Formula One News — February 2011

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Fernando Alonso on the new Ferrari F150

Fernando Alonso gives his views on the latest Ferrari chassis.

Interview: Paul Hembery, Pirelli Motorsport Director

An interview with the head of Pirelli's F1 tyre programme.

Vettel gives new Red Bull the thumbs up

World Champion Sebastian Vettel was impressed with the new Red Bull RB7 that took him to the top of the first day's pre-season testing time sheet in Valencia.

Changes to Marussia Virgin management

In the lead-up to the new Formula 1 season, the Marussia Virgin team has made a number of changes to it's management structure.

Interview: Williams technical director Sam Michael

An interview with Williams F1 technical director Sam Michael.

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Barrichello unconcerned by Williams opening day

Williams ran its FW33 for the first time in Valencia today, losing much of the morning session to a KERS problem but satisfied with the day overall, with times considered meaningless.

Nico Rosberg on the new Mercedes MGP W02

As the new Mercedes MGP W02 was unveiled in Valencia today, Nico Rosberg gave the car its track shakedown this morning before talking to the media about his first impressions.

Launch Feature: Red Bull RB7

Red Bull Racing pulled the wraps off its new RB7 today in Valencia, the device with which it hopes to defend its drivers' and constructors' titles.

Red Bull reveals new RB7

World Championship winner Red Bull Racing has unveiled it's 2011, Adrian Newey designed, RB7 chassis at Valencia.

Williams runs FW33

Williams F1 has started running with it's 2011 challenger, the FW33, using an interim livery today at Valencia.

Mercedes launches W02

Mercedes GP has officially launched it's 2011 challenger, the W02, after issuing a 'sneak peak' image over the weekend.

Toro Rosso launches STR6

Scuderia Toro Rosso revealed it's new 2011 chassis, the STR6, at Valencia today.

Senna steps back to go forward

Bruno Senna had what can only be described as a character-building first year in F1. The HRT team was new, its Dallara-built chassis was not truly up to F1 standard and there was no chance for Senna to shine.