Bahrain Grand Prix Result and Championship Standings

The result of the Bahrain Grand Prix, as well as the championship tables.

Vettel beats Lotus pair for first win of 2012

Sebastian Vettel took a dominant and contolled victory in Bahrain to move top of the driver's championship.

Vettel back in business with brilliant Bahrain pole

Sebastian Vettel returned to his 2011 qualifying form with pole position at Bahrain for Red Bull.

Bahrain track guide

So then: race four. Bahrain. A tough track, mainly for just how hot it gets. So much so that Fernando Alonso passed out after the 2009 race after suffering from dehydration. And it's not an easy circuit either.

Driver of the Day: China

In a new feature for the site for 2012, after every race I will be making nominations for driver of the day, before then deciding the winner of the award.

Chinese Grand Prix Result and Championship Standings

The result of the Chinese Grand Prix, as well as the championship tables.

Brilliant Rosberg wins at last in China

Nico Rosberg won the Chinese Grand Prix in dominant style to take his first ever race win with a super drive, as Lewis Hamilton takes the lead of the championship.

Rosberg takes first ever pole with superb China lap

Nico Rosberg finally ended his long wait for a pole position with a wonderful lap in China to secure his maiden pole position, and his team's first since 1955, which was taken by Juan Manuel Fangio at Monza.

Chinese Grand Prix Preview

With an extraordinarily tight field, a surprise championship leader, an intriguing and yet challenging track and the prospect of wet weather, the 2012 Chinese Grand Prix promises to be a thriller. Here's my preview.

China track guide

Without a doubt one of the hardest tracks in the world, China is a very unique track which boasts one of the very longest straights in Formula One, as well as some very twisty and tricky corners along the way.

Driver of the Day: Malaysia

In a new feature for the site for 2012, after every race I will be making nominations for driver of the day, before then deciding the winner of the award.

Malaysian Grand Prix Result and Championship Standings

The result of the Malaysian Grand Prix, as well as the championship tables.

Awesome Alonso beats dazzling Perez for superb Malaysia win

Fernando Alonso won the Malaysian Grand Prix for Ferrari with a superb performance.

Hamilton on pole again as marvellous McLaren master Malaysia

Lewis Hamilton made it two pole pole positions out of two with another great performance in qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Malaysian Grand Prix Preview

After a dominant display by McLaren's Jenson Button in Melbourne, the F1 circus rolls on, in Kuala Lumpur for the 2012 Malaysia Grand Prix.

Malaysia track guide

The second race of the 2012 season is at Malaysia, a track which has one of the toughest opening sectors in the world, and is difficult just for its humidity and weather.

Driver of the Day: Australia

In a new feature for the site for 2012, after every race I will be making nominations for driver of the day, before then deciding the winner of the award.

Australian Grand Prix Result and Championship Standings

The result of the Australian Grand Prix, as well as the championship tables.

Dominant Button wins season opener in Australia

Jenson Button won a tension-filled season opener in Melbourne, beating Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel to the flag.

Brilliant Hamilton leads McLaren one-two in Melbourne qualifying

Lewis Hamilton will start from pole position tomorrow in the first race of the season as he ended Red Bull's recent dominance on Saturdays.

Australian Grand Prix Preview

The season commences this weekend, and here's my preview of the first race, at Australia.

Australia track guide

There really couldn't be a better track to start the year at, as Albert Park gets the season underway. Here's my track guide.

2012: The season preview

So far, everything is pointing in the direction to say that this is going to be a brilliant season of Formula One. We have twelve ultra-determined teams and from analysis of testing, it looks very very close. Here's my season preview.

Kimi Raikkonen: A disinterested talent?

Kimi Raikkonen is returning to Formula One after two seasons out. In the final part of my opinion series on the grid's top drivers, I ask if Kimi Raikkonen is motivated, and if he is a disinterested talent?

Nico Rosberg: Top class or over-rated?

After beating Michael Schumacher in the last two seasons, Nico Rosberg is now very highly rated amongst the F1 community. In the penultimate installment in my opinion series on the grid's best drivers, I ask if he is actually top class, or just over rated.

HRT finally launch F112 in Barcelona

HRT have launched their 2012 car, the F112.

Marussia launch MR01 at Silverstone

Marussia have finally launched their 2012 car, named the MR01.

Raikkonen fastest over all four days of final test

Kimi Raikkonen recorded the fastest time of any set in the four days at the final pre-season test session, at Barcelona.

Raikkonen fastest on final day of testing

Kimi Raikkonen put Lotus on top of the timings for the third time in four days, topping the last day of the Barcelona test, and the last day of pre-season testing.

Perez fastest on wet testing at Barcelona

Sergio Perez was the fastest driver on the penultimate day of pre-season testing at Barcelona, which was disrupted by rain during the day.

Grosjean fastest again in disrupted Barcelona testing

Romain Grosjean was once again fastest for Lotus at Barcelona, with the Frenchman topping the timings for the second day in a row.

Grosjean fastest on first day at Barcelona

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean continued his impressive testing form by topping the first day's running at Barcelona, ahead of Jenson Button and Sergio Perez.

Order of Testing Session Three: Barcelona

The final test session of winter testing begins tomorrow, at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Marussia to miss final Barcelona test

Struggling Marussia announce they won't run at the final Barcelona test, as well as some other updates from the world of F1.

Kobayashi fastest over all four days at Barcelona

Kamui Kobayashi is the fastest driver over all four days of the Barcelona test.

Kobayashi fastest on last day of Barcelona test

Kamui Kobayashi is fastest on the final day at Barcelona.

Maldonado fastest for Williams at Barcelona

Pastor Maldonado tops the third day of testing at Barcelona for Williams.

Hulkenberg fastest on second day at Barcelona

Nico Hulkenberg tops the second day of testing at Barcelona.

Vettel fastest on first Barcelona day as Lotus withdraw

Sebastian Vettel sets the pace on the first day of testing at Barcelona.

Mercedes launch W03 in Barcelona

Mercedes become the tenth team to launch their 2012 car.

Order of Testing Session Two: Barcelona

The second session of Winter Testing begins today, at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.

Guest Article by Jack Leslie: Are 2012 cars ugly or just different?

An excellent guest article by Jack Leslie, as he discusses the new look to F1 cars.

Petrov to replace Trulli at Caterham

Vitaly Petrov is replacing Jarno Trulli at Caterham in a last minute move.

Michael Schumacher: Will he ever be the old Schumi?

In the seventh of my nine part opinion series focusing on the grid's top drivers, I look at Michael Schumacher, and ask if he'll ever be at his very best again.

Felipe Massa: How can he improve?

Felipe Massa just missed out on the title in 2008, but from there has done nothing. In the sixth of my nine part series on the grid's best drivers, I ask how can he improve?

Fernando Alonso: When will he get the car he deserves?

My next piece on the grid's top drivers is on Fernando Alonso, and when will he get a car to help him win the Championship with Ferrari?

Guest Article by Ellis Crozier-Gittings: Heikki Kovalainen

The latest guest article to be written for me is by Ellis Crozier-Gittings, as he looks at the career of Heikki Kovalainen, so far.

Grosjean fastest 2012 car over four days at Jerez

The results from all four days at Jerez, collated, show Romain Grosjean is the fastest 2012 car.

Alonso fastest on final day in Jerez

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso pleases his fans with the fastest time on the last day in Jerez.

Rosberg fastest as Grosjean heads 2012 runners

Mercedes are on top again, as Romain Grosjean is the fastest 2012 car.

Schumacher quickest but Webber fastest of 2012 cars

Michael Schumacher is fastest in Day Two of the Jerez test, albeit in the 2011 car.

Raikkonen tops first day of Jerez test

Kimi Raikkonen marks his return to F1 by being fastest in the first test session.

Williams launch FW34 in Jerez

Williams have launched their 2012 car, named the FW34.

Order of Testing Session One: Jerez

Winter Testing begins today, and here is the order of the running.

Toro Rosso launch STR7 as they prepare for 2012

Toro Rosso are the eighth team to launch their 2012 car.

Defending Champions Red Bull launch RB8

Red Bull launch the car they will be hoping will deliver them their third straight Drivers and Constructors Championship.

Sauber launch C31 in Jerez

Sauber become the sixth team to launch their 2012 car.

Rebranded Lotus team launch E20

Lotus launch the E20, as they continue the trend of a step in the nose.

Jenson Button: Was 2011 his best ever year?

He may not have won the championship last season, but Jenson Button may have driven better than ever. In the fourth of my nine part series on the top drivers, here's my analysis.

Karthikeyan gets last F1 seat at HRT

Narain Karthikeyan is returning to F1, with a second spell at HRT.

Ferrari F2012 unveiled in spite of Maranello snow

Ferrari have released pictures of their 2012 challenger.

Force India launch VJM05 at Silverstone

Force India launch their 2012 car with a whole new livery.

Lewis Hamilton: Is he F1's troubled star?

The next article on the best drivers on the grid focuses on probably the most famous one, Lewis Hamilton.

McLaren launch MP4/27 as they bid for 2012 glory

McLaren are the second team of 2012 to launch their car.

Sutil handed suspended sentence for assault case

German driver Adrian Sutil given suspended sentence for GBH after the Chinese Grand Prix.

Mark Webber: Can he challenge Vettel?

Webber took a beating from Vettel in 2011, but can he challenge his team mate in 2012?

Sebastian Vettel: A true great?

Sebastian Vettel has won the last two world championships, but is he a true Formula One great?

Pirelli unveil softer compounds for 2012

Pirelli announce some changes to the tyres for the 2012 season, with increased wear and difference in colours.

Caterham become first team to launch 2012 car

Caterham F1 Team reveal images of their 2012 car, one day ahead of the planned release.

D'Ambrosio joins Lotus as reserve driver

Jerome D'Ambrosio is confirmed as Lotus F1's third driver in 2012.

Raikkonen tests 2010 F1 car in preparation for return

Kimi Raikkonen returns to an F1 cockpit after two years away.

Guest Article by Wasif Anowar: The story of Mika Hakkinen

A brilliant guest article on the career of Finnish driver and two time world champion Mika Hakkinen, written by Wasif Anowar.

Senna signs for Williams to partner Maldonado

Bruno Senna signs to race for Williams in 2012.

2011: The complete season review

Its being a long and hard season, with Sebastian Vettel deservedly taking his second straight World Championship. Here is every article from my season review:

2011: The Year of Vettel

I bring my 2011 season review to a close by analysing the World Champion, Sebastian Vettel.

2011's new features: The verdict

With three main new features arriving in Formula One in 2011, there was a lot of attention on them. Here's my analysis.

The rookies of 2011: How did they do?

This next installment of my season review focuses on the five rookie drivers that took part this year: Paul di Resta, Sergio Perez, Pastor Maldonado, Daniel Ricciardo and Jerome D'Ambrosio.

The top ten drives of 2011

Now it's time to look at the best ten single drives of the season, and as always please do leave your thoughts in the comments.

The top ten drivers of 2011

Twenty eight drivers were involved in 2011, and here are my top ten for the season just gone.