http://www.gpupdate.net/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:02:02 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274489/horner-and-newey-to-run-silverstone-half-marathon/ Red Bull chiefs Christian Horner and Adrian Newey have signed up to take part in the 2012 Silverstone Half Marathon on Sunday 11 March – exactly one week before the new Formula 1 season kicks off in Australia. The Team Principal and Chief Technical Officer will be partnered by other company employees and Formula 1 fans. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274489/horner-and-newey-to-run-silverstone-half-marathon/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/7905/formula-1-test-at-circuito-permanente-de-jerez-10-february-2012/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/7905/formula-1-test-at-circuito-permanente-de-jerez-10-february-2012/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:37:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274513/vjm05-a-good-baseline-hulkenberg/ Nico Hülkenberg was finally able to get behind the wheel of the VJM05 today after a day spent waiting in the sidelines on Thursday, while the team attempted to fix the car following Jules Bianchi's early morning shunt. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274513/vjm05-a-good-baseline-hulkenberg/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:34:14 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274512/more-to-come-says-trulli/ Jarno Trulli drove the Caterham CT01 for the first time in Jerez today completing 117 laps along the way, which was bettered only by Bruno Senna. Trulli ran for the entire day without issue, using KERS for the first time. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274512/more-to-come-says-trulli/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:07:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274504/vettel-happy-with-progress/ Reigning World Champion Sebastian Vettel had a troubled start to the final day of testing at Jerez, when an electrical issue caused him to miss the entire morning session after just two laps. Returning in the afternoon, following a precautionary engine change, Vettel toured the circuit a further 48 times, leaving him third fastest. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274504/vettel-happy-with-progress/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:55:17 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274502/vergne-more-comfortable-after-second-day/ Jean-Éric Vergne was back behind the wheel for his second day of testing at Jerez today as he completed 80 tours of the circuit, just a single lap more than he managed on Thursday. After reporting that changes needed to be made before things were perfect, Vergne acknowledged today that he felt more comfortable with the car. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274502/vergne-more-comfortable-after-second-day/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:31:41 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresults/1435/formula-1-test-at-circuito-permanente-de-jerez-10-february-2012/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresults/1435/formula-1-test-at-circuito-permanente-de-jerez-10-february-2012/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:21:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274492/alonso-quickest-despite-more-problems/ Fernando Alonso topped the timesheets as the first F1 test of 2012 drew to a close in Jerez on Friday. However, due to car issues, both the Ferrari driver and Sebastian Vettel were forced to spend much of the day in their garages. The German made third place, with Jean-Éric Vergne second for Toro Rosso. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274492/alonso-quickest-despite-more-problems/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/le-mans-series-news/274482/buemi-and-davidson-join-toyota-for-le-mans/ Ex Toro Rosso driver Sébastien Buemi has been recruited by Toyota for this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours. The Swiss, now reserve driver for the Red Bull and Toro Rosso F1 teams, has been confirmed alongside Anthony Davidson and Hiroaki Ishiura. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/le-mans-series-news/274482/buemi-and-davidson-join-toyota-for-le-mans/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:33:13 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274480/strong-baseline-with-new-car-says-hamilton/ Despite a current lack of rear end grip, Lewis Hamilton is confident that McLaren can begin the 2012 F1 season with a strong package. The 2008 Champion first tested the new car in Jerez on Thursday and he continues in Spain today. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274480/strong-baseline-with-new-car-says-hamilton/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:14:07 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274474/perez-it-s-difficult-but-we-re-improving/ Sergio Pérez was staying firmly realistic after a tricky day on-track for Sauber. Thursday marked the Mexican’s second day of action in Jerez this week, as team-mate Kamui Kobayashi has stepped back into the C31 on Friday morning. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274474/perez-it-s-difficult-but-we-re-improving/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:36:01 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274467/hrt-delayed-after-failing-crash-tests/ HRT cannot take its new car to the first Barcelona test, having failed two FIA crash tests which must be passed before the car can run on a circuit. Although the chassis itself has reached the necessary level, the roll hoop and lateral nose are yet to do so. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274467/hrt-delayed-after-failing-crash-tests/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:33:54 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274466/rosberg-pleased-with-knowledge-of-new-tyres/ Mercedes is not running in Jerez on Friday, having used its 2011 car for the first three days of the test in order to gain a more accurate comparison of the modified Pirelli tyres. Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg, with the use of an exhaust-blown diffuser which is banned for all 2012 chassis, topped the timesheets on Day 2 and 3. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274466/rosberg-pleased-with-knowledge-of-new-tyres/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:06:36 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1846/interview-with-caterham-s-giedo-van-der-garde/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1846/interview-with-caterham-s-giedo-van-der-garde/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:34:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274459/another-chilly-start-in-jerez-day-4-line-up/ Formula 1 teams have been greeted by temperatures of -3°C for the start of the fourth and final day of this week’s Jerez test. Nico Hülkenberg will drive at Force India for the first time as Jarno Trulli enjoys his first taste of the Caterham. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274459/another-chilly-start-in-jerez-day-4-line-up/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:26:30 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274444/jean-eric-vergne-a-positive-day/ Another rookie to complete his first day of testing in Jerez on Thursday was Jean-Éric Vergne. Donning new Toro Rosso overalls, Vergne spent the day collecting data during a series of aero tests while he found his feet in the 2012 machine. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274444/jean-eric-vergne-a-positive-day/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:00 +0100