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Dark cloud still hangs over 2012 Bahrain GP
Formula1.net &bull Yesterday
Feb.10 (GMM) A dark cloud continues to hang over Bahrain's scheduled return to the F1 calendar in 2012. In the UK - where eight of the twelve formula one teams are based - the violent attack of a British man… Full Story »
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Failed crash tests stall 2012 HRT's Barcelona debut
Formula1.net &bull Yesterday
Most of the Spanish team's rivals have already begun testing their new single seaters, but at Jerez Pedro de la Rosa had to be content with the outdated 2011 machine. If it (the new car) passes (the FIA tests), we… Full Story »
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Work racing ahead at 2012 US GP site
Formula1.net &bull Yesterday
Feb.10 (GMM) 450 workers are pushing to enable Austin's new Circuit of the Americas to be ready for the US grand prix later this year. After the Texas project's earlier hiccups, the rooves and walls of the paddock and medical… Full Story »
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Lopez: Money a side issue in Raikkonen deal
Formula1.net &bull Yesterday
Feb.10 (GMM) Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez insists he is delighted with Kimi Raikkonen, despite earlier negotiations to secure the Finn's services having foundered. After a two year break to drive rallies and in Nascar, the 2007 world champion is… Full Story »
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Mercedes fast with radical 2012 'F-duct' front wing
Formula1.net &bull Yesterday
Alongside step noses, clever exhausts and Lotus' surprise pace, another point of interest in the Jerez paddock this week is Mercedes' radical front wing. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport said the German team, albeit still running its 2011 car, tested… Full Story »
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Kovalainen relieved after Briatore battle
Formula1.net &bull Yesterday
Feb.10 (GMM) Heikki Kovalainen has admitted to relief after signing on with well-known management stable IMG. The Finn has been handling his own career on and off the tracks since splitting in 2009 with Flavio Briatore in the wake of… Full Story »
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Vettel admits doubts over F1 grandees' 2012 pace
Formula1.net &bull Yesterday
But with every other 2012 car featuring a radical 'step' in its front nose, some reports believe McLaren may have missed a trick by opting for a conservative solution. It is not a trick or a loophole that we did… Full Story »
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Jerez paddock impressed with 2012 Lotus car
Formula1.net &bull Yesterday
Feb.10 (GMM) After step noses and clever exhausts, the latest buzzword in the Jerez paddock is 'Lotus'. The former Renault team is turning heads with its new black and gold E20 car, which has been consistently the quickest 2012 car… Full Story »
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Schumacher coy about F1 future
Formula1.net &bull Feb 9, 2012
Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche on Thursday indicated he would like Michael Schumacher to extend his Mercedes GP contract beyond 2012. Seven time world champion Schumacher's existing three year contract, dating back to his decision to return to F1 in 2010… Full Story »
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Kovalainen signs management for contract negotiation
Formula1.net &bull Feb 9, 2012
After disappointing early stints at Renault and McLaren, the Finn has rebuilt his reputation as team leader at the 2010 startup Lotus/Caterham. Just before Christmas, he dismissed rumours he was set to move up to a better team but denied… Full Story »
