F1: Alonso begins testing in front of thousands
Written by: Ferrari Date: Feb. 12, 2011 When the engineers and mechanics set off for the track this morning, it must have felt more like preparation for a day’s testing at Fiorano rather than Jerez, as there was so much fog hanging over the circuit. Then, luckily, it cleared away and a warm sun heated up the track, while there was also plenty of warmth flowing from the thousands... Read More
F1: Schumacher Fastest on Day 2 of Testing
Written by: Mercedes GP Date: Feb. 11, 2011 Michael Schumacher took over the MGP W02 car in Jerez today for the second day of this week’s test programme. Running with the Mercedes KERS operational throughout the day to continue Michael’s familiarisation process, the team focused on system checks with shorter runs in the early part of the day, before progressing to set-up... Read More
F1: Update on Kubica
Written by: Lotus Renault GP Date: Feb. 11, 2010 Robert had further surgery today at the Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure. A team of 15 doctors and nurses were involved to carry out surgery to his foot, shoulder, humerous, and anterior elbow. Dr. Francesco Lanza from the Orthopaedic Department confirmed that the four operations had gone well. Robert will remain in intensive... Read More
F1: Back on the podium again for Ferrari
Written by: Ferrari Date: 6/13/2010 For the first time since the Spanish Grand Prix, a Ferrari driver has stepped onto the podium today, as Fernando Alonso finished third for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro behind a second consecutive one-two finish for McLaren, Lewis Hamilton winning from Jenson Button. To say Felipe Massa had a difficult day is an understatement and the Brazilian eventually... Read More
F1: GOOD DAY’S WORK IN CANADA FOR LOTUS
Written by: Lotus Date: 6/13/2010 The Canadian Grand Prix made good on its promise of providing the best race of the season so far, and Lotus Racing put in a great day’s work to see Heikki Kovalainen finish the race 16th, ahead of Petrov’s Renault, after a great battle on track in what proved to be punishing conditions for the tyres for the whole field. Jarno Trulli, who had... Read More
F1: Renault reviews Canada
Written by: Renault Date: 6/13/2010 Robert Kubica, P7 Fastest lap: 1:16.972 (fastest lap of the race) Started race on prime Pit stop: Lap 9, time in pits: 21.936, (prime) Pit stop: Lap 26, time in pits: 22.742 (prime) Pit stop: Lap 59, time in pits: 22.174 (option) Robert: The six points I got this afternoon were my toughest points of the year. We chose to qualify on the prime tyre... Read More
F1: Hamilton does it again in Montreal
Written by: Press Release Date: 6/13/2010 Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button in their McLaren MP4-25s turned the world championship fight on its head in Montreal on Sunday afternoon, when they scored the team’s third one-two of the season after a tense race in which nobody was able to relax. It began with second fastest qualifier Mark Webber being moved back five grid places after... Read More
F1: Canada a significant return for Formula 1
Written by: Ferrari Date: June 9, 2010 After a year off, one of the most popular races on the Formula 1 calendar returns in the shape of the Canadian Grand Prix. The crowd is one of the most enthusiastic of the year and the entire city of Montreal seems to get swept along in a wave of excitement for a race that is often packed with incidents and changes of fortune. Coming back to... Read More
F1: Massa and Scuderia Ferrari together until the end of 2012
Written by: Ferrari Date: June 9, 2010 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro announces that it has extended its contract with Felipe Massa, who will now drive for the team until the end of the 2012 racing season. Felipe has been with the Scuderia since 2001. To date, he has competed in 69 Grands Prix for the team: he has taken eleven wins, 30 podium placings, 51 points finishes, fifteen pole... Read More
F1: Renault Previews Canada
Written by: Renault Date: June 9, 2010 Robert Kubica: “I think the car will be strong in Canada” Robert, you continued your run of points finishes in Turkey. Were you happy with the performance of the car? It was a good race and I enjoyed driving the car. We had some balance issues in practice, but I had a much better feeling with the car during the race. The only disappointment... Read More
