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Starting a new naming system for their cars, Lotus (formerly Renault) have announced that their 2012 machine will be called the E20, commemorating the 20th chassis to be designed at their Enstone factory in the UK. Enstone has been a Formula One team base since 1992, when Benetton moved there from their previous Oxfordshire facility
Lotus has named its 2012 car E20, marking two decades since Formula 1 cars were first designed at its Enstone factory. Between 1992 and now, the squad has run under three names in Benetton, Renault and Lotus.
Marussia has elected not to use KERS during the 2012 Formula 1 season. This year, many expected all outfits to use the power-boosting tool although the squad formerly known as Virgin has decided against it on the grounds of cost-cutting.
A report in the German media claims that VW is looking to enter F1 as an engine supplier before buying into an F1 team.
Pirelli, the sole tyre supplier of Formula 1 and its official feeder series, will offer 200,000 euros (£165,000) to this year’s GP3 Champion, should he successfully graduate to GP2 in 2013. On top of this, the new title winner will take part in a development session with a GP2 car during the winter period between seasons.
The Lotus F1 team has announced that this year's car will be named the E20, to commemorate the twentieth chassis designed at the team's base in Enstone.
Shortly after the announcement that Jules Bianchi will serve as Force India’s reserve driver in 2012, Ferrari has confirmed Davide Rigon’s fresh commitment to the team. The Italian will now be first choice for activities such as street demonstrations.
Ferrari protege Jules Bianchi is named as Force India's reserve driver for the 2012 season.
Ferrari protege Jules Bianchi is named as Force India's reserve driver for the 2012 season.
