Horner: This is just the start for RBR
Red Bull Racing has so far only just offered a 'glimpse' of its full potential this year despite capturing both world championship titles.
Ricciardo leads first rookie session
Daniel Ricciardo picked up where he left off in last year's Formula 1 rookie testing, topping the timesheets on the opening morning of young driver running at Abu Dhabi.
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Pos Driver Car Time Laps
1. Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull 1m40.813s 46
2. Paul di Resta Force India 1m42.736s 28
3. Oliver Turvey McLaren 1m42.933s 47
4. Sam Bird Mercedes 1m43.201s 39
5. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso 1m43.392s 46
6. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber 1m43.410s 37
7. Mikhail Aleshin Renault 1m43.661s 39
8. Jules Bianchi Ferrari 1m43.894s 31
9. Dean Stoneman Williams 1m44.051s 32
10. Antonio Felix da Costa Force India 1m44.704s 20
11. Pastor Maldonado Hispania 1m46.278s 59
12. Rodolfo Gonzalez Lotus 1m46.910s 48
13. Rio Haryanto Virgin 1m49.439s 21
Hispania 'surprised' by Toyota's actionsHRT has expressed its surprise at Toyota's announcement that it has ended a planned technical collaboration with the Spanish team.
Abu Dhabi GP urged to alter circuitMcLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has urged Abu Dhabi track chiefs to make changes to its 'flawed' track design following the lack of overtaking at last weekend's season finale.
Lotus: We must give Trulli a better car
Lotus boss Tony Fernandes has acknowledged that his squad needs to provide Jarno Trulli with a better car in 2011, having confirmed that the team was now very likely to retain both Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen.
Schumacher: First test key to '11 hopesMichael Schumacher reckons he will know from his first test in the 2011 Mercedes whether the team has done enough to become a frontrunner next season.
Ricciardo tops day one of rookie testDaniel Ricciardo kept Red Bull Racing at the top of the Formula 1 timesheets two days after the team clinched a world championship double, by setting the pace in the first day of rookie testing in Abu Dhabi.
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Pos Driver Car Time
1. Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull 1m39.616s
2. Oliver Turvey McLaren 1m40.725s
3. Antonio Felix da Costa Force India 1m41.381s
4. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber 1m41.432s
5. Dean Stoneman Williams 1m41.522s
6. Mikhail Aleshin Renault 1m42.073s
7. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso 1m42.489s
8. Paul di Resta Force India 1m42.736s
9. Sam Bird Mercedes 1m42.985s
10. Jerome D'Ambrosio Virgin 1m43.518s
11. Pastor Maldonado HRT 1m43.750s
12. Jules Bianchi Ferrari 1m43.894s
13. Rodolfo Gonzalez Lotus 1m44.924s
14. Rio Haryanto Virgin 1m49.439s
Stoneman says F1 car a big step up
Formula 2 champion Dean Stoneman said the level of aerodynamic grip offered by a Formula 1 car was the most significant step up after completing his maiden F1 test with Williams in Abu Dhabi today.
Aleshin expects F1 race seat in 2011
Formula Renault 3.5 champion Mikhail Aleshin is confident that he can land a Formula 1 race drive next year after making his test debut for Renault in Abu Dhabi.
Gonzalez aimed for 'intelligent' display
Rodolfo Gonzalez said his aim for his maiden Formula 1 test with Lotus in Abu Dhabi today was to do an 'intelligent' job for the team, before being given clearance to go for fast times tomorrow.
Mateschitz: RBR united by title success
Red Bull chief Dietrich Mateschitz says his Formula 1 team is more united than ever due to its championship victories, and expects to keep his leading technical personnel on board as well as both drivers.
Vergne pleased with F1 debut
Jean-Eric Vergne described his maiden Formula 1 test with Toro Rosso as a 'really good experience' and said he was surprised by how much the team was able to achieve.
Ricciardo: I'm ready for F1 race seat
Red Bull reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo believes he is now ready for a Formula 1 race seat after setting the pace on the opening day of the young driver test in Abu Dhabi.
Da Costa delighted to show his speed
Formula 3 Euro Series race-winner Antonio Felix da Costa is hopeful that setting the third-fastest time on his Formula 1 testing debut will boost his profile and show his potential.
Maldonado boosted by Hispania testPastor Maldonado is convinced that his impressive Formula 1 test with HRT in Abu Dhabi was a big day in his career as he chases a Williams drive for 2011.