2010 build up

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2010 F1 Season

Build up

Starts 14 Mar 2010 Bahrain

Mercedes GP launch new W01 car in Valencia

The Mercedes GP team launched its new W01 in the Valencia pit lane on Monday morning. The team will test alongside most of the F1 teams today. Detail

Toro Rosso launch new car

At five past nine on a cool and sunny Monday morning at the Valencia circuit, our 2010 car, the STR 5 was wheeled into pit lane for its first ever photo call in front of around 60 photographers (and being in Spain, an army of Alguersuari fans watching from the pit lane balcony.) Detail

Renault launch R30 at Valencia

"The start of a new Formula 1 season is always a time of great anticipation. For Renault, this is particularly true of the 2010 season as we begin a new era for the team. Detail|Photos

Unveiling of the BMW Sauber C29 in Valencia

Today, Sunday, on the eve of the start of the official Formula One test drives, the BMW Sauber F1 Team rolls out its Ferrari-engined C29 at the Ricardo Tormo race track in Cheste near Valencia, Spain. Detail|Photos

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes launches MP4-25 with World Champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton

The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team today revealed its brand new MP4-25 chassis - the car in which reigning world champion Jenson Button and 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton will contest the 2010 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Detail|Photos

Ferrari launch

Team boss Stefano Domenicali

"This championship will be very important for us. The last championship, for different reasons, was not very positive, that is why we are dealing with this one looking to be competitive - and this is what Ferrari deserves to have. Detail

New MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team presented at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart

Today, the new Silver Arrows Formula One works team MERCEDES GP PETRONAS was presented at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Nico Rosberg and seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher along with team management Ross Brawn, Nick Fry and Norbert Haug were introduced to guests with a presentation and press conference. Detail

Mercedes GP - Photos|Video

Toro Ross confirms Jaime Alguersuari for 2010

The team is pleased to confirm Jaime Alguersuari will drive for us this season.

Team Principal, Franz Tost said: “Considering that he made his debut only halfway through 2009, at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with no prior testing... Detail

Ferrari's new colours

Ferrari's Fenando Alonso drove the outfit's 2009 F60 with the new 2010 livery at the Paul Ricard circuit in France for promotional purposes. The team's new sponsor Santander released photos to the Spanish press of the new livery. Detail

Martin Whitmarsh elected as new FOTA Chairman

The Executive Committee of the Formula One Teams Association elected Martin Whitmarsh as its new Chairman for the year 2010. Detail

Ferrari drivers - Photos

The Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro’s two official drivers and the team’s third driver arrived in Madonna di Campiglio today. Detail

FIA to appeal decision in Briatore case

Formula One's governing body the FIA said on Monday that they have decided to appeal the decision of the Tribunal de Grande Instance to overturn the ban handed down to Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds for their involvement in the 2008 Singapore grand prix racing fixing incident. Detail

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER JOINS MERCEDES GP PETRONAS

The MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team can confirm today that seven-times Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher will make his racing return in 2010 with the Silver Arrows team. Detail
Schumacher wants world title
Brawn believes Schumacher can take the title
Rosberg excited about Schumacher return
McLaren boss says Schumacher return good for F1

Mercedes GP signs long-term agreement with Petronas

Mercedes GP is delighted to announce the signing of a long-term agreement with PETRONAS which will see the Malaysian national oil and gas company become the title partner to the new Silver Arrows works team. Detail

Mercedes GP PETRONAS 2010 Concept Livery

Virgin Racing launched - PR

The Virgin Racing Formula 1 team was officially launched in London today, where it was confirmed that one of the sport’s four new entrants has teamed up with Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin brand to embark on an exciting F1 (ad)venture. Detail

Virgin Racing car on Schedule for February test

Virgin Racing has the smallest budget

Di Grassi delighted to be in F1

New logo

Virgin Racing launched - LOGO

Lotus announce driver line up

The new Lotus F1 team is showing that they are serious about their return to F1 racing after they signed former Toyota driver Jarno Trulli and former McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen. Detail

Q & A with Jarno Trulli

Q & A with Heikki Kovalainen

Q & A with Tony Fernandes

New logo

Lotus revealed new team logo

VIDEO: Malaysia's Team Lotus F1 is raring to go

Lotus photos and comments

Silverstone secure 17-year deal to host British GP

Silverstone will host the British grand prix for the next 17-years after they secured a deal with F1's commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone. The negotiations took weeks with both sides wanting more from the deal. Detail

Tickets for the 2010 FORMULA 1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX are now on sale exclusively via Silverstone. Tickets can be booked 24 hours a day, seven days a week at www.silverstone.co.uk, or by calling 0844 3728 300*.

Alonso the man to bring Ferrari the 2010 title says team boss

Double world champion Fernando Alonso will have huge pressure on him when he starts racing for Ferrari next season. The team is looking for a drive that can fill the void left by seven time world champion Michael Schumacher. Detail

Sauber gets 13th spot on the grid for 2010

The Sauber team has been grated the 13th spot on the grid for the 2010 F1 season the FIA has announced. It brings to an end months of uncertainty about the outfit's future. The team's future was uncertain since BMW announced that it will quit the sport. Detail

Peter Sauber buys back the Sauber team from BMW

The sale of the BMW Sauber team to the Qadbak consortium won't go through, but its previous owner Peter Sauber will buy the team. It is however on the condition that the team receives an entry for the 2010 F1 season. Detail

NICO ROSBERG TO DRIVE FOR MERCEDES IN FORMULA ONE

From the 2010 season, German driver Nico Rosberg will drive for the new Mercedes team in the Formula 1 World Championship, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport announced today. Detail

Schumacher expected to return to F1 racing with Mercedes GP

Former team owner and BBC television presenter Eddie Jordan said on Friday that the Mercedes GP (formerly known as Brawn GP) is actively pursuing a deal with Michael Schumacher. Detail

Button signs for McLaren

F1 world champion Jenson Button has signed a contract with the McLaren team for the 2010 F1 season, sources said on Wednesday. McLaren will feature the most exciting driver line-ups for the 2010 F1 season. Detail

Glocks signs for Manor GP

Timo Glock who drove for Toyota this season has signed a new contract with the Manor GP team for the 2010 F1 season. The German will according to reports be the outfit's leading driver next season. Detail

MERCEDES GRAND PRIX ANNOUNCEMENT - Brawn GP


2010 Mercedes GP concept

Mercedes-Benz will enter the Formula 1 World Championship with its own team, beginning with the 2010 season, and Daimler AG and McLaren Group will change their form of cooperation with effect as of 13 November 2009. This was announced by Daimler AG today. Detail

McLAREN AND MERCEDES-BENZ ANNOUNCE REALIGNED LONG-TERM STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

Toyota officially quits F1 racing

Japanese automaker Toyota confirmed on Wednesday at a news conference in Tokyo that they will quit F1 racing at the end of the season.Detail

Williams confirms Barrichello and Hulkenberg for 2010 F1 season

The Williams team confirmed Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg for the 2010 F1 season. It was no secret, but on Monday the speculations were confirmed. Detail

Vettel wins Red Bull one-two in Abu Dhabi

Red Bull racing's Sebastian Vettel won the inaugural Abu Dhabi grand prix on Sunday. The German led his teammate Mark Webber to a one-two finish for the team. He says the car worked well and it work brilliantly on both tyres. Detail

Red Bull boss wants win in Abu Dhabi

Red Bull Racing's team boss Christian Horner is excited about today's Abu Dhabi grand prix after a good result in the qualifying on Saturday. They are planning to push pole sitter Lewis Hamilton as hard as they can to secure a one-two finish. Detail

Hamilton on pole for inaugural Abu Dhabi grand prix

Pole Time: 1:40.948

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time on Saturday during qualifying for Sunday's inaugural Abu Dhabi grand prix. He was 0.7 seconds quicker than second place Sebastian Vettel in a Red Bull Racing. Detail

Williams confirms Cosworth engines and will announce drivers on Monday

The Williams team will use Cosworth engines in 2010 Frank Williams said on Friday. The contract they have with Toyota will end on Sunday. Detail

Brawn GP constructor's world champion 2009 and Jenson Button Driver world champion 2009

World champion Jenson Button: "It's really amazing... my voice has gone! After the last few races, this one makes up for it. It was awesome. I'm world champion, baby. That race deserves it. Twenty-one years ago, I jumped into a kart and I loved winning - but I never expected to be world champion. Kobayashi is absolutely crazy" Detail

F1 testing in Valencia

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F1 car launch

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Top Headlines

VIDEO: Schumacher's First Race Test GP2 F1 Motorsport

VIDEO: Red Bull Formula One Drives in Frozen Canada 2010

Happy birthday Jenson Button

BREAKING NEWS: Sauber officially announced that de la Rosa will drive for them

USF1's car design will raise eyebrows

Great atmosphere at Renault factory says Kubica

McLaren made Button's switch easy

No engine re-tuning for 2010

Alonso needs Schumacher in F1

Brawn bets on Schumacher title for 2010

Renault to attend first pre-season testing session

Robert Kubica begins his preparations for 2010 in Enstone!

Alonso expecting a touch first season with Ferrari

Red Bull boss hopes new teams make it to the grid

Rosberg to test new Mercedes GP car first

Mercedes engine gives Force India an advantage in 2010

Briatore says he will never manage a F1 team again

Herbert reckons Schumacher will spice up the racing in 2010

Mercedes convince Schumacher will win races again

Alonso to use new helmet livery for 2010

Button to test new McLaren on last day of first test session

Webber set to stay at Red Bull in 2011

Kubica to race in Monte Carlo Rally

Moss says Schumacher will find it difficult to win

VIDEO The Ferrari Chairman's greetings and expectations

VIDEO USF1 Nose Crash Test

VIDEO US F1 Team - Introduction to the team

McLaren reshuffles its engineers to give both drivers equal treatment

FIA to appeal decision in Briatore case

Schumacher to test GP2 car on Tuesday

Schumacher negotiated his Mercedes GP deal without his manager

New Ferrari looks like last year's Red Bull Racing car

US F1 might only start racing at Spain

Windsor surprised that people are not talking about the new resource restrictions

John Anderson, racing legend, joins US F1 Team

Hamilton and his girlfriend splits

Schumacher impressed with his new team

Lotus driver line up shows its seriousness

Lotus has no funding issues says team boss

Rosberg confident of equal treatment at Mercedes GP

F1 teams could test outside of Europe

Alonso’s debut in red approaches

Campos to bring investor onboard

Renault boss wants the team to return to the front

Sutil optimistic about Force India's chance for 2010

USF1 boss confused about why people constantly expects updates

Campos expected to attend all pre-season testing sessions

Tickets for Canadian GP go on sale

US F1 to debut new car in the US

Sauber puts new management structure into place

F1 should set the trend rather than follow them

Villeneuve's time is running out to secure a driver for 2010

Button can't wait to race against Michael Schumacher

Refuelling ban will make races boring says Sutil

Double diffuser could be banned by 2011

FIA appeal pointless in Briatore case says lawyer

Lotus only to joined third pre-season testing session in Jerez

Schumacher excited to give something back to Mercedes

Mosley hits back at Briatore ruling

Schumacher confident he can adapt easily

Mercedes GP car to be launched on January 25

Schumacher's talent has not faded says team boss

Hamilton works hard on fitness

Sauber confirms launch of new car at the end of the month

Red Bull Racing focusing on 2010 and Schumacher return has no effect on them

Briatore says he was not involved in race fixing incident

New McLaren looks fantastic says Hamilton

Raikkonen reckons Vettel will win 2010 title

Briatore welcome to return to the paddock says Ecclestone

Wounds will take time to heal says Briatore

FIA response to Briatore case

Senior team members could become FIA licence holders

BREAKING NEWS: Briatore has won his case against FIA - UPDATE

BREAKING NEWS: Renault appoints new team principal

Ferrari fans won't continue to see Schumacher as a traitor

Trulli hopes experience will benefit Lotus team

Ross Brawn receives OBE in new years honours list

Ferrari not worried about Schumacher return with Mercedes GP

Hamilton's working relationship with Button will only start later this month

Piquet should not be allowed to race in F1 says Ferrari boss

February test session vital says Hamilton

Dennis frustrated by judgemental F1

Sauber delays name change

Mercedes GP aiming for top three in 2010

Ferrari to face Schumacher and Brawn in 2010

Schumacher turns 41 ahead of F1 return

2010 won't be easy says Red Bull designer

Silverstone to bring new fresh look in the future

Button officially joins McLaren

New F1 season won't be easy says Mercedes GP CEO

Wirth to prove CFD can work outside of F1

Vettel interested to see how Schumacher does against his teammate

Virgin Racing excited about signing Glock

Ecclestone reckons Vettel will be next champ

Ferrari don't see Schumacher as a traitor

Ferrari could quit F1 after 2012

Third Ferrari would have kept Schumacher at the team

Abu Dhabi keeps radical concepts for 2010

FIA appoints former Ferrari engine boss

Ecclestone hopes Klien gets Sauber seat

F1 cost must be reduced says FIA president

Schumacher return not popular with everyone in F1

Fear of favouritism towards Schumacher has been raised

Vettel agrees new points system is not radical

Schumacher not concerned that his reputation will be damaged by return

2010 F1 season set to be most exciting in years

Mercedes key to Schumacher return

The USF1 team has launched its F1 website on Christmas days

Ferrari will always have special place in Schumacher's heart

Schumacher's wife supports his return to F1

Hill has warned Schumacher about return

Ecclestone backs Schumacher for the 2010 F1 title

Schumacher's return to F1 is good for the sport says Ferrari boss

Campos Meta 1 will make it to the grid

Berger confident Schumacher can deliver

Lauda confident Schumacher will be competitive

FOTA officially scraps common launch for 2010

Rosberg excited about Schumacher return

Brawn believes Schumacher can take the title

Schumacher wants world title

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER JOINS MERCEDES GP PETRONAS

Vettel loses out on German sportsman of the year award

Two teams could fail to start in 2010 says Ecclestone

Alonso arrives at Ferrari on his peak

Mercedes GP signs long-term agreement with Petronas

Ferrari not against sensible cost cutting in F1

Button moved to McLaren to beat Hamilton

Rome GP deal agreed with Ecclestone

Mansell says Schumacher can get eight drivers' title

CRL partners with Force India to help design the next generation of Formula 1 cars

Montezemolo: “We have to look to the future and a true Formula 1”

F1 return for Schumacher will be difficult says Rosberg

Montezemolo: “Alonso, the right driver at the right time”

Montezemolo: “I have faith in the team”

The Schumacher twins - PR

Kobayashi to race for Sauber Ferrari in 2010

Red Bull Racing Remains Renault-powered for 2010

Red Bull Racing boss happy to continue with Renault engines in 2010

Red Bull Racing to use Renault engines in 2010

Renault stays in Formula One

Schumacher retired to early says Stewart

Sauber reportedly signed Kobayashi

Virgin Racing the right way to go for Glock

Irvine says Schumacher return will be fantastic

First laps for Massa in Mugello

New points system could be scrapped

Virgin Racing takes a stab at Ferrari

Branson challenged Fernandes to F1 duel

Virgin Racing's new designer says his enthusiasm for F1 has returned

Virgin Racing's sport director confident about 2010

Rosberg admits 2010 will be tough

BREAKING NEWS: Virgin Racing launched in London

Virgin Racing launched - PR

Virgin Racing launched - LOGO

Proton keen to support the Lotus F1 team

Petronas stays with Sauber for 2010

Button's move to McLaren a true Ron Dennis move

Schumacher free to race for Mercedes GP says Ferrari boss

German consumer company filed law suit against Brawn GP

Mercedes made a very smart move to buy Brawn GP

BREAKING NEWS: Schumacher signs £20m Mercedes GP deal

Mosley reckons he could have prevent manufacturers pulling out of F1

Lloyds buys stake in Virgin Racing

Ferrari president confident Todt will do a better job

Mercedes boss says new scoring system not radical

Fauzy honoured to be Lotus' new test driver

Lotus F1 is serious about F1 after signing two experienced F1 drivers

BREAKING NEWS: Lotus announce driver line up

Button admits a Schumacher return will be good for the sport

Red Bull Racing boss says Vettel is Schumacher with a personality

Mosley rejects claims that he was a dictator

Massa gratitude for Ferrari’s heartfelt support

Schumacher has unfinished business in F1 says Hill

FIA Gala in Monaco - Detail

Abu Dhabi Takes Promotional Awards

Button collects his trophy at gala event in Monaco

FIA to appoint commissioners

2010 FIA Formula One World Championship Calendar

New points system approved by the FIA

FIA overhauls judicial procedures

Abu Dhabi moved to last race of the season

World Motor Sport Council - Press release

Senna voted as the greatest F1 driver of all times

Improvements will be made to drivers' parade

F1 Commission agrees to Brawn GP name change

Ferrari president won't let Schumacher go to Mercedes

All teams confirmed for joint launch

F1 to improve internet coverage in 2010

Sauber confident the C29 will be competitive

F1 venues to become more fan-friendly

Lotus wants to finish ahead of Virgin Racing

F1 needs to move with the times says senior industry figures

Webber Wins Two Trophies At BRDC Awards

Adrian Newey On Success, Rules Changes And 2010

Button has mixed feels about leaving Brawn GP

Lotus team boss to stay on

Newey takes top technology award

Button wants to become a multiple champion

Ron honoured with lifetime achievement award

Silverstone secure 17-year deal to host British GP

Brawn GP car voted F1 car of the year

Button wins two Autosport awards

Hamilton wants his title back

Rosberg was a little bit surprised by Button's move to McLaren

Nurburgring hopes to negotiate price cut deal for future races

Toyota makes 500 jobs redundant

Lotus boss to deliver keynote address at the motorsport business forum next week

Kimi joins Citroen in WRC

Prodrive to buy controlling share in Renault F1

Sauber gets 13th spot on the grid for 2010

Barrichello and Massa received award in Brazil

Virgin in no hurry to announce F1 deal

Formula One world champion Jenson Button talks to GMTV's Emma Crosby

Villeneuve gets public support for F1 return

Ferrari sings rookie driver Bianchi

New McLaren design neutral says engineering boss

Massa becomes a father

Button on short list for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Manor to be renamed to Virgin Racing

2010 FIA Formula One World Championship Entry List

Manor to be renamed to Virgin Racing

Peter Sauber never intended to become a team boss again

McLaren to take a more aggressive approach with new car

Theissen won't be in F1 next year as he decides to stay BMW's motorsport boss

Schumacher refuse to rule out F1 comeback on Sunday

Barrichello believes Mercedes GP should have kept 2009 drivers

Schumacher's win kart event as Massa makes return to competitive racing

Raikkonen could join Red Bull Racing in 2011

Mercedes GP offers Schumacher lucrative deal for 2010

Villeneuve in running for Lotus seat

Schumacher has not yet signed new Ferrari contract

Sutil and Liuzzi confirmed for 2010 line-up - Force India

Robert Kubica joins the Renault F1 Team in 2010

The Renault F1 Team is delighted to announce that Robert Kubica will drive for the team from the 2010 season onwards.Detail

Talking Points

Fernando Alonso signs for Ferrari

Press Release - Ferrari signs Alonso

Alonso - "Very happy and very proud "

Domenicali: "Alonso, the right choice for the future"

Schumacher played important role to get Alonso into Ferrari

Briatore expressed his gratitude to Alonso

Briatore happy for Alonso

Ferrari will be Alonso's last team

General

BMW Sauber gets 14th spot on the grid

Mosley looking forward to retirement

FIA announce 19 race calendar for 2010

 

Todt wins FIA presidential elections

FIA elections - October 23


Jean Todt

Todt will cause a lot less confrontation in F1 says Mosley

Todt is the first presidential candidate to announce his cabinat members

Bahrain to support Todt's bid for FIA president


Ari Vatanen

Vatanen announced his senate members

Vatanen gets boost from member clubs

Vatanen is confident the tide is turning

Hill supports Vatanen in FIA elections

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