Formula One News — February 2013

Sauber has found a highly-technical solution to the problem of Nico Hulkenberg's oversized feet.

A new deal for the Canadian grand prix could be delayed, as organisers discover the renovation of the ageing Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will cost more than expected.

Pirelli's heavily degrading tyres were not the only 'control' components causing problems for F1 teams in Barcelona this week.

Pirelli is the buzzword in the Barcelona paddock, as the F1 world gets to grips with the extreme degradation of the Italian supplier's 2013 tyres.

Sergio Perez was quickest in Barcelona on Wednesday, but he also admitted that Jenson Button still rules the McLaren roost.

F1 powerbrokers Bernie Ecclestone and Jean Todt are set to meet on Thursday, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.

Robert Kubica has been left out of Mercedes' lineup for the German touring car series DTM in 2013.

F1's governing body has told Williams its exhaust solution for the newly-launched FW35 is not legal.

After his first day at the wheel in 2013, Fernando Alonso on Tuesday had a stiff neck and a cautious round of optimism about the new Ferrari.

Danica Patrick has leapt back into the motor racing headlines by becoming the first woman to secure pole for the 2013 Nascar opener at Daytona.

Barcelona will this week host a head-to-head 'shootout' for the final race seat on the 2013 grid.

The Williams team was the final Formula 1 team to launch there 2013 chassis in the Barcelona pitlane this morning.

Adrian Sutil is "very, very happy" Force India is giving him a chance to shine by his former team Force India at Barcelona this week.

Owner CVC looks set to proceed with the floatation of formula one later this year.

Lewis Hamilton could not contain his smile as he smashed Sebastian Vettel's lap record on the British motoring television show Top Gear.

Sebastian Vettel is locked into a "long term" contract with Red Bull, according to Niki Lauda.

It is "100 per cent" certain this year's Bahrain grand prix is going ahead, according to Bernie Ecclestone.

Davide Valsecchi is the first champion in GP2 history who risks never sitting on a formula one grid.

As the F1 world looks set to race on without him, Jaime Alguersuari has decried a sport whose seats are now sold to the highest bidder.

New F1 backer Emirates, the Dubai-owned airline, could also return to the sport as a team sponsor.

More countries have followed Britain's lead in seeing their exclusive free-to-air television coverage of formula one end.

Adrian Sutil has re-emerged as a front runner for the last spot on the 2013 grid, with news he had a custom seat fitted at Force India's Silverstone factory this week.

Boss and co-owner Vijay Mallya's financial problems do not affect Force India, deputy team principal Bob Fernley insists.

Pirelli has surprised the F1 world by revealing an aggressive selection of tyre compounds for the start of the 2013 season.

Sauber's ultra-slim sidepods work well, team co-owner, founder and former boss Peter Sauber has revealed.