Caterham sign up Vitaly Petrov for 2012 Formula One season
• Russian replaces the axed Jarno Trulli at Caterham• Owner admits economics played a role in driver switch Vitaly Petrov has been handed a Formula One reprieve after being signed up by Caterham for the new season. Petrov was released by Renault at the end of last year after two seasons with the Enstone-based marque [...]
BBC unveils new-look Formula One presenting team after Sky defections
• Former Jordan technical director joins as analyst• Changes forced after several members joined Sky The BBC has unveiled a new-look Formula One presenting team for the 2012 season following the series of defections to Sky Sports. The former Jordan technical director Gary Anderson joins as a technical analyst; Ben Edwards joins as a commentator, [...]
Formula One world champions Sebastian Vettel must get set for a more competitive season in 2012
Next season promises a much tighter battle between Red Bull and McLaren, writes Tom Cary. Jenson Button
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton stalls over new contract talks to put rival Formula One teams on red alert
Rival F1 teams put on red alert after McLaren driver focuses on new season rather than new deal. Jenson Button
Lewis Hamilton stalls over new contract talks with McLaren to put rival Formula One teams on red alert
Rival F1 teams put on red alert after McLaren driver focuses on new season rather than new deal. Jenson Button
Prime Minister David Cameron hails British Formula One team McLaren as an inspiration in difficult times
Cameron says success of F1 company is proof that the UK can still lead the world in innovation. Jenson Button
Formula One teams Lotus, Renault and Virgin Racing to change names
• Protracted row over use of Lotus name is resolved• Lotus team to become Caterham, Renault to become Lotus The Formula One teams Lotus, Renault and Virgin Racing have all been given the go ahead to change their names for next season. The move means the row over the Lotus name has been brought to [...]
‘It’s time to introduce Formula One to India’ – video
India prepares for its first Formula One race at the new Buddh international circuit. Some buildings remain unfinished but the overall appearance of the £124m facility, which will host India’s first grand prix on Sunday, is impressive. The drivers, though they had mostly only walked the track, said they were impressed by its quality, the [...]
