Sauber has revealed their hand early and has announced that Mexican driver Sergio Perez will partner Kamui Kobayashi for the 2011 Formula One campaign. Perez, who is only 20, finished second in this years GP2 series and won four races, including the Monaca race. Sauber are also entering into a partnership with the Mexican company [...]

Virgin Racing are no longer looking to really challenge any of the main teams in Formula One. Virgin are now setting their sights on a 10th place finish in the Championship. Formula One’s rules governing prize money are complicated, but only the top 10 in the Constructors’ Championship are given a handout. If you finish [...]

It is rumoured that the US Grand Prix could be run at Monticello Motor Club, which is just spitting distance from New York City. Formula One’s expressed interest in adding a US track to the global series after a long absence, but recent attempts to secure one have faltered. Monticello Motor Club president Ari Strauss [...]

New Jersey revealed their plans to host a Formula 1 race, but now the city’s mayor has killed those plans, citing environmental issues. [GPUpdate]

It has been reported that Pirelli have just started talks with Formula 1 teams about tyre supplier deals. Pirelli chiefs this week gave the green light to evaluate a return to grand prix racing. Most teams are currently weighing up offers from Michelin and Avon Cooper about supply deals for 2011, but now Pirelli might [...]

The decision handed down by the Tribunal de Grande Instance of Paris on 5 January 2010 at the request of Mr Flavio Briatore and Mr Pat Symonds, which the FIA has appealed, revealed a poor understanding of how the disciplinary procedure before the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) works. In accordance with the undertakings made [...]

Jacques Villeneuve remains optimistic that he can secure a place on the 2010 starting grid. Despite being 38 Jacques still believes he has a lot to offer a team. The former World Champion has been linked to a number of teams but is still yet to be confirmed for a spot. “I continue to work [...]

Richard Branson has always wanted to be heavily involved in Formula 1, but previously the right opening never seemed to present itself. This year Branson has his very own Formula 1 team, Virgin Racing. Powered by Cosworth, former Toyota F1 driver Timo Glock will team up with rookie Lucas di Grassi, who finished behind Glock [...]

Here he is, complete with menacing red helmet. Word has it these videos are from October, before he signed with Mercedes. It’s great to see the greatest F1 driver ever  back on track preparing to wipe the floor with the young guns.

Already five teams have put their names down with Ferrari, McLaren, Sauber and Renault set to launch ahead of testing while Lotus will be mid-February. PlanetF1 will bring you all the news, interviews and pictures from the unveilings. Launch Dates 25 Jan – Mercedes GP 28 Jan – Ferrari 29 Jan – McLaren 31 Jan [...]