It began the last day of the first series of pre-season testing in Barcelona

The fourth day of the first series of tests of the teams in Formula 1 starts near Barcelona. Pilots working on new cars for the 2016 season, again only team to Sauber test new parts with the old car. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will again ride together on the track "Catalonia" while their other rivals will have one in the car for the day. Fourth last day of the first series of tests for season 2016 Formula 1 continues until 19:00 GMT.

Full list of pilots testing the track near Barcelona:

Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton / Nico RosbergFerrari - Kimi RaikkonenWilliams - Felipe MassaRed Bull - Daniel KwiatForce India - Alfonso Selis Jr.Renault - Kevin MagnussenToro Rosso - Max VerstappenSauber - Felipe NasrMcLaren - Fernando AlonsoManor - Rio HaryantoHaas - Esteban Gutiérrez

Alonso: McLaren chassis may be best

The chassis of the McLaren might be the best on the grid in Formula 1 this season, said the pilot of the team Fernando Alonso after the first official test. The Spaniard, however, stressed he did not expect the dominance of Mercedes to end soon: "Our goal is to have the best chassis and it is achievable.

Maybe in European competitions this will become clear as well. But I also think that the dominance of the Mercedes brand is not over. They are very, very strong. currently doing some interesting things, because long series will give them a clear vision of the car they. and when we add the enormous potential of pilots Mercedes are stronger even than last year, "said the double world champion after his first full practice day in Barcelona. "It will not be easy to win with McLaren, but I am proud of my team and the work done over the past two months. My first full test went well, but we have not yet discovered the potential of this car," added the Spanish pilot of McLaren. The first full day of Alonso on the track passed mostly in check airflow, temperature and management of the car. The Spaniard turned 119 laps of the track in "Catalunya" at a relatively slow pace, but promised speed with the softer tires and less fuel.

Hulkenberg fastest in the third day of the test of "Catalonia"

The pilot of the Force India Nico Hlkenberg fastest lap on the track "Catalonia" in the third day of the first pre-season test and topped the standings. German overtook Romain Grosjean with Haas and Kimi Raikkonen with Ferrari and drove more miles from them.  Nico lead in the morning, raising the bar of 1: 23.110 minutes with tires SuperSoft and then keep its lead until the end of the day.

Grosjean approached him with three seconds and so gave hope to his new team that this season will have the speed. Third finished the pilot of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, but the day was not seamless - the morning made only 4 laps, and not a time for checking the fuel system, but then the afternoon to catch up and overtake the Renault driver Kevin Magnussen, who also had technical difficulties, but recover and make a lot of laps - a total of 11. Mercedes decided today to give a chance and his two pilots. So they managed to collect a total of over 150 laps as Nico Rosberg was faster. Among them ranking slipped Carlos Sainz with Toro Rosso and Felipe Nasr with Sauber. The pilot of the youth team of Red Bull did the most laps today - 161. Last stayed pilot Manor Rio Haryanto, who came for the first time on the track and spun in turn five, causing red flags morning.

1.Niko Hulkenberg (Force India) 1: 23.110 minutes, 99 laps
2.Romen Grosjean (Haas), 1: 25.874 minutes, 82 laps
3.Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 1: 25.977 minutes, 78 laps
4.Kevin Magnussen (Renault) 1: 26.014 minutes, 111 laps
5.Niko Rosberg (Mercedes) 1: 26.084 minutes, 74 laps
6.Karlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) 1: 26.239 minutes, 161 laps
7.Felipe Nasser (Sauber) 1: 26.392 minutes, 115 laps
8.Lyuis Hamilton (Mercedes) 1: 26.421 minutes, 88 laps
9.Daniil Kwiat (Red Bull) 1: 26.497 minutes, 74 laps
10.Felipe Mass (Williams), 1: 26.712 minutes, 109 laps
11.Dzhensan Button (McLaren) 1: 26.919 minutes, 51 laps
12.Rio Haryanto (Manor), 1: 28.249 minutes

Hulkenberg first to noon on the third day of pre-season testing in Barcelona

The third day of the first series of pre-season testing in Barcelona was halfway pilots in Formula 1 ranking until noon on the track "Catalonia" topped the pilot of Force India's Nico Hulkenberg.

Ferrari team step down first place, picking up the first two days of hope for the title this year Sebastian Vettel. Teammate Kimi Raikkonen was less fortunate and spent half the day in the pit of Scuderia because of problems with the new car the Italians. Finn did not record fast time by making only four installation laps and remained last. Mercedes team continues to create real pace and prefers to work on endurance engine improvements and new details in your car.So until noon Nico Rosberg again brought together all sectors of the track near Barcelona qualifying pace. 

1. Nico Hulkenberg - Force India - 1: 25286-36 laps
2. Kevin Magnussen - Renault - 1: 26014-55 laps
3. Nico Rosberg - Mercedes - 1: 26084-62 laps
4. Carlos Sainz - Toro Rosso - 1: 26239-56 laps
5. Felipe Massa - Williams - 1: 26712-46 laps
6. Felipe Nasr - Sauber - 1: 26840-50 laps
7. Jenson Button - McLaren - 1: 26919-34 laps
8. Romain Grosjean - Haas - 1: 26955-42 laps
9. Daniil Kvyat - Red Bull - 1: 27046-24 laps
10. Rio Haryanto - Manor - 1: 29808-24 laps
11. Kimi Raikkonen - Ferrari - No time - 4 laps

F1 will change the rules for qualification

Bosses in F1 voted unanimously huge change in the form of training in the new season. After a meeting of the Strategic Group and the F1 Commission in Geneva it was adopted last session is one hour and is divided into three parts, but the pilots are on track in all three until they are eliminated.

Yet the details are not clear, but the format would be this. So Q1 will last 16 minutes and after the seventh slowest pilots will go home. Then every 90 seconds the pilot with the lowest time will be eliminated until there are 15 cars. After a short break will begin Q2, which will continue for 15 minutes and then again the sixth slowest will leave. Then 90 seconds goes by one until there are no 8. The final part, Q3, will continue 14 minutes from fifth on the procedure will be repeated. Finally, they remain two who will fight for pole positions for 90 seconds. The change must be approved by the World Motor Sport Council, which meets on 04 March

Rosberg: The battle for the title in 2016 between Mercedes and Ferrari

Nico Rosberg does not believe third team to intervene in the fight to win the world title in 2016. The pilot of the Mercedes expects their opponents from Ferrari to be more serious resistance during the upcoming season, but added that other teams will have the strength to fight for third place. "I will fight with Ferrari for the title this year. I expect that you give us is much more difficult because there are indications that Ferrari have made a big step forward with its new engine. I'm glad for that, because it means that waiting for us a very interesting and controversial championship. From such a thing will win all the very Formula 1, "said Rosberg expectations. "The other teams will do everything in its power also our difficult, but I will fight for third place. The new W07 Hybrid performed very well from the first lap. So far we have no problems with the new technique, which is most important in preseason. we think our competitors have already shown their full potential, while we have not yet downloaded the cards on the table, "he Nico with confidence.

Hamilton: Do not think about celebrity

Lewis Hamilton is one of the most popular F1 drivers and Bernie Ecclestone is often praised because it is one of the most successful in marketing terms champions, who popularized the sport. Hamilton made the most of social media and is constantly in the headlines - something some colleagues even run.

Lewis has no problem with being photographed, walk on events and talk about it. Whether perceived as a celebrity, he replied: "I know a lot of famous people and I'm sure none of them does not have the celebrity. When you wake up in the morning, brush your teeth and look in the mirror, do not say" Good morning, star one! ". In fact might any, I do not know. But I'm a normal person dealing with something that coincidence was in the spotlight. it all depends on you - if you go to a restaurant that you know will get caught by the media or not. believe it or not, but still surprised when I saw my picture in a magazine. "

Ricardo: Ultra Soft tires are good

Daniel Ricciardo pleased with blends ultra soft and feels that the new Pirelli tires are "good step forward" in terms of traction.Yesterday the pilot of Red Bull recorded the second best time with them on the track "Catalonia" (leader Vettel was also such) and said that no worries: "Feels like a bit over SuperSoft tires and behaved like a soft, which is good. You can expect a little more traction from them. There was nothing strange, no worries, nice little step forward is. Now this track is not particularly important because it's cold, but it was good that we tried them and found out how they work. " Ultrasoft are additional five mixtures that teams will have this year.They will be used mainly on street tracks.

Alexander Rossi will drive in the IndyCar Series

American Alexander Rossi will drive in the IndyCar Series car next season after failing to keep his place in Formula 1 team announced the future of the competitor Andretti Autosport on its official website."I just look at my debut in the IndyCar Series and I'm glad that I'll do it with a team of such great caliber," said the pilot.  24-year-old Rossi has five starts for Manor last year, but the British team decided to make a complete change in his flight staff for this season. Contracts signed Pascal Veerlayn German and Indonesian Rio Haryanto.

Vettel untouchable in the second day of testing in Barcelona

The Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel remains the fastest in the second day of preseason near Barcelona. German hope to return the title in Maranello recording his best time today still to lunch with the new ultra-soft Pirelli tires. Four-time world champion made a total of 126 laps and improved his own personal best by two seconds yesterday, stopping the chronometer at 1: 22.810 minutes. Second today was Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull team. Former teammate Seb also try the latest blends of Italian tire supplier, but dropped to 0.7 seconds from Vettel. Sergio Perez of Force India showed good speed and was third on close second retardation.

Favorites for the title during the upcoming season of Mercedes began quietly testing program. The pilot of the team Nico Rosberg was fourth more than two seconds behind Vettel. No one hid the pace of Champions, achieving his best lap with medium tires, but made the most laps - 172. Fernando Alonso failed to inspire optimism in the ranks of McLaren. The Spaniard was only ninth more than three seconds gap from the eternal rival Vettel. Fernando still managed to make a total of 119 laps and gathered valuable information about their team.

1. S. Vettel Ferrari 01: 22.810 126
2. Ricardo D. Red Bull 01: 23.525 112
3. C. Perez Force India 01: 23.650 101
4. N. Rosberg Mercedes 01: 24.867 172
5. M. Erickson Sauber 01: 25.237 108
6. E. Gutierrez Haas F1 01: 25.524 79
7. C. Botas Williams 01: 25.648 134
8. P. Veerlayn Manor 01: 25.925 71
9. F. Alonso McLaren 01: 26.082 119
10. D. Palmer Renault 01: 26.189 42
11. M. Verstappen Toro Rosso 01: 26.539 121

Vettel again set the pace to break Barcelona

This morning began the second day of the first pre-season test in Formula 1. The teams continue work on their new cars on the track "Catalunya" near Barcelona. Only the team of Sauber continue to test the car by 2015. The Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel recorded the fastest time until noon, closing the tour "Catalonia" of 1: 22.810 seconds with new ultra-soft slick tires Pirelli.

Four-time world champion began promising the year after and yesterday was the fastest on the track. Second was former teammate German Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian also achieved his best time with ultra-soft mixture. Third time record pilot dominant team the last two years of Mercedes Nico Rosberg. German behind to lunch by compatriot Vettel two seconds, but has not "put on the sandal" fastest tires Pirelli. Fourth was Sergio Perez, followed by Marcus Ericsson, Valtteri Bottas. All three run about three seconds lagging behinddriver Vettel. Renault team bottoms out and is now in eighth place in the face of Dzholion Palmer. The weak pace continued to pursue McLaren team. Fernando Alonso was slower than Sebastian by nearly five seconds.

Standings but lunchtime:
1. Sebastian Vettel - Ferrari - 1: 22810-46 laps
2. Daniel Ricciardo - Red Bull - 1: 23525-58 laps
3. Nico Rosberg - Mercedes - 1: 24867-81 laps
4. Sergio Perez - Force India - 1: 25692-48 laps
5. Marcus Ericsson - Sauber - 1: 25734-49 laps
6. Valtteri Bottas - Williams - 1: 25872-55 laps
7. Pascal Wehrlein - Manor - 1: 25925-36 laps
8. Jolyon Palmer - Renault - 1: 26189-41 laps
9. Esteban Gutierrez - Haas - 1: 26931-32 laps
10. Fernando Alonso - McLaren - 1: 27198-71 laps
11. Max Verstappen - Toro Rosso - 1: 27346-59 laps



Today, pilots operating the track near Barcelona, ​​are:
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg

Ferrari - Sebastian Vettel
Williams - Valtteri Bottas
Red Bull - Daniel Ricciardo
Force India - Sergio Perez
Renault - Dzholion Palmer
Toro Rosso - Max Verstappen
Sauber - Marcus Eriksson
McLaren - Fernando Alonso
Manor - Pascal Veerlayn / Rio Haryanto
Haac - Esteban Gutirrez

Button: MR4-31 already a step forward

After the first day of the test "Catalonia", in which he finished sixth, McLaren are hopeful of presenting her new car and hope this season to finally return to his forehead. Button said the team definitely has advanced winter and was encouraged. Yesterday Jenson did 84 laps with his new MR4-31 powered by a Honda engine.

Last year at the same time they and his team-mate Fernando Alonso failed to take so miles in four days. "This year we are in a much better position than last year, which is great. The first day everything went smoothly, no problems with reliability. It is still early to say whether we are quick because we still get to know the car. There are many new things in it, many improvements have yet to explore, "said Button. The racing director Eric bulit team also said he was pleased with the team: "We're definitely better. All data meet our expectations. This means that our tools work properly, and the car was stronger than last year. I will not talk about how much faster is our new car from the old because it can create false impressions, and I do not know what we have achieved others. Honda have made improvements and are moving in the right direction. Fixed someproblems that we failed last year, and it's nice. I just can never completely satisfied because there is always room for improvement, but for now we are better. "

Grosjean: Haas made a very good start

After the first test day of "Catalonia" pilot Romain Grosjean Haas said that the team has made a good start and he was happy with the presentation of their first F1 car. Morning VF-16 had a problem with the front wing and made only 13 laps, but then the team cope with the situation and afternoon Grosjean hover more miles, eventually finishing penultimate ranking of the session.

According to French pilot this is a very good sign that the team can fight for positions during the season. "The day went very well, if I'm honest. After these epic few days, we managed to arrange everything the boys did a great job and the car felt very nice. The first impression is always important and I am glad that everything went normal. We had some problems, but everyone rushed to get better. we have a brand new team, brand new car and a name, but we have to attract people with experience. we were able to get out on the track to do quite laps without major problems - no leaks, electrical faults only front wing, but quickly found out why, and it all better, "said Grosjean. "At the beginning of the year there are always difficulties, but I think we will be ready for Melbourne. Overall so far we are satisfied because we are not far from the middle of the column," added Romain.

Vettel: The test will become more interesting

Sebastian Vettel wins in the first day of the first pre-season test on the track "Catalonia", ahead of last year's rival Lewis Hamilton.The pilot of the Mercedes, however, make double trips from him and Vettel as others yet to show his true speed. "The first day was interesting because we saw what they did the rest in the winter. I guess in the coming days most teams will put their cards on the table.

This year we have only eight test days, so there is no time for slow driving. With each day will becomes more interesting and more interesting, "said Vettel. As for the presentation of the new SF16-H, Sebastian said that Ferrari have improved compared to last year: "It's definitely a step forward, but at the moment it's hard to say anything more. Yes, our first day went well, I felt the car I did quite tours. For now, just can not answer that I am positive and nice impression. surmountable have many of last year's limitations and this year we should have more options. Yes, we were fastest, but it does not matter. The important thing is that we are happy with the car. "

Ferrari presented a new contender for the title - SF16-H

The team presented the new Ferrari car with which Scuderia will attack the world title in 2016. Pilots in red Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen will have the difficult task to stop the dominance of the last two years of Mercedes. The new car bears the name SF16-H, as the Italians chose not to make premier online. Key actors in the presentation were team boss Maurizio Arivabene, technical director James Allison and drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen. The new car has much more white on the aerodynamic body. Engineers "Ferrari" have changed the architecture of the drive unit that is more compact, which leads to better aerodynamic efficiency of the engine cover. Improved efficiency of the combustion chamber in the cylinder head, turbocharger and exhaust manifolds. All this is for the purpose of extracting more extreme power. The main changes to the aerodynamics are shorter and a high nose and a narrow tail. Another major change is the new suspension geometry. After years of using the suspension type pulrod configuration is passed to a popular pushrod.

The first tour of the new "Silver Arrow"

World champions Mercedes made a brief predsezona session with both drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg on the track "Silverstone" in the UK with the new Silver Arrow, which is not yet officially debuted. W07 Hybrid hit the track for the filming of a promotional video and the team released Onboard footage of him. Behind the wheel was Nico Rosberg, then his place is occupied and Lewis Hamilton for several laps. Each team is allowed two promotional events with this car, but not allowed to travel more than 100 km with it must use the tires for demonstrations. Today Mercedes clocked a total of 98.2 kilometers and according to team technical director Paddy Lowe, were able make checking systems before the first official pre-season test when will be the presentation of the car.

Williams presented their new car

Williams presented the new car, which both drivers - Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas will compete this season. The car is said FW38 and will again power-driven Mercedes. After last year finished third in the constructors' championship, the team now feels confident that their new car will be a significant step forward and it will be able to fight for a better position in the championship. "Williams began to consolidate its position among the leaders with two third positions in the last two seasons.

This is a huge achievement, given the resources available to others around us. This in itself will be a challenge to keep his place, but we firmly determined to improve because only victory is enough. We have a strong team for 2016 with Felipe and Valtteri who will partner the third consecutive year. They work well together and have the perfect combination of speed and perseverance, "said the founder of the team sir Frank Williams. "The car that we present today is not at our final product. Now we are planning improvements to Melbourne and during the season will try to constantly bring new parts to change it," added the deputy director Team Claire Williams.

Pat Symonds: The new exhaust volume will increase by 12%

Technical director of Williams team, Pat Symonds said that the new exhaust systems for the 2016 season will make the sound louder with at least 12%. Current V6 turbo engines have been criticized from the outset when replaced the old V8 in 2014, which forced teams to embark on research how it can be enhanced sound.

The decision for the new season will take place in this exhausts are now separate entities, there will be one or two pipes, as opposed to last year's system, where final tube was directly connected to the exhaust flow and thus got quieter sound. "The thing that viewers may notice in the new year will be increased noise. Given the improved engines for the new season, this in itself will produce more powerful sound, as another very important thing is the removal of the old exhaust system that drowned out the sound. This will not only lead to an increase in volume by 12%, but occasionally we will see real and dramatic sound turbo engines produce, "said Pat. On new rules for tires, which will allow teams to use more sets and those that they deem fit, Simmonds added: "Here we can expect movement of things in racing, then there will be a different choice of tires. Realistically , the more limited are the teams in this respect, the more predictable was the outcome of each race, as everything so far. it was decided to introduce five additional type of tire in the soft range, and even more importantly the freedom that will be given to teams in selecting the tires every weekend. I do not think it will be a much great change, but really has the potential to turn into something that will bring no small difference and spectacle in sport. "

Red Bull showed its new colors

Red Bull presented the new shade car of the future, which this season will compete their two drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Daniel Kwiat. The event took place in London and his team took last year's car. The colors that the team has chosen, once again blue, yellow and red, but the paint is dull. Team boss Christian Horner define design as "innovative and aggressive." "I think it will stand out on the grid and in the mirrors on some cars, hopefully. Looks very good and things that are nice in appearance, often work like that. Hopefully it become clear and the track," added Horner. "

The new color scheme that Ricardo described as "pretty funky," will hit the track next week for the first pre-season test in Barcelona. Then Red Bull will demonstrate its new RB12 for the first time. Like its predecessor, this year's car will be powered by Renault, but branded with TAG Heuer.

Ferrari celebrated the anniversary of the birth of its founder

A day before the official presentation of the new car for the2016 season in Formula 1 all in Maranello have returned backto their roots and celebrate the birthday of their founder - EnzoFerrari. The team vowed yesterday that today will publish quotes, audio and video recordings il Commendatore, to remember "a great man who fulfilled a dream."

The starting grid for the 2016 F1 season is filled

A few days before the first pre-season test Manor announced his second driver and so the grid for the 2016 F1 already been completed. This year start in the Grand Prix of Australia will arrange a total of 22 cars, including the new US team Haas. Besides Haas debut this season will make three piles - Jolyon Palmer with Renault, Pascal Veerlayn and Rio Haryanto Manor with.

Here are the others:

Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg
Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen
Williams, Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa
Red Bull's Daniel Kwiat and Daniel Ricciardo
Force India: Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg
Renault: Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer
Toro Rosso: Max Verstappen and Carlos Sayny
Sauber: Felipe Nasr and Marcus Eriksson
McLaren's Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button
Manor: Pascal Veerlayn and Rio Haryanto
Haas: Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutiérrez

Manor announced their second driver

Manor announced the name of the second driver for 2016 season in Formula 1. This is Indonesian Rio Haryanto. 23-year-old racer will make his debut after three successful test, which spent last year for the team and its strong season series GP2. Haryanto will sit in the new MRT05 this month, during the first test in Barcelona next week, and the Grand Prix of Australia will become the first Indonesian pilot, reached the top of motorsport. His teammate will be DTM champion Pascal Veerlayn. Season 2016 seems promising for the team of Manor because once went under new management in 2015 and suffered a major restructuring, attracted a lot of key figures and signed a contract with Mercedes for the supply of engines (Williams gearboxes).

Mercedes: The new rules will allow our competitors to catch up

Since the world of Formula 1 enters an era of 1.6 liter V6 turbo engines in 2014, Mercedes began to impose one of the largest dominations in the history of sport. After numerous complaints from other teams and the inability to catch up with the German manufacturer in the new season teams will have the opportunity to re-use previously prohibited development zones engines. Director of the department for development of engines Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Andy Cowell comment on this issue as follows: "The rules have changed, as this year" black boxes "will not have them.

This means that each team can work on all 42 areas and aspects that allow direct changes in engines without breaking the rules, "said Cowell. "This year everyone can make changes more about the track in Melbourne or the last race in Abu Dhabi, or as each is comfortable. There will be places that are exceptions, but in general why do it? because we do not want to get so that there is a producer who has a good idea, but you can not develop it because of the black boxes. I just do not need situations in which it said: "we can not catch the leaders, because the rules do not allow us. " Any rule that hinders a team to catch up and to fight faster, bad rule, "he said. Cowell admitted that from Mercedes they did not have to work during the winter training in any of the prohibited zones until this year in the engines.

Ferrari: It would be a tragedy Scuderia remain ten years without a title

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne admitted that Scuderia will be a real tragedy if team for ten years he again won the world title in Formula 1. The last title in Maranello bring Finnish pilot of "Ferrari" Kimi Raikkonen in 2007 year. Hope the Italians, however, is his teammate and four-time champion

Sebastian Vettel, who last season was the only driver able to beat totally dominant team of Mercedes.

So the president of Ferrari Sergio Marchionne put unofficial ultimatum to his team to win the title in 2017. The Italian added that the damage from the Mercedes before it four years in a row by Red Bull "destroy" the image of the brand Ferrari.

"It would be a tragedy for Ferrari to stay ten years without winning a title. Hopefully then we can change the status quo and impose new dominance in sport. The victories of last year immediately expressed in improving the company's sales worldwide," said Marchionne.

"The damage from Mercedes and before long years of dominance of Red Bull destroy the image of the Ferrari. We are in F1 to win and all are inferior in us. I'm sure that time will come back and will again be on top . The spirit inside the team changed after the arrival of Sebastian Vettel. That boy was born champion and conduct sweeps all behind to success, "concluded the Italian.

Renault want to compete with Red Bull

Tafia Remy, head of department Motors in Reno, said he can not wait for the battle between the factory team of Renault and their client team Red Bull in season 2016. Shortly before the official presentation of the new Renault team boss in Paris at Red Bull's Helmut Marko said that the French company should focus on the presentation of his team on the track instead of the factory.

"If I were Helmut Marko, I would say the same, because he wants the best for his team and dreams of winning. Even I would not be surprised if he had said the opposite. On the one hand we want Renault to win and for that purpose we must be very good engine with the chassis of the Red Bull should do a competitive package. They are very capable in terms of making chassis so that the battle between us will surely be interesting. I can not wait to start and eventually it win, "said tafia.

Ferrari set fire engine

Since the winter break between two seasons remaining few days and all teams are in feverish preparations for the debut oftheir new cars and early pre-season tests. Some have announced the dates on which will show us for the first timetheir new cars, others not, but the beginning of the wintersession is clear - February 22. Ferrari released the video to hear the sound of the new SF16-T or both will be called The car them. The sound is from the factory in Maranello team and the car itself or the engine can not be seen, but a sign of the upcoming start of the season.

Marchionne: Alfa Romeo should return to F1

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne believes that Alfa Romeo should return as a constructor in Formula 1, partnering with Ferrari.

"In order for Alfa Romeo once again become a real brand for sports cars, should consider the possibility to return in Formula 1. How? In collaboration with Ferrari," Marchionne told the Italian press and the question of whether and Le Mans is notoption replied: "I would prefer F1."

"Alfa Romeo are able to produce chassis and engine can do," says the president. 

In 1950 and 1951 Alpha became champions with Giuseppe Farina and Juan Manuel Fangio and in the 60s and 70s Company supplies engines before returning with its own team between 1979 and 1985. According to Marchionne brand now must return to Formula 1, perhaps with engine Ferrari.

Kimi smiles in Maranello

This week Ferrari Kimi Raikkonen visited the factory in Maranello team to take his measures to the new seat. In this short video to see how Scuderia Finnish pilot is smiling, talk to your boss Maurizio Arivabene and engineers. When exactly will be the presentation of the new car not yet know, but we hope to be before the first pre-season test, which starts at the end of mesetsa.porta then wish you all the best Formula 1 in the future. Just have to look at its results and thus decide best who has talent and who does not, "concluded Mark. Before signing with Lotus, Carmen drove in the series GP3 between 2012 and 2014. She finished each of the three seasons respectively 28, the 30th and 29th overall.

The scandal between Chord and Sorensen continues to grow

Former pilot in the development of Lotus cars of Marco Sorensen attacked sharply Carmen Chord earlier this week.Dane says he was 12 seconds per lap faster than Carmen under the same condition Simulator team. Marco also said that he felt used by Lotus, and while Carmen was constantly in the spotlight, he was treated like a gentleman anyone.

On the occasion, the Spaniard said:

"Honestly to tell you I do not know who he is, I've never seen him Base in Enstoun and he was not part of the team last year."

About 12 seconds weaker lap times, she added: "I was a second or less, slower than Romain Grosjean, and I think that if someone is 11 seconds per lap faster than Romain , it will surely be demanded by all teams on the grid, "he said. 

Marco Sorensen was immediately contacted to respond to these her words, he said:

"If Carmen Chord feels he is worthy of the sport, then I wish all the best Formula 1 in the future. You just have to look at its results and thus decide best who has talent and who does not"ended Marco. Before signing with Lotus, Carmen drove in the series GP3 between 2012 and 2014. She finished each of the three seasons respectively 28, the 30th and 29th overall.

Verlayn: I want to have a very strong team-mate

The newly appointed pilot Meter Pascal Verlayn said he hopes his fall a strong teammate with whom to a race track and they can grow thanks to competition between them. We still do not know who will take the last free place on the grid, namely the neighboring garage until Pascal in Manor, but it will be known soon. German hopes just be a "very good".

There are rumors that it may be one of the pilots last year's team - Alexander Rossi and Will Stevens, or the pilot GP2 Rio Haryanto. "Hope is a very good pilot, so we mutually pressure. Of course, I will focus on myself and my own performance, but I want to be strong," said Pascal. Last year, when he was racing in the DTM, Veerlayn test for Mercedes and Force India. Eventually he managed to make the transition from the one-vehicles to cars and now will start with a small team, but at least you'll gain experience, as he explained. "Everything here is less than Mercedes, but very professional. I'm sure this year will be able to make a big step forward. It is difficult to say exactly how much, because last year, lagging behind competitors was immense, but I think the Manor is a good team. Besides this is a great place for a young driver like me - to develop and gain experience. optimistic I am and I hope we can catch up, "said the German, who chose the number 94 for his career in F1. Veerlayn competed with that number last year in DTM, when he won and became the youngest champion in history. The reason I choose it is that this is the year in which it was born - 1994.The other pilot, who made his debut in F1 this year, Jolyon Palmer. Competitor Renault will compete under number 30.

The numbers of pilots:

3 - Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)

5 - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

6 - Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)

7 - Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)

8 - Romain Grosjean (Haas)

9 - Marcus Eriksson (Sauber)

11 - Sergio Perez (Force India)

12 - Felipe Nasr (Sauber)

14 - Fernando Alonso (McLaren)

19 - Felipe Massa (Williams)

20 - Kevin Magnussen (Renault)

21 - Esteban Gutiérrez (Haas)

22 - Jenson Button (McLaren)

26 - Daniel Kwiat (Red Bull)

27 - Nico Hülkenberg (Force India)

30 - Jolyon Palmer (Renault)

33 - Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso)

44 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

55 - Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso)

77 - Valtteri Bottas (Williams)

94 - Pascal Veerlayn (Manor)

Jean Todt: Mercedes need competition

FIA president Jean Todt believes that Mercedes need more serious competition in Formula 1 to grow and become even better. According to the Frenchman in each sport must have opponents and a competition to go forward, and when someone dominates, should not be criticized for that is strongest. "It would be more enjoyable if every race winner is different, but this will not happen ever. I just have to accept that domination is part of the sport, not just in the motor - but, it's in football, tennis, athletics.

Everywhere. Why be surprised, that is F1? All this negativity is totally unfair. I can only accept constructive criticism. Of course I want to watch more challenges and when we sit down to discuss the situation, always try to address this problem. But there is no need to toss or at least I would not have done it, "said Todd.

Helmut Marko: On F1 drivers pay more than they deserve

One team bosses at Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko, today announced that personally for him in the championship pilots receive much more than what they deserve: "Surely drivers in Formula 1 get much more than you need. Two reasons: The first is connected with it the risk of accidents with fatalities is very small. And secondly young pilots as Verstappen or Veerlayn can climb in car and do 100 laps without any problem. in the past, even Vettel needed breaks during testing or racing, because he could not stand the tension in the car.

This means that nowadays cars are easier to ride and pilots have to do fewer things, "said Marco. In response to this legend and three-time world champion Niki Lauda said he did not agree: "Pilots do not get too much money. We should not forget how much money generates this sport and what an important role it have pilots," he Austrian.

Mercedes admitted: Turbo engine does not generate more than 900 horsepower

Andy Cowell, the man behind the devilish engine Mercedes in Formula 1, making the total dominant team in the first two years of the new turbo era in sport earn first interesting data for the latest version of his creation. According to Britain's latest 1.6-liter V6 turbo engine is now more powerful 3-liter V10 from 2005. "The latest version of our power unit exceeds the limit of 900 hp. This is the most powerful engine created by Mercedes in our history in Formula 1. outperformed benchmarks even 3-liter V10 engine era," admitted constructor of F1 enginesMercedes Andy Cowell. 

"Thanks to the efficient use of heat energy able to increase output despite the limited amount of fuel regulations. Our work in this area has brought an improvement of 20% compared with the first turbo engine from 2014," concluded the Briton.

Reno: Of course we would have taken Alonso

CEO of Renault Carlos Ghosn told the Spanish press that gladly would have taken over Fernando Alonso, but admitted that it depends on him, and by the management team.

Alonso won his two world titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006 before moving to McLaren and then again to return in 2008. Now the Spanish pilot still makes for the team from Woking, but the results of the team are poor and often said that the Spaniard could leave. Now a French company that bought controlling stakes in Lotus returns with a factory team in the sport, but relies on backup pilot of McLaren debutant Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer. "Whether I would like to sign with Alonso? Sure, but it's not my job, and F1 team. They take responsibility and make decisions on the appointment of pilots. Over the years in Formula 1 we have gained many friends and we met many talented pilots and Fernando is one of the most talented. It is definitely one of the best drivers in F1 at the moment, "said Carlos Ghosn.

Jolyon Palmer: I can compete with Magnussen

Jolyon Palmer will make his debut as the titular pilot in Formula 1 in the first race of 2016 season at the Australian Grand Prix. 25-year-old Briton was presented during the official premiere of the Renault team on Wednesday. During a press conference at the technology center of Renault in Paris Palmer said expectations for his debut season before. "I can not wait the season to begin. A great honor for me to debut in Formula 1, and then as a pilot of Renault. The winter is very long, but in the months spent in Enstoun, I trained very hard. I was able to do everything planned at The off me program team Palmer. Asked about what awaits inside battle with his teammate Magnussen Briton replied: "Kevin is a very fast driver. For sure I will not be easy, but I believe in their own capabilities and expect to compete with him. I'm in Reno to helped most of the team with a strong performance in each race weekend, "the Briton finished. Renault returned as a manufacturer in Formula 1, having bought back shares in his retirement at the end of 2010 were sold to Lotus. Palmer's teammate at Renault will be Kevin Magnussen.The Dane has a racing season behind the team McLaren in 2014. In it, he managed to climb the podium at the Australian Grand Prix. Followed a year as a reserve driver for the team return to Fernando Alonso. This gives a much more experienced Kevin, but Palmer believes that could be competitive on Magnussen.

Magnussen: McLaren not have helped me to Reno

Kevin Magnussen said his former team McLaren not helped him secure a competitive position in Renault 2016 season in Formula 1. The team from Woking was bet on Magnussen in 2014, but then took Fernando Alonso and young Kevin was the role of reserve driver. After the 2015 Danish officially split with McLaren at the beginning of 2016 went to Renault. Ron Dennis said recently that renewed contract Magnussen for 2016 because they did not want to ruin his chances at another team, previously said that will do everything possible to help him continue his career. The very Magnussen, however, said: "No, McLaren have not helped me. I am glad that now I can start from scratch. I'm glad I'm with Renault that give me an incredible opportunity. I feel much more relaxed this year, unlike than before - McLaren pressure was immense. Now also there is tension, but it is much more positive. I'm ready, I'm fine, "assured Magnussen. As for the chances of Renault next season in Formula 1, Kevin said: "Never interfere to hope, but more importantly, be realistic. This is a new team, but Renault have done before and I think it will be deal again. we just have to be patient because nothing happens just like that. you will see competition for competition and will give everything. "

Montezemolo: News of Schumacher not good

The latest news on the status of former Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher is not good, said former boss at Ferrari - Luca di Montezemolo. The pilot is still far from the eyes of the general public and is located in his home in Switzerland. For Schumacher daily care team of doctors. "I have news, and unfortunately they are not good. Life is strange. It was a fantastic pilot and there was only one incident with Ferrari in 1999," said Di Montezemolo. In December 2013 Michael Schumacher suffered an accident and hit his head for skiing in France.

Magnussen: So weekends sit by and watch

"I desire to go back and show what I can"

The new Renault driver Kevin Magnussen said that his absence from the grid in F1 last season it was frustrating, but at the same time it is motivated to do everything possible to return this season. The Dane lost his race seat at McLaren of Fernando Alonso after his successful debut in 2014, remained in the role of reserve driver in 2015. Renault yesterday officially announced his appointment during a press conference in France, and Kevin said he can not wait to compete. "I spent one season with McLaren in 2014 and I think then do well to world champion (Jenson Button). I was not slightly when I went in the next year, but really made a strong pilot duo. I stopped compete on six years and spend one year without doing it, it definitely was not part of my plan. I hope in 2016 to improve in many ways. Extremely motivated'm after this forced break. so many weekends spent behind the scenes, just sitting and watching . I'm terribly hungry to come back and show what I can do. Last year I had a lot of time to train and now I feel in very good shape. Physically I'm ready again to sit in the car. "

Plan Renault Sport

CEO of Groupe Renault Carlos Ghosn revealed the whole plan of Renault field of motor sport. The event was held at the Renault Technocentre in Giyankur, France. Renault Sport will be managed by two divisions: Renault Sport Racing and Renault Sport Cars. Renault Sport Racing will cover all activities of Renault in motorsport, including Renault Sport Formula One Team, Renault e.dams, Formula Renault 2.0, Renault Sport R.S.01 Trophy, plus additional client and rally programs. Renault Sport Racing will cover activities in both motorsportni bases in Enstoun, Britain and Viry-Chatillon, France. Renault Sport Cars, the new name of Renault Sport Technologies, will manage the development and popularization of the automobile portfolio of Renault Sport. Renault Sport is known worldwide for their excellent "hot" hatchbacks like Megane RS and Clio RS, and also with efficient and affordable GT versions, including the new Megane GT. Renault Sport will develop international popularity and attractiveness of the brand and increase portfolio with greater investment in research and development. Renault will use the new structure for two major functions. First, the aim is to promote the brand Renault Sport to a wider audience with the help of Renault Sport Formula One Team and the global audience of Formula 1.

Secondly, the company will use the Formula E racing and activities, Clio Cup, for example, to demonstrate image and design of another part of the range of Renault, like electric cars, for example. Renault Sport Racing and Renault Sport Cars will work together to maximize technical and commercial synergies. The first demonstration of this interaction will be revealed during the Monaco Grand Prix. Carlos Ghosn commented: "We believe that motorsport has ignited the imagination of both enthusiasts and everyday drivers and so today launch a full program in motorsport. Formula 1 plays a major role in our attempt to strengthen popularization of the Renault range, especially in areas where Renault is a novice.Naturally, our hopes are that our commitment to motorsport will have a direct impact on sales of Renault Sport. Once consolidate engineering development in motor sports, then we can not allow it to be transferred and commercialized. The reinforced our commitment to motorsport behind the brand strategy and technical innovation of Renault. " It was created supervisory board, chaired by Carlos Ghosn, in order to guarantee the autonomy of the workflow needed for decision making in the fast motor sports and a highly competitive environment with strategic corporate goals and requirements of Groupe Renault. Renault Sport Racing will be headed by Jerome Stoll in his role as President, assisted by Cyril Abitbul as CEO. Renault Sport Cars will be managed by Patrice Ratti as CEO. Frederick Vasyor joined the family Renault Sport Racing as Director responsible for sport and technical issues. Giyom Boas, Brand Director Groupe Renault, will lead the marketing efforts of the group to ensure alignment and activation of racing programs with marketing strategy of Renault.

At the core of the racing activities will face newly formed Renault Sport Formula One Team. The new F1 challenger relies on chassis Renault R.S.16, developed and manufactured in Enstoun while the drive tract Renault R.E.16 will continue to evolve in Viry-Chatillon.

F1 teams have made several key appointments to avoid leakage of qualified personnel, which is essential for the high demands of F1 Bob Bell was appointed as F1 CTO. He will oversee the efforts of Nick Chester as Technical Director for the chassis and Remy tafia as Technical Director Engine. Kevin Magnussen and Dzholian Palmer confirmed as leading drivers of Renault Sport Formula One Team. They will be supported by Esteban Definitive who joins as a third pilot and development. During the event, Renault announced its partner portfolio. The partner of the Renault-Nissan Alliance - Infiniti will continue its journey in Formula 1, along with Renault, and will increase its commitment to sport through a specific technology program focused on developing systems to recover energy from second generation (ERS) about F1 drive block that will be to the benefit of all brands of Renault-Nissan Alliance. Total and Renault will expand their existing partnership through the delivery of a wide range of products Total, specially designed for Renault Sport Formula One Team. Renault also announced new partnerships with other prestigious brands including watchmaking premium brand Bell & Ross, the inventor of the revolutionary audio systems Devialet, as well as continuing existing relationships with current partners of the F1 teams, including Microsoft and EMC. Renault will continue its working relationship with Gravity Motorsports, an affiliate of Genii Capital Group, which will retain a minority stake in F1 team. Genii and Gravity worked tirelessly to ensure the survival of the team in extremely difficult conditions and Renault recognizes these efforts, leaving Gerard Lopez as director emeritus of the team. Employees of Renault Sport Technologies will go under the umbrella of Renault Sport Racing, as management will remain in the hands of Jean-Pascal Doss. The new organization will allow Renault to connect more effectively the various categories, which is engaged in the moment of rally sport Clio R3T, in rally raid to ednomarkovite track championships - Clio Cup and Renault Sport R.S.01 Trophy. Renault will continue its commitment to the one-Series Formula Renault 2.0. For more than 45 years, the series gave chance of leading drivers and champions to start his career in motor sport and reach its highest stage. To date, about 60% of current drivers in F1 have been through Formula Renault. The commitment of Renault's Formula E will go under the umbrella of Renault Sport Racing. Renault is committed to the championship at least until season 4 team Renault e.dams. The strategic importance of Formula E for the Renault brand is emphasized by the strength and stability of the management team, composed of four-time F1 world champion Alain Prost and Jean-Paul Drio. In subsequent seasons Renault Sport Racing will develop and deliver the team room full drive by gearbox and electric motor. The goals are ambitious - winning both the drivers' title and constructors. Officially announced the creation of Renault Sport Academy. The objectives of it are two: finding talent that can be brought to F1, and providing opportunities for Renault's markets to play an active role in creating a competitive future of the brand as promote and monitor the development of their local pilots. With this message motorsport once again become an integral part of the identity of the Renault brand and, ultimately considers part of the DNA of the company

Williams took the former McLaren test driver Gary Pafet

Long-time McLaren test driver and DTM champion Gary Pafet will move to Williams for season 2016. Pafet will perform the role of developing pilot and will work in the simulator team. Relations Gary Pafet McLaren continued 13 years and ended in 2013. Deputy director of his new team, Claire Williams said: "We are pleased to welcome someone with so much experience as Gary Pafet in our team. He is a highly professional racing driver and with his knowledge and ability to analyze test information will help significant development of the new FW38 throughout the season. " Pafet also said he was pleased with his new position: "I am glad that become part of a team with so much class and great history in Formula 1". Yesterday, Williams announced on social networks that they set fire to the new FW38: "It's great to hear the sound of the engine after a quiet winter and now there are less than three weeks until the start of the tests."

Renault Sport F1 showed new car

Renault presented officially the new car, which both drivers KevinMagnussen and Jolyon Palmer will compete in 2016 in Formula 1.The event is in Paris-based Renault. The team officially namedRenault Sport F1, not Lotus. The car named Renault R.S.16, is pure black with a huge emblem Renault nose. The back has an inscription Infiniti, but the radiatorboxes Jack and Jones. Racing teams of two pilots also are blackwith yellow accents. Renault announced at the press conference and the appointmentof its new rezzerven pilot - Esteban Definitive.

F1 car against professional rugby players

Team Red Bull are known to often walk their old cars off the track and play with them. Most of their ideas are pretty good and their new definitely enter into the list of interesting. Over the weekend, the team was challenged by the English rugby team Bath Rugby Club. Rugby said they were impressed by the strength and success of Red Bull, but also ensure that they can overcome them. The team from Milton Keynes just that and waited. Immediately accepted the challenge. This led to a skirmish itself - 8 professional rugby players weighing more than 900 kg against car with 1000 hp power two titles in 2012 season and driver behind the wheel who has three wins for his team. The field of battle - the training ground at Farleigh House, England. Who won - whether the man was able to fight off the machine or the opposite occurred, and why an F1 driver broke quite expensive jet drone? The answer to these questions can be found in the video.

Maldonado is already planning his return to Formula 1

Pastor Maldonado will do everything possible to return to F1 after losing his place in the Lotus, said his manager Nicolas Todt.Venezuelan pilot confirmed his departure on Monday before the official press conference of Renault, which will be held in Paris today. Todd, who is the manager and Felipe Massa, explained that Renault not have been treated unfairly to Maldonado, but noted that the late cancellation of the contract, the client can find a place on the grid until next season. "I see no possibility for him in F1 this year. We will try to get back in 2017-a. I do not want to go into details regarding the contract. Our relationship with Renault was terminated quite friendly, no bad feelings. They have dealt very fair, "said Todd. The only team that still has not confirmed their drivers for 2016, Manor is, but according to manager Maldonado, they are not suitable.

"Manor is not an option. After five years, Williams and Lotus ... With all due respect, but there is no logic Pastor go to them."

The location of Pastor Maldonado in the new team Renault will occupy the former McLaren reserve driver Kevin Magnussen.

Vettel - leader of the delegation from pilots landmark meeting with Pirelli in Milan

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will take the role of leader of all of F1 drivers who agreed meeting with tire manufacturer Pirelli.

The discussion will be held in Milan and it will be discussed rules for season 2017. Vettel will be accompanied by Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas, while Nico Rosberg is also considered almost certain. After being made a proposal last year to improve the quality of dialogue between drivers, teams and supplier of tires meeting was originally conceived as an open meeting at which to discuss future change in tires for Formula 1. However, the meeting will cover more issues after the deadlines on changes in aerokomponentite for the new season are in a very advanced stage. Sources say that it will be used as a forum in which to finally reach the approval of major changes in the rules for 2017, given that time almost expired. F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone and FIA chief Jean Todt will attend, as well as representatives of the teams will switch and the president of Ferrari Sergio Marchionne. Rules on changes in the rules in 2017 may be adopted with a majority by the end of this month, but if that does not happen, then it will take a unanimous decision for adoption. The teams and can not understand the extent to which change the rules of aerodynamics for next season. That's what makes the technical directors of all teams seek help from the Strategy Group for the development of sport.