Formula One News — January 2013
JANUARY 31, 2013
Luiz Razia to join Marussia
It is expected to be announced tomorrow that Brazilian driver Luiz Razia will join the Marussia Formula 1 team, to join Max Chilton as the second driver.
Whitmarsh says Paddy Lowe to stay at McLaren for 2013
At McLaren's launch of their new MP4-28, Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh said that Paddy Lowe will stay with the team for 2013.
McLaren unveils MP4-28
McLaren today unveiled their 2013 Formula 1 challenger, the McLaren-Mercedes MP4-28, at a laMcLaren unveils MP4-28unch at the team headquarters in Woking.
Nurburgring gets 2013 German GP
Reports in German newspapers are saying that Nurburgring officials have reached an agreement with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone to host the 2013 German GP.
Sutil still hopeful of 2013 drive
Mere days before the pre-season test period begins, Adrian Sutil is still refusing to give up on his formula one comeback for 2013.
JANUARY 30, 2013
Horner extends Red Bull contract
Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko has hit back at rumours team boss Christian Horner could be defecting to Ferrari.
Ferrari names new F1 challenger F138
Ferrari will name its new 2013 Formula 1 chassis the F138.
Scorpion team looks to buy HRT's assets
A new formula one team could rise from the ashes of the failed Spanish outfit HRT.
Nurburgring still wants to hold 2013 German GP
The Nurburgring has not given up on hosting this July's German grand prix.
JANUARY 29, 2013
Jacques Villeneuve to commentate for Italian TV
Jacques Villeneuve will be back at the grands prix in 2013 working for Sky Italia.
De la Rosa gains Alonso's respect
Pedro de la Rosa on Monday said the fact Fernando Alonso "wants" to work with him at Ferrari has made him "very proud".
Susie Wolff to debut Williams new chassis
Susie Wolff will give Williams' 2013 car, the FW35, its track debut next month.
JANUARY 28, 2013
Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean Q&A
Following the launch of the Lotus F1 Team E21, drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean answered questions about the 2013 season.
James Allison Q&A
Following the launch of the Lotus F1 Team E21 earlier this evening, Technical Director James Allison spoke.
Eric Boullier Q&A
Following the launch of the Lotus F1 Team E21 earlier this evening, Team Principal Eric Boullier spoke.
Lotus E21 launch
Lotus is the first formula 1 team to launch their 2013 chassis.
Schumacher back karting for 2013
Michael Schumacher will return to his karting roots in 2013, now that he has retired from Formula 1 once again.
2013 Ferrari to hide step nose
It has emerged that Ferrari will hide the step in the nose of its 2013 car.
Sainz Jr to race GP3
Carlos Sainz jr, now the cream of Red Bull's driver development programme, is excited about 2013.
JANUARY 27, 2013
Montoya, Pruett, Rojas and Kimball win Daytona 24 hours
The Target Chip Ganassi Riley/BMW of Juan Pablo Montoya, Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas and Charlie Kimball won the Daytona 24 hours in Florida today.
Ecclestone calls off Nurburgring negotiations
According to reports, Bernie Ecclestone has called off negotiations with the Nurburgring.
Lotus reports James Allison not leaving
The Lotus F1 team reports that technical director James Allison is not leaving the team amid rumours that he might be heading for Mercedes.
Money woes were the cause of Glock's departure
Losing tenth place in the constructors' championship at the final hurdle last year was a major reason for Timo Glock's shock departure.
JANUARY 26, 2013
Horner not only team boss at Maranello
Christian Horner was not at Maranello recently to discuss his or Adrian Newey's possible switch to Ferrari.
JANUARY 25, 2013
Lowe offered 1m Euros
Mercedes reportedly has offered Paddy Lowe a million euros per year to switch from McLaren.