The Red Bull RB8 sported an intricate new exhaust at the final test. John Beamer examines how it tries to replicate the effect of last year’s exhaust-blown diffusers.
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Michael Schumacher shows how to start an F1 race
F1 technology
Posted onMichael Schumacher explains what an F1 driver does at the start of the race, and how they prepare the car to make the fastest possible start.
The 2012 F1 season in 20 questions
2012 F1 season preview
Posted onThe curtain is about to come up on a new season of Formula 1. How’s the new season going to unfold? Make your predictions here now.
Take the Australian Grand Prix F1 Fanatic Quiz
F1 Fanatic Quiz
Posted onWith the new F1 season set to begin in Melbourne this weekend, F1 Fanatic has a brand new quiz on the Australian Grand Prix.
Who will win the battle of the team mates in 2012?
2012 F1 season preview
Posted onThe first person every driver wants to beat is his team mate. Give your verdict on who’ll come out on top in each team in 2012.
2012 F1 driver helmets in pictures
F1 pictures
Posted onThe class of 2012 have revealed their helmet designs for the year ahead. Here are pictures of all the drivers’ crash helmets.
Another season at the back looms for HRT
2012 F1 season preview
Posted onHRT’s new car has run before the first race weekend of the new season, which is already an improvement on their previous two campaigns.
Time for Caterham to join the midfield in 2012
2012 F1 season preview
Posted onCaterham team principal Tony Fernandes says it’s time for them to join the midfield in 2012.
Caption Competition 9: HRT drivers
Caption Competition
Posted onHRT quartet Pedro de la Rosa, Narain Karthikeyan, Dani Clos and Vitantonio Liuzzi feature in this week’s Caption Competition.
Who’s got the best-looking car in 2012?
2012 F1 season preview
Posted onWhich team has the best-looking car this year? Compare all 12 of the 2012 F1 cars and cast your vote.
The 2012 rules changes at a glance
2012 F1 season preview
Posted onA new F1 season brings the usual raft of rules changes, tweaks and clarifications. Here’s a quick guide to what’s new.
Sauber face tough midfield competition in 2012
2012 F1 season preview
Posted onSauber moved up the order in 2011 but face a challenge to continue their progress this year in the face of stronger midfield opposition.
Front wing design case study: Mercedes W03
F1 technology
Posted onThe front wing is a vital part of an F1 car which affects its entire aerodynamic performance. Here’s how Mercedes have designed theirs.
New HRT F112 seen for the first time in Spain
2012 F1 cars
Posted onHRT have launched their 2012 F1 car, the F112, at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain.
New Marussia MR01 breaks cover at Silverstone
2012 F1 cars
Posted onMarussia have revealed the first picture of their 2012 F1 car, the MR01.
Raikkonen leads final day of pre-season testing in Barcelona
2012 F1 testing
Posted onKimi Raikkonen put Lotus on top for the third time in four days as the final pre-season test drew to a close.
Caption Competition 8: Schumacher and Rosberg
Caption competition
Posted onMichael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg are the stars of this week’s Caption Competition.
Perez quickest on rain-hit third day of testing
2012 F1 testing
Posted onSergio Perez was fastest for Sauber in the third day of the final test at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Breaking into the top three is Mercedes’ goal for 2012
2012 F1 season preview
Posted onThe pressure is on Mercedes to raise their game in 2012. Will the W03 allow Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg to fight for wins?
Grosjean tops the times again in disrupted session
2012 F1 testing
Posted onRomain Grosjean headed the times in a disrupted second day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya.