Formula One News — March 2013
MARCH 29, 2013
Villeneuve speaks out on Red Bull saga
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve is not sure Sebastian Vettel's apologies should be so readily accepted.
Marussia looks to use Ferrari or Mercedes power in 2014
Marussia chief executive Andy Webb has admitted the team will be powered either by Ferrari or Mercedes engines in 2014.
Bianchi and Marussia beat expectations at season start
A backmarker and its young rookie are emerging as a true surprise package of 2013.
MARCH 28, 2013
Did Vettel disobey team order intentionally?
There could be truth in Sebastian Vettel's claim that he didn't deliberately ignore team orders in Malaysia last Sunday.
Force India extends Mercedes engine deal
The Force India Formula One team has announced that it has signed an agreement to extend their engine supply deal with Mercedes Benz from the 2014 season and behind.
Pirelli rules out changing tyre compounds
Pirelli has ruled out making changes to its 2013 product, despite Red Bull and Mercedes complaining that this year's tyres are penalising the best cars.
Rumour mill considers Webber's successor
As the Malaysian Red Bull affair continues on, the F1 rumour mill is already beginning to churn out potential candidates for Mark Webber's seat.
MARCH 27, 2013
Claire Williams promoted to deputy team principal
Claire Williams, the daughter of Williams F1 founder Frank Williams, has been named deputy team principal for the formula one team.
No new contract for Webber in 2014?
Mark Webber will leave Red Bull at the end of 2013, major German newspaper Bild is reporting.
Hulkenberg feels Sauber must improve
New Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg said eighth place in Malaysia last Sunday was "unacceptable".
Ferrari, Lotus will block tyre changes
Ferrari and Lotus would veto any move to have Pirelli change the compounds of its 2013 tyres.
Williams could revert to 2012 exhaust
Williams could revert to the exhaust of its 2012 car, after struggling for pace and handling with the new FW35 so far this season.
Minardi co-founder Martini dies
Former driver and Minardi team co-founder Giancarlo Martini has died.
MARCH 26, 2013
Webber will race in China
Mark Webber's father insists the 36-year-old Australian driver is not quitting Red Bull or formula one.
Wolff backs Brawn's call
Toto Wolff, the new Mercedes co-owner and director, has played down reports of a growing rift between the team's German and British factions.
Ecclestone comments make Hamilton nervous
Lewis Hamilton has admitted Bernie Ecclestone's recent comments are making him "nervous".
Renault reveals engine talks with Toro Rosso
Renault has admitted it is negotiating with Toro Rosso about an engine supply for 2014.
Van der Garde looks forward to updates
Giedo van der Garde has admitted he is prepared to endure a couple more painful grands prix.
Ecclestone almost took over tennis
Bernie Ecclestone has revealed how close he came to changing forever the international game of tennis.
MARCH 25, 2013
Race Report - Red faces at Red Bull
Malaysian GP - Race Report
Vettel surprised by his own brutality
The victim of Sebastian Vettel's decision to ignore his team's instructions, Mark Webber predicted on Sunday that Red Bull would "protect" its triple world champion "as usual".
German faction sides against Brawn over Rosberg team order
Mercedes' German-speaking faction has spoken out against the team orders that prevented Nico Rosberg from finishing on the podium in Malaysia.
Malaysian race shows Red Bull not united
Fernando Alonso, who wears a giant Samurai tattoo on his back and neck, sounded disappointed to have missed Sunday's war between Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.
Kubica in running for 2014 at Lotus
Robert Kubica is "definitely" in the running to return to formula one with Lotus in 2014.
Ecclestone says Mercedes was Hamiltons second choice
Lewis Hamilton wanted to be Sebastian Vettel's teammate at Red Bull this year, according to Bernie Ecclestone.