Pedro De La Rosa

Jan.25 (GMM/Inautonews.com) HRT’s new car should be ready for the second test of the 2012 pre-season, according to Spanish driver Pedro de la Rosa. “According to our plan, the car will be ready for the second test,” he told the Brazilian website Corrida de Formula 1, referring to Barcelona late in February. Most teams will kick off their 2012 campaigns at the first test at Jerez. De la Rosa, 40, said HRT plans to be at Jerez with its 2011 car. “I’m not afraid to say that we are the...Read Full Story

(Inautonews.com/GMM) Pedro de la Rosa has revealed he baulked at joining the Hispania team this season. The Spanish veteran lost his Sauber seat last year and became Pirelli’s test driver, but despite reportedly pushing for an HRT cockpit for 2011 he has instead returned to the reserve role at McLaren. Asked by AS newspaper in Barcelona if it is true Hispania had been a genuine option for this season, the 40-year-old answered: “ Perhaps that question should go to … well, not (Jose Ramon...Read Full Story

(Inautonews.com/GMM) Pedro de la Rosa on Friday admitted he fears that if he steps out of the formula one paddock now, he might never step back in. The Spanish veteran, officially the McLaren reserve and called up by Sauber to replace Sergio Perez two weeks ago, is therefore first in line should ...Read Full Story