http://www.f1reader.com Mon, 21 May 2012 03:29:02 +0200 [F1technical.net] The day has come for HRT Formula 1 Team to officially open its doors to the new headquarters at the Caja Magica in Madrid. The team has been preparing the move since last winter and even decided to skip the most recent Formula One test at Mugello to complete the move to Madrid. http://www.f1reader.com/news/hrt-completes-move-to-new-madrid-headquarters-48040 news:48040 Mon, 21 May 2012 03:27:04 +0200 [TheF1Times.com] HRT team boss Luis Perez-Sala doesn't think it likely that his outfit will finish ahead of Marussia this season, despite having done so on the previous two occasions.  HRT has somewhat been on the back foot as it's focused its attention on a change of ownership and factory recently, which has had a detrimental effect on the development of the F112. Perez-Sala believes this and a 'good job' by Marussia on their 2012 car, means it unlikely HRT will be able to match... http://www.f1reader.com/news/hrt-doubt-they-039-ll-finish-ahead-of-marussia-48039 news:48039 Sun, 20 May 2012 19:36:05 +0200 [TheF1Times.com] Michael Schumacher: "Monaco is just a circuit of its own very unique character. In a way, you could look at it with a big portion of irony with regards to the contradiction that, for so many years we have successfully campaigned for more track safety, and then we deliberately race in Monaco. But in my view this is justifiable once a year, especially as the circuit is really so much fun to drive. Every time you go there, you just look forward to finally getting out and driving the track.... http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-preview-the-monaco-gp-48038 news:48038 Sun, 20 May 2012 15:24:06 +0200 [TheF1Times.com] Michael Schumacher believes the Monaco Grand Prix contradicts everything Formula 1 has done to improve safety in recent years, but says the risks are justified once a year. The close barriers and very limited run-off mean the track likely wouldn't pass the FIA's strict grade one rating. However the circuit is given special status because of its history. Most recently Sergio Perez crashed heavily during qualifying in 2011 and had to miss the race on Sunday and the following Canadian... http://www.f1reader.com/news/monaco-danger-justified-once-a-year-schumacher-48037 news:48037 Sun, 20 May 2012 15:24:05 +0200 [F1Zone.net] McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton is targeting consistency over pushing for the win in next weekends Monaco Grand Prix, even though the British star has yet to win a Grand Prix in 2012. Lewis Hamilton has scored points at every race so far this season, and will be aiming to continue that trend around the streets [...] http://www.f1reader.com/news/hamilton-targeting-consistency-over-victory-at-monaco-48036 news:48036 Sun, 20 May 2012 14:36:05 +0200 [Planet-F1.com] Pedro de la Rosa says his HRT team should not bother trying to catch Marussia but rather focus on improving at every race... http://www.f1reader.com/news/039-hrt-must-not-worry-about-marussia-039-48035 news:48035 Sun, 20 May 2012 14:36:04 +0200 [YouTube.com] The two superb qualifying laps of Kimi and Fernando in the first quali session at Monaco in 2005. http://www.f1reader.com/news/video-raikkonen-vs-alonso-at-monaco-2005-amazing-qualifying-48034 news:48034 Sun, 20 May 2012 13:47:38 +0200 [Autosport.com] HRT team boss Luis Perez-Sala reckons his squad has little chance of leapfrogging rival Marussia in Formula 1's backmarker battle in the short term http://www.f1reader.com/news/hrt-plays-down-leapfrogging-marussia-48033 news:48033 Sun, 20 May 2012 13:36:05 +0200 [F1Zone.net] It's the one they all want to win. It's Monaco. http://www.f1reader.com/news/monaco-grand-prixview-48032 news:48032 Sun, 20 May 2012 13:24:05 +0200 [EspnF1.com] Grosjean still not satisfied http://www.f1reader.com/news/grosjean-still-not-satisfied-48031 news:48031 Sun, 20 May 2012 13:15:02 +0200 [TheF1Times.com] Lotus team principal Eric Boullier admits his team may have to revise its pre-season expectations following a solid start to the 2012 season. The Frenchman was open in admitting, before the season had began, that fourth in the Constructors' was the goal this year, but such an open championship has left Lotus just 14 points off McLaren in second and a further 11 off Red Bull in first. "After a difficult first few races – where our pace on track did not convert to results... http://www.f1reader.com/news/boullier-039-no-rest-as-we-close-in-on-second-039-48030 news:48030 Sun, 20 May 2012 13:06:06 +0200 [Planet-F1.com] Kimi Raikkonen is confident that Lotus will win a grand prix but has downplayed the chances of that happening in Monaco... http://www.f1reader.com/news/kimi-we-will-get-to-the-top-48029 news:48029 Sun, 20 May 2012 12:48:04 +0200 [F1Pulse.com] The loss of Lotus as a title sponsor has not affected the Enstone-based team and the new arrangement, revealed only last month, has only impacted it positively http://www.f1reader.com/news/lotus-now-039-wealthier-than-before-039-48028 news:48028 Sun, 20 May 2012 12:21:03 +0200 [F1Pulse.com] Teams were divided over the choice of the venue for the young driver test this year after it was suggested that the session will be held at Silverstone in the middle of the season rather than the conventional Abu Dhabi towards the end of the year http://www.f1reader.com/news/teams-separated-over-young-driver-test-venue-48027 news:48027 Sun, 20 May 2012 11:27:03 +0200 [Planet-F1.com] Norbert Haug reckons the only thing this season that's even vaguely clear is that the best chance of winning a race is by starting on pole... http://www.f1reader.com/news/haug-qualy-all-important-in-monaco-48026 news:48026 Sun, 20 May 2012 11:24:05 +0200 [F1Pulse.com] The son of former Grand Prix driver Derek Daly, Conor, got behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car on Thursday to conduct an aero test for Force India http://www.f1reader.com/news/force-india-caterham-conduct-aero-tests-48025 news:48025 Sun, 20 May 2012 11:09:04 +0200 [Planet-F1.com] Jenson Button is "optimistic" he will find a solution to the the balance issues that have cost him dearly in recent weeks... http://www.f1reader.com/news/button-039-optimistic-039-of-resolving-issues-48024 news:48024 Sun, 20 May 2012 10:42:04 +0200 [F1technical.net] Round six of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship takes place around the streets of Monte Carlo. It’s the shortest, yet most demanding track on the calendar, and the drivers love the challenge of F1’s original street race. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mclaren-strongly-believe-in-chances-for-monaco-victory-48023 news:48023 Sun, 20 May 2012 10:21:03 +0200 [Planet-F1.com] Despite rumours that he could be axed this season, Ferrari insist they could yet retain Felipe Massa for next year's Championship.. http://www.f1reader.com/news/039-massa-in-line-for-2013-ferrari-drive-039-48022 news:48022 Sun, 20 May 2012 10:06:18 +0200 [Crash.Net] Lewis Hamilton remains convinced that consistency and scoring decent points is the best way to challenge for the 2012 F1 drivers' championship as the sport heads to Monaco. http://www.f1reader.com/news/hamilton-new-approach-paying-off-48021 news:48021 Sun, 20 May 2012 10:00:07 +0200 [Planet-F1.com] Toro Rosso estimate that the difference taking part in the Silverstone Young Driver test and the Abu Dhabi edition is as much as half a million... http://www.f1reader.com/news/str-half-a-million-for-silverstone-test-48020 news:48020 Sun, 20 May 2012 08:18:05 +0200 [YouTube.com] Video: Perez crashes in Monaco, 2011 http://www.f1reader.com/news/video-perez-crashes-in-monaco-2011-48019 news:48019 Sun, 20 May 2012 06:03:02 +0200 [GPUpdate.net] Norbert Haug believes Mercedes stands a strong chance of a good result in Monte Carlo next weekend, not least due to Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg’s experience around the compact street circuit. The company is currently fifth in the Constructors’ Championship. http://www.f1reader.com/news/haug-drivers-make-the-difference-in-monaco-48018 news:48018 Sun, 20 May 2012 03:03:03 +0200 [TheF1Times.com] What you see on track is just half the story. Engineers and mechanics spend hundreds of hours each race weekend finding the perfect set-up behind the scenes. In his exclusive column, former McLaren team member Marc Priestley takes a look at exactly what happens in the garage during a racing week. When Lewis, Sebastian and Kimi etc, return to the pits during practice or qualifying and the car disappears amidst a whirlwind of mechanics, engineers, tyre blankets and cooling fans, just what are... http://www.f1reader.com/news/on-the-front-line-what-goes-on-in-the-garage-48017 news:48017 Sat, 19 May 2012 15:24:05 +0200 [Planet-F1.com] Maldonado has declared his intention of staying ahead of the pack in Formula One by winning next Sunday's showpiece Monaco GP... http://www.f1reader.com/news/maldonado-chasing-another-in-monaco-48016 news:48016 Sat, 19 May 2012 13:42:04 +0200 [F1technical.net] Angry could be a polite way of describing Felipe Massa’s mood, on a day spent in Maranello to work in the simulator and to attend meetings with his engineers. Five days on from the Spanish GP, the Brazilian is still annoyed about the outcome of a race that could definitely have ended differently. http://www.f1reader.com/news/the-team-stands-by-me-massa-48015 news:48015 Sat, 19 May 2012 12:51:03 +0200 [Planet-F1.com] Sergio Perez says he is a "stronger" driver after his horrific accident in last year's Monaco Grand Prix... http://www.f1reader.com/news/perez-monaco-shunt-a-watershed-event-48014 news:48014 Sat, 19 May 2012 12:36:06 +0200 [Pitpass.com] We travel to the south of France feeling determined to string together a faultless weekend and to demonstrate our full potential. http://www.f1reader.com/news/monaco-gp-preview-mclaren-48013 news:48013 Sat, 19 May 2012 12:36:05 +0200 [Planet-F1.com] After a "sniff" at a victory, Eric Boullier says Lotus are more determined than ever to reach the top step... http://www.f1reader.com/news/q-amp-a-with-eric-boullier-48012 news:48012 Sat, 19 May 2012 11:54:05 +0200 [Crash.Net] Kimi Raikkonen has said it is difficult to say how Lotus will perform next weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix. http://www.f1reader.com/news/raikkonen-hard-to-say-with-monaco-48011 news:48011 Sat, 19 May 2012 11:12:08 +0200