On 11/05, 17:03
In free practice 1, Lotus conducted aerodynamic evaluations, particularly on its different front wing specifications, using hard Pirelli tires. In free practice 2, Lotus ran with a lot of fuel, focusing on performance in race conditions, with hard tires, then soft tires. 
On 11/05, 15:24
During the private tests in February, the Lotus E20 had impressed everyone at the Barcelona circuit. A little over two months later, the English team is somewhat back on the ground of its winter exploits. Since then, four races have been contested and the engineers have had time to make some modifications to the car. 
On 11/05, 13:48
In a rather dull session, Jenson Button clocked the fastest time, ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg. The Lotus cars are lying in wait after having focused more on long stints during this session. 
On 11/05, 13:16
Track of choice for Formula One teams for winter testing, the Circuit de Catalunya, near Barcelona, is one of the major stages of the world championship as drivers and teams know the track like the back of their hands, and the Spanish Grand Prix coincides with the return of the championship to Europe. 
On 11/05, 10:30
While there are still two years left before the end of its contract, Montreal is already under pressure from Bernie Ecclestone. Indeed, he is already suggesting a figure of 15 million dollars in work as a prerequisite for any extension negotiations. 
On 11/05, 09:54
Fernando Alonso sets the fastest time in the first free practice session, bringing a smile back to the fans of Scuderia. The Spaniard leads Sebastian Vettel, Kamui Kobayashi, Jenson Button, and Valtteri Bottas. Michael Schumacher, in sixth, is ahead of Romain Grosjean and Lewis Hamilton, while Jean-Eric Vergne is ranked eleventh and Charles Pic twenty-second. 
On 11/05, 08:15
Expected to make improvements after a defensive start to the season, Scuderia Ferrari approaches Barcelona with the goal of making progress. However, while the F2012 will feature numerous updates, the Rossa drivers remain cautious about the real impact these changes will have on their car's performance. 
On 10/05, 18:25
After a positive start to the season in terms of performance but considerably less satisfying in terms of results, McLaren approaches Spain with the ambition to confirm its good form and fight for victory, as Lewis Hamilton did last year. 
On 10/05, 16:31
Overview of the technical constraints imposed by the Circuit de Catalunya on the chassis, engine, and tires of Formula One cars. 
On 10/05, 13:11
In memory of Gilles Villeneuve and his legendary duel against René Arnoux in Dijon, Fernando Alonso regrets that such battles are no longer possible nowadays and admits feeling that drivers respect each other less today than they did back then. 
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