Let the wheels start rolling (F1)

So, yes i may be a little late now the pre-season prep has been in motion for the last week but i will refresh you memory of what's been happening, it's been rather busy!

A little over a week ago another Frenchman was added to the mix of rising talent. Jules Bianchi, who is on Ferrari's young driver programme along with Sergio Perez, is now officially Sahara Force India's third driver. While it may not be a full time drive, this is the next best thing, observing and being fully involved with Force India as well as take the Sahara for a spin on Friday P1's. Hopefully he'll join the best in 2013, i wish him all the best - keep your eye on him, the boy's got talent!

The first live launch (that wasn't delivered straight to your doorstep) was McLaren's MP4-27...

Revealing their new challenger at the team's Woking factory, McLaren are the only team, so far, to take a different approach to their front wing. Instead of a dipped nose they've gone for a gradual dip that is either going to be a winner or a loser.

Today saw Sahara Force India and Ferrari take to the spotlight, revealing their car's in different countries but of similar climate...

Force India took to the track around the corner from their factory - Silverstone, with chilly weather and a sprinkle of snow all three drivers (Paul Di Resta, Nico Hulkenberg and Jules Bianchi) took off the black cover. After the world had set eyes on the new challenger, they also took it for a drive around to warm it up ready for testing.

Ferrari also had their car launch today, however due to heavy snowfall over at Ferrari HQ in Maranello the launch was canceled and Ferrari revealed the F2012 from their website with exclusive photo's from the factory.

I have to agree with other's opinions, it does look like a toy car made from lego.
A lot of fans have been disappointed by how the cars look (me included) however if they are safe and are competitive then who are we to complain, it's just an added bonus i guess.

"Race cars are neither beautiful nor ugly. They become beautiful when they win." - Enzo Ferrari.
Make of that what you will.

One last point...
We now have a full driver line up for 2012 - Hurray!!
HRT confirmed Narain Karthikeyan as their driver pairing Pedro de la Rosa.

The 2012 grid will look like this, for the start of the season anyway.

Testing starts on Tuesday in Jerez where the the rest of the teams will reveal their cars.