December 2012 News Archive
F1
The best moments of 2012 F1 season
F1
F1 'will get used to' V6 engine sounds - Whiting
NAS
Top moments of 2012, #3: Keselowski, Penske and Dodge beat the odds
DTM
Top moments of 2012, #4: BMW returned and saw their dream come true - video
GRSC
Top moments of 2012, #5: GRANDAM-ALMS unification – will it work?
GRSC
McNish heads stateside for January testing at Daytona
NHRA
Top moments of 2012, #6: Antron Brown stayed strong to the end
Indy
Top moments of 2012, #7: The new IndyCar: good or not?
Indy
RHR: The quintessential American champion
WEC
Top moments of 2012, #10: DeltaWing: DeltaWing is go!
GRSC
Tim Bell to drive Doran Racing SCC Nissan 370Z in 2013
DAKR
A clear path to Santiago for Despres?
F1
Top moments of 2012, #12: The crash world championship - video
Misc
The Big Picture 2012 - last chance to vote!
F1
Glock and Pic's head-to-head record at Marussia
F1
Grosjean wanted first win 'at all costs'
NHRA
Coughlin on the upswing
Indy
Top moments of 2012, #14: Bad luck strikes Power for the third time
GRSC
Rum Bum Racing ready to defend SCC GS championship
DAKR
We are entering “Mini Time”!
Indy
Barrichello confirms his departure to take on new challenge in Brazil
Misc
The best technical innovations of 2012
F1
Valsecchi hoping to be Lotus reserve
F1
Ferrari says Red Bull give 'best parts' to Vettel
F1
De la Rosa not expecting McLaren return
Endu
Top moments of 2012, #17: The success of the GT3 class around the world
GRSC
Great Scotts! Sweep of three classes threatened at Daytona
NOAP
Top moments of 2012, #18: Stenhouse takes two titles under new rule
GRSC
Randall and Wilden move to BGB for 2013 Porsche SCC GS championship effort
GRSC
BGB lands venerable Porsche duo of Norman and Pumpelly for SCC 2013 championship defense
GRSC
TRG roars into the January test days with formidable lineup
NHRA
Top moments of 2012, #20: Johnson family celebration
F1
F1 experts answer "The 12 Questions of Christmas"
FCS
Ferrari Challenge series brings many novelties for 2013
WCEE
Hexis and McLaren take on the BES top teams
F1
Ferrari's Domenicali: Two coordinators for the 2013 and 2014 design projects
DAKR
Dakar 2013: Exceptional is the watchword
F1
Di Resta and Hulkenberg's head-to-head record at Force India
Indy
Firestone continues with INDYCAR through 2018
GRSC
Marcos Ambrose set to test with Michael Shank Racing at Daytona
Indy
Firestone to remain sole tire supplier
DAKR
Disembark 'n' park
ALMS
Bennett sets sights on 3rd straight championship for CORE autosports
AsLM
Ho-Pin Tung looks toward the Asian Le Mans Series in 2013
WEC
Christmas comes early: a festive update from Benoit Treluyer
DTM
BMW xDrive Mountain Challenge: Kaymer versus Spengler
GRSC
Rum Bum Racing ready for their first Rolex 24 at Daytona
F1
Suzi Perry becomes new face of BBC F1
F1
Montezemolo calls for Ferrari engineers to be ‘more aggressive and extreme’
F1
Ecclestone says Hamilton chasing Mercedes cash
F1
Inexperience no problem for Sauber - Hulkenberg
NAS
Come on, Tony, just do it!
NHRA
DSR dominates drag racing on AARWBA 2012 All-America team
ALMS
Muscle Milk Pickett Racing: Prepping for 2013 - video
GRSC
Alex Job to field Audi R8 in Rolex 24 at Daytona
NSTR
Chastain’s departure creates opening at SS Green Light Racing
BTCC
Onslow-Cole and Newsham secure 2013 deals
Misc
The true prophecy of the Mayan calendar
DAKR
The language of Quads
Misc
The Big Picture 2012 - Part 1 - time to vote!
F1
Was Grosjean's contract renewed by Lotus due to ROC victory?
F1
Last chance to order JA on F1 Season review book for Christmas
F1
Gascoyne Completes Solo Transatlantic Trip
NAS
Ford teams stay busy shaking down new Fusion - video
WEC
Audi: full speed ahead in championship defense
DTM
Audi ready for first race of 2013 with strong driver lineup
GRSC
Audi works drivers will play a role in customer support programs
ALMS
Marco Holzer joins Paul Miller Racing for 2013 campaign
BTCC
2012 Clio Cup champion Goff steps up in the New Year with Team Hard
F2
Eleven events revealed on 2013 calendar
DTM
Norisring gets a new date for 2013
BF3
Gelael & Giovinazzi join Double R Racing for 2013
Misc
The Big picture 2012-12-19
F1
Vettel 'not bothered' some think Alonso better
F1
Uncertainty over 2013 seat 'unpleasant' - Grosjean
F1
Haug admits Mercedes defeats led to F1 departure
F1
2013 Pirelli tyres could shake up pecking order - Hembery
F1
Bianchi has 'real chance' of Force India seat - manager
GRSC
Park Place Motorsports Porsche team will make their debut at Daytona
NOAP
KBM continues youth movement with addition of Kligerman - video
NSTR
Red Horse Racing signs John Wes Townley for No. 7 Toyota Tundra
DAKR
Vigouroux more fired up than ever
F2
Barwa Addax Team signs Rio Haryanto for the 2013 season
NOAP
Roush Racing's Bayne to carry Cargill colors in 2013
Endu
Luck deserts United Autosports in the Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi
Auto
The new BMW Z4 set for Spring 2013 debut
BF3
British F3 reveals strong calendar and fresh plans for 2013
NSTR
Kligerman moves on, replaced by Townley - video
F1
Marussia officially announces Chilton for next season
F1
F1 Britpack increases to four as Chilton takes Marussia seat
F1
Kobayashi aims for F1 return in 2014
Indy
Conor Daly enjoyed testing at Sebring with the AJ Foyt team
Misc
Hunter-Reay impressed with his first Race of Champions in Thailand
WTCC
Chevrolet celebrating eight years of achievements - video
GT
Hexis Racing looks to new titles to be won – fresh territories to conquer
F1
Grosjean kept on by Lotus for 2013 and vows to learn from mistakes
F1
Adrian Sutil: no barriers to my F1 return
F1
F1 career 'on track' says Grosjean
F1
Hamilton has started work at Mercedes
AsLM
Soheil Ayari aims for the Asian Le Mans Series 2013 title
DAKR
X-raid with seven race vehicles for the 2013 event - video
Misc
BMW's Priaulx had ill-fated Race of Champions weekend in Thailand
Misc
Ho-Pin Tung brings it to the semi-finals in Bangkok for ROC 2012
Misc
VW's Ogier pleased with his performance in ROC final day in Bangkok
WEC
The champions of the inaugural WEC season honoured in Paris
Indy
Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing building for team's future
WRC
Novikov and Neuville join Qatar M-Sport quartet for 2013
Indy
Vautier and Daly impress at Sebring December testing sessions
F1
Some loose ends to tie up in F1 before the end of the year
Endu
Ferrari does it again in the Gulf 12 Hours
Indy
Bridgestone America's Director of Motorsports Al Speyer retires
BTCC
WSR confirm BMW-1 Series for 2013
Indy
Successful testing day at Sebring as BHA prepares for 2013
Indy
Hildebrand, Panther return to track with two-day Sebring testing
GRSC
Brumos Racing sets driver lineup for Rolex 24 at Daytona
Auto
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman will celebrate its world premiere in Detroit
WTCC
SEAT Sport's Jaime Plug comments on Maxi Endurance 48
F1
Fans vote JA on F1 the best F1 blog
Misc
Team India triumph in the inaugural ROC Asia
F2
DAMS all set to defend its titles in 2013 with Ericsson and Richelmi
Misc
Motor sport legends ready for the Race Of Champions
F1
Gutierrez admits 'not 100pc ready' for F1 debut
F1
Button warns Rosberg to fear Hamilton's speed
F1
Mercedes turns the page as Haug leaves "by mutual agreement"
Indy
Graham Rahal completes three days of pre-season testing at Sebring
GRSC
BTCC champion Andrew Jordan gets opportunity in SCC at Daytona
GRSC
Trinkler, Fergus return to pilot RSR Motorsports Honda Civic in SCC
Indy
Rahal's Sebring testing shorten by rain on second day
GRSC
Marsal makes SCC debut with Aston Martin at Austin testing
Indy
Sebring testing allow new KVRT teammates to work out details
NAS
Logano and Stenhouse Jr. bring holiday cheer on USO tour
Auto
BMW M family to expand with addition of BMW M6 Gran Coupé
GRSC
New Austin circuit draws rave reviews in first unofficial testing
NAS
Keselowski: The more I see, read and hear, the more I like
F1
My Top 5 Drivers of 2012
F1
Nurburgring and Hockenheim in running for 2013 race
Indy
Alex Tagliani to begin testing BHA Honda at Sebring
NAS
Excitement builds for new sixth-generation car in day 2 of Charlotte testing
NAS
Logano getting accustomed to Penske Racing and new Ford at Charlotte testing
Misc
The Big picture 2012-12-12
GRSC
Spirit of Daytona Racing finalizes driver line-up for Daytona 24 Hour event
NAS
Keselowski comments on new Ford at end of first session in Charlotte testing
F1
Red Bull 'worried' before 2012 season - Newey
F1
20-race F1 calendar 'on the limit' - Webber
F1
2013 calendar could drop to 19 races - Ecclestone
ALMS
BAR1 Motorsports reports successful days of testing at Sebring
Indy
Barrichello will not pursue IndyCar ride
Indy
Graham Rahal completes 49 laps in Sebring testing session
NAS
Off season ends at Charlotte with first day of testing
Indy
Hunter-Reay looks forward to his first ROC challenge
NAS
Earnhardt Jr. on Charlotte testing day 1: Camber is a big deal on the Chevrolet SS
NAS
Kenseth impressed with JGR Toyota after morning Charlotte testing session day 1
NAS
JTG Daugherty Racing adds new sponsor in 2013
DAKR
Álvarez to contest Peru-Argentina-Chile in a Smart
NAS
Champion Keselowski takes new Penske Ford out for initial test in Charlotte
Misc
Special YouTube channel during ROC for U.S. audience - video
ARCA
Julien Jousse joins Eddie Sharp Racing for Daytona ARCA 200
NAS
New cars could give Hendrick the edge
WEC
Nissan DeltaWing continues to grab awards and accolades
F1
The Top 3 conspiracy theories of the 2012 season
F3
Jack Harvey to contest 2013 season with Lotus GP
Indy
Sunset for Rubens Barrichello in IndyCar?
NAS
Keselowski, Penske championships voted Best Moments of 2012
IndL
Hawksworth targets ‘another great year’ after inking dream deal with SSM
F1
Drivers of the year: How JA on F1 readers have voted
Indy
Indy Lights Champion Vautier to test SSM IndyCar at Sebring
WRC
Cook is against the clock to reach her goals
DTM
Audi signs “King of the Norisring”
F1
Sam Michael on Hamilton's departure and why McLaren won't dwell on it
F1
Parr confirms Ecclestone triggered F1 exit
F1
Force India to announce driver this week
F1
Red Bull Ring can host 2013 race - Marko
F1
Schumacher should not have returned - Ecclestone
F1
McLaren's Sam Michael expects same scenario for 2013 title fight
WEC
Audi receives numerous international accolades
DTM
Biagi looks forward to driving the BMW M3 DTM
F1
Montezemolo: “Ferrari remains at a high level”
Auto
Ferrari F12berlinetta crowned “Supercar of the Year 2012”
Endu
Porsche annonces continuity for its works drivers
GRSC
Team Sahlen adds Pagenaud to lineup for 2013 Daytona 24 hour challenge
GT
Nick Tandy wins 2012 Porsche Cup
Endu
New Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car unveiled at Weissach
WRC
Volkswagen unveils Polo R in Monaco
NHRA
NHRA, Enders honored at the Women in the Winner’s Circle awards in Indianapolis
Auto
Thirteen honours for BMW Group Design at the iF Design Awards 2013
Endu
Bimmer lover
WTCC
Chevrolet receives awards at FIA gala
F2
Rene Binder satisfied with Jerez post-season testing
WTCC
Rob Huff and Chevrolet received 2012 awards at FIA Gala in Istanbul
IndL
Jack Hawksworth to join Sam Schmidt Motorsports in 2013
NAS
Keselowski's Cup championship tops 2012 Top performances
NOAP
Stenhouse leads Nationwide top performances of 2012
NOAP
Mike Wallace and JD Motorsports looking to Daytona, and beyond for 2013
NHRA
Don Schumacher Racing, IUPUI Motorsports engineering program renew partnership
GRSC
Team i-MOTO Mazda signs Ryan Ellis for SCC 2013 season
DAKR
Worthy wildcards: Rookies like no other
DAKR
Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain Dakar 2013 line-up presentation
F1
Who were the top five drivers of the year?
NOAP
Brian Scott slated for Nationwide ride with RCR
F1
Horner: Red Bull can maintain championship-winning momentum
F1
Mercedes F1 factory visit - 10 winners announced
F1
Kaltenborn not eyeing Ecclestone's top job
SUPC
End of an era opens door to bright future
F1
Unique F1 items to go under the hammer to raise money for Mechanics Trust
F1
FIA World Council decisions: What you need to know
F1
McLaren had fastest car of 2012
F1
Red Bull as mythical as Ferrari?
F1
Vettel 2012 race suit sells for £11,000 at charity auction
F1
Rolex joins F1 partner roster as official timekeeper from 2013
Indy
Power focuses on 2013 at Fontana Chevrolet test
NSTR
Brendan Gaughan to drive full season in RCR Silverado
GRSC
Shank working in ‘keeping the phone ringing’
WTCC
James Nash to drive for Bamboo Engineering for 2013
Misc
The Big picture 2012-12-05
WEC
6 Hours of Sao Paulo moved to Sunday in 2013
NAS
NCMA to honor Wheeler with Achievement Award
Indy
Champion Hunter-Reay heads list of Andretti Autosport 2013 lineup
F1
JA on F1 Podcast #10: F1 expert panel season review and World champion interview
F1
Marussia not offered 2013 Concorde Agreement deal
Indy
Conor Daly to test for AJ Foyt Racing at Sebring
F1
Your chance to visit the factory where Lewis Hamilton's new F1 car is being built
Indy
Servia and Panther DRR rejoin forces for 2013
NAS
Furniture Row Racing to establish own over-the-wall crew
NHRA
Antron Brown finalist for 7th annual Mario Andretti Trophy
F1
Analysis: The 2012 F1 season in numbers
F1
Pirelli wants 'medium-term' F1 stay
F1
Marko on Austria GP return - 'never say never'
Indy
Will Stewart take up Penske's offer?
GRSC
Team i-MOTO signs Mathew and Mark Pombo for SSC 2013 season
NSTR
Miguel Paludo returning to Turner Motorsports in 2013
WEC
The 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours Vote for the legend!
DTM
Audi: ‘Race Night’ at the Essen Motor Show
AsLM
Atlantic Racing Team plans 2013 Asian LMS entry
WEC
Nissan Deltawing scores Autosport Magazine Pioneering & Innovation award
NHRA
Holiday car show caps coast to coast weekend for John Force
F1
Innovators recognised at Autosport Awards
F1
Ease of Vettel's titles 'abnormal' - Gene
F1
Cuquerella hints HRT adventure definitely over
F1
Alonso counts himself among greatest ever drivers
F1
Montezemolo hits out at Ecclestone, Schumacher
FCS
Kessel Racing ends Finali Mondiali Ferrari with a success in Valencia
F1
'A season with some unforgettable moments' - Alonso
F1
'Since August I was having fun again' - Massa
FCS
Finali Mondiali Ferrari ends with Alonso and Massa in attendance
SUPC
Fuel economy took Bright's fight at Homebush
SUPC
TeamVodafone celebrates second consecutive 1-2 championship finish - video
SUPC
Lee Holdsworth finishes eighth in V8 standings
F1
Ferrari bids farewell to unloved F2012 car
F1
Formula E launches in Europe
DTM
Marco Wittmann lands in BMW M3 cockpit full time in 2013
Misc
Andy Priaulx lines up again at the 2012 Race of Champions
Misc
Kristensen and Priaulx return to Race of Champions in Bangkok
IndL
Tim Paul signs with AJ Foyt Racing for Indy Lights in 2014
NAS
Keselowski hits NASCAR's jackpot to close out 2012 Champion’s Week
SUPC
Lowndes gains valuable points at Homebush and moves to second in Championship
SUPC
High cabin temperature saw Bright making mistakes at the Sydney Telstra 500
SUPC
Very short afternoon in Sydney for IRWIN Racing
SUPC
Lowndes wins entertaining first race in Sydney 500
F1
Bernie in love with Turkey again
SUPC
Young gun Tim Slade grabs his first pole at Sydney
