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Horner and Newey to run Silverstone Half Marathon
GP Update &bull Today
Red Bull chiefs Christian Horner and Adrian Newey have signed up to take part in the 2012 Silverstone Half Marathon on Sunday 11 March - exactly one week before the new Formula 1 season kicks off in Australia. The Team… Full Story »
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VJM05 a good baseline - Hulkenberg
GP Update &bull Yesterday
Nico Hulkenberg was finally able to get behind the wheel of the VJM05 today after a day spent waiting in the sidelines on Thursday, while the team attempted to fix the car following Jules Bianchi's early morning shunt. A busy… Full Story »
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More to come, says Trulli
GP Update &bull Yesterday
Jarno Trulli drove the Caterham CT01 for the first time in Jerez today completing 117 laps along the way, which was bettered only by Bruno Senna. Trulli ran for the entire day without issue, using KERS for the first time.… Full Story »
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Vettel happy with progress
GP Update &bull Yesterday
Reigning World Champion Sebastian Vettel had a troubled start to the final day of testing at Jerez, when an electrical issue caused him to miss the entire morning session after just two laps. Returning in the afternoon, following a precautionary… Full Story »
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Vergne more comfortable after second day
GP Update &bull Yesterday
Jean-Eric Vergne was back behind the wheel for his second day of testing at Jerez today as he completed 80 tours of the circuit, just a single lap more than he managed on Thursday. After reporting that changes needed to… Full Story »
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Alonso quickest despite more problems
GP Update &bull Yesterday
Fernando Alonso topped the timesheets as the first F1 test of 2012 drew to a close in Jerez on Friday. However, due to car issues, both the Ferrari driver and Sebastian Vettel were forced to spend much of the day… Full Story »
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Buemi and Davidson join Toyota for Le Mans
GP Update &bull Yesterday
Ex Toro Rosso driver Sebastien Buemi has been recruited by Toyota for this year's Le Mans 24 Hours. The Swiss, now reserve driver for the Red Bull and Toro Rosso F1 teams, has been confirmed alongside Anthony Davidson and Hiroaki… Full Story »
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Strong baseline with new car, says Hamilton
GP Update &bull Yesterday
Despite a current lack of rear end grip, Lewis Hamilton is confident that McLaren can begin the 2012 F1 season with a strong package. The 2008 Champion first tested the new car in Jerez on Thursday and he continues in… Full Story »
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Perez: It's difficult, but we're improving
GP Update &bull Yesterday
Sergio Perez was staying firmly realistic after a tricky day on-track for Sauber. Thursday marked the Mexican's second day of action in Jerez this week, as team-mate Kamui Kobayashi has stepped back into the C31 on Friday morning. Full Story »
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HRT delayed after failing crash tests
GP Update &bull Yesterday
HRT cannot take its new car to the first Barcelona test, having failed two FIA crash tests which must be passed before the car can run on a circuit. Although the chassis itself has reached the necessary level, the roll… Full Story »
