-Formula 1 - Season 2011

[Blackeye117]

Thanks Genius .... nice livery by the way .....

[genius83]

Lotus naming case to begin next week
The legal battle over the use of the Lotus name in Formula 1 is to hit the courts much earlier than originally anticipated - with the car company's bid for a summary judgement to be heard next week.

Williams confirms FW33 for Valencia test
The Williams team has confirmed that its new car will make its track debut on the opening day of testing at the start of next month.

De la Rosa pleased with wet test
Pedro de la Rosa declared himself pleased with the first of Pirelli's two days of wet night testing in Abu Dhabi.

Renault livery could break Canadian law
There is a danger that Renault will not be allowed to run its new black and gold Lotus livery at the Canadian Grand Prix in June this year, according to a report.

Massa gives Pirelli the thumbs up
Felipe Massa hopes that the change to Pirelli tyres will prove vital in restoring his fortunes in Formula One after a poor end to the 2010 season.

Some Pics of Pirelli's F1 Wet and Night Tyre testing and a video:

//youtu.be/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6IdM99Dgh8

[UncleKracker]

Hearing different numbers about the intensity and different accounts about the damage due to the earthquake. Hope all you guys and your families are safe.

[MoizIrfan]

Everyone safe no damage reported

[genius83]

Fauzy to be Renault's reserve driverMalaysian Fairuz Fauzy will be Renault's reserve driver during the 2011 season, it was announced on Tuesday.

Hamilton will move on from 2010 trials
Lewis Hamilton will return with fresh determination to succeed this year, having erased the memories of his 2010 title disappointment and the off-track troubles that clouded his campaign.

Hulkenberg turned down Virgin drive - Weber
Nico Hulkenberg's manager Willi Weber has revealed his driver turned down an opportunity to race with Virgin in 2011 and is instead pursuing a Friday testing role with a bigger team.

@UK
Everyone is safe, the amazing part is I got to know about this in the morning:o.

[Blackeye117]

@Uk Alhamdulillah Everyone nd Everything is fine .... i got to know about this in morning too ...

And the end of the video genius posted ... its really a good place to give your exams i'd love to do that

*Edited thanks for pointing out

[genius83]

@Blackeye117
Bro, please edit your previous post and remove this error:
"Alhamdulillah Everyone nd Everything is fine .... i got to know about this in morning too ..." it is m and not n that you have put there.

Here are 2 new videos 1 is from a documentary about drivers from the 70's and the other is from the Formula Sim Racing World Championship round 1 from Bahrain. The documentary is of 100 mins while there are all races videos from the FSR championship.

Also a disclaimer there is a very horrific crash at the very start of the video below so if you don't want to see it move to 1 min+ in the video.

//youtu.be/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYRfGPDfH7g&feature=related

//youtu.be/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q57zTATuJrc

[genius83]

De la Rosa rules out Hispania drive
Pedro de la Rosa has admitted it is highly unlikely that he will race in Formula 1 from the start of this season after ruling out a deal with HRT, the last team believed to have a vacancy.

Shanghai track set for March inspection
The Shanghai International Circuit, host of the Chinese Grand Prix, will undergo an FIA inspection in March before it gets the green light for this year's race.

Drivers set to get front-tyres boost
Michael Schumacher's hopes of getting tyres better suited to his driving style have been boosted by Pirelli confirming it has tweaked the design of its front tyres since last year's Abu Dhabi test.

Di Grassi eyes F1 return in 2012
Virgin refugee Lucas di Grassi is focusing on securing a racing return to Formula 1 in 2012, with few race seats remaining for the coming season.

[genius83]

Marko keen to see Ricciardo in F1
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is keen to fast-track Australian Daniel Ricciardo into Formula One by "2012 at the latest".

Force India driver announcement imminent - Mallya
Vijay Mallya is planning to name Force India's driver line-up for 2011 "in the next few days".

Renault hopes 'brave' car design pays off
The design of Renault's 2011 car is at "the brave end of brave", according to technical director James Allison.

Pirelli tyres will make F1 more interesting - de la Rosa
Pedro de la Rosa is confident Pirelli's new 2011 tyres will make racing more interesting and has predicted two or three pit stops per race.

@Blackeye117
No problem bro.

[UncleKracker]

@Steve and Eddie

Steve, you my bro must have taken more than your usual amount of cheap stuff eddie sells you. Thus unable to feel anything.

Eddie, little bro, you i suspect must have taken a good dose of high quality stuff which Paula would love.

Anyway glad to know everyone is okay.

[genius83]

Marlboro set to extend Ferrari deal
Marlboro is on the verge of extending its title sponsorship deals with both Ferrari and the Ducati MotoGP team, AUTOSPORT has learned.

Hamilton to give new McLaren debut run
Lewis Hamilton will be the first man to test McLaren's 2011 car when it makes is on-track debut at Jerez in February, his team has confirmed.

Renault eyes top three this season
Renault is setting its sights on a top-three finish in the world championship this year, as the team hints about a very 'brave' design for its R31.

Teams won't allow wing rule to fail F1
Formula 1 teams and the FIA will not allow the new moveable rear wing to fail the sport this year - despite recent concerns about the impact it will have on racing.

Rome cools GP bid to focus on 2020 Olympics
Rome's mayor Gianni Alemanno has announced his city is taking "a step back" from its plans for a Formula One race on the streets of the EUR district.

Colour-coded tyre compounds for 2011
Pirelli is planning to colour code its various tyre compounds this season to help spectators understand the teams' strategy.

Porsche more likely to tackle Le Mans than F1
Porsche has played down rumours it is preparing for a 2013 entry into Formula One, saying it is more likely to tackle Le Mans.

Red Bull confirms RB7 launch date
Red Bull Racing will unveil its new RB7 shortly before the first official test of 2011 kicks off in Valencia next month.

@UK
I would not say that I have taken some cheap stuff by Eddie, as from my childhood I can't sleep if there is too much noise and that is why I am amazed that my father told me just after the earthquake there were heavy aerial firing to wake up people and I can't wake up so I would say it was more like I was sleeping after selling all my horses and donkeys.:-#

Seriously, though I think it was a silent death that has avoid us just because of Allah. Yes, there are reports saying that the quake happens 67KM below the surface but what if it still cause damage no one would be able to claim this.

[alliereyaz]

F1 LAUNCHES

January 28 Ferrari

January 31 Renault

January 31 Sauber

February 1 Mercedes

February 1 Red Bull

February 1 Toro Rosso

February 1 Williams

February 4 McLaren

TBC Force India

TBC HRT

TBC Lotus

TBC Virgin

[genius83]

Virgin reveals new car launch date
The Virgin Racing team will unveil its new car in London in February, the outfit announced on Friday.

Williams considering stock flotation
Williams is considering the radical step of a public flotation in a bid to secure its long-term financial health, the team announced on Friday.

Rosberg will get first run in Mercedes
Nico Rosberg will put the first miles on the new Mercedes W02 at the car's debut outing in Valencia next month.

Williams not chasing cash injection
Williams chairman Adam Parr insists his team's idea of a flotation on the stock market is not because it wants to raise immediate funds for the company.

Ricciardo not taking anything for granted
Red Bull protégé Daniel Ricciardo has vowed not to become complacent, despite being next in line for a drive at Toro Rosso.

Rome gives up on F1 race plans
Rome has now officially given up on its plans to hold a Formula 1 street race - as the Italian city says its efforts are now switching to securing the Olympics.

F1 TV audience increased in 2010
Formula 1's television audience figures increased in the 2010 season following one of the most thrilling championships in recent history.

HRT recruits Hollywood designer
HRT has called on one of Hollywood's leader design stars to help create a new corporate image for the team this year.

[genius83]

Mayor: Melbourne should give up F1
Melbourne's lord mayor Robert Doyle believes the city should not seek to renew its deal to host the Australian Grand Prix after it expires in 2015.

Berger hails 'genius' Newey
Former Ferrari driver Gerhard Berger expects Red Bull to dominate the 2011 F1 season, and highlights the "genius" of Adrian Newey as the difference between Red Bull and its rivals.

Chandhok hopes for Lotus drive
Karun Chandhok has hinted he is close to signing up as reserve driver with Team Lotus for 2011. He made his F1 debut with HRT last year but sponsorship issues meant he was dropped mid-season.

Briatore: Webber wrong to hide injury
Mark Webber's manager Flavio Briatore believes the Australian was wrong to have revealed his late-2010 shoulder injury several months after that event - and should have either announced the problem when it happened or not spoken out at all.

[genius83]

Rosberg has no fear of Schumacher
Nico Rosberg has no concerns about being partnered with his Mercedes team-mate Michael Schumacher for the second year running.

Indian GP boss steps down
The chief organiser of the Indian Grand Prix has resigned and moved into a consultation role, but insists the circuit is still on schedule for this year's inaugural race on October 30.

Court hearing will not resolve Lotus row
The row over the use of the Lotus name in Formula 1 hits the courts in London today - but irrespective of the outcome of the first legal skirmish, the matter will certainly continue to drag on until much later this year.

[genius83]

Force India set to announce di Resta
Paul di Resta is set to finally be announced as a Formula 1 driver for Force India later this week, with his team scheduled to end weeks of speculation about its 2011 line-up.

Lotus dispute gets March court date
The dispute over the Lotus name in Formula 1 will now go to trial much earlier than originally expected, after a High Court judge today pushed for a swift resolution to the matter.

Glock: Virgin will be stronger in '11
Timo Glock is adamant that Virgin Racing can enjoy a 'much stronger' campaign in 2010, after saying that any concerns he had about the outfit's potential have been laid to rest.

Major repairs to start at Shanghai
Major repairs are set to start at the Shanghai International Circuit after subsidence was found at three of its turns, local officials have admitted.

@All
There are rumours of a Japanese Manufacturer joining the F1 grid in the coming season.

[genius83]

Team Lotus confident over naming case
Team Lotus has declared itself 'confident' that it will win its legal dispute with Group Lotus and be able to use its famous name in Formula 1 this year, in the wake of the first court skirmish between the parties.

Symonds: F1 overtaking research key
Formula 1 teams and its bosses should get together and invest serious time and resource into understanding better how much overtaking the sport really needs, in a bid to improve grand prix racing.

Group Lotus upbeat over naming row
Group Lotus says it is upbeat that it will prevent Tony Fernandes from using the Lotus name in Formula 1 when their dispute hits the courts in March.

Petrov first to test new Renault
Vitaly Petrov will be the first man to try out Renault's new R31 car when it tests for the first time in Valencia next week.

New HRT won't be ready until Bahrain test
Narain Karthikeyan has revealed that HRT's new car will not be ready until the final pre-season test in Bahrain.

Schumacher shuns simulator sessions
Michael Schumacher's inability to work in a driver simulator hindered his preparation for grands prix in 2010, according to a source close to the former champion. He added Schumacher does not spend time in simulators because ever since a motorcycle fall in 2009 they have caused him to suffer from motion sickness.

Prostrules out another Schumacher title
Former world champion Alain Prost said he does not expect Michael Schumacher be back to full speed in 2011.

Lotus to unveil new car online
Team Lotus will launch its new TL11 car online early on the morning of Monday January 31 - ahead of its first test at Valencia on the Wednesday.

All-new HRT car for 2011 - Kolles
Colin Kolles has revealed that HRT will use an all-new chassis in 2011 and not just a modified version of the Dallara-built F110 it used last season.

[Blackeye117]

Ferrari christens new F1 car 'F150'
Ferrari has announced that its next Formula One racing thoroughbred will wear the same moniker as the best-selling pickup on the planet when it debuts later this week.

[UncleKracker]

Montezemolo plays the political card with new Ferrari F1 car
There’s a very interesting little note on the Ferrari website this evening saying that the new Ferrari F1 car will be designated the F150, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. The Italian flag, the “Tricolore” will be more prominent than before.

Gearing up for new car launches: How a Livery is decided
As we are counting down to the launches of the new cars, with Ferrari at the end of this week and most of the other teams at the start of next week, I thought it would be good to investigate an area that is central to the “look” of a new car, but is often overlooked – the livery.

Group Lotus fails in one sense, but gains in another
The application for summary judgement in the London High Court today in the dispute between Group Lotus and Team Lotus failed, but it has brought forward the actual hearing, so both sides have won and lost something today.

Peter Windsor’s Pre-season Feelings
Peter Windsor, formerly a team head at both Ferrari and Williams, has been involved in motor racing since the late 1970s. In a special two-part pre-season talk, the journalist and broadcaster shares his opinions with GPUpdate.net.

In the first half of this comprehensive insight, Peter discusses Sebastian Vettel’s capabilities of retaining the world title plus how 2010’s new teams will still struggle in their second season, possible methods of improving Formula 1’s general image and how television coverage should cater more for the sport’s fans.

Peter Windsor’s Pre-season Feelings -Part 2
In part two, Peter Windsor shares his views on KERS and general fear about adjustable rear wings, why talented drivers fail to make the F1 grade and the returning United States Grand Prix.

Mark Blundell's Pre-season Feelings
Mark discusses KERS, adjustable rear wings and possible resultant 'false' racing, comeback king Michael Schumacher and his own tips for world title success in 2011.

@Steve
Any link, Sir? Couldn't find the story anywhere:o

[genius83]

@UK
Well its a 2-part rumour first part is quite acceptable the second part is a shocker. So here is the rumour one of the engines for a team will be rebadged with a japanese manufacturer's name with a deal been signed for a change of ownership of the team to that manufacturer and current owner becomes title sponsor. The first part engine rebadging is quite possible but change of ownership is the one which will be a shocker.

Now its up to you to decide which manufacturer and which team??