Archives of Month:  September 2013

Price for new Russian F1 circuit almost doubled

The final cost of the project to bring formula one to Russia was massively higher than first estimated. The Russian business daily Vedomosti reports...

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30 Sep 2013

Vettel has no problem with booing F1 fans

Sebastian Vettel insists he is not taking the recent booing personally. At Spa, Monza and most recently Singapore, and also in Britain for June's...

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30 Sep 2013

2014 Toro Rosso seat closed in by Da Costa

Antonio Felix da Costa is set to be announced as Daniel Ricciardo's successor at Toro Rosso for 2014. That is the claim of Livio...

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30 Sep 2013

Barrichello to race at Interlagos with Sauber

Rubens Barrichello's return to formula one could even happen this season. It emerged late last week that the Brazilian veteran, who lost his Williams...

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30 Sep 2013

Boss: Ferrari 'thought hard' about signing Hulkenberg

Stefano Domenicali admits Ferrari "thought hard" about signing Nico Hulkenberg for 2014. Ultimately, after deciding to oust Felipe Massa, the great Italian marque opted...

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30 Sep 2013

Mistake over Ferrari bill admits German newspaper

A German newspaper has admitted it got it wrong in claiming Ferrari sent Mark Webber a joke invoice for the Singapore 'taxi ride'. The...

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30 Sep 2013

Berger: Vettel heading for Schumacher's F1 records

F1 veteran Gerhard Berger thinks it is possible Sebastian Vettel will break Michael Schumacher's records. Not too long ago, former F1 driver and team...

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30 Sep 2013

Raikkonen to assess back injury in Korea practice

Kimi Raikkonen is unable to say if he will definitely be fit for the weekend's Korean grand prix. Albeit ultimately on the podium, the...

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30 Sep 2013

Ferrari being tested by Sirotkin at Fiorano

Sergey Sirotkin's push to become the next Sauber driver is now underway. Officially, the Russian's debut was on Friday, when he demonstrated Sauber's 2013...

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30 Sep 2013

Vettel 'traction control' doubts raised by Minardi

Former F1 team owner and boss Gian Carlo Minardi has raised doubts about the legitimacy of Sebastian Vettel's dominance in Singapore last weekend. The...

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30 Sep 2013

Mercedes Grand Prix Insights - Reaction Time

In Formula One, seconds can often be the difference between first and last place, meaning that driver reaction time is critical to success. In this...

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29 Sep 2013

Pirelli stays in F1 & New Jersey is back on 2014 calendar

The New Jersey grand prix is officially back on the 2014 F1 calendar, as the FIA published a huge 22-race schedule after its meeting...

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28 Sep 2013

Finally new Concorde signed by FIA

The FIA has finally signed on to a new Concorde Agreement. In late July at the Hungaroring, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone sat down...

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28 Sep 2013

HD wallpaper pictures 2013 Singapore Grand Prix

HD wallpaper pictures of the 2013 Singapore Grand Prix. This F1 race has been won by Sebastian Vettel with a Red Bull RB9 on the 22nd of September 2013...

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27 Sep 2013

Grand Prix Insights - Unsafe Release

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton must rely on team judgement when leaving the pit box, with a split second decision meaning a successful pit stop...

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27 Sep 2013

Caterham Unchained: Episode 22

We're vlogging from inside Caterham F1 Team throughout our 2013 season. Episode 22: Sarah catches up with Giedo van der Garde ahead of the Korean...

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27 Sep 2013

2011 car been tested by Ferrari in Barcelona

Ferrari has tested this week at the Barcelona circuit with a 2011 car, it has emerged. Italy's Autosprint, and the Spanish sports newspaper El...

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27 Sep 2013

Singapore 'taxi ride' fun, Ferrari sends bill to Webber

Ferrari joined the 'taxi ride' fun after the recent Singapore grand prix, sending Mark Webber a hefty bill for hitching a ride back to...

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27 Sep 2013

Barrichello contender 2014 Sauber seat

Rubens Barrichello has emerged as a shock contender to drive for Sauber in 2014. With Nico Hulkenberg expected to move either to Lotus or...

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27 Sep 2013

Chances of allocating sixth engine for bustling 2014 calendar

F1 drivers may be allocated an extra engine for next season, if the calendar really does swell to an unprecedented 22 races. In 2013,...

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27 Sep 2013

Ben Sulayem weighing up bid for FIA presidency

Mohammad Ben Sulayem has not denied speculation he is set to become a third candidate for the FIA presidency. David Ward has already entered...

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27 Sep 2013

Salo: Raikkonen exit could cost Lotus sponsors

    Kimi Raikkonen's departure is a "terrible loss" for Lotus, and could cost the Enstone based team some sponsorship. That is the view...

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27 Sep 2013

How To Make An Red Bull F1 Car: COMPOSITES

Using exclusive interviews with Red Bull team members and showcasing detailed and artistic footage of the intricate procedures required to make an F1 car, this...

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26 Sep 2013

Mercedes F1 access All Areas - Composites (Part 4)

Welcome to the Mercedes F1 factory in Brackley! Today, we take you around the composites department: 85% of a Formula One car  is produced...

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26 Sep 2013

INTERACTIVE YouTube Cockpit - Click buttons to navigate channel - Sauber F1 Team

Welcome to our INTERACTIVE YouTube cockpit, your guide to our channel! Click on the steering wheel's buttons to explore the Sauber F1 Team YouTube...

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26 Sep 2013

F1 interview with James Calado

Sahara Force India third driver James Calado answers questions submitted by fans on Twitter.

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26 Sep 2013

Mercedes F1 Access All Areas - Composites (Part 3)

Welcome to the Mercedes F1 factory in Brackley! Today, we take you around the composites department: 85% of a Formula One car  is produced...

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26 Sep 2013

Singapore Circuit - A track lap with Fernando Alonso

Interview with Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso about the Singapore circuit. "This is a very demanding race from the physical point of view and also...

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26 Sep 2013

Inside the Mercedes F1 team: the race engineer

For Mercedes F1 fans watching the race on TV, they are "the" voice on the radio revealing crucial info about strategy. For the driver, they...

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26 Sep 2013

Trainer: Raikkonen will be fit for Korea

Kimi Raikkonen's trainer has played down rumours the Finn could sit out next weekend's Korean grand prix. The Lotus driver struggled with pain throughout...

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26 Sep 2013