Tag Archives: Formula One

The changing face of a pay driver…..

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

The struggle of Formula 1 teams to raise sponsorship in recent years has seen an increase in the number of “pay drivers” on the grid. In the recent past when the sport was awash with factory teams the driver development … Continue reading →

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Petrov replaces Trulli at Caterham

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Jarno Trulli’s 14 year Formula 1 career looks to be hanging by a thread after Caterham today announced that Vitaly Petrov will partner Heikki Kovalainen for the coming season. The news has been expected for much of the winter after … Continue reading →

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McLaren launches 2012 challenger

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

McLaren took the wraps off their latest car, the MP4-27, this morning in theirWokingfactory with former world champions eager to return to title winning form in 2012. With Red Bull proving the dominant force in Formula 1 at present the … Continue reading →

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Barrichello eyes Indy Car race seat for 2012

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Rubens Barrichello, the most experienced Formula 1 driver in history, embarked on a new career direction yesterday with the opening day of a two day Indy Car test session. Prior to the test the Brazilian commented that he was only … Continue reading →

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New car launches signal the beginning of a nervous time for F1 teams

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

The week before pre-season testing begins and teams launch their new cars is one of the most nerve wracking of the year. While Caterham, formally Team Lotus, launched their car last week the majority of squads will unwrap their 2012 … Continue reading →

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