Turvey completes MP4-27 shakedown
McLaren tester Oliver Turvey became the first person to drive the team's 2012 challenger in Spain on Saturday, completing a range of system checks behind the wheel of the MP4-27 before pre-season running kicks off at the Circuito de Jerez next week.

Caterham the right choice, says van der Garde
Giedo van der Garde has admitted that agreeing terms with Caterham F1 for the 2012 season will ultimately prove to be a highly fruitful career choice, with the Dutchman now signed up as the squad's official reserve driver. Having negotiated with a number of teams over the winter break, the 26-year-old was delighted to finalise a deal.

Giedo van der Garde gets Caterham reserve drive
Giedo van der Garde has been announced as Caterham F1’s official reserve driver for 2012, having spent the past three seasons in GP2. Van der Garde will now take part in the pre-season tests and a number of Friday Practice sessions throughout the coming campaign, aiding the Norfolk squad with its preparation efforts.

Q&A with HRT's Narain Karthikeyan
Narain Karthikeyan will begin his second stint for the Hispania Racing Team this season, having competed in eight races throughout 2011. Paired alongside veteran racer Pedro de la Rosa, the team enters the new season with drivers an average age of 38. Jacky Eeckelaert comes in as their new technical director after the departure of Geoff Willis. Karthikeyan shared his views on the upcoming season.

Video of the Day: Karthikeyan drives Jordan in 2005

Ferrari searching for pit-stop improvement
Ferrari is keen to up the speed of its pit-stops this year as the Italian outfit strives to find time in all areas of its operation. The new F2012 was revealed online on Friday.

F1 video: Force India launches VJM05 at Silverstone

Massa: 2012 to be the victory year
Felipe Massa is striving to return to winning ways this season. A Formula 1 victory has eluded the Brazilian since the end of the 2008 season, when he celebrated a win at Interlagos only to lose out in the championship to Lewis Hamilton by a single point.

Whiting to attend Jerez tests?
It is being reported that Charlie Whiting, the FIA's technical delegate, will attend the first test of the season at Jerez next week

Sutil's father slams 'pathetic' Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton's decision to stay away from the trial of his former team-mate and friend Adrian Sutil has ensured he is again making headlines for the wrong reasons

Hamilton insists he has turned over a new leaf
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he was "battling everybody" last season and insisted that all that is behind him

Force India 'ahead of the game' - Fernley
Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley says that the team has to be "ahead of the game" when it comes to selecting drivers

Caterham sign van der Garde
Caterham has announced Giedo van der Garde as its test and reserve driver for the 2012 season

Alonso 'believes' in Ferrari skills
Fernando Alonso says that he has faith in Ferrari after the team unveiled the "different" F2012

Technical director Key leaves Sauber
Sauber technical director James Key has left the team to take up "a new role back in the UK" after a technical reorganisation

Hulkenberg anticipating steep learning curve
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted that it will take a couple of races before he is fully up to speed this season

Alonso: We have to fight for the title
Fernando Alonso says only a title challenge will do for Ferrari this season

Jerez F1 2012 test line-up confirmed
A full rundown of the line-up for next weeks first F1 2012 pre-season test at Jerez in Spain

van der Garde inks F1 2012 reserve deal
Caterham F1 has today confirmed that Giedo van der Garde will be the team's official reserve driver in 2012.

Your sexiest grid girl for January revealed!
The weather outside may be cold, but our countdown of January's top ten sexiest grid girls is sure to brighten your day and send temperatures soaring...

Ferrari reveals F2012
Ferrari reveals the new F2012 for the upcoming F1 season, featuring a radical interpretation of the stepped nose

Force India debuts F1 2012 car
Sahara Force India unveiled its 2012 F1 challenger this morning at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix and of course also home of Vijay Mallya's outfit.

Domenicali: Looks don't equal performance
Stefano Domenicali says he would rather have a car that looks ugly and wins than an attractive one that finishes second

Fernley: Nightclub incident didn't cost Sutil
Force Indian deputy team principal Bob Fernley defends former driver Adrian Sutil after assault conviction