Sebastian Vettel explains the basics behind KERS and DRS in this video.
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Interactive map: The growing F1 calendar, 1950-2011
2011 F1 season preview
Posted onSee how the F1 calendar has tripled in size since 1950.
McLaren cover least test distance with new car
2011 F1 testing
Posted onMcLaren covered the least distance in testing with their new car of all the teams, apart from HRT.
Rosberg: Mercedes are “on the up”
2011 F1 testing
Posted onNico Rosberg is positive about Mercedes’ performance gains in testing so far.
Second Barcelona test day 5 in pictures
F1 pictures
Posted onPictures of the rain-hit final day of testing in Barcelona.
Hamilton: reliability and pace concerns for McLaren
2011 F1 testing
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his concerns about the MP4-26 are “reliability and performance.”
Rain limits running in final day of testing
2011 F1 testing
Posted onThe final day of pre-season testing saw heavy rain. The four remaining teams only did a few laps each.
Alonso: “We are racing Red Bull and a few others”
2011 F1 testing
Posted onFernando Alonso names Red Bull as his main competitors in 2011.
2011 F1 testing day 16 live: Barcelona
2011 F1 testing
Posted onFerrari, McLaren, Mercedes and Williams are the only four teams remaining at the Barcelona test.
Schumacher remains cautious on Mercedes form
2011 F1 testing
Posted onMichael Schumacher would not be drawn on his car’s performance after leading Friday’s test.
Schumacher fastest for Mercedes in Barcelona
2011 F1 testing
Posted onMichael Schumacher was fastest in the revised Mercedes in the fourth day of testing in Barcelona.
Second Barcelona test – day 4 pictures
F1 pictures
Posted onPictures from today’s test at the Circuit de Catalunya.
HRT F111 seen for the first time in Barcelona
2011 F1 cars
Posted onHRT show their finished 2011 F1 car for the first time in Barcelona.
Maldonado not feeling pressure ahead of F1 debut
2011 F1 season
Posted onPastor Maldonado says he’s not feeling any pressure ahead of his F1 debut with Williams.
2011 F1 testing day 15 live: Barcelona
2011 F1 testing
Posted onRed Bull are one of seven F1 teams who finish their pre-season testing today.
Alguersuari: tyres could put HRT in front of Ferrari
2011 F1 testing
Posted onJaime Alguersuari says the difference between the tyres is so great HRT could overtake Ferrari.
Perez: “We have to stay realistic”
2011 F1 season
Posted onSergio Perez said he will stay “realistic” despite going fastest in testing today.
Barrichello warns over rear wing crash danger
2011 F1 season
Posted onRubens Barrichello says the Drag Reduction System could lead to more crashes.
Massa happy with tyres but believes Red Bull are ahead
2011 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa says he’s happy with the new Pirelli tyres and tips Red Bull to be fastest.
Perez fastest in his last test before F1 debut
2011 F1 testing
Posted onSergio Perez put Sauber on top on the third day of testing at Barcelona.