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Latest Formula 1 News

News - 4 February 2012

'Ferrari must return to winning ways'

4 February - 12:50 - Planet-F1

Luca di Montezemolo admits this season is a "very important" one for Ferrari as they look to return to the top step of the podium...

'Sutil decision not based on case'

4 February - 10:28 - Planet-F1

Force India have denied that the decision not to re-sign Adrian Sutil was because of his court case, saying it was performance based...

Van der Garde joins Caterham

4 February - 09:22 - Planet-F1

Giedo van der Garde has found his way into F1 having being signed as Caterham's official reserve driver for 2012...

'Whiting heads to Jerez amidst concerns'

4 February - 08:09 - Planet-F1

With questions being raised about the legality of the new McLaren, FIA technical director Charlie Whiting will reportedly attend the opening test at Jerez...

Q&A with Narain Karthikeyan

4 February - 06:28 - Planet-F1

HRT returnee Narain Karthikeyan is relishing his second opportunity with the team, confident he has what it takes to help the team progress...

News - 3 February 2012

F1 2012: The new cars on the grid

3 February - 18:11 - BBC Formula One

A look at the new faces (and in some cases noses) that will be on show when the new F1 season starts in March.

Broadcast Award for BBC F1 team

3 February - 16:51 - BBC Formula One

The BBC's Formula 1 coverage is named best sports programme in the prestigious Broadcast Awards.

Technical boss Key leaves Sauber

3 February - 15:46 - BBC Formula One

Sauber's technical director James Key leaves the Swiss team to take up a new role in the UK.

Hulkenberg chasing Lotus' fifth

3 February - 15:45 - Planet-F1

Nico Hulkenberg concedes it may take a while before he's "fully up there" as he makes his return to the F1 grid with Force India...

Sutil 'not dropped over incident'

3 February - 15:29 - BBC Formula One

Force India say their decision to drop Adrian Sutil for 2012 had nothing to do with his trial on grievous bodily harm charges.

VIDEO: Di Resta on 'incredible' new car

3 February - 15:24 - BBC Formula One

Speaking at the launch of Force India's new car for 2012, Paul di Resta says the VJM05 is an "incredible achievement" and will help take his driving to "another level" next season.

Key parts ways with Sauber

3 February - 15:02 - Planet-F1

James Key has left Sauber as part of the reorganisation of the F1 team's technical department...

Ferrari unveil innovative new car

3 February - 14:27 - BBC Formula One

Ferrari unveil their 2012 Formula 1 car, saying they have a "responsibility" to win from the start of the season.

VIDEO: Ferrari duo buoyed by new car

3 February - 13:59 - BBC Formula One

Speaking at the launch of Ferrari's new car for 2012, Felipe Massa says he is confident the team can achieve success with the "aggressive" F2012 and win their first drivers' title since 2007.

Di Resta: More pressure this season

3 February - 13:39 - Planet-F1

Paul di Resta vowed to build on his impressive debut season in F1 as Force India unveiled their new-look car for the 2012 season on Friday...

Di Resta launches new Force India

3 February - 13:33 - BBC Formula One

Force India unveil the new Formula 1 car in which Scotland's Paul di Resta will compete in 2012.

Aggressive Ferrari: Looks don't count

3 February - 13:08 - Planet-F1

Although Ferrari have taken an aggressive approach to the F2012, Pat Fry says this year's rules have prevented them finding that ah-ha innovation...

Alonso: I want to do great

3 February - 11:49 - Planet-F1

Fernando Alonso insists Ferrari "have to" fight for the titles this season as they seek to confine their dismal 2011 showing to the past...

Karthikeyan completes HRT line-up

3 February - 11:35 - BBC Formula One

Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan joins Pedro de la Rosa at HRT for the 2012 season, completing their driver line-up.

Massa must do 'something great'

3 February - 10:43 - Planet-F1

Ferrari have warned Felipe Massa that he needs more than a good season this year, he needs a "great" one if he wants to have a job at the end of it...

'Most will opt for the boxer nose'

3 February - 10:27 - Planet-F1

Force India's Andrew Green reckons more teams will favour the boxer nose than the design chosen by McLaren for this season...

Force India launch their VJM05

3 February - 09:47 - Planet-F1

Paul di Resta has billed his new Force India VJM05 as a "fine piece of art" despite unveiling a rather unattractive boxer-nosed machine.

Ferrari unveil 'aggressive' F2012

3 February - 09:22 - Planet-F1

With heavy snow cancelling their on-track unveiling, Ferrari launched their F2012 online on Friday and first thoughts are: at least it's red...

Karthikeyan signs for HRT

3 February - 08:23 - Planet-F1

The 2012 F1 grid has been completed with HRT announcing that Narain Karthikeyan will drive alongside Pedro de la Rosa...

Ferrari and Force India to unveil new cars

3 February - 08:03 - Planet-F1

McLaren and Caterham's 2012 car launches are out of the way and it is over to Ferrari and Force India on Friday...

News - 2 February 2012

VIDEO: Gary Anderson casts eye over MP4-27

2 February - 23:54 - BBC Formula One

BBC Sport's F1 technical analyst Gary Anderson joins Jake Humphrey at the launch of McLaren's 2012 challenger, the MP4-27, to take a closer look at the design of the car.

Q&A with McLaren technical chiefs

2 February - 19:47 - Planet-F1

McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe and director of engineering Tim Goss discuss the MP4-27...

Button excited by return to USA

2 February - 15:34 - Planet-F1

Jenson Button has revealed he is eagerly anticipating Formula One's return to the United States later this year...

Michael: McLaren's strength is its depth

2 February - 13:05 - Planet-F1

Sam Michael, believes that one of the features that stands McLaren in good stead is their depth in quality personnel...

Ferrari cancel launch after snow

2 February - 12:21 - BBC Formula One

Heavy snow at their base in Maranello forces Ferrari to cancel the launch of their new car for 2012.

Barrichello promises quick decision

2 February - 12:03 - Planet-F1

Rubens Barrichello insists he will not take too much time deciding his next move - whether it be to IndyCar or to remain in F1...

Watson backs Schumacher to win

2 February - 11:18 - Planet-F1

Former McLaren driver John Watson is hopeful that Michael Schumacher will win another race before he retires for good...

Hamilton eager to resolve future

2 February - 09:20 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton admits he would like to get his contract situation resolved early on in the year...

Ferrari cancel launch event

2 February - 07:53 - Planet-F1

Bad weather in Maranello has forced Ferrari to cancel the planned launch of their 2012 car, with the unveiling of the car to now appear online...

Massa: Pay drivers situation absurd

2 February - 07:39 - Planet-F1

Felipe Massa believes that F1 has got itself into a mess by allowing too many drivers on the grid who are there due to money not talent...

Ferrari hampered by unlikely source

2 February - 06:34 - Planet-F1

Ferrari's launch of their 2012 challenger on Friday looks set to be dealt a blow with Maranello - the venue for the launch - blanketed in snow...

News - 1 February 2012

VIDEO: Hamilton and Button on new McLaren

1 February - 18:00 - BBC Formula One

Speaking at the launch of McLaren's new car for 2012, Lewis Hamilton tells BBC Sport's Jake Humphrey he has "matured" following a difficult 2011 season and "nothing else matters" apart from winning his second world championship.

Hamilton puts worries behind him

1 February - 16:44 - BBC Formula One

Lewis Hamilton says he has put last season's problems behind him, and is confident of success in the new campaign.

Heidfeld to contest Le Mans 24 Hours

1 February - 16:03 - Planet-F1

Nick Heidfeld will compete in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours and two further 2012 world endurance championship races for Rebellion Racing...

'Lewis can't comment on Sutil rant'

1 February - 15:19 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton was prevented from responding to Adrian Sutil's "coward" remark by a spokesperson as the German could yet appeal the verdict.

McLaren reveal new car for 2012

1 February - 13:31 - BBC Formula One

McLaren unveil their new MP4-27 car for the upcoming season, describing it as "the finest looking we've had for some time"

Whitmarsh: No repeat of 2011 pre-season

1 February - 13:25 - Planet-F1

Martin Whitmarsh reckons McLaren will avoid last year's pre-season disaster despite not taking an "inherently conservative" approach to this year's car...

Button: We need to start strong

1 February - 11:57 - Planet-F1

Jenson Button concedes McLaren need to get out of the box fast this season as main rivals Red Bull won't be resting on their laurels...

Reshuffle at Lotus

1 February - 11:37 - Planet-F1

The rebuilding process continues at Lotus F1 with the team announcing changes to its management structure ahead of the 2012 season...

Lewis: Good looking which means fast

1 February - 11:21 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton was full of smiles as the MP4-27's launch, saying last year's nemesis Felipe Massa would appreciate the new design the most...

Hamilton: Good looking which means fast

1 February - 11:21 - Planet-F1

Lewis Hamilton was full of smiles as McLaren revealed their MP4-27, saying last year's nemesis Feipe Massa will probably appreciate the new design the most...

Sutil: Lewis is a coward

1 February - 10:41 - Planet-F1

Adrian Sutil has slated Lewis Hamilton following his trial, branding the McLaren driver a "coward" and saying he no longer regards him as a friend...

Massa to debut new Ferrari

1 February - 09:45 - Planet-F1

Felipe Massa will debut Ferrari's new challenger on the opening day of the first pre-season test in Jerez...

Williams to unveil car on Feb 7

1 February - 08:45 - Planet-F1

Williams' 2012 challenger, the FW34, will see the light of day at Spain's Jerez circuit on February 7...

McLaren all set for 2012 launch

1 February - 07:23 - Planet-F1

Are you ready? The 2012 car launch season is about to kick into full swing at Woking where McLaren will take the wraps off their 2012 challenger...

News - 31 January 2012

Bruno Senna profile

31 January - 17:31 - BBC Formula One

A profile of Williams's Brazilian driver.

Rubens upbeat after IndyCar test

31 January - 14:27 - Planet-F1

Rubens Barrichello admits he "liked what he saw" during his first day of testing in the IndyCar Series...

STR confirm launch date

31 January - 12:17 - Planet-F1

Toro Rosso have confirmed that their drivers will take the wraps off their 2012 challenger, the STR7, on February 6...

F1 driver Adrian Sutil convicted

31 January - 11:24 - BBC Formula One

Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil is given an 18-month suspended sentence and fine over an incident at a nightclub which left an F1 team owner injured.

F1 driver Adrian Sutil convicted

31 January - 11:24 - BBC Formula One

Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil is given an 18-month suspended sentence and fine over an incident at a nightclub which left a F1 team owner injured.

Sutil found guilty on assault charge

31 January - 11:21 - Planet-F1

Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil has been found guilty on an assault change and has been handed a suspended prison sentence...

Flavio: Alonso can close gap to RBR

31 January - 10:42 - Planet-F1

Flavio Briatore believes Ferrari will start the season off Red Bull's pace, but he is confident that Fernando Alonso can close that gap...

Bernie hopes Petrov remains in F1

31 January - 09:37 - Planet-F1

Bernie Ecclestone is keen to keep Vitaly Petrov in Formula One this year, according to the Russian's manager...

Sutil: I'm extremely sorry

31 January - 08:45 - Planet-F1

A contrite Adrian Sutil told a Munich court that he tried everything to settle a row with Lotus F1 co-owner Eric Lux following their brawl...

McLaren brush off Pure reports

31 January - 07:27 - Planet-F1

McLaren have played down media reports which claim they could drop Mercedes as their engine partner in favour of Pure...

News - 30 January 2012

Formula One gets ready for 2012

30 January - 15:21 - BBC Formula One

Andrew Benson looks ahead to the new Formula One season due to begin in March

'F1 will be better for Kimi's return'

30 January - 14:17 - Planet-F1

Martin Whitmarsh has applauded Kimi Raikkonen's comeback, saying that as long as Lotus give him a quick car, the Finn will be fast...

VW considering Formula One future

30 January - 12:03 - Planet-F1

Volkswagen could yet enter F1 as an engine supplier according to a proposal drawn up by Wolfgang Durheimer, the head of motorsport

Rubens: F1 is still the dream

30 January - 11:03 - Planet-F1

Although Rubens Barrichello is eagerly anticipating his upcoming IndyCar test, the Brazilian admits a return to Formula One is still the ultimate goal...

Vergne wants to follow Seb's path

30 January - 09:45 - Planet-F1

Jean-Eric Vergne believes he can use his 2012 Toro Rosso drive as the step needed to launch himself into a Red Bull Racing seat...

'Ferrari to assist Kubica's comeback'

30 January - 07:41 - Planet-F1

Rumours of Robert Kubica's move to Ferrari - should he return to F1 - refuse to die down with the latest claiming Ferrari will aid his comeback...

News - 29 January 2012

'McLaren to add to title tally'

29 January - 12:37 - Planet-F1

Martin Whitmarsh is adamant McLaren "fully intend" to add to their tallies of World Championships when they take on Red Bull this season...

Glock confident despite delays

29 January - 10:45 - Planet-F1

Timo Glock insists he is "positive" about his team's fortunes this season despite conceding it will be a tough start...

'This season will be Schumi's last'

29 January - 09:04 - Planet-F1

Michael Schumacher fans had best say farewell during this season because Gerhard Berger reckons it will be his last in F1...

Marussia will not run KERS

29 January - 07:10 - Planet-F1

Last year's bottom team, Marussia, could be on the back foot again this season with team boss John Booth revealing they will not use KERS...

News - 28 January 2012

'First six months crucial for Kimi'

28 January - 12:25 - Planet-F1

Emerson Fittipaldi reckons the first half of Kimi Raikkonen's 2012 season will be "crucial" in determining whether he can achieve success...

Haug: Merc right to delay 2012 debut

28 January - 11:10 - Planet-F1

Norbert Haug is confident Mercedes GP have made the right decision in delaying the debut of their 2012 car until the second pre-season test...

'Congrats Biachi and hello Rigon'

28 January - 09:21 - Planet-F1

With Jules Bianchi off to Force India, Ferrari have re-signed Davide Rigon, although insist he is not their official reserve driver...

'McLaren backing Hamilton 100 percent'

28 January - 08:01 - Planet-F1

The new season is not even underway and already Martin Whitmarsh is defending Lewis Hamilton, adamant that few can match his driver's talent...

Lotus name 2012 car, E20

28 January - 06:34 - Planet-F1

Lotus has revealed its 2012 car will be called the E20 in honour of it being the 20th chassis built at their Enstone factory...