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VW linked with F1 again

Pitpass.com - Sun, 01/29/2012 - 01:52

A report in the German media claims that VW is looking to enter F1 as an engine supplier before buying into an F1 team.

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New Lotus to be called E20

ESPN F1 - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 19:22

This year's Lotus car will be called the E20, the team has revealed.

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Raikkonen primed for F1 comeback

BBC Motorsport - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 07:22

Kimi Raikkonen says he had no trouble re-adapting to a Formula 1 car in his first test after two years away from the sport.

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Lotus names 2012 F1 challenger

Autosport.com - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 05:48

The Lotus F1 team has announced its 2012 challenger will be named the E20 to commemorate the 20th F1 chassis designed at the team's base in Enstone.

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Lotus designates 2012 chassis the E20

Pitpass.com - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 05:44

The Lotus F1 team has announced that this year's car will be named the E20, to commemorate the twentieth chassis designed at the team's base in Enstone.

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Roberto Mieres dies aged 87

Autosport.com - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 03:56

Former Maserati grand prix driver Roberto Mieres has died at the age of 87

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Jules Bianchi joins Sahara Force India as reserve driver

F1Technical.net News - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 03:23

Sahara Force India is pleased to announce that Jules Bianchi has joined the team as its reserve driver for the 2012 season. The 22-year-old Frenchman will be integrated in the team’s programme and will participate in a minimum of nine Friday practice sessions during Grand Prix weekends.

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Pirelli to help GP3 champion with prize fund

ESPN F1 - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 01:49

Pirelli has announced that it will reward the 2012 GP3 Series champion with a prize fund of 200,000 Euros if they are graduating up to GP2

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Ferrari extends deal with Davide Rigon

GPUpdate.net - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 01:34

Shortly after the announcement that Jules Bianchi will serve as Force India’s reserve driver in 2012, Ferrari has confirmed Davide Rigon’s fresh commitment to the team. The Italian will now be first choice for activities such as street demonstrations.

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Force India Friday seat for Bianchi

GrandPrix.com - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 01:06

Jules Bianchi has joined Force India as reserve driver for 2012.

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Bianchi to be Force India reserve

BBC Motorsport - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 00:43

Ferrari protege Jules Bianchi is named as Force India's reserve driver for the 2012 season.

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Bianchi named Force India reserve

ESPN F1 - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 00:18

Jules Bianchi has been named as the reserve driver for Force India for the 2012 season

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Bianchi becomes Force India reserve driver

GPUpdate.net - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 00:17

Jules Bianchi has become the reserve driver of Force India for the 2012 Formula 1 season. The Frenchman is a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) and last year held the reserve role for the Italian team, although his new position will allow for several Friday free practice sessions on race weekends this year.

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Bianchi joins Force India as reserve driver

Pitpass.com - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 00:14

In a surprise move, former Ferrari reserve driver Jules Bianchi has joined Force India for 2012 in a similar role.

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Bianchi joins Force India as reserve

Autosport.com - Sat, 01/28/2012 - 00:11

Jules Bianchi will be Force India's reserve driver this year, with the promise of some extensive running on grand prix Fridays.

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Andretti: No doubt New Jersey will be good

GPUpdate.net - Fri, 01/27/2012 - 23:28

An F1 race on the streets of New Jersey, with a New York City backdrop, will become a reality next year. Having studied the project, 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti is highly confident that the event could become one of the sport’s most popular ever.

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McLaren pair 'raring to go' - Whitmarsh

ESPN F1 - Fri, 01/27/2012 - 23:06

Martin Whitmarsh says that both Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton are "raring to go" ahead of the start of pre-season testing

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GPUpdate pre-season feelings: Mario Andretti

GPUpdate.net - Fri, 01/27/2012 - 22:53

In a special series of articles running up to the new season, GPUpdate.net has assembled an exclusive panel of guests. We hear the good, the bad, the expectations and predictions ahead of the sport’s most eagerly-anticipated year. Let us begin with Mario Andretti: Indy 500 winner, Daytona 500 winner and F1 World Champion of 1978.

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