Interviews from Formula1.com http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/ en-US Formula1.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:31:55 GMT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:31:55 GMT 15 http://www.formula1.com/wi/225x150/sutton/2011/ded1209fe152.jpg http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/13008.html Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing. Formula One Testing, Day 3, Jerez, Spain, Thursday, 9 February 2012 The first Formula One test of the year never seems complete without the defending world champion, so the arrival of Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel at Jerez on Thursday was greatly anticipated - and his first appearance in the RB8 closely scrutinised. And after completing almost 100 laps of the Spanish circuit and setting the third-fastest time, Vettel enjoyed a pretty solid start. The German assesses his debut run in his new charge http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/13008.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:52:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/13008.html Formula1.com Force India were one of the surprises of last season and their sixth place in the 2011 standings has given them an appetite for more. Can their revised driver line-up of Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg - both with only a season of F1 competition behind them - satisfy the cravings? Di Resta certainly thinks so and the first impressions of Force India's new VJM05 appear to back him up… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/13005.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:21:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/13005.html Formula1.com After two days back in the cockpit, two things are clear - Formula One has missed Kimi Raikkonen and Kimi Raikkonen has missed Formula One. Yes, the niggles which drove him to rallying two years ago are still there, but - for now - the 2012-spec 'Iceman' seems suitably chilled. Another thing that hasn't changed is his pace, which he proved on the opening day of this week's Jerez test by setting the fastest time for Lotus http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/13002.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:17:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/13002.html Formula1.com In 2011 Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi was suddenly propelled into a lead driver role after his team signed rookie Sergio Perez. For Kobayashi, who was himself only in his second season of Formula One racing, it was a big ask especially with mid-season regulation changes and a lacklustre car to contend with. But in spite of the headaches, the Japanese driver relished the opportunity and in 2012 he hopes to use all the lessons he learnt to excellent effect… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12998.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:07:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12998.html Formula1.com Being Formula One's leading light must feel exhilarating and nerve racking in equal measure. After defending both titles in such dominant style in 2011, Red Bull are the target for every other team, all of them intent on pulling the champions off their pedestal in 2012. But team principal Christian Horner is facing the threat with cool determination, thanks to an unchanged driver line-up, another Adrian Newey-designed car, and a maturing team behind him. Horner speaks exclusively to Formula1.com about the season ahead… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12997.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:32:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12997.html Formula1.com He may be two years older and wearing different overalls as he strides through the Jerez paddock, but it almost feels as if Kimi Raikkonen has never been away from the Formula One fold. And after impressing during the opening day of pre-season testing, Raikkonen appears to be in fine form in the Lotus too. Team principal Eric Boullier discusses how the Finn is settling in… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12995.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:09:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12995.html Formula1.com Formed from the one-time Jaguar team barely seven short years ago, Red Bull have been making waves ever since. After successfully defending their 2010 drivers' and constructors' titles in 2011, the Milton-Keynes based team want to make it third time lucky this season too. Team principal Christian Horner reflects on past successes and the year ahead http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12990.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:39:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12990.html Formula1.com The 2011 season was picture-perfect for Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel, but not for Mark Webber. Although he won at the final round in Brazil last November, Webber never seemed to be completely at home in the RB7. 2012 is therefore a fresh start for the Australian and, after a winter away from the sport, he can't wait to be back behind the wheel… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12989.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:03:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12989.html Formula1.com After winning his first title in 2010, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel stepped it up a gear last year, dominating the season to make it two drivers' crowns on the trot. Not surprising then that this year he is out to make it a hat trick, behind the wheel of the newly-launched RB8. Vettel looks eagerly ahead to 2012 http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12988.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:36:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12988.html Formula1.com He's the engineering maestro that every team wants on their books, but for 2012 Adrian Newey's labours have once again been dedicated to the design of the brand-new Red Bull, the RB8. Following its online launch, Newey discusses the pressures of the past two years of championship-winning success, the regulatory challenges - and restrictions - he faced this year, and his feelings ahead of the car's on-track debut on Tuesday… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12987.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:32:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12987.html Formula1.com Back in 2009 Romain Grosjean made his Formula One debut as Fernando Alonso's Renault team mate over seven Grands Prix, after being drafted in to replace Nelson Piquet. Two years later, he's returning to the frontline at the same team (now Lotus) and ready to drive alongside another world champion - 2007 titleholder Kimi Raikkonen. The Frenchman discusses his hopes for the season ahead http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12984.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:23:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12984.html Formula1.com Following the launch of his team's 2012 car, the E20, Lotus technical director James Allison looks to the season ahead... Q: How different is 2012 likely to be from 2011? James Allison: If you casually flicked through the regulations you'd be forgiven for thinking that there aren't many differences from last year, however nestling in there are some fairly profound changes http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12983.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:15:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12983.html Formula1.com 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen makes his Formula One race return with Lotus this March, when he will grace the grid for the first time since his Abu Dhabi outing with Ferrari at the end of 2009. Following the launch of his new team's 2012 car, the E20, the Finn discusses his comeback and the year ahead http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12982.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:51:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12982.html Formula1.com This time last year Narain Karthikeyan was looking ahead to a full season of Formula One competition with HRT. In the end he made eight Grand Prix starts. Now, after weeks of uncertainty, he is again relishing the prospect of racing for the Spanish team, having been confirmed as 2012 team mate to Pedro de la Rosa on Friday http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12978.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:11:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12978.html Formula1.com With a new team mate in Nico Hulkenberg - and now, after its Friday launch, a new car - Force India's Paul di Resta is targeting a successful 2012. And first on Di Resta's agenda is to maintain the momentum which helped the team end last season so strongly. The Scot discusses the VJM05 and his hopes for the year ahead… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12977.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:31:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2012/2/12977.html Formula1.com