February 3rd, 2012 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in Narain Karthikeyan has been confirmed for the second HRT seat, alongside Pedro de la Rosa, according to Adam Cooper of SPEED.com. The Indian was dropped by the team in favor of Daniel Ricciardo halfway through last year, but returned to drive in his home event in Delhi. He was hopeful of finding sponsorship for 2012 [...]
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Santander extends Ferrari deal through 2017
The Spanish bank Santander has extended its major sponsorship contract with Formula One team Ferrari yet again. On the day of the launch of the famous Italian team’s new F2012 car, Europa Press news agency reports that the three-year contract extension will now push the existing Santander deal through to the end of 2017. The [...]
Barrichello Admits IndyCar Switch Possible
Rubens Barrichello is not yet writing off his Formula One career. But the veteran Brazilian, who has lost his Williams race seat on the eve of his 20th consecutive season, has admitted he might emerge on the 2012 IndyCar grid. Regarding F1, he told Brazil’s Jornal Nacional: “If it happens, it will be a great [...]
Nuts and Bolts
Some news tidbits that involve the world of Formula 1: Schumacher Not Eyeing Soccer Club Role – Manager: Michael Schumacher’s manager has rejected reports the seven time world champion could become the president of a premier football club.The Bundesliga team FC Koln (Cologne) is looking for a new president and the news agency DAPD recently [...]
Nuts and Bolts
Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Kubica Able To Drive Again – Report: Robert Kubica has returned to the wheel of a powered vehicle, according to reports in Italy. The Omnicorse website reports that the Pole, horrifically injured in a rally crash a year ago, is now recovered enough to drive a [...]
Hulkenberg Deal A One-And-Done
Nico Hulkenberg‘s race deal with Force India appears to be only for a single season. The 24-year-old, who sat out the 2011 season on the Silverstone-based team’s reserve bench, has told Germany’s Sky Sports News HD that he will be working this season to secure his future. “My goal is to establish myself in Formula [...]
Lotus Signs D’Ambrosio As Third Driver
Jerome d’Ambrosio is the newest member of the Lotus F1 Team as he accepted the role of being the third driver for the Renault team, accordiong to Nancy Knapp Schilke of Motorsport.com. The 2012 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season is looking brighter for the Belgian after his departure from the Marussia Virgin Racing team. [...]
Nuts and Bolts
Some news tidbits from the world of Formula One: 2012 Toro Rosso Car Ready For Jerez Opener: Toro Rosso has announced that its 2012 car will be ready to run on the opening day of official testing at Jerez next month. Red Bull’s Italian-based rookie team said the Ferrari-powered TR7 passed the last of the [...]
