For the second race in a row, McLaren committed a crucial pit-stop error in the Chinese Grand Prix. In Malaysia the slip-up was with Lewis Hamilton, whereas in Shanghai this... read more »

Tyre degradation in China is traditionally quite high: the teams were clearly trying to save tyres where they could today and tyre strategy is clearly going to be crucial. read more »

Sebastian Vettel found out just how crucial real time communications between driver and pit wall are in F1, when his failed midway through the Malaysian GP. read more »

It has been revealed that Lewis Hamilton suffered a clutch problem at the start of the Australian Grand Prix – a crucial factor which allowed race-winning team-mate... read more »

What of strategy? Two stops or not two stops? That is the question. As ever in Formula One, race strategy will be crucial with the closing in performance between the two... read more »

Seb Vettel believes that if he lost his passion for F1 he would no longer be able to succeed but concedes that there is less room for drivers to show their passion than in the... read more »

Monday's planned filming day for HRT will be crucial for its chances in the coming season, according to driver Pedro de la Rosa read more »

Red Bull Racing returned to Barcelona for the final test before the start of the 2012 season and, with Mark Webber at the wheel, the team enjoyed a faultless day and was able... read more »

Lotus must make the most of its final pre-season test at Barcelona in Spain this week if it is to capitalise on the promising form of its car, reckons team boss Eric Boullier. read more »

Thursday sees Formula 1 testing continue in Barcelona. With just four days of pre-season running to go, teams are transporting a number of crucial car upgrades into the Circuit... read more »

Formula 1 teams are gathering at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya for the crucial final pre-season test. read more »

Martin Whitmarsh has played down fears McLaren has made a crucial mistake by overlooking the ‘step nose’ trend that will dominate the 2012 grid. With the... read more »

Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says that Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne will need to display the "wow-effect" during their second seasons with the team 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 »

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

Daniel Ricciardo believes that Scuderia Toro Rosso's strong start in testing with the new STR7 is crucial given the inexperience of the Italian team's rookie driver... read more »

Emerson Fittipaldi reckons the first half of Kimi Raikkonen's 2012 season will be "crucial" in determining whether he can achieve success... read more »

Emerson Fittipaldi believes that Kimi Raikkonen needs to readjust quickly if he is to enjoy his return to F1. read more »

With the current Concorde Agreement expiring at the end of year, Stefano Domenicali believes 2012 is a crucial year in the history of the sport. read more »

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has labelled the 2012 season as "crucial" for Felipe Massa's future at the Italian squad. read more »

Ferrari is pushing for an increase in testing in Formula 1, with its president Luca di Montezemolo claiming that it is crucial for the development of young drivers read more »

Nico Hulkenberg says that getting to grips with the Pirelli tyres will be crucial for him to enjoy a successful season in 2012 read more »

Renault’s V6 engine, designed for the new 2014 regulations, will be fired up for the first time next year. 2012 is two full seasons before the current generation of... read more »

Silverstone-based Sahara Force India is expected to formally announce its 2012 driver line-up next week, with the team’s Christmas party taking place on Thursday.... read more »

Ferrari needs to follow McLaren’s example and add crucial stability to its recipe for success. That is the claim of veteran engineer Joan Villadelprat, who wrote in... read more »