With the announcement that it has added 2007 Formula 1 champion Kimi Raikkonen to its driver lineup in 2012, Renault has immediately made itself a serious contender. The decision to go with a 32-year old veteran rather than one of the many talented but untested drivers available sends a clear message – Renault wants to […] More »

Ahead of Team Lotus being renamed Caterham F1 Team next year, company chairman announced at the weekend’s Brazillian Grand Prix that the Caterham Group would be formed. Four branches of the group will be overseen by the Caterham Group masthead – Caterham Cars, Caterham F1 Team, Caterham Technology & Innovation (CTI) and Caterham Composites, with […] More »

Rain during a Formula 1 race can change everything. But can the mere threat of rain do so as well? Wet weather was forecast all weekend at Interlagos and seemed to be dominating the minds and strategies of every team. Nevertheless, the skies were clear when practice one got underway on Friday morning. The track […] More »

Pirelli has announced that it will use the P Zero Yellow soft compound, along with a new profile to form the basis of next year’s medium tires. The only tire to not change in the 2012 season will be the supersoft compound, and February will be the first time we get to see the new […] More »

In 2012, the Audi R8 LMS ultra will succeed the successful R8 LMS GT3 sports car with which R8 LMS customers have won 115 races and 12 national and international titles in the space of just three years. Improving a totally successful vehicle yet again: This was the challenging task specified for the engineers of […] More »

Chevrolet unveiled its 2012 Corvette Daytona Prototype at Daytona International Speedway today. The Corvette Daytona Prototype will make its competitive debut in the 50th anniversary of the GRAND-AM Road Racing Series Rolex 24 at Daytona from January 26-29, 2012. “Racing and performance are the founding principles of Chevrolet, and bringing the Corvette Daytona Prototype to […] More »

The Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi is a sight to behold. It is surrounded by luxurious structures both on and around the circuit property. It is certainly one of the crown jewels in the racing world. Just as certain was the likely winner coming into round 18 of the Formula 1 World Championship. Sebastian […] More »