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On 13/10, 06:03
The truth of one day is not that of the next: while Vijay Mallya issued a formal denial on Saturday regarding the possibility of selling his team, the same businessman today called a press conference to announce that Sahara India Pariwar had acquired 42.5% of the team, which now bears the name Sahara Force India.
On 13/10, 06:03
The FIA has decided to implement a new system on single-seaters for the start of the season, an adjustable or movable rear wing - Drag Reduction System in English, abbreviated as DRS. This system has increased the number of overtakes in races - a record for many years. But Ross Brawn is questioning whether it's useful to allow this system for another season.
On 12/10, 18:19
The 2011 world champion has been officially known since the Japanese Grand Prix last weekend. Sebastian Vettel has become a double world champion at the expense of Jenson Button. Nevertheless, the suspense remains for the constructors' championship.
On 12/10, 17:32
After releasing Sebastien Buemi's car during his first pit stop, the Toro Rosso driver retired a few corners later... on three wheels. For not fastening the right-front wheel nut correctly, the FIA decided to fine Scuderia Toro Rosso 5000€!
On 12/10, 14:50
Sebastian Vettel was unable to celebrate his second world championship title with a victory at Suzuka on Sunday. But the Red Bull driver hopes to succeed before the end of the season, during the final four races, and maybe even this weekend in South Korea.
On 12/10, 11:44
The Mercedes GP team announced on its website the signing of a partnership with the Puma brand, an agreement that will be effective from January 1, 2012. The equipment manufacturer has signed a multi-year agreement with the British team for the exclusive supply of clothing, shoes, and accessories that will be worn by Mercedes GP staff.
On 12/10, 08:11
The Red Bull team is dominating this Formula 1 season head and shoulders above the rest, and numerous superlatives have been used to describe Sebastian Vettel's title. But the Austrian team has found the right formula: Red Bull on top of the world. And it's not just a metaphor; the team has driven their show car on the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas.
On 12/10, 07:09
While Renault has refused to become the title sponsor of its former team and Group Lotus's extravagant spending is causing concern at Proton, Genii Capital is seeking a solution to secure the future of Lotus Renault GP. This solution could be to buy out the British manufacturer.
On 11/10, 14:22
Lewis Hamilton was once again involved in a racing incident in Japan on Sunday – it's the third time in several races, after his crash with Kobayashi in Belgium, the one with Massa in Singapore, and another with Massa in Japan. But according to Martin Whitmarsh, this new incident can be attributed to the mirrors.
On 11/10, 13:50
After securing his second consecutive title, Sebastian Vettel receives praise from his team, as well as from Sir Jackie Stewart and Martin Whitmarsh, who swallows his past criticisms.
On 11/10, 06:02
Since last winter, Red Bull has been in the crosshairs of its rivals, who suspect the world champion team of exceeding the maximum budget to win both titles last year. The controversy erupted again when the Milton Keynes team approached its second championship while Mercedes GP also fueled the flames by hiring two top talents in its technical department, namely Aldo Costa (Ferrari) and Geoff Willis (HRT).
On 10/10, 17:31
The McLaren team made its debut in the Formula 1 World Championship in 1966, making it the oldest team after Scuderia Ferrari. After Jenson Button's victory this Sunday at Suzuka, the Woking team hopes to fight for victory again in South Korea as early as this weekend, which will be the team's 700th race in Formula 1.
On 10/10, 16:56
The Yeongam circuit will host its second Formula 1 race this weekend, the first with Pirelli as the tire manufacturer. And the Italian company has decided to supply drivers with soft and supersoft tires, which should make for an interesting race because the South Korean track is very abrasive, and tire wear should therefore be significant.
On 10/10, 14:07
Sebastian Vettel clinched the drivers' title in Suzuka this Sunday, and the Red Bull team is more than ever in the race to secure the constructors' title by the end of the season. However, the Austrian team will use the last four Grand Prix of the year to test things in preparation for next season.
On 10/10, 13:35
Romain Grosjean, who holds the position of third driver for the Lotus Renault team since Bruno Senna's appointment in place of Nick Heidfeld, is not expected to drive the R31 this year. It was Eric Boullier, the director of the LRGP team, who explained this following the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
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