Archives of Month:  July 2013

Raikkonen return played down by Ferrari

Ferrari on Wednesday played down reports it has made a lucrative offer to sign Kimi Raikkonen for 2014. As Lotus and Red Bull tussle...

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31 Jul 2013

Problem for Russian GP as application deadline passed

Once feared it could swell to an unprecedented 22 grands prix, the size of next year's 2014 F1 calendar now appears unclear. New Jersey...

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31 Jul 2013

'not pleased' with latest Pirelli shakeup says Ferrari

The big news following the race debut of Pirelli's latest tyre specification is that Mercedes' long struggles could finally be over. Ferrari, on the...

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31 Jul 2013

Ferrari seat offered to Raikkonen for 2014

The 2014 driver 'silly season' has taken yet another shock twist. Germany's Bild newspaper claims Kimi Raikkonen, already wanted by Lotus next year and...

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31 Jul 2013

Three-day test for Ferrari begins in France

Ferrari has begun a three-day test at the former French grand prix venue Magny Cours. That is the claim of the authoritative Italian sports...

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31 Jul 2013

Tost happy to have Ricciardo in Toro Rosso for next season

Franz Tost has admitted he would be happy if Daniel Ricciardo spends another year at Toro Rosso. Australian Ricciardo has earned a place in...

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31 Jul 2013

Tost: Sainz jr not ready for F1

Team boss Franz Tost has played down rumours Carlos Sainz jr is ready to make the step up to formula one with Toro Rosso....

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31 Jul 2013

Marussia hangs on with current drivers for 2014

Marussia would like to keep its current race drivers in 2014, boss John Booth has revealed. Recently, just as Pat Symonds was set to...

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31 Jul 2013

Chandhok: Ecclestone still wants F1 future for India

Dropping off the 2014 calendar does not mean India's F1 dream is over. That is the claim of Karun Chandhok, one of only two...

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31 Jul 2013

No Indian GP in 2014 admits organiser

Race organisers on Tuesday confirmed the Indian grand prix will not be held in 2014. Earlier, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone - under pressure...

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30 Jul 2013

McLaren M7C - The Thursday Car

The McLaren M7C. Otherwise known as the Thursday car and powered by the almighty Ford Cosworth engine. A true classic in the original 'papaya...

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30 Jul 2013

Alonso loses patience Ferrari issues rebuke

Amid rumours Fernando Alonso is flirting with a shock move to Red Bull, Ferrari has issued an ultra-rare public rebuke of its number 1...

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30 Jul 2013

Chandhok believes axed India could return in 2015

India, set to lose its place on the 2014 calendar, could return the year after. That is the claim of Vicky Chandhok, the president...

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30 Jul 2013

Korea joins India in 2014 F1 calender exit

The Korean grand prix looks set to join India in F1 exile, as Bernie Ecclestone trims the 2014 F1 calendar to a maximum of...

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30 Jul 2013

Ferrari confirms James Allison will start this September

Ferrari on Monday confirmed reports James Allison is joining the famous Italian team. We reported on Saturday that the Maranello based team is buying...

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29 Jul 2013

Red Bull Racing runs away with Alonso F1 rumour

Red Bull is running with the rumour, after Fernando Alonso's manager was spotted in talks with Christian Horner in Hungary. The suggestion Ferrari's number...

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29 Jul 2013

Hembery: No F1 tyre war unless rules change

Paul Hembery has played down reports Pirelli might have to go wheel-to-wheel with Michelin in formula one next year. There are rumours the apparently...

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29 Jul 2013

Domenicali: About the 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix

"Going into this race weekend, we knew we would be struggling a bit. Today's result cannot put a smile on our faces because at...

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29 Jul 2013

Force India also seem to owe Hulkenberg money

According to Blick newspaper, Sauber is not the only formula one team that owes Nico Hulkenberg money. Veteran correspondent Roger Benoit told the German...

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29 Jul 2013

Ecclestone admits Indian Grand Prix is facing F1 exit

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports a question mark hangs above the Indian grand prix. We reported on Friday that, with teams keen to limit...

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29 Jul 2013

Lewis Hamilton back in F1 drivers title chase

Pole sitter Lewis Hamilton went into Sunday's Hungarian grand prix having written off his title chances and insisting victory would require a "miracle". When...

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29 Jul 2013

Pirelli would like to be F1 winter testing in Bahrain

F1 appears headed to Dubai for pre-season testing early next year. But the local The National newspaper said that, following team boss meetings in...

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29 Jul 2013

Nico Rosberg: Video DNF Hungary GP 2013

Nico Rosberg DNF Hungary Grand Prix 2013 video message

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29 Jul 2013

Ask Lewis Hamilton July 2013 - Part I

Mercedes has put the shout out to #AskLewis a couple of weeks ago and got an amazing response. We picked the best questions and here...

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29 Jul 2013

Alonso to Red Bull rumour could be false alarm

A meeting in Hungary between Christian Horner and Fernando Alonso's manager could have had nothing to do with the Ferrari driver. Germany's Sport Bild...

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28 Jul 2013

Michelin planning F1 announcement

Michelin has scheduled an announcement for the middle of next week, according to a report on Sunday by Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. The...

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28 Jul 2013

Hamilton finally claims first Mercedes F1 win

Lewis Hamilton was in a class of his own as he unexpectedly converted pole position into his fist Mercedes win for the Hungarian Grand...

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28 Jul 2013

2013 Hungarian Grand Prix F1 Race Results

Event: Hungarian Grand Prix Track: Hungaroring Weather: Dry Track temperature: 49°C Air temperature: 35°C Wind Speed: 3.8 mps Wind direction: South Air Pressure: 986.3 mBar Humidity:...

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28 Jul 2013

Alonso's manager met Red Bull boss in Hungary

A shock new contender could have leapt into contention to become F1's newest Red Bull driver in 2014. Germany's Sport Bild claims team boss Christian...

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28 Jul 2013

Raikkonen: Late Lotus payments not ideal

  Kimi Raikkonen has admitted he is still waiting on some money from Lotus. "There is some problem," the 2007 world champion is quoted...

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28 Jul 2013