Sakhir -Toyota - Test day 3
Toyota brought the first part of its Bahrain test to a close today with Jarno Trulli and Kamui Kobayashi resuming work on set-up and development items on day three.

Both drivers looked at different mechanical set-up options, gathering important information for the team to study in order to get more out of the TF108.

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Sakhir -Toyota - Test day 2
The Toyota Racing team was back in action for the second day of its Bahrain test today with race drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock taking the wheel of the TF108. A warm and sunny morning made for perfect testing conditions and both drivers were kept busy working on programmes of mechanical set-up changes.

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Sakhir - Ferrari - Test day 2
Testing continued today on the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain amid temperate conditions and clear skies.

Kimi Raikkonen and Luca Badoer each worked on different programmes with a little help coming from the improved weather conditions, which were milder and presented almost no wind in comparison to yesterday's session.

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Leading the field in pre-season Sebring running
With the results of the first two days of testing at Sebring International Raceway, most people expected to see the name Franck atop the timing sheets at the conclusion of the first pre-season open test for the Champ Car World Series. What they may not have expected is that his last name would be Perera.

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Sakhir - Toyota - Test day 1
On a sunny and mild day in the Middle East, the Toyota Formula One team got its first test underway in Bahrain today with Timo Glock and Kamui Kobayashi behind the wheel of two TF108s.

The main item on the agenda for Glock was the continued development of the set-up after solid progress during the last test at Valencia helped ... [ more ]

Sakhir - Ferrari - Test day 1
Testing began today for the Ferrari team at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. World Champion Kimi Raikkonen and test driver Luca Badoer enjoyed warm temperatures and clear skies during this opening session, which was also windy as expected.

Both drivers have begun work on a busy technical programme, concentrating mostly ... [ more ]

The 'first shot in negotiations' has been fired
Organisers say the Australian Formula One Grand Prix will not bow to pressure from F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and switch to a night race, reports said Monday.

Ecclestone stated in weekend reports that, with more lucrative host cities being touted, Melbourne was in danger of losing the event it has staged ... [ more ]

FIA demands report from Spanish GP organisers
Lewis Hamilton has shared his thoughts regarding the racial abuse he was subjected to during last week-end's Formula One group tests at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. On each occasion the McLaren driver left the pits, insults were thrown at him by a group of spectators, some wearing black wigs with black make-up, ... [ more ]

Measures to be taken
The Circuit de Catalunya wishes to explain its position regarding the actions of a minority of spectators on Friday, February 1st during the test session of Formula One teams:

1. The total number of spectators during the three days of the event was 55,000 fans with a general attitude of respectful and excellent behaviour during the ... [ more ]

Test development driver role
The ING Renault F1 Team is delighted to announce the arrival of Sakon Yamamoto in the role of test development driver for the 2008 season. The 25 year-old from Japan has made 14 Grand Prix starts so far in his career, with Super Aguri and Spyker. His best finish was P12 in last year's rain-soaked Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway.

Sakon ... [ more ]