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In an attempt to make F1 greener, a new proposed mandate from 2015 will see Formula One teams given a limited amount of fuel to last the season, with the fuel allowance decreasing by 15 percent each following year.  Read more... (239 words, estimated 57 secs reading time)

The Red Bull team believe that Mark Webber can bounce back and have a strong 2012 F1 season.

Team Principal Christian Horner believes that the Australian driver has had a good off-season and will be in good form in the coming season.  Read more... (224 words, estimated 54 secs reading time)

Red Bull Racing’s 2012 Formula One car, the RB8 – which will contest this year’s Formula One campaign and defend the Team’s two successive World Championship titles – has been unveiled.

The team are hoping to defend both the drivers and constructors championship this season however Team Principal Christian Horner believes they face stiff opposition.  Read more... (558 words, 1 image, estimated 2:14 mins reading time)

Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton fans have a great choice of Formula 1 merchandise. Starting with clothing, this is available for men, women and kids and features a great collection of tops, jackets, caps and a special Hugo Boss collection of teamware which includes a limited edition team jacket. There are also special Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton ranges so you can show your support of your favourite driver.  Read more... (339 words, estimated 1:21 mins reading time)

Red Bull Racing have announced that Sebastien Buemi has joined the team as a test and reserve driver for the 2012 season.

23 year old Buemi commented, “It’s good to remain with Red Bull for another year and have this opportunity with the World Championship winning team.  Read more... (156 words, estimated 37 secs reading time)

Adrian Newey and Nigel Mansell have both been recognised in the 2012 New Year’s Honours list.

Newey, who is currently working as Red Bull Racing’s chief technical officer, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of his services to motorsport.  Read more... (91 words, estimated 22 secs reading time)

Sky has released details of what Formula One fans can expect from their coverage of the sport next season. Starting in March 2012, Sky Sports F1 will be the only way UK fans will be able to enjoy live coverage of the whole of the F1 season, including all practice and qualifying sessions.  Read more... (434 words, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)

Force India have confirmed that Max Chilton will be testing for the F1 team at the upcoming young driver test in Abu Dhabi. The young driver test will take place at the Yas Marina circuit the week after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from Tuesday 15th to Thursday 17th of November.  Read more... (256 words, 1 image, estimated 1:01 mins reading time)

Adrian Sutil has said he is disappointed not to have reached Q3 during qualifying for the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix.

“Overall I think today’s qualifying session went pretty well,” Sutil said. “I was a little bit disappointed to miss Q3 because we were not too far away from it, but everybody knows P11 is a very good place to start, especially because of the free choice of tyres for tomorrow.  Read more... (272 words, estimated 1:05 mins reading time)

Fernando Alonso is not surprised with the qualifying results although he is pleased to be ahead of Mark Webber on the grid for the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix.  Read more... (439 words, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)