Formula One news

F1 teams start testing at Paul Ricard

The ten Formula One teams travelled to the south of France for a three-day test session at Paul Ricard in preparation of the Monaco Grand Prix - being held next week - and the Canadian Grand Prix.

The Honda Formula 1 team has brought a new modification to its wings attached to the car's front wing as pictured above. Speaking about this week's test Honda F1 team boss Ross Brawn said: "We have a track test at the Paul Ricard circuit in France to prepare for Monaco and Montreal, followed by an aero test at Barcelona to validate our next aerodynamic step.

"We should have some visually interesting new parts for Monaco, the highest downforce circuit so far. However we do not expect Monaco to be the highest downforce track of the year - our calculations show that Singapore will require even more. Montreal is at the opposite end of the spectrum with the demand placed on very high straight line speed."

The Formula 1 teams will start testing on Wednesday with the following drivers;
Ferrari - Kimi Raikkonen
McLaren - Lewis Hamilton
BMW-Sauber - Robert Kubica
Renault - Lucas di Grassi
Williams - Nico Rosberg
Toyota - Timo Glock
Red Bull Racing - Mark Webber
Honda - Alexander Wurz
Scuderia Toro Rosso - Sebastian Vettel
Force India - Vitantonio Liuzzi

more news

• 05 Jul.
  • Barrichello aiming to win again
  • Hamilton unable to drive Senna's McLaren
  • Updated double diffuser for BMW
• 04 Jul.
  • Problem analysis a strong point, says Brawn
  • Kovalainen hails 'great' circuit
  • Home Grand Prix looms for Heidfeld
• 03 Jul.
  • Campos driver announcement expected in August
  • World's fastest rollercoaster at Nürburgring
  • Mixed Nürburgring memories for Hamilton
  • Piquet doubtful of Renault recovery
  • Senna Jr. to drive Uncle's McLaren
  • Plans progressing for Bulgarian Grand Prix
  • Goodwood hosts Festival of Speed
  • Dallara ready for Campos mission
• 02 Jul.
  • Special Heidfeld helmet design revealed
  • Williams and Force India outside FOTA discussions
  • Hockenheim in revival talks with Ecclestone
  • Heidfeld interested in several teams
  • Fry keen to see Barrichello on top
  • 'Only a mad Max would advise Todt'
  • F1 returning to streets of Moscow
• 01 Jul.
  • Alguersuari hoping for Toro Rosso drive
  • Glock remaining bright over chances
  • Ferrari clear Alonso talk as speculation
  • Bird to drive '96 Williams at Goodwood
  • Williams to celebrate 40 years at Goodwood
  • Alguersuari replaces Hartley as Red Bull reserve
  • George resigns as Indy chairman
  • Bridgestone changes allocation format
  • Nakajima 'better' than last year
  • Bourdais 'thinks before he drives'
• 30 Jun.
  • GPUpdate TV: Dixon leads Ganassi 1-2 at Richmond
  • New components for Brawn in Germany
  • 'Alonso-Ferrari announcement possible at Monza'
  • Drive Abu Dhabi online
  • Newey tours F2 paddock
  • GP3 car makes track debut
  • No team orders at Red Bull
  • Theissen looking for greater aero cuts
  • FOTA targets return to North America

Homepage