At the media meet during the Wroom Summer 2011, Stefano commented, “For me, Fernando is the Number 1 driver in Formula 1 at the moment.” “I see a lot of similarities with Michael Schumacher, a driver who made his mark on our history. In fact, in some areas Fernando is even better, for example when I think of the speed with which he integrated himself into the team and the way he became its leader. In this he was much quicker than Michael who took a while to do that.”

Alongside Fernando, Felipe Massa is well used to facing a More >

Racing fans in Mumbai got up close and personal with Red Bull Racing Can for the first time ever at Wilson College on Saturday. Bringing out the best in engineering and design enthusiasts, participants used Red Bull cans powered by radio-controlled motors to build the city’s fastest can on wheels. Completing six laps with a time of 3 minutes and 19 seconds, Dhairya Zaveri from SIWS, Wadala and Vaishnavi Pathare from Ruia College of Team Red Riding Bulls will go on to represent Mumbai in the national finals in Delhi on October 1, 2011. Rounding off the top podium positions More >

It might seem strange for the official Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro press release to talk about the team having had a busy Friday, doing a lot of work. After all, isn’t that what preparing for a Grand Prix should be all about? Yes, but with factors such as tracks being green and a bit dirty on the first day and a need to conserve tyres and look after engine mileage, it is not always the case that cars run all the time during Friday’s three hours of free practice. (more…)

This was the last of two days of testing during which all the Formula 1 teams evaluated the new Pirelli tyres. The last of the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro drivers to take to the track was Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard completed a total of 105 laps, the quickest in a time of 1.40.529. (more…)