ESPNF1 Columnist

February 7, 2012: Mark Webber was happy with Red Bull's first day of testing at Jerez despite a late start due to some pieces of the rear wing assembly arriving late

February 7, 2012: Michael Schumacher says that the new Pirelli tyres are "a step forward" and that he noticed a big difference with the rear tyres during the first day of testing

February 7, 2012: Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost confirmed that a loss of oil pressure cut short Daniel Ricciardo's schedule on the first day of testing

February 7, 2012: Heikki Kovalainen is sure Caterham has made progress with the new CT01 but says it's too early to know how much

February 7, 2012: Jenson Button believes that the current regulations will see the field closer than ever at the start of 2012

February 7, 2012: Read what the drivers and teams had to say after the first day of testing at Jerez

February 7, 2012: Kimi Raikkonen marked his official Formula One return with the fastest time of the first day of pre-season testing at the Circuito de Jerez

February 7, 2012: Adrian Newey believes the regulations regarding the use of exhaust gases are clear, but has not ruled out the possibility of controversy before the start of the season

February 7, 2012: Technical director James Allison says that Lotus has built a "strong platform" during the first morning of testing in Jerez

February 7, 2012: Adrian Newey has likened the idea of leaving Red Bull to a parent walking away from its child

February 7, 2012: Jaime Alguersuari has hit out at Red Bull for the nature of his removal from Toro Rosso and preventing him from finding a new drive in 2012

February 7, 2012: Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost expects Caterham to join the midfield battle this season

February 7, 2012: Pastor Maldonado says he has "high hopes" for the new Williams FW34 as he enters his second year with the British team

February 7, 2012: Williams has launched its 2012 car, the FW34, in the Jerez pit lane ahead of the first day of testing