Le 14/10, 08:05
Even though the rain made an appearance today at the Yeongam circuit, the Toro Rosso team drivers, Sébastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari, are optimistic because they realized they were quite competitive with the intermediate tires - even though it is always difficult to have a clear idea of the hierarchy on Fridays as teams test different things. For his debut with the STR6, Jean-Eric Vergne was not able to drive a lot - only 9 laps covered, but he was still thrilled with the experience and looks forward to driving this car again in Abu Dhabi.
Le 14/10, 07:44
Due to not being able to do much driving today in South Korea because of the rain, Team Lotus was still able to work a bit on the adjustments of its engines to prepare for tomorrow's qualifying session and Sunday's race. Like its rivals during the two practice sessions today, it did little driving in the rain as the rest of the weekend is expected to be dry.
Le 13/10, 16:10
Sergio Pérez revealed today that he played a trick on the Sauber team on Sunday during the Japanese Grand Prix. The Mexican driver, who had started 17th, finally finished 8th in the race, allowing the Swiss team to score significant points in its battle with Force India. But as the checkered flag approached, Pérez announced over the radio that the problem he had been suffering from for several laps was worsening, and as a result, he was forced to slow down.
Le 13/10, 11:06
Rubens Barrichello is not yet certain he will continue for another season with the Williams team - Romain Grosjean, Adrian Sutil, Charles Pic, and Giedo Van der Garde are rumored to replace the Brazilian, who is becoming less and less convincing within the team. But the record holder for the number of GPs raced hopes to have a decision by the end of the season.
Le 13/10, 06:03
The FIA has decided to implement a new system on single-seaters for the start of the season, an adjustable or movable rear wing - Drag Reduction System in English, abbreviated as DRS. This system has increased the number of overtakes in races - a record for many years. But Ross Brawn is questioning whether it's useful to allow this system for another season.
Le 12/10, 14:50
Sebastian Vettel was unable to celebrate his second world championship title with a victory at Suzuka on Sunday. But the Red Bull driver hopes to succeed before the end of the season, during the final four races, and maybe even this weekend in South Korea.
Le 12/10, 11:44
The Mercedes GP team announced on its website the signing of a partnership with the Puma brand, an agreement that will be effective from January 1, 2012. The equipment manufacturer has signed a multi-year agreement with the British team for the exclusive supply of clothing, shoes, and accessories that will be worn by Mercedes GP staff.
Le 12/10, 08:11
The Red Bull team is dominating this Formula 1 season head and shoulders above the rest, and numerous superlatives have been used to describe Sebastian Vettel's title. But the Austrian team has found the right formula: Red Bull on top of the world. And it's not just a metaphor; the team has driven their show car on the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas.
Le 11/10, 14:22
Lewis Hamilton was once again involved in a racing incident in Japan on Sunday – it's the third time in several races, after his crash with Kobayashi in Belgium, the one with Massa in Singapore, and another with Massa in Japan. But according to Martin Whitmarsh, this new incident can be attributed to the mirrors.
Le 10/10, 17:31
The McLaren team made its debut in the Formula 1 World Championship in 1966, making it the oldest team after Scuderia Ferrari. After Jenson Button's victory this Sunday at Suzuka, the Woking team hopes to fight for victory again in South Korea as early as this weekend, which will be the team's 700th race in Formula 1.
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