Lotus technical director James Allison has admitted the chassis fault that caused the team to withdraw from the first Barcelona test - and effectively cost it four days of... read more »

With Peter Windsor this week marking his 40th year in F1, The Flying Lap is delighted to invite John Watson into the London studio to share with us some of the highs and lows... read more »

Pirelli, Formula One's official tyre supplier, has announced that it will use a Renault R30 chassis this year to test its tyres. The car replaces the three year old... read more »

Formula 1's sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli has announced that it will be using Renault's R30 chassis for testing duties in the future, the car driven by Robert... read more »

Mar.7 (GMM) Ferrari is already working on a major chassis modification that could require the F2012 to undergo a new FIA crash test. That is the claim on Wednesday of... read more »

Following the track debut of its new MR01 chassis at Silverstone on Monday, the Marussia Formula 1 team announced that it has passed the final FIA-observed crash test without... read more »

The HRT Formula 1 team has completed its first laps with the team's 2012 chassis: the F112. At Circuit de Catalunya the Spanish outfit completed a few laps at the end... read more »

Sahara Force India wrapped up its winter test programme today with Nico Hulkenberg covering 101 laps in the VJM05 as the team finalised its preparations for the season-opening... read more »

T03 Barcelona – Day Four Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona – 4th March 2012 Driver: Vitaly Petrov Chassis: CT01-#3 Total laps: 101 Best lap: 1.22.795 Vitaly... read more »

Pedro de la Rosa admits that he did not expect HRT to test its new car before Melbourne, but is keen to enjoy a filming day in Barcelona on Monday. The experienced Spaniard is... read more »

Lotus F1 Team had a curtailed day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona today. Power steering issues in the morning and rain in the afternoon limited track time... read more »

Sahara Force India completed its penultimate day of winter testing as Paul Di Resta simulated a race distance in Barcelona. Day Three Stats Chassis: VJM05-03 Laps: 108 Mileage:... read more »

Driver: Bruno Senna Chassis / engine: FW34-02 / RS27-5281/1 Location: Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona 4.655km Objectives: Aero tests and race simulation Weather: Dry and sunny... read more »

T03 Barcelona – Day Three Circuito de Catalunya, Barcelona – 3rd March 2012 Driver: Heikki Kovalainen Chassis: CT01-#3 Total laps: 64 Best lap: 1.22.630... read more »

Sebastian Vettel expects to have a clearer understanding of the RB7 car he will begin the defence his double world crown with, when Red Bull brings a major update fitted to a... read more »

Driver: Pastor Maldonado / Bruno Senna Chassis / engine: FW34-02 / RS27-5341/1 Location: Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona 4.655km Objectives: Pitstop practice Weather: Dry and... read more »

Sahara Force India completed a second day of work in Barcelona as Nico Hulkenberg got behind the wheel of the VJM05. Day Two Stats Chassis: VJM05-03 Laps: 36 Mileage: 168 km... read more »

Circuito de Catalunya, Barcelona – 2nd March 2012 Driver: Heikki Kovalainen Chassis: CT01-#3 Total laps: 104 Best lap: 1.23.828 Heikki Kovalainen: “I’m pleased with... read more »

Having missed out on last week's action due to chassis issues, Lotus made a flying return to testing at Barcelona on Thursday... read more »

BARCELONA TEST DAY ONE THURSDAY 1 MARCH, 2012 Driver: Pastor Maldonado Chassis / engine: FW34-02 / RS27-5281/1 Location: Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona 4.655km Objectives:... read more »

Barcelona Test Report, 1 March 2012 Sahara Force India was back in action today for the start of a second week of testing in Barcelona with Paul Di Resta behind the wheel of... read more »

Circuito de Catalunya, Barcelona – 1st March 2012 Driver: Vitaly Petrov Chassis: CT01-#3 Total laps: 123 Best lap: 1.24.876 Vitaly Petrov: “Today the car was working... read more »

Romain Grosjean topped the times on day one of the final test session to give Lotus a boost following their chassis troubles which hampered their read more »

Feb.29 (GMM) Lotus is ready to return to the track, after a chassis flaw caused the cancellation of the new E20's running last week. Technical director James Allison on... read more »

Norbert Haug strongly believes customer cars should not return to Formula 1, stressing that each constructor has the right to fully design and build its own chassis. The... read more »