2011 Australian Grand Prix (Rd 1, Free Practice 3)

Free Practice 3 On another cool and overcast day at Melbourne, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel topped the third practice session. The reigning World Champion set a quickest lap of 1:24.507, some eight-tenths faster than teammate Mark Webber. It was a stunning display by Vettel, who was quickest in every single sector as he laid down … Continue reading 2011 Australian Grand Prix (Rd 1, Free Practice 3)

Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing (Valencia, February 1st)

Sebastian Vettel started 2011 just as he had finished 2010, as he topped the time sheets on the first day of testing at Valencia. The reigning World Champion notched up 93 laps in the RB7 - Red Bull's newly designed and built title challenger. Vettel set a fastest lap of 1:13.769 - a lap that … Continue reading Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing (Valencia, February 1st)

Sauber C30

Sauber C30 Drivers: (16) Kamui Kobayashi, (17) Sergio Perez; (Reserve) Esteban Gutierrez. Team: (Principal) Peter Sauber, (Technical Director) James Key. Engine: 90° Ferrari V8 naturally aspirated, Type 056; 18,000 RPM limit. Transmission: Ferrari 7-speed quick-shift carbon gearbox, longitudinally mounted, carbon-fibre clutch. Weight (with driver, et al): 640 kg