 season begins on Tuesday. The location is Jerez, Spain. After a four-day test at Jerez, the teams move to Barcelona for two further four-day tests. The maximum temperature forecast for Tuesday's testing is 18°C, which is cold for racing. Getting tyres up to temperature will be difficult. Assessing effectiveness... Continue Reading →
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