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Feb.9 (GMM) Charlie Whiting has given the 2012 cars at the Jerez test this week an early clean bill of health.
It was reported the FIA’s technical delegate decided to attend the opening test of the 2012 pre-season amid speculation the teams may have o…

While ‘step’ noses were still occupying some in the F1 paddock, the sport’s purists were staring at the rear of the cars as the field of 2012 tested at Jerez on Tuesday.
With blown exhausts effectively banned this year, the new rules state that the ou…

The teams are to blame for the ‘ugly’ 2012 cars seen so far, according to FIA technical delegate Charlie Whiting.
Of the five new cars seen already, the Ferrari, Lotus, Force India and Caterham models feature a radical ‘stepped’ nose.
Though the new M…

Ferrari’s 2012 car has now passed the mandatory FIA crash tests at the second attempt, according to multiple sources.

2012 Ferrari passed crash test
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It emerged last week that the new car, codenamed 663, was due to undergo the tests …

Ferrari has emerged as the first team ready to copy Lotus’ reportedly innovative braking ride height system.

New Ferrari will have ride height system
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The BBC claims Italian giant Ferrari “are working on a similar system”, which appa…

Ferrari’s 2012 car, described as “not pretty” by Stefano Domenicali this week and codenamed 663, reportedly failed to pass the FIA’s mandatory crash tests at the first attempt.

New Ferrari failed crash test
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The news was reported by …

Ferrari is awaiting a clarification about Lotus’ reportedly radical braking system for its 2012 car, Stefano Domenicali has revealed.

FIA confirms Lotus system is legal
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It emerged this week that Lotus, formerly Renault, intends to r…

Ferrari and Red Bull may already have inked separate new Concorde Agreements with F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.

Montezemolo denies new Concorde deal
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The rumour follows the top teams’ recent split from the association FOTA.
T…

With up to five of F1′s twelve teams no longer members, the future of the FOTA alliance is on shaky ground.
HRT pulled out at the start of the year, with team boss Colin Kolles chiding the Geneva-based association for being “just a name and not really…