Archives of Month:  March 2013 - Page 2

First Facebook winner of 2013 F1 Tickets give away

We are happy to announce our first winner of the 2013 F1 tickets we give away for the Bahrain F1 GP. The first winner...

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25 Mar 2013

Post 2013 Malaysian F1 GP interview Paul Hembery

Sepang, March 24th, 2013 -- Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery took some time to analyse the Malaysian Grand Prix and the performance of the...

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25 Mar 2013

Post 2013 Malaysian F1 GP interview Stefano Domenicali

"Clearly today's result leaves a somewhat bitter taste in the mouth given the start positions we had secured in qualifying."  

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25 Mar 2013

Vettel surprised by his own brutality

The victim of Sebastian Vettel's decision to ignore his team's instructions, Mark Webber predicted on Sunday that Red Bull would "protect" its triple world...

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25 Mar 2013

Germany against Brawn's F1 team order on Rosberg

Mercedes' German-speaking faction has spoken out against the team orders that prevented Nico Rosberg from finishing on the podium in Malaysia. German Rosberg asked...

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25 Mar 2013

Alonso: Malaysian F1 GP shows Red Bull Racing is not a team

Fernando Alonso, who wears a giant Samurai tattoo on his back and neck, sounded disappointed to have missed Sunday's war between Sebastian Vettel and...

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25 Mar 2013

Lotus Boss: Kubica definitely in running for 2014 F1 season

Robert Kubica is "definitely" in the running to return to formula one with Lotus in 2014. Turning down an offer to return to circuit...

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25 Mar 2013

Vettel apologises for stealing Webber's F1 victory

F1 erupted in controversy on Sunday, after Sebastian Vettel ignored a team order to win the Malaysian grand prix. The German and his teammate...

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24 Mar 2013

Helmut Marko: Pirelli has promised to change F1 tyres

Dr Helmut Marko says Pirelli "has promised" to change its tyre compounds in time for next month's Bahrain grand prix. Together with Mercedes, Red...

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24 Mar 2013

Vettel takes controversial Malaysian F1 GP victory

Sebastian Vettel won his first race of 2013 after controversially beating his Red Bull team mate Mark Webber at the Malaysia grands prix. Webber led...

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24 Mar 2013

2013 Malaysian Grand Prix F1 Race Results

Event: Malaysian F1 Grand Prix Track: Sepang International Circuit Weather: Wet/dry Track temperature: 31°C Air temperature: 25°C Wind Speed: 2.1 mps Wind direction: North Air Pressure:...

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24 Mar 2013

Button: Talks about Alonso is better than Vettel are disrespectful

Jenson Button has admitted he feels uncomfortable about the general perception that Fernando Alonso is better than the Spaniard's recent title rival Sebastian Vettel....

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24 Mar 2013

Ecclestone eyes Brazil switch to Rio F1 circuit for 2016

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he is considering dropping Interlagos from the F1 calendar. Early this week, we reported that Indycar driver Helio Castroneves had...

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24 Mar 2013

Team boss: No superstars at Lotus F1 team

Team boss Eric Boullier says he has created a team structure that does not rely on hugely-paid "superstars". He is referring to the staff...

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24 Mar 2013

Whitmarsh fails to kill 2012 F1 car comeback rumours

Martin Whitmarsh has failed yet again to "kill off" suggestions McLaren will ultimately scrap the 2013 car and revert to the winning model of...

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24 Mar 2013

Sebastian Vettel denies signing 2016 F1 contract extension

Sebastian Vettel has played down multiple reports that he has signed a Red Bull contract extension through 2016. Asked if he has added two...

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24 Mar 2013

Stefano Domenicali: Time has arrived for Ferrari F1 title

The time has arrived for Ferrari to deliver its first title since 2007. That is the forthright assessment of team boss Stefano Domenicali, who...

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24 Mar 2013

F1 driver Grosjean to become father soon

Romain Grosjean will soon be a father. After his new wife Marion Jolles - who met Grosjean whilst a F1 television reporter - was...

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24 Mar 2013

Pirelli might change F1 tyres if asked unanimously

Pressure is mounting on F1 supplier Pirelli to change its tyres. It is being whispered ever louder in the Sepang paddock that Red Bull,...

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24 Mar 2013

Ecclestone: Hamilton rolled his eyes for Mercedes option

Lewis Hamilton wanted to be Sebastian Vettel's teammate at Red Bull this year, according to Bernie Ecclestone. Ultimately, the 2008 world champion left McLaren...

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24 Mar 2013

Alonso expects pressure from Raikkonen during F1 race

Fernando Alonso on Saturday sounded unfazed as his Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa continued to hold the upper hand. Brazilian Massa almost lost his seat...

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23 Mar 2013

Red Bull & Mercedes want 2012 Pirelli F1 tyres return

Top teams Red Bull and Mercedes want Pirelli to rush last year's tyres back into service. According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, the...

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23 Mar 2013

Qualifying results 2013 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix

Event: Malaysian F1 Grand Prix Track: Sepang Circuit Weather: Dry/wet Track temperature: 41°C Air temperature: 32°C Wind Speed: 2.3 mps Wind direction: North-East Air Pressure: 1001.7...

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23 Mar 2013

Lotus flattered by Newey's interest in E21 2013 F1 car

In Malaysia on Friday, Mark Webber was not the only top driver groaning about the overwhelmingly dominant factor in the paddock at present. "Tyres,...

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23 Mar 2013

Vettel: Friendship with Raikkonen can survive F1 battle

Sebastian Vettel insists he is not worried his friendship with Kimi Raikkonen will suffer as they go wheel-to-wheel for the title in 2013. The...

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23 Mar 2013

Press tip Fernando Alonso for 2013 F1 drivers title

The overwhelming majority of international media correspondents surveyed in the F1 paddock have tipped Fernando Alonso to win the 2013 title. Spanish newspaper AS's...

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23 Mar 2013

Caterham: Marussia merge would be of no use

Caterham has belatedly confirmed reports that talks about a possible merger with rival backmarker Marussia took place over the winter. In explaining the delay...

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23 Mar 2013

Sauber could have swapped F1 drivers for Australian GP

Sauber could have kept Nico Hulkenberg in the race last Sunday in Australia, it has emerged. Ultimately, the German sat out Melbourne with a...

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23 Mar 2013

Lotus wants new F1 contract talks with Kimi Raikkonen

Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez has left the door open for a new deal with current championship leader Kimi Raikkonen. Finn Raikkonen, who became...

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23 Mar 2013

Helmut Marko: Massa makes Ferrari F1 strong

Felipe Massa has made Ferrari a foe to fear for the constructors' world championship, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko. Brazilian Massa struggled...

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23 Mar 2013