Formula 1 news

Kimi Raikkonen has delivered an upbeat verdict over his capabilities in Formula 1 after his first day of testing with new team Lotus.

Jenson Button has praised McLaren's new MP4-27 car, claiming 'it feels right', although he admitted there is room for improvements.

Sebastian Vettel was positive about Red Bull's new car for the 2012 F1 season, but feels it will difficult for him to win the title.

Lotus are targeting fourth place in the constuctors' championship in 2012 after launching their new E20 challenger on Sunday.

Fernando Alonso is confident the new Ferrari F2012 will help him battle for honours in the coming campaign.

Force India racer Paul Di Resta is looking forward to the challenge of the upcoming Formula One championship.

Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo has told Felipe Massa he must impress in 2012 or risk losing his seat with the Scuderia.

Lewis Hamilton says he will shortly make up his mind whether to stay at McLaren or not beyond the end of this season.

McLaren pair Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have revealed their delight at the new McLaren MP4-27 ahead of the 2012 campaign.

Rubens Barrichello has not given up on a return to Formula One despite confirming he is considering a switch to IndyCar this season.

Former Formula One driver Gerhard Berger has predicted that Michael Schumacher will finally retire at the end of 2012.

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has backed both Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton ahead of the 2012 campaign.

2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen admits he doesn't expect to be amongst those battling for the title in 2012.

Caterham chief technical officer Mike Gasgoyne has defended the look of his team's car by describing it as a "sign of the times".

Kimi Raikkonen says he has found the return to Formula 1 with Lotus "very positive" after two days with the team in Valencia.

Marussia has announced that it will not be taking its 2012 car to the season-opening testing in Jerez on February 7.

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz has warned their F1 rivals that world champion Sebastian Vettel will be stronger than ever in 2012.

The FIA have banned a ride-height control system being developed by Lotus and Ferrari.

Jarno Trulli insists he is not reading anything into reports that Caterham F1 are looking to replace him with Vitaly Pterov.

Jarno Trulli says that he is not interested in the rumours suggesting Vitaly Petrov will be taking his seat at Caterham.

Sebastian Vettel may be the reigning champion but Fernando Alonso believes he is yet to reach the same level as Lewis Hamilton.

Bruno Senna has tipped Williams to vastly improve on last season after his arrival as the team's new driver for the 2012 F1 campaign.

Williams has announced that Bruno Senna will join Pastor Maldonado in its driver line up for the 2012 season.

Nico Rosberg believes that Ross Brawn has what it takes to elevate Mercedes GP to the top of the Formula 1 rankings.

Paul Di Resta says Force India will have a good 2012 and says they can challenge Renault and Mercedes in the constructors' standings.