Ferrari’s Felipe Massa is undoubtedly one of the most popular Formula 1 drivers in the paddock. The Brazilian’s F1 debut came with Sauber in 2002, and he moved to Ferrari alongside Michael Schumacher in 2006. In his time in Formula 1, Massa has won eleven Grands Prix, and he came within a lap of winning [...]

Russian Vitaly Petrov will continue to drive for Renault through to 2012, continuing alongside Robert Kubica for the next two seasons. Petrov made his debut season in 2010 for the Enstone-based outfit, which will be rebranded Lotus Renault GP next year. He commented: “I am very happy to continue with the team and proud to [...]

Belgian Jerome d’Ambrosio has the second seat alongside German Timo Glock at Virgin Racing for 2011, replacing Brazilian Lucas di Grassi who failed to impress in his debut season. Last season the 25 year old Belgian successfully concluded an evaluation role with the Yorkshire-based team, which saw him take part in the Free Practice 1 [...]

Scuderia Toro Rosso have announced they will launch their 2011 challenger, the STR6, on the 1st February 2011, coinciding with the first pre-season test at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia: “So this is an early warning to make a note in your shiny new 2011 diaries. Scuderia Toro Rosso will be launching its new [...]

Of all of the teams on the grid who are yet to fill their remaining driver spots for 2011, Force India is the most open with numerous drivers in the running for their spots. Who do you think should be driving for Force India in 2011? You can get the lowdown on all of the [...]

The final meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) in 2010 took place in the Monaco today, with some major Formula 1 rule changes being confirmed. As we reported the other day, a new more green 1.6 litre engine will be used from 2013 onwards, with the ban on team orders also being lifted. [...]

Renault will run in a JPS livery in 2011, with their official title being Lotus-Renault GP, after Genii Capital and Group Lotus plc today announced the amalgamation. This news means that there will be two ‘Lotus’ teams in the grid in 2011, with both running the classic black and gold livery! Lotus Racing have been [...]

There were many memorable moments in the 2010 season which made it one of the most exciting seasons yet. There were many controversial moments but also happy and jubilant ones. These top 10 moments are those which I feel shaped what was an incredible season: 10. Lotus back in Formula One Having Lotus back in [...]

Nelson Piquet Jr and his father have won their libel case against Renault today, with the French manufacturer set to pay ‘substantial damages’. Renault also ‘apologised unreservedly’ for the comments made in the immediate aftermath of the ‘Crashgate’ scandal in which Piquet Jr crashed out the race under orders from his team. Renault issued a press [...]

There is no doubting the excitement of the 2010 F1 season, with some branding it the best season ever. One of the major changes prior to the start of the season was the overhaul of the points system, with the points being awarded as follows for the first time: 1st – 25 pts 2nd – [...]