1. A. Sutil, Force India, 1:23.336 (21 laps) 2. J. Button, Brawn, 1:23.404 (21 laps) 3. N. Heidfeld, BMW Sauber, 1:23.490 (18 laps) 7. V. Liuzzi, Force India, 1:23.849 (21 laps)

1. L. Hamilton, McLaren, 1:23.936 (26 laps) 2. H. Kovalainen, McLaren, 1:24.332 (27 laps) 3. A. Sutil, Force India, 1:24.471 (24 laps) 16. V. Liuzzi, Force India, 1:25.689 (29 laps)

With the first free practice session well underway, it’s time for a short Tonio news update! Yesterday, Tonio appeared in FIA’s Thursday press conference. A complete transcript of his answers can be found at the Features section, together with an interview he had with Autosport.com. Tonio also has been spotted with a new Italy inspired [...]

Tonio will be answering questions during the FIA’s press conference on Thursday in Monza, as he gets prepared for his first F1 race in almost two years. Fellow Italians Giancarlo Fisichella and Jarno Trulli will also be present at the press conference to answer questions about their home Grand Prix. A transcript of the press [...]

On Thursday 3 September, Tonio did a straight line test at UK’s Kemble Airport, to test some new car parts and to familiarize himself with the car for this weekend’s Italian GP. With in-season circuit testing banned this year, however, only a limited amount of straight-line, aerodynamic running is available to drivers at FIA-accepted locations, [...]

The Force India F1 Team announced today that Tonio will assume driving duties of car number 21 from next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. After evaluating options following Giancarlo Fisichella’s switch to Ferrari, Tonio has been promoted to the race seat from Monza onwards. The Italian has fulfilled the team’s crucial test, reserve driver and development [...]

During a telephone interview with Sky Sport Tonio has confirmed that he will be announced as Force India’s second driver today! He commented: “In recent days we’ve had several meetings and we’ve decided to announce the movement on Monday. I am very confident, I think I’ve given so much to this team and now they [...]