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Caterham replace Trulli with Petrov

The CNN-sponsored Caterham Formula One team recruit Russian driver Vitaly Petrov in place of Italian veteran Jarno Trulli for the 2012 season.

Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead

Bahrain’s Formula One organizers insist that the Gulf state’s grand prix race will go ahead as planned in April, despite recent fears that its political situation has not improved.

Vettel: ‘Red Bull out to dominate again’

Double world champion Sebastian Vettel insists Red Bull can continue to dominate Formula One as the leading marque unveil their car for the 2012 season.

Snow puts brakes on Ferrari unveiling

Ferrari’s plans to unveil their new car for the 2012 Formula One season are scuppered by heavy snowfall at the Italian team’s Maranello factory.

Sutil seeks F1 return after guilty verdict

German driver Adrian Sutil is confident of returning to Formula One despite receiving an 18-month suspended jail sentence for grievous bodily harm on Tuesday.

Loeb extends Monte Carlo advantage

World champion Sebastien Loeb extends his advantage in the Monte Carlo Rally on Thursday after once again outclassing his rivals for victory.

Bruno Senna signs for Williams

Bruno Senna signs for Formula One constructor Williams 18 years after his uncle, former three-time world champion Ayrton, died driving for the team.

Loeb maintains lead in Monte Carlo

Sebastien Loeb is virtually assured of claiming a sixth Monte Carlo Rally victory after maintaining his lead through Saturday’s night stages.

Loeb makes it six wins in Monte Carlo

Sebastien Loeb claims his sixth Monte Carlo Rally crown as his quest for a ninth successive world rally title gets off to the perfect start.

FIA bans new Formula One technology

Formula One’s governing body outlaws a technological development which would help teams improve the stability and aerodynamics of a car.