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    • Caterham have today confirmed that 26-year-old Dutchman Giedo van der Garde will be the team's official reserve driver for 2012. The former GP2 driver will participate in the pre-season tests and take part in a number of FP1 sessions throughout the season.

      Giedo van der Garde Joins Caterham as Reserve Driver for 2012

      Posted on February 4, 2012 | No Comments
      Caterham have today confirmed that 26-year-old Dutchman Giedo van der Garde will be the team's official reserve driver for 2012. The former GP2 driver will participate in the pre-season tests and take part in a number of FP1 sessions throughout the season.

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    • Over five million fans from across the globe headed to the Ferrari website this morning to see the team unveil the F2012 - the car that Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa will drive in the coming Formula 1 season.

      Ferrari Launch the F2012 in Snowy Maranello

      Posted on February 3, 2012 | No Comments
      Over five million fans from across the globe headed to the Ferrari website this morning to see the team unveil the F2012 - the car that Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa will drive in the coming Formula 1 season.

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    • James Key, the Sauber technical director, has today left the Hinwil-based team just days before they launch their 2012 car. Key, who joined the team from Force India, has been offered a new job in the UK.

      Sauber Technical Director James Key Departs Team

      Posted on February 3, 2012 | No Comments
      James Key, the Sauber technical director, has today left the Hinwil-based team just days before they launch their 2012 car. Key, who joined the team from Force India, has been offered a new job in the UK.

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    • Force India today launched the VJM05, the car that they hope will secure the team fifth in the constructors' championship this season. Race drivers Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg were joined at Silverstone by new reserve driver Jules Bianchi.

      Force India Unveil 2012 Car at Silverstone

      Posted on February 3, 2012 | No Comments
      Force India today launched the VJM05, the car that they hope will secure the team fifth in the constructors' championship this season. Race drivers Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg were joined at Silverstone by new reserve driver Jules Bianchi.

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    • Narain Karthikeyan will race for the HRT F1 Team again this season, filling the final space on the 2012 Formula 1 grid. The Indian returned to an F1 race seat...

      Karthikeyan Returns To The Grid With HRT For 2012

      Posted on February 3, 2012 | No Comments
      Narain Karthikeyan will race for the HRT F1 Team again this season, filling the final space on the 2012 Formula 1 grid. The Indian returned to an F1 race seat...

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    • McLaren have today become the first of the top teams to unveil the car that they hope will challenge for the 2012 drivers' and constructors' titles.

      McLaren Lift Covers on 2012 Challenger

      Posted on February 1, 2012 | No Comments
      McLaren have today become the first of the top teams to unveil the car that they hope will challenge for the 2012 drivers' and constructors' titles.

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    • Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil has today been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm after an incident in a Shanghai night club last April.

      Sutil Convicted over Nightclub Altercation

      Posted on January 31, 2012 | No Comments
      Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil has today been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm after an incident in a Shanghai night club last April.

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    • Force India have announced that Jules Bianchi will join the team as reserve driver for the 2012 Formula 1 season.

      Bianchi Joins Force India as Reserve Driver

      Posted on January 28, 2012 | No Comments
      Force India have announced that Jules Bianchi will join the team as reserve driver for the 2012 Formula 1 season.

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    • Raikkonen returns to the sport after two years away, with the landscape of Formula 1 somewhat different to what it was in 2009. How will the iceman do?

      Countdown to F1 2012: Raikkonen Returns

      Posted on January 25, 2012 | No Comments
      Raikkonen returns to the sport after two years away, with the landscape of Formula 1 somewhat different to what it was in 2009. How will the iceman do?

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    • The 2012 Caterham F1 car has broken cover a day earlier than expected following an online leak from an eager social media user who received their copy of F1 Racing a day early.

      2012 Caterham CT01 F1 Car Breaks Cover Early

      Posted on January 25, 2012 | 2 Comments
      The 2012 Caterham F1 car has broken cover a day earlier than expected following an online leak from an eager social media user who received their copy of F1 Racing a day early.

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    • After being announced earlier today as a Williams driver, Bruno Senna has been looking forward to the coming Formula 1 season and discussing how he will fit in at the team that was once home to his legendary uncle.

      Senna: “I’m Really Happy to be Part of a Team with Such Fantastic Heritage”

      Posted on January 17, 2012 | No Comments
      After being announced earlier today as a Williams driver, Bruno Senna has been looking forward to the coming Formula 1 season and discussing how he will fit in at the team that was once home to his legendary uncle.

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    • Williams have finally confirmed that Bruno Senna will race for the team in 2012. The Brazilian joins Pastor Maldonado in the team’s lineup, and returns the Senna name to the...

      Williams Confirm Bruno Senna For 2012 Season

      Posted on January 17, 2012 | No Comments
      Williams have finally confirmed that Bruno Senna will race for the team in 2012. The Brazilian joins Pastor Maldonado in the team’s lineup, and returns the Senna name to the...

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    • Sebastien Buemi, who was dropped by Toro Rosso in December after three season with the team, will be Red Bull reserve driver in 2012.

      Buemi Given Red Bull Test Role

      Posted on January 5, 2012 | No Comments
      Sebastien Buemi, who was dropped by Toro Rosso in December after three season with the team, will be Red Bull reserve driver in 2012.

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    • Patrick Head, Director of Engineering and co-founder of the Williams F1 team, has today stepped-down from the Board of Directors of Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC.

      Patrick Head Steps Down from Williams Board

      Posted on December 31, 2011 | No Comments
      Patrick Head, Director of Engineering and co-founder of the Williams F1 team, has today stepped-down from the Board of Directors of Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC.

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    • Nigel Mansell and Adrian Newey have received awards in the Queen's New Years Honours list.

      F1 Stars Recognised in New Years Honours List

      Posted on December 31, 2011 | No Comments
      Nigel Mansell and Adrian Newey have received awards in the Queen's New Years Honours list.

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    • Force India have finally announced that Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg will form the team's driver line-up for the 2012 season.

      Force India Confirm Di Resta and Hulkenberg as 2012 Driver Line-Up

      Posted on December 16, 2011 | No Comments
      Force India have finally announced that Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg will form the team's driver line-up for the 2012 season.

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    • Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne have today been discussing what life will be like at Toro Rosso after the team yesterday announced them as the race drivers for next season.

      Ricciardo and Vergne Talk About Toro Rosso

      Posted on December 15, 2011 | No Comments
      Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne have today been discussing what life will be like at Toro Rosso after the team yesterday announced them as the race drivers for next season.

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    • After announcing the departure of Colin Kolles yesterday, HRT have moved quickly to appoint a new technical director - Spanish former Formula 1 driver Luis Pérez-Sala takes on the role from today.

      HRT Appoint Luis Perez-Sala as New Technical Director

      Posted on December 15, 2011 | No Comments
      After announcing the departure of Colin Kolles yesterday, HRT have moved quickly to appoint a new technical director - Spanish former Formula 1 driver Luis Pérez-Sala takes on the role from today.

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    • HRT have today announced that they have parted company with team principal Colin Kolles. He will depart the Spanish team on tomorrow (15th December) after two full seasons in the job.

      HRT Part Company with Team Principal Kolles

      Posted on December 14, 2011 | No Comments
      HRT have today announced that they have parted company with team principal Colin Kolles. He will depart the Spanish team on tomorrow (15th December) after two full seasons in the job.

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    • Toro Rosso have announced this afternoon that Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne will be their race drivers for 2012. Both Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari, who began their F1 careers at the team in 2009, will be forced to look elsewhere if they are to remain on the grid.

      Toro Rosso Name All-New Driver Line-Up for 2012

      Posted on December 14, 2011 | No Comments
      Toro Rosso have announced this afternoon that Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne will be their race drivers for 2012. Both Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari, who began their F1 careers at the team in 2009, will be forced to look elsewhere if they are to remain on the grid.

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    • Approximately 60,000 spectators braved the cold in Milton Keynes today to see Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber drive their Red Bull F1 cars on the city's streets to celebrate their 2011 world champion successes.

      Red Bull Demo in Milton Keynes Attracts 60,000

      Posted on December 11, 2011 | No Comments
      Approximately 60,000 spectators braved the cold in Milton Keynes today to see Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber drive their Red Bull F1 cars on the city's streets to celebrate their 2011 world champion successes.

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    • Lotus Renault GP have announced that Romain Grosjean has been selected to race alongside Kimi Räikkönen next season.

      Grosjean To Partner Raikkonen at Renault in 2012

      Posted on December 9, 2011 | No Comments
      Lotus Renault GP have announced that Romain Grosjean has been selected to race alongside Kimi Räikkönen next season.

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    • Sky Sports have today revealed the on-air team that will present their Formula 1 coverage next season. As was widely expected, 5Live commentator David Croft will join forces with Martin Brundle in the commentary box for qualifying session and the races, whilst Anthony Davidson also makes the transition from radio to television to join Croft for the practice sessions.

      Sky Sports Unveil On-Air Team for F1 Coverage

      Posted on December 7, 2011 | No Comments
      Sky Sports have today revealed the on-air team that will present their Formula 1 coverage next season. As was widely expected, 5Live commentator David Croft will join forces with Martin Brundle in the commentary box for qualifying session and the races, whilst Anthony Davidson also makes the transition from radio to television to join Croft for the practice sessions.

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    • Mercedes have today announced that they will race under the name Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team from next season.

      Mercedes Incorporate AMG into F1 Team Name

      Posted on December 5, 2011 | No Comments
      Mercedes have today announced that they will race under the name Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team from next season.

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    • Williams have this evening confirmed that Pastor Maldonado will remain with the team for a second season. The 2010 GP2 champion, who scored just one point in his debut Formula 1 season, will race for the Grove-based team in 2012.

      Williams Confirm Maldonado for 2012 with Bottas as Reserve Driver

      Posted on December 1, 2011 | No Comments
      Williams have this evening confirmed that Pastor Maldonado will remain with the team for a second season. The 2010 GP2 champion, who scored just one point in his debut Formula 1 season, will race for the Grove-based team in 2012.

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    • The FIA have today released the entry list for the 2012 Formula 1 season, showing the predicted changes in three team names, and nine empty spaces.

      FIA Publish 2012 Entry List with Nine Empty Driver Spaces

      Posted on November 30, 2011 | 3 Comments
      The FIA have today released the entry list for the 2012 Formula 1 season, showing the predicted changes in three team names, and nine empty spaces.

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    • Renault have announced this morning that Kimi Räikkönen has signed a two-year deal with the team and will return to the sport in 2012 after a two-year break.

      Renault Announce Return of Kimi Raikkonen in 2012

      Posted on November 29, 2011 | 1 Comment
      Renault have announced this morning that Kimi Räikkönen has signed a two-year deal with the team and will return to the sport in 2012 after a two-year break.

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    • Force India equalled their best result of 2011 at the season finale in Brazil after Adrian Sutil finished sixth and Paul di Resta finished eighth.

      Force India End 2011 On A High at Interlagos

      Posted on November 28, 2011 | No Comments
      Force India equalled their best result of 2011 at the season finale in Brazil after Adrian Sutil finished sixth and Paul di Resta finished eighth.

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    • Mercedes had a disappointing final race in Brazil as Nico Rosberg struggled with oversteer all day and came home in only seventh place, and Michael Schumacher had an early altercation with Bruno Senna and finished down in P15.

      Mercedes Have Disappointing End to 2011 in Brazil

      Posted on November 28, 2011 | No Comments
      Mercedes had a disappointing final race in Brazil as Nico Rosberg struggled with oversteer all day and came home in only seventh place, and Michael Schumacher had an early altercation with Bruno Senna and finished down in P15.

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    • Mark Webber ended a trouble season in which he has been comprehensively out-driven by Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel by getting his first win of the year in Brazil.

      Webber: ‘Very Important’ Win in Brazil Ends Season that ‘Wasn’t The Greatest’

      Posted on November 28, 2011 | No Comments
      Mark Webber ended a trouble season in which he has been comprehensively out-driven by Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel by getting his first win of the year in Brazil.

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