HRT is, in 2012-spec, effectively an all-new team. Jonathan Noble spoke to its new boss, former grand prix driver Luis Perez-Sala, and asked what he's doing to move the outfit off the back of the Formula 1 grid

Former grand prix driver Luis Perez-Sala has experienced something brand new at Jerez in Spain this week – walking into the Formula 1 paddock as a team principal.

After taking over from Colin Kolles as boss of HRT over the winter, his first appearance in his new role came after a hectic few months getting to grips with the infrastructure, budgets and car development plans for the Spanish-owned team.

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