Formula One News — March 2012

Sergio Perez set the quickest time of the latest Barcelona test so far in the new Sauber, although 47 laps in the morning included a qualifying simulation on soft compound Pirelli tyres.

Romain Grosjean kept Lotus at the top of the Barcelona time sheets on the second day of the final pre-season F1 test.

Sir Frank Williams, who will be 70 next month, has stepped down from the Board of Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC.

Lotus showed no signs of harm from missing last week's Barcelona test due to a suspension-mounting problem as Romain Grojean proved quickest on the opening day of the final Barcelona test.