Shutdown: our mechanics' summer break
Sahara Force India and the whole of Formula One are going on the traditional August two-week shutdown: but how are our mechanics going to...
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Pirelli F1 tyres compounds for Belgian, Italian & Singapore Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced the slick compounds that will be taken to the first three grands prix of the second half of the season, in...
Hamilton warmly welcomes Lauda's opinion
Lewis Hamilton has warmly welcomed the "great compliment" made by triple world champion Niki Lauda after the recent Hungarian grand prix. Having won his...
Kaltenborn: Sauber 'never close to bankruptcy'
Monisha Kaltenborn has denied Sauber was ever close to "bankruptcy". Having admitted it was having trouble paying increasingly impatient suppliers, the Swiss team recently...
'very happy' to stay at Toro Rosso says Vergne
Jean-Eric Vergne has admitted being left out of Red Bull's plans initially left him "upset". Earlier in the running to replace the Le Mans-bound...
'force majeure' to be claimed by Russia for late FIA application
Russia's hopes of holding its inaugural grand prix next year may rest on officials being able to convince the FIA its application was lodged...
Ferrari sponsor cancels 'Wrooom' event
Ferrari's annual pre-season event on the slopes of Italian ski resort Madonna di Campiglio will take place no more. Corriere dello Sport newspaper reports...
2013 F1 summer interview Ross Brawn (Part 2)
Mercedes GP caught up with Ross before the summer shutdown to ask him a couple of questions about our season so far...
No test debut for Sirotkin until 2014 F1 season
Sergey Sirotkin has admitted he will not begin his quest for a formula one seat until early next year. As a 2014 race seat...
Ferrari to decide on 2015 Le Mans prototype
Ferrari will decide soon whether it will push ahead with a Le Mans project. A month ago, boss Stefano Domenicali did not deny speculation...
2013 F1 summer interview Ross Brawn
Video with an interview of Mercedes F1 principal Ross Brawn before the summer shutdown to ask him a couple of questions about our season...
Bianchi could be replaced by Magnussen in 2014
Marussia has emerged as a potential destination for the McLaren-backed rookie Kevin Magnussen in 2013. This week, Marussia team boss John Booth admitted the...
F1's print media to kept under control by FIA
The FIA is staying in control of the accreditation of F1's print journalists. Before Bernie Ecclestone and Jean Todt shook hands at the Hungaroring...
Hamilton's father takes a Maranello visit
Anthony Hamilton, the father of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, has been at Ferrari's Maranello headquarters this week. That is the claim of the Italian...
Ferrari says Raikkonen reports are media 'fantasy'
Ferrari has dismissed as "fantasy" reports a lucrative 2014 offer has been made to former team driver Kimi Raikkonen. Those reports had followed suggestions...
2014 Russia GP doubts rejected by organiser
A key figure of next year's inaugural Russian grand prix has played down suggestions the Sochi race might never take place. The latest reports...
Boullier: Lotus ready to wait for Raikkonen's call
Eric Boullier has admitted Lotus is waiting for Kimi Raikkonen to make his decision about 2014. Earlier, it was reported Lotus is putting pressure...
Top Mercedes form surprises Schumacher
Michael Schumacher has admitted he did not expect his former team Mercedes to make such a leap forwards in 2013. After his F1 comeback...
German Grand Prix – Vettel Scores his First Home Win
There was plenty of sporting action competing for viewers’ attention on 7th July; including of course Andy Murray’s historic Wimbledon win. Whilst it wasn’t...
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...
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...
'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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
