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Hispania replace Kolles with Luis Perez-Sala
F1 Technical - News &bull Dec 16, 2011
Spanish former Formula 1 driver Luis Perez-Sala (Barcelona, 15th on May 1959) takes on, as of today, the role of Team Principal of HRT F1 Team after the exit of the head sporting figure from the Spanish team. With the naming of Luis Perez-Sala at the fore of the team, HRT F1 Team closes one chapter and begins a new one, which will hopefully come with new successes and satisfactions. Having Pedro de la Rosa at the helm, headquarters in Spain and the design of next season's car being carried out internally,… Full Story »
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Alguersuari surprised by Toro Rosso ousting
F1 Technical - News &bull Dec 15, 2011
After a surprising move by the Scuderia Toro Rosso, Jaime Alguersuari is still wondering why this came to be despite the fact that Red Bull still supported him up until a karting event in Brazil roughly a week ago. But… Full Story »
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Toro Rosso signs Vergne and Ricciardo
F1 Technical - News &bull Dec 14, 2011
Scuderia Toro Rosso will have a completely new driver line-up for the 2012 Formula 1 season, made up of Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne. It will be the first time since the team's 2006 debut that it will begin the year with an all new line-up. Both drivers have come through the Red Bull Junior Driver programme and the decision to promote Daniel and Jean-Eric to Scuderia Toro… Full Story »
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HRT insists it will build its own 2012 car
F1 Technical - News &bull Dec 12, 2011
After the recent information appearing lately in the media, HRT F1 Team have released an announcement, insisting that the team will build its own car for 2012, already named F112. Rumour has it that Caterham is setting up a technology… Full Story »
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Perez disappointed with 2011 results
F1 Technical - News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Sauber F1 Team driver Sergio Perez has an eventful rookie season in Formula One behind him. The first Mexican driver for more than 30 years had to get used to a new world and to recover from a heavy accident. The 21-year old looks back at the highs and lows. In 17 races he… Full Story »
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60.000 fans for Red Bull parade
F1 Technical - News &bull Dec 12, 2011
More than 60,000 F1 fans lined the streets of Red Bull Racing's home town to see World Champion Sebastian Vettel, team-mate Mark Webber, David Coulthard, Christian Horner and Adrian Newey say thank you to our local support. The world champions had… Full Story »
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USGP takes financial steps to guarantee 2012 calendar slot
F1 Technical - News &bull Dec 11, 2011
Circuit of The Americas has responded to Formula One Management's contract requirements by agreeing to an immediate cash payment of the sanctioning fee for the 2012 United States Grand Prix (USGP). In addition, Circuit of The Americas has offered to… Full Story »
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Grosjean confirmed to race at LRGP
F1 Technical - News &bull Dec 9, 2011
Lotus Renault GP and TOTAL are delighted to announce that Romain Grosjean will race alongside 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen next season. The two companies are also pleased to confirm that they have renewed their sponsorship agreement for another year. The 2011 GP2 Series champion gained useful experience with the team throughout the year as LRGP's third driver. As part of his role, Romain… Full Story »
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Team Lotus confirms John Iley
F1 Technical - News &bull Dec 8, 2011
Team Lotus has today confirmed that John Iley, one of the leading aerodynamicists in global motorsport, has joined the team as Performance Director, heading up all aerodynamics, CFD and related activity for the team and reforming the successful partnership he… Full Story »
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Berger takes up role at FIA commision
F1 Technical - News &bull Dec 8, 2011
At yesterday's world motorsport council, it was decided to appoint Gerhard Berger, former F1 driver and BMW Motorsport director as President of the Single-Seater Commission. The previous president, Barry Bland stepped down due to personal reasons. Only recently Berger also… Full Story »
