Fernando Alonso topped the timesheets as the first F1 test of 2012 drew to a close in Jerez on Friday. However, due to car issues, both the Ferrari driver and Sebastian Vettel... read more »

Pirelli tyre boss Paul Hembery is confident the latest generation of Formula One tyres have the potential to make for an exciting season in 2012 read more »

Pirelli believes its tyres are on course to deliver more exciting racing in 2012, following some encouraging results from this week's test at Jerez in Spain. read more »

Williams and McLaren are confident that the FIA has a firm handle on the policing of exhaust designs in 2012, despite teams pushing the limit of the regulations to the maximum... read more »

Despite a current lack of rear-end grip, Lewis Hamilton is confident that McLaren can begin the 2012 F1 season with a strong package. The 2008 World Champion first tested the... read more »

Members of the UK House of Lords have added their voice to objections surrounding the continued inclusion of the Bahrain Grand Prix on the 2012 F1 schedule. read more »

Feb.10 (GMM) A dark cloud continues to hang over Bahrain's scheduled return to the F1 calendar in 2012. In the UK - where eight of the twelve formula one teams are based... read more »

Feb.10 (GMM) HRT team members had their fingers crossed this week that the 2012 car would pass the FIA's mandatory crash tests. Most of the Spanish team's rivals... read more »

Feb.10 (GMM) 450 workers are pushing to enable Austin's new Circuit of the Americas to be ready for the US grand prix later this year. After the Texas project's... read more »

Feb.10 (GMM) Alongside step noses, clever exhausts and Lotus' surprise pace, another point of interest in the Jerez paddock this week is Mercedes' radical front... read more »

Feb.10 (GMM) While the smiles in the Lotus pits are obvious at Jerez, the same cannot be said of 'grandee' outfits Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton had... read more »

Feb.10 (GMM) After step noses and clever exhausts, the latest buzzword in the Jerez paddock is 'Lotus'. The former Renault team is turning heads with its new black... read more »

Feb.9 (GMM) Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche on Thursday indicated he would like Michael Schumacher to extend his Mercedes GP contract beyond 2012. Seven time world champion... read more »

Feb.9 (GMM) Heikki Kovalainen has joined the IMG management stable ahead of crucial contract negotiations in 2012. After disappointing early stints at Renault and McLaren,... read more »

Mercedes is not running in Jerez on Friday, having elected to use its 2011 car for the first three days of the test in order to gain a more accurate comparison of the modified... read more »

HRT's 2012 car will only make its debut at the third and final pre-season test as the car has failed two of its mandatory FIA crash tests... read more »

HRT has revealed that its 2012 car has failed elements of the mandatory FIA crash test, delaying its appearance until the final pre-season test. read more »

It's believed Mercedes tested a component planned for their 2012 car in Jerez on Thursday, which helped propel Nico Rosberg to the top of the read more »

While the smiles in the Lotus pits are obvious at Jerez, the same cannot be said of ‘grandee’ outfits Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton had his... read more »

Alongside step noses, clever exhausts and Lotus’ surprise pace, another point of interest in the Jerez paddock this week is Mercedes’ radical front wing.... read more »

450 workers are pushing to enable Austin’s new Circuit of the Americas to be ready for the US grand prix later this year. After the Texas project’s earlier... read more »

After step noses and clever exhausts, the latest buzzword in the Jerez paddock is ‘Lotus’. “I am one of the happiest guys in the world right... read more »

HRT team members had their fingers crossed this week that the 2012 car would pass the FIA’s mandatory crash tests. Most of the Spanish team’s rivals have... read more »

Another rookie to complete his first day of testing today was Jean-Eric Vergne. Donning his new overalls, Vergne spent the day collecting data during a series of aero tests... read more »

HRT has announced that its 2012 contender will not hit the track until the second Barcelona test, which begins on March 1. read more »