Formula 1 drivers will have to push more with their tyres this season thanks to the nature of the new Pirelli rubber read more »

The opening practice session for the 2012 F1 season started at Melbourne’s Albert Park on Friday afternoon. There was rain before 12:30, but it was a large amount of... read more »

Heikki Kovalainen had heads turning in the F1 paddock on Thursday as he revealed his all-red helmet for 2012. The Caterham driver and Finn’s new helmet is in the... read more »

BBC F1's David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan cast their eyes over the six world champions competing on the grid in 2012. read more »

Sebastian Vettel stresses the clichéd F1 expression that nobody will be aware of the true pace throughout the field until the opening qualifying session of the... read more »

Radical-looking front nose sections on the 2012 Formula 1 cars make no difference when it comes to driving, Mark Webber stressed in Australia on Thursday. The Red Bull man was... read more »

The talking is over. The buck stops here. Are you ready for the 2012 Formula 1 season? All of the action from every session can be followed in the interactive GPUpdate.net Live... read more »

Kimi Räikkönen claims that the 2012 season will be a continuation of his Formula 1 career from 2009, as opposed to a second stint. The Finn was dropped by... read more »

World Champions Red Bull have signed Japanese sake brand Joraku as an official team supplier ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. The multi-year agreement... read more »

Felipe Massa has urged Ferrari to fight as if it is competing for victory in this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, even if that proves beyond the capabilities of its 2012 car. read more »

Winning races in 2012 is a little 'too optimistic' for Mercedes, that's the view of the outfit's team principal Ross Brawn who was probed on read more »

Timo Glock is hoping McLaren’s driver simulator is accurate. That’s because he is relying on that data in hoping his 2012 car – the new... read more »

Ferrari will not appoint an official reserve driver in 2012, the famous Italian team has confirmed. The Maranello based team’s former reserve, Jules Bianchi, has... read more »

Ahead of this weekend's race, Lewis Hamilton made a quick pit stop at Eastern Creek, Sydney, to give a lucky group of Vodafone customers the chance to pit their go-kart... read more »

Lotus F1 Team is proud to announce a three-year partnership with Microsoft which begins with immediate effect. Microsoft Dynamics branding will feature prominently both on the... read more »

Three-time F1 winner Johnny Herbert will be the driver representative steward for this weekend’s curtain-raiser in Australia. The Englishman was also on-hand last year. read more »

Sebastian Vettel warns his rivals that his only aim is to go for a third straight F1 title in 2012 read more »

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali is convinced his outfit will be in the fight for the title throughout the 2012 season, despite a less then read more »

The clock is ticking down if you want to take part in the new Crash.net Fantasy F1 League during 2012 read more »

Lotus reveals a new three-year partnership with Microsoft ahead of the 2012 F1 season opener read more »

Mar.14 (GMM) Jenson Button is an outright favourite for the 2012 title, according to former F1 driver Mika Salo. The Finn, Salo, will be a regular in the paddock this season... read more »

Mar.13 (GMM) Marussia needs to get the basics right before worrying about KERS, Timo Glock explained on the eve of the 2012 season. The experienced German, and his rookie... read more »

Mark Webber believes Red Bull Racing is in 'good shape' with its car ahead of the first race of the campaign - but says there is little point in talking up his... read more »

Sebastian Vettel has christened his 2012 Formula 1 car, upholding the female name tradition that the German has adopted since joining Red Bull Racing in 2009. read more »

The Australian driver on preparing for the opening race of 2012, his hopes for the new season and Chelsea football club. read more »