Archives of Month:  August 2013 - Page 2

Michelin poised to return to 2014 formula one

Michelin has confirmed it is poised to return to formula one. The sport's existing tyre supplier, Pirelli, has said a 2014 tender at this...

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27 Aug 2013

McLaren exit talk played down by Button

Jenson Button has played down suggestions he is on the market for 2014. The 2009 world champion said he was only being mischievous when,...

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27 Aug 2013

Domenicali: About the Belgian Grand Prix

"After qualifying hadn't really given a true picture of the hierarchy down pit lane, today's result showed just how competitive our Ferrari car is."

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26 Aug 2013

2013 Belgian F1 GP report: Vettel strengthens grip on title

Sebastian Vettel eased to victory in a dry Belgian grands prix to extend his championship lead to 46 points, as Formula One made its...

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26 Aug 2013

Domenicali - New engine deal for Sauber close

A new engine deal for Sauber could be announced at the Italian grand prix in two weeks, Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali said on...

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26 Aug 2013

Spa could be penalized for Shell protests by FIA

F1's governing body could penalise organisers of the Belgian grand prix, after the extensive Greenpeace protests on Sunday. Hitting out at race sponsor Shell's...

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26 Aug 2013

Chance of Monza dominance played down by Red Bull

Red Bull is playing down expectations Sebastian Vettel will continue his dominance next weekend at Monza. Although some insiders thought Mercedes would have the...

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26 Aug 2013

Lopez - Renault factor involved in Raikkonen talks

Gerard Lopez has admitted Renault is involved in Lotus' push to keep Kimi Raikkonen at the team in 2014. It has been rumoured the...

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26 Aug 2013

Webber's 2014 seat news denied by Horner, Ricciardo

Christian Horner and Daniel Ricciardo have denied Mark Webber's suggestion the decision about his 2014 successor is already made. Obviously referring to his young...

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26 Aug 2013

Ecclestone: Mexico poised for 2014 GP return

Bernie Ecclestone is poised to put Mexico on the 2014 F1 calendar. Having said the New Jersey Grand Prix is unlikely to make its...

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26 Aug 2013

Greenpeace protests against F1 sponsor Shell at Spa

Environmental activists Greenpeace on Sunday staged an audacious protest against race sponsors Shell at the Belgian grand prix. Shell is the Spa-Francorchamps race's high-profile...

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26 Aug 2013

No 'compromise' on 2014 car focus says Mercedes

Mercedes says it will not "compromise" its preparations for 2014 by focusing too hard on this year's world championship race. Many insiders now regard...

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26 Aug 2013

Ricciardo is Red Bull successor reveals Webber

A mischievous Mark Webber on Sunday gave away the name of his successor at Red Bull. While the frenzied 'silly season' rumour-mongers wonder if...

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26 Aug 2013

2013 Belgian Grand Prix F1 Race Results

Event: Belgian Grand Prix Track: Spa Francorchamps Circuit Weather: Dry Track temperature: 25°C Air temperature: 20°C Wind Speed: 3.1 mps Wind direction: North Air Pressure: 964.0...

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26 Aug 2013

Tooned 50: Episode 3 - The Emerson Fittipaldi Story

Tooned continues! 2013 marks McLaren's 50 anniversary, and series two takes a look back at the team's long and successful history. The third installment moves...

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26 Aug 2013

Honda return to bring Japanese driver to F1 denied by Suzuka

Suzuka race promoter Hiroshi Soda has played down suggestions Honda's return to F1 will see a Japanese driver on the grid again. It emerged...

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25 Aug 2013

Raikkonen to agree new deal 'quickly tips from Lopez

Team owner Gerard Lopez is hopeful Kimi Raikkonen will soon sign a new deal to stay at Lotus in 2014. As a weekend of...

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25 Aug 2013

Marko - Sauber seat for Sirotkin 'not a mistake'

Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull's often hard-talking F1 consultant, has a surprising view regarding the sport's likely newest rookie. If 17-year-old Sergey Sirotkin makes...

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25 Aug 2013

Wurz - Another Vettel title shows F1 'still a sport'

Former F1 driver Alex Wurz has admitted he expects Sebastian Vettel to stroll now to his fourth drivers' title. Many others think Mercedes' Lewis...

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25 Aug 2013

Hamilton reveals he's refusing to wear team cap in 2013

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he is refusing to wear Mercedes' team cap. While team chairman Niki Lauda is famous for his cap, 2008 world...

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25 Aug 2013

Michelin eyeing F1 return confirms Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports from Spa-Francorchamps this week that Michelin wants to return to formula one. "They do want to get back in,"...

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25 Aug 2013

Schumacher has ruled out returning to F1 with Red Bull seat

Just in time to stop the 'silly season' from becoming the 'crazy season', Michael Schumacher has ruled out returning to formula one in 2014....

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25 Aug 2013

Lotus's financial strife denied by Lopez

Team owner Gerard Lopez on Saturday played down reports of financial strife at Lotus. Reportedly in debt to the tune of EUR 120 million,...

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25 Aug 2013

F1 Qualifying Results 2013 Belgian Grand Prix

Event: Belgian Grand Prix Track: Spa Francorchamps Circuit Weather: Wet/dry/wet Track temperature: 21°C Air temperature: 19°C Wind Speed: 1.3 mps Wind direction: South-West Air Pressure: 963.6...

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24 Aug 2013

Pirelli stopped Spa boycott threat amid Michelin F1 return rumours

Pirelli on Saturday said metal debris, not a tyre design flaw, caused the rear failures and cuts seen at Spa-Francorchamps on Friday. The latest...

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24 Aug 2013

Struggling Sauber finally able to pay Hulkenberg

Despite protestations to the contrary, Sauber's struggle for survival is not over, according to the latest German-language reports. The Russian rescue deal had appeared...

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24 Aug 2013

F1 Lap times 3rd practice 2013 Belgian Grand Prix

Event: Belgian Grand Prix Track: Spa Francorchamps Circuit Weather: Dry Track temperature: 25°C Air temperature: 21°C Wind Speed: 3.3 mps Wind direction: South-West Air Pressure: 963.9...

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24 Aug 2013

Spa tyre danger could be boycotted by drivers

F1 drivers are threatening to 'boycott' the Belgian grand prix if their concerns about tyre safety are not eased, according to Italy's La Gazzetta...

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24 Aug 2013

Raikkonen - No 2014 talks until Lotus resolves issues

Kimi Raikkonen on Friday said he is unwilling to even talk with Lotus about 2014 until certain issues are cleared up. As he did...

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24 Aug 2013

Ecclestone: New Jersey 'mess' not on 2014 calendar

Plans to take formula one to New Jersey are in tatters, as Bernie Ecclestone confirmed a race amid the Manhattan skyline will not happen...

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24 Aug 2013