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Formula 1 Lotus

Raikkonen fastest on Day 4 in Jerez

Kimi Raikkonen dashed the hopes of Force India interviewee Jules Bianchi to set the quickest time on Day 4 of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Jerez overnight. Raikkonen’s time in the Lotus E21 of 1:18.148 just edged out Bianchi in the VJM06, who hopes to land the vacant seat at Force India, by a mere […]

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Formula 1 Lotus

Grosjean fastest on Day 2 in Jerez

While it can often be foolhardy to put too much faith into times achieved in Formula 1 pre-season testing we learnt early on last year that Lotus would have good raw pace. And it looks as though that will be the case again in 2013 after Romain Grosjean sent the Lotus E21 to the top […]

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Formula 1 McLaren

Button fastest on Day 1 in Jerez

Jenson Button (McLaren MP4-28) has set the fastest time on day one of pre-season testing in Jerez overnight. He put early fuel pump issues behind him to set a time of 1:18.861 late in the day. It’s an impressive result, as well, some eight tenths quicker than Mark Webber (Red Bull RB9) who was second […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel: 2012 F1 world champion

Sebastian Vettel has become Formula One’s youngest ever triple world champion after finishing the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix in sixth place. His only rival for the title, Fernando Alonso, finished the race in second place, ensuring the title chase went down to the final lap. We’ve now updated this post to include the official word […]

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Ferrari Formula 1 McLaren

Jenson Button wins 2012 Brazilian GP

Jenson Button (McLaren) has won a spectacular Brazilian Grand Prix to close the 2012 Formula One season. Of course, the race within the race was for the world championship, between Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) and Fernando Alonso (Ferrari). That race was broken wide open when Vettel, starting from P4, was turned around by Bruno Senna […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Red Bull looking for two new drivers in 2014?

Traditonally speaking, F1’s silly season has been talk during the off season about driver movements. But now, the silly season seems to run all year long. That’s if the BBC’s latest report on Sebastian Vettel’s future is to be believed. Both Vettel and Mark Webber are contracted to Red Bull for the 2013, but it’s […]

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Ferrari Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel wins 2012 Japanese GP

Sebastian Vettel has nicely positioned himself for a tilt at a third consecutive world championship after taking victory at today’s Japanese Grand Prix. Really, it was a walk in the park for the Red Bull driver too, taking victory by a comfortable 20 seconds. Surprising us all was Felipe Massa who crossed the line in […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Red Bull’s tunnel vision

Finally we can bring you the edited promo version of Red Bull Racing’s “American Vacation”. If you missed it last week David Coulthard was plonked in an RB7 and given licence to go crazy on the streets of New York and New Jersey. It’s all in the name of promoting the Grand Prix of America, […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Life in the old bull yet?

It’s of no surprise that focus on the future of Mark Webber has remained strong since new Ferrari rumours re-emerged last week. At first Mark seemed coy on the rumour, but did later deny the speculation outright, telling ESPN, “I haven’t signed anything.” That prompted Christian Horner, Red Bull Team Principal, to pour cold water […]

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Formula 1 News

Q&A with Daniel Ricciardo

Young Australian racing driver Daniel Ricciardo is just three races in to what we hope will be a long and successful Formula One career. Starting with Hispania Racing the 22-year-old has been making steady progress with the equipment available to him. Helping us understand what’s been on Daniel’s mind of late HRT has sent out […]