This year the Formula 1 field was fully confirmed well over a fortnight ahead of the opening race, unlike eight days as it was in 2010. For 2011, we have a 24-car field once... read more »

Last week’s Hispania Racing press release at the Circuit de Catalunya confirmed that Vitantonio Liuzzi had completed the Formula 1 grid for 2011. After being left out on the... read more »

Hispania Racing has confirmed to GPUpdate.net that it will be formally launching its new car, the F111, in Barcelona this week and that, furthermore, the Spanish squad will... read more »

Renault have made an alteration to their final winter testing plans in Barcelona, the Enstone team has confirmed to GPUpdate.net, after Nick Heidfeld picked up a cold. The... read more »

McLaren has confirmed to GPUpdate.net that its new-look ‘bubble’ nose cone is a test-only component, with the part being used at the Circuit de Catalunya by Jenson Button... read more »

Hispania Racing could debut its new 2011 car, the F111, by as early as Thursday in Barcelona, GPUpdate.net has learned. At present, the Murcia-based outfit is yet to officially... read more »

McLaren has confirmed to GPUpdate.net that its schedule has been modified for this week’s fourth and final pre-season test session at the Circuit de Catalunya, with the... read more »

Team Lotus has confirmed to GPUpdate.net on Monday morning that Team AirAsia GP2 drivers Davide Valsecchi of Italy and Luiz Razia of Brazil will be kicking off its testing... read more »

Sir Jackie Stewart's private secretary has revealed to Crash.net that the three-time F1 World Champion is now at home and resting after being taken ill on a flight yesterday. read more »

Timo Glock has undergone surgery for the removal of his appendix this week, the Marussia Virgin Racing team has confirmed to GPUpdate.net. However, whether the German will be... read more »

GPUpdate.net has learned that next week’s final pre-season test session will be taking place on its original dates of Tuesday 8 until Friday 11 March, although both Ferrari... read more »

The talk of Barcelona may have been the postponement of the Bahrain Grand Prix, although some serious running was taking place out on-track. Before Formula 1 heads back to the... read more »

Felipe Massa has labelled life more important than Formula 1, with the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix having been called off on Monday evening. The Brazilian Ferrari driver... read more »

Team Lotus has confirmed to GPUpdate.net that Mexican Ricardo Teixeira will be back in its car for a selection of laps at the Circuit de Catalunya on Saturday.  read more »

Hispania Racing has confirmed to GPUpdate.net that Vitantonio Liuzzi will be driving for the team as Barcelona testing continues on Saturday. At present, Narain Karthikeyan is... read more »

As the political storm has invaded Bahrain, F1 and FOTA alike are considering pulling out of that country completely by cancelling the last test session, and opening GP as well... read more »

Having tested for British Touring Car support series Clio Cup UK last week, as reported by GPUpdate.net on Saturday, it has now been confirmed that Nicolas Hamilton – brother... read more »

Toro Rosso has informed GPUpdate.net that Australian third driver Daniel Ricciardo will be enjoying a second outing in its car as Formula 1 descends on Barcelona for the third... read more »

A source close to Crash.net has revealed that injured Lotus Renault GP star Robert Kubica has named the driver he would like to see stand in for him in F1 2011. read more »

Scuderia Toro Rosso has informed GPUpdate.net that official test and reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia will be kicking off its Jerez testing programme on Thursday... read more »

Ferrari has confirmed to GPUpdate.net that the cause of Felipe Massa’s morning spin in Valencia was an oil leak, as opposed to the general assumption of engine failure. After... read more »

It has been revealed that Jaime Alguersuari suffered from a puncture on the first day of pre-season testing in Valencia. However, Toro Rosso has confirmed to GPUpdate.net that... read more »

Karun Chandhok has been seen in Valencia clad in Team Lotus apparel, although the 1Malaysia team has confirmed to GPUpdate.net that the Indian is present as a team guest as... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo admits that a Formula 1 race seat for next year is the target, with the 21-year-old Australian already confirmed in a Friday practice role with Toro Rosso for... read more »

As runner-up in last year’s Formula Renault 3.5 series, Daniel Ricciardo steps up to a regular Friday role at Scuderia Toro Rosso for 2011 alongside his World Series by... read more »