Formula One News — March 2013

MARCH 25, 2013

Vettel denies signing 2016 Red Bull extension

Sebastian Vettel has played down multiple reports that he has signed a Red Bull contract extension through 2016.

Boullier doesn't want superstars at Lotus

Mar.24 (GMM) Team boss Eric Boullier says he has created a team structure that does not rely on hugely-paid "superstars".

Grosjeans wife expecting

Romain Grosjean will soon be a father.

MARCH 24, 2013

Webber feels slighted as Vettel ignores team orders

Mark Webber was visibly upset and displeased on the podium in Malaysia today, when his Red Bull-Renault team mate Sebastian Vettel took the victory today after passing Webber late in the race.

Sunday Photos

Malaysian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Malaysian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Malaysian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Malaysian GP - Race Results

Button uncomfortable with talk of who is best

Jenson Button has admitted he feels uncomfortable about the general perception that Fernando Alonso is better than the Spaniard's recent title rival Sebastian Vettel.

Whitmarsh fails to diminish 2012 fallback rumours

Martin Whitmarsh has failed yet again to "kill off" suggestions McLaren will ultimately scrap the 2013 car and revert to the winning model of last season.

Ecclestone considers Brazilian switch to Rio for 2016

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he is considering dropping Interlagos from the F1 calendar.

Marko says Pirelli promises to change tyres

Dr Helmut Marko says Pirelli "has promised" to change its tyre compounds in time for next month's Bahrain grand prix.

Domenicali thinks the time has arrived for Ferrari title

Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali feels the time has arrived for Ferrari to deliver its first title since 2007.

Danner worried V6s to spoil F1 competition

Former F1 driver Christian Danner is worried the move from V8 to turbo V6 engines next year is a bad move for the sport.

MARCH 23, 2013

Qualifying Report - Perfect Timing

Malaysian GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Malaysian GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Malaysian GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Malaysian GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Lotus wants new contract talks with Raikkonen

Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez has left the door open for a new deal with current championship leader Kimi Raikkonen.

Qualifying Results

Malaysian GP - Qualifying Results

Red Bull and Mercedes want Pirelli to revert to 2012 spec tyres

Top teams Red Bull and Mercedes want Pirelli to rush last year's tyres back into service.

Alonso expects pressure from Raikkonen in race

Fernando Alonso on Saturday sounded unfazed as his Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa continued to hold the upper hand.

Lotus flattered by Newey's interest in 2013 car

In Malaysia on Friday, Mark Webber was not the only top driver groaning about the overwhelmingly dominant factor in the paddock at present.

F1 correspondents tip Alonso for 2013 title

The overwhelming majority of international media correspondents surveyed in the F1 paddock have tipped Fernando Alonso to win the 2013 title.