User:PlayoffMaker22/F1-2012

NAVIGATOR 2011 2012 2013 The 2012 Formula One season was the third Formula One championship, contested over 20 races in as many countries.

Team changes

 * Scuderia Ferrari Marlbolo → Scuderia Ferrari: After the FIA put a ban on tobacco advertisement after the 2011 season, Ferrari broke the contract with Marlbolo, leaving them without a title sponsor.
 * Force India F1 Team → Sahara Force India F1 Team: Sahara was signed on a 4-year deal to be the title sponsor for the team, until the 2015 season.
 * Marussia F1 Team → Marussia F1 Team Gazprom: Gazprom was signed on a 3-year deal to be the title sponsor for the team, until the 2014 season.
 * Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team → Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team: AMG was signed to be the title sponsor for the Mercedes team. However, in the official statement, no contract length was mentioned.
 * Red Bull Racing → Red Bull – Ford Racing: Ford was signed by Red Bull Racing to supply engines to them and their sister team Toro Rosso. Their engine deal is set to last until the 2018 at least, for both teams.
 * Renault F1 Team → Lotus Renault F1 Team: British car maker Lotus bought a majority stake in the Renault team, making them title sponsors and subsequently moving the team entry from France to Britain.
 * Scuderia Toro Rosso → Scuderia Toro Rosso – Ford: Ford was signed by Red Bull Racing to supply engines to them and their sister team Toro Rosso. Their engine deal is set to last until the 2018 at least, for both teams.
 * AT&T Williams → Williams F1 Team: AT&T left Williams after disappointing results in the 2011 season. This left Williams without a title sponsor for 2012.
 * Lotus F1 Team: license withdrawn by FIA.
 * Hispania Racing F1 Team: license withdrawn by FIA.