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The Bahrain Grand Prix was cancelled last season

Bahrain return comes under fire

16 February 2012 12:00 AM

Bernie Ecclestone's green light for the Bahrain Grand Prix to go ahead in April has been met with disappointment from human rights groups, which reacted with surprise at the Formula One chief's claim that troubles in the country were simply "some kids in trouble with the police".

Bernie Ecclestone rejects fresh calls to cancel Bahrain Grand Prix

15 February 2012 10:03 AM

Bernie Ecclestone sees no reason for this season's Bahrain Grand Prix not to go ahead despite violence flaring again on the island kingdom.

Ferrari fastest on final day of pre-season F1 testing

10 February 2012 05:43 PM

Ferrari finished Formula One's first pre-season test on a high note as Fernando Alonso was fastest in today's session.

Vettel pictured in Jerez during pre-season testing

Sebastian Vettel reserving judgement on chances ahead of new season

10 February 2012 11:05 AM

Sebastian Vettel is reserving judgment on whether he can make it a hat-trick of Formula One world championships this season.

Pressure on FIA to stop Bahrain GP

10 February 2012 12:00 AM

Seven members of the House of Lords and Green Party leader Caroline Lucas MP yesterday called on the FIA to cancel the Bahrain Grand Prix in April.

Sutil faces charges following the alleged incident

Sutil to appeal GBH sentence

09 February 2012 12:00 AM

The former Force India driver Adrian Sutil will appeal against the 18-month suspended sentence and £167,000 fine he was given by a Munich court last month after being found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm.

McLaren MP4-27 'feels right' says Jenson Button

08 February 2012 10:58 AM

Jenson Button is convinced he has "a good base" on which to build a more solid start to the new Formula One season.

Williams usher in 'fresh start' ahead of new Formula One season

07 February 2012 10:15 AM

Frank Williams today ushered in "a truly fresh start" for his team as their latest challenger for the new Formula One season was unveiled.

Vettel: New rules will hit Red Bull

07 February 2012 12:00 AM

The Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel dismissed his chances of running away with a third straight driver's title because of rule changes that have cost Red Bull, whose new 2012 car was unveiled yesterday.

Lotus' Lopez expects F1 Bahrain return

06 February 2012 05:55 PM

Lotus team chairman Gerard Lopez sees no reason why Formula One cannot return to Bahrain this season providing promises made are not broken.

Vettel predicts tight fight for F1 title

06 February 2012 04:09 PM

Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel dismissed the prospect of running away with a third straight driver's title, predicting Monday a more competitive season because of rule changes that have cost Red Bull a precious advantage.

Age no barrier in Hispania team

04 February 2012 12:00 AM

Hispania Racing have completed their driver line-up for the Formula One season as Narain Karthikeyan returns to the cockpit.

Ferrari unveil 'aggressive' new F1 car

03 February 2012 10:10 AM

Felipe Massa has vowed to return to winning ways after being told he must deliver "something special" to make up for two years of under-achievement at Ferrari.