September 2011
Ferrari pair praise Vettel →
Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa have both heaped praise on Sebastian Vettel as he closes in on the driver’s championship
FIA press conference schedule - Singapore →
Championship leader Sebastian Vettel joins five of his fellow drivers to answer questions on Thursday, whilst on Friday Lotus CEO Riad Asmat and Mercedes’ Norbert Haug take to the stage. The line-up…
Marina Bay Memories: Hamilton retires, 2010 →
Red Bull drives US Grand Prix circuit →
Red Bull has released the fully edited video of its trip to Austin Texas earlier this year when it visited the Circuit of the Americas, home to next year’s US Grand Prix
Q&A with McLaren's Jonathan Neale →
There may just be six races left and a shortfall of 126 points to make up to leaders Red Bull in the constructors’ standings, but McLaren aren’t giving up on their 2011 title challenge just yet. In a…
McLaren committed to Mercedes power →
Jonathan Neale, Managing Director of McLaren, says he is able to give a ‘cast-iron guarantee’ that his team will stick with Mercedes-Benz power up to and beyond the introduction of 1.6-litre V6 turbo…
Sutil veut rester chez Force India →
Le manager d’Adrian Sutil a démenti des rumeurs envoyant son pilote chez Williams.
Singapore preview quotes - Pirelli, Williams,... →
It may be one of the calendar’s more recent additions, but the Singapore event isn’t short on fans in the Formula One ranks. Not only does it present the unique challenge of being a night race, the…
Pérez ready for first Marina Bay experience →
Sergio Pérez will be visiting Singapore’s Marina Bay for the first time this weekend, with the Mexican having joined Sauber at the start of the 2011 season. Earlier this year, the rookie finished…
Heidfeld pushing for F1 seat in 2012 →
Nick Heidfeld insists he is still pushing to stay in Formula One, even though he has been strongly linked with a move to DTM
Karthikeyan to race in India for HRT →
HRT have announced that Narain Karthikeyan will compete in his inaugural home race, the 2011 Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India, next month. It will be Karthikeyan’s first race drive for the team…
Karthikeyan to drive in Singapore practice →
HRT announced on Saturday morning that Narain Karthikeyan will be returning to a Formula 1 cockpit as he features in Singapore’s first free practice session next Friday. Having been replaced by…
Karthikeyan confirmed at HRT for India →
HRT has confirmed Narain Karthikeyan will race at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix at the end of October
Formula One Fantasy - HRT's Vitantonio Liuzzi →
At 31, Vitantonio Liuzzi still has plenty he’d like to achieve in Formula One racing, including scoring HRT’s first world championship points, finishing on the podium for the first time and competing…
Räikkönen makes visit to Williams factory →
It is believed 2007 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen made a visit to Williams’ Formula 1 factory in Grove earlier this week. The exact reasons are unknown, although the team has not denied the…
Webber pushing hard for second →
Mark Webber says that he expects a tough battle with Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton for second place in the drivers’ championship.
Metallica to headline at F1 Rocks in India →
Rock aficionados are in for a treat at next month’s 2011 Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India after organisers announced award-winning USA heavy metal band Metallica are to headline the inaugural F1…
Bottas tests Williams upgrades at Kemble →
Williams reserve driver and newly-crowned GP3 Champion Valtteri Bottas was in action at the Cotswolds’ Kemble Airfield on Wednesday in order to test what are expected to be the Grove team’s last…
Indian GP customs row continues →
The Indian Grand Prix is facing a customs row just six weeks before the teams are due in the country for the race
Wickens makes Formula One testing debut with... →
Virgin completed their third straight-line aero test of the season on Tuesday at the Italian circuit of Vairano, providing reserve driver Robert Wickens, a member of the team’s young driver…
Wickens enjoys first straight-line test →
Virgin Racing reserve driver Robert Wickens received the chance to have his first aerodynamics test for the team on Tuesday, marking the Sheffield-based squad’s third straight-line run of the year….
Liuzzi reluctantly accepts penalty →
Tonio Liuzzi does not agree with the penalty he received at the Italian Grand Prix for his part in a first corner accident, but is willing to accept it
Monza debrief with Williams' Sam Michael →
Williams’ Pastor Maldonado and Rubens Barrichello finished in 11th and 12th places in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix. The high-speed dash around Monza might have delivered more for the team had the…
Liuzzi given grid penalty →
Tonio Liuzzi has been given a five-place grid penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix following has turn one crash at Monza.
Trulli confirmed at Lotus for 2012 →
On the morning of his home race, Team Lotus have announced that they have extended Jarno Trulli’s contract for 2012 to take the Italian into his third season with the Anglo-Malaysian squad. The…
Trulli with Lotus until end of 2012 →
Jarno Trulli has announced that he will remain with Team Lotus for at least another year, revealing his decision to stick with the Norfolk squad for what will be a third season. The Italian joined…
Friday analysis - can Red Bull pull a fast one at... →
McLaren lived up to their pre-race billing, which had pegged them to be the fastest round the very quick Monza track, during the opening practice session in Italy, but in the afternoon Red Bull…
Monza Memories: Watson crashes heavily, 1981 →
'Gap is too big' - Schumacher →
Michael Schumacher has played down Mercedes’ chances of challenging for a podium in the Italian Grand Prix.
FIA Thursday press conference - Italy →
Drivers - Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber) Vitantonio Liuzzi (HRT), Felipe Massa (Ferrari), Jarno Trulli (Team Lotus) and Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing). Q: Jarno, good person to…
August 2011
Narain Karthikeyan confident of Indian GP seat →
Narain Kathikeyan said that his dream of racing in front of his home fans was about to become a reality
Kovalainen: I'm feeling better than ever →
Heikki Kovalainen is travelling to Spa-Francorchamps in a relaxed and positive mood, explaining that he is ‘feeling better than ever’ ahead of the Belgian event. The Team Lotus driver is hoping to…
Hamilton full of confidence →
Lewis Hamilton says that the performance of the McLaren MP4-26 is “really inspiring confidence at the moment”.
Belgium preview quotes - McLaren & Sauber on Spa →
Refreshed from their extended summer break, the teams are preparing to let battle resume next weekend at the 2011 Formula 1 Shell Belgian Grand Prix. The venue is one of the calendar’s true classics,…
Button hoping for more luck in Belgium →
Jenson Button is on the lookout for his first Belgian Grand Prix finish since 2008 next weekend, heading to the Ardennes following his victory at the Hungaroring. The McLaren driver was taken out by…
India will be ready - Ecclestone →
Bernie Ecclestone is confident the new Buddh International Circuit will be ready to host the Indian Grand Prix on October 30.
Airtel Grand Prix of India set to flag off India's... →
As millions of fans gear up to witness their Formula One dreams come alive in India, leading global telecommunications company Bharti Airtel today joined hands with Formula One Group Companies to…
GPUpdate’s One 2 Watch: Mirko Bortolotti →
On selected Thursdays across Formula 1’s European season, GPUpdate.net shares an insight into the up and coming stars of tomorrow. We talked with Formula 2 championship leader Mirko Bortolotti for…
Schumacher: You will see me in 2012 →
Mercedes’ Michael Schumacher has rebuffed rumours that he is set to retire (again) at the end of the 2011 season. It follows recent speculation that the seven-time champion could be replaced for 2012…
Video: Button drives on the streets of Moscow →
Toro Rosso evaluating drivers →
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says both Jaime Alguersuari and Sebastien Buemi are progressing, but that a decision on their futures won’t be taken until the end of the season.
I'll be racing in 2012, insists Schumacher →
Seven-time Champion Michael Schumacher has responded to recent speculation over his future in Formula 1, stating that he will ‘certainly be racing’ in 2012. The Mercedes GP driver has been questioned…
Kobayashi eyes performance improvements →
Kamui Kobayashi says he needs to improve his driving if he is to keep Sauber happy, despite a strong 2011 so far.
Formula One Fantasy - Renault's Nick Heidfeld →
Nick Heidfeld is one of the longest-serving drivers on the current grid, with over 180 Grands Prix starts and 12 years of service to his name. As such, you would think that the German veteran has…
Force India: Three drivers 'a luxury problem' →
Otmar Szafnauer, Force India’s Chief Operating Officer, says having three drivers is ‘a luxury problem’, explaining that the extra competition is beneficial for the team. Reserve driver Nico…
Vodafone's Daragh Persse on the value of F1... →
Vodafone are no strangers to Formula One racing, having been involved with the sport in one form or another for more than a decade. After a spell with Ferrari, the global communications giant…
Silverstone submits new development plans →
Silverstone has submitted substantial development plans for its established Grand Prix venue, in a move which is aimed at strengthening the long-term future of the iconic circuit. The new features…
Button to race on the streets of Manchester →
McLaren’s Jenson Button will journey to Manchester later this month to demonstrate a Formula One car as part of a three-day event organised by the British team’s title sponsor Vodafone. Button’s run…
Liuzzi: It has been a positive season →
Vitantonio Liuzzi has described his season so far as ‘a positive one’, insisting that despite a difficult start, HRT F1 has the right to be proud of its progress. The Italian says his squad has made…
Bahrain requested 2012 date change - Ecclestone →
Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that his recent suggestion to move the 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix from March to November was at the request of Bahraini government