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China: Shanghai has brought a new dimension to the calendar

Pay drivers: A growing number of drivers are being hired with sponsorship in mind

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Apr 13, 2012

Shanghai offers racing on a grand scale

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull ©Reuters

The Chinese racetrack’s awe-inspiring dimensions mirror the importance of the country to sponsors and participants of Formula One

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Video: Formula One targets China market
While few in China watch motor sports and Formula One racing, companies are focusing on the country’s new generation of racing enthusiasts
Teams and drivers 2012
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James Allen assesses the teams and drivers competing for the top prize this year
Fernando Alonso of Ferrari ©Getty Apr 13, 2012

New season brings surprises

As teams and governing bodies struggle to reach agreement, there is as much action behind the scenes as there is on the grid

Pastor Maldonado ©Reuters Apr 13, 2012

The need for speed comes at a price

Sponsored drivers are proliferating in the face of escalating costs. While some claim it harms the sport, it is nothing new

Caterham ©LAT Apr 13, 2012

Small teams chase big dreams

In recent years, small outfits have struggled to match the budgets and performance of the top teams

MARCH 2012
Mar 15, 2012

New season brings familiar challenges

There is a sense of déjà vu in the sport – on and off the track, write Roger Blitz and James Allen

Australian grand prix ©Getty Mar 15, 2012

Australia: Melbourne battles its GP sceptics

Event has failed to win full support of the city’s population, says Lachlan Colquhoun

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta ©Camera Press Mar 15, 2012

Ferrari: Iconic marque wins new fans

Italian group sells record numbers despite slipping back on the track, writes James Allen

Ferrari's 2012 race car ©Reuters Mar 15, 2012

Design: ‘It can be the world’s ugliest car, as long as it’s fast’

Negative reaction to the new Ferrari race car does not faze the team, writes John Reed

Mar 15, 2012

Melbourne: Driving against local sentiment

Lachlan Colquhoun reports on a campaign by Melbourne’s inner-city park protesters

Ross Brawn ©Alpha Mar 15, 2012

Interview: Ross Brawn

The Mercedes GP chief will not settle for less than podium finishes this season, he tells James Allen

Mar 15, 2012

Media rights: Pay TV deal changes the game

Hunt for new finance is driving change. By Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson

Mar 15, 2012

Racing driver: A job less ordinary

The sport of Formula One racing presents some unique challenges to the drivers, writes Rohit Jaggi

Mar 15, 2012

Albert Park: Track record of predicting season’s winner

Rohit Jaggi reports on a circuit that is tight enough to make for spectacular racing, but has enough space for overtaking

Mar 15, 2012

The Business of Formula One 2011

F1 is at a critical point in its development – both on and off the track

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