2012 Formula 1 Season Preview: 7 to 12 Driver Analysis
The new Formula One season revs into gear this weekend, but who’s who and which team will be employing those hopeful drivers this year?
The new Formula One season revs into gear this weekend, but whos who and which team will be employing those hopeful drivers this year? This is a quick summary of the key facts you need to know about the first six drivers for 2012. Mercedes7. Michael Schumacher (GER) 43 years old Former World Champion with Benetton (1994, 1995) and Ferrari (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) He finished eighth in 2011 with 76 points. Former F1 Employers: Jordan, Benetton, Ferrari 
8. Nico Rosberg (GER) 26 years old Best Championship result: seventh with Williams and Mercedes He finished seventh in 2011 with a score of 89 points. Former F1 employers: BMW, Williams Lotus
9. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) 32 years old Former World Champion with Ferrari (2007) Took a break from F1 from 2009-2011 Former F1 employers: Sauber, McLaren, Ferrari
10. Romain Grosjean (FRA) 25 years old Youngster He has competed in seven races in his entire F1 career. Former F1 employers: Renault Force India
11. Paul di Resta (GBR) 25 years old Youngster He finished last season in thirteenth with 27 points. Started his F1 career with Force India 
12. Nico Hulkenberg (GER) 24 years old Youngster Last season he was the Force India Test Driver. Former F1 employers: Williams Check back at What Culture throughout the weekend as we run further analysis on the rest of the drivers for this years F1 season. You can check out driver analysis of the first 1-7 candidates HERE.