Formula One News — March 2013

MARCH 23, 2013

Massa makes Ferrari strong as a team

Felipe Massa has made Ferrari a foe to fear for the constructors' world championship, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.

Vettel says Raikkonen friendship can survive F1 battle

Sebastian Vettel insists he is not worried his friendship with Kimi Raikkonen will suffer as they go wheel-to-wheel for the title in 2013.

Sauber could have swapped drivers in Australia

Sauber could have kept Nico Hulkenberg in the race last Sunday in Australia, it has emerged.

Marussia-Caterham merger made no sense

Caterham has belatedly confirmed reports that talks about a possible merger with rival backmarker Marussia took place over the winter.

Practice 3 Report - One Second Covers 11

Malaysian GP - Practice 3 Report

Practice 3 Results

Malaysian GP - Practice 3 Results

MARCH 22, 2013

Practice 2 Report - The Iceman Rains

Malaysian GP - Practice 2 Report

Friday Photos

Malaysian GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Malaysian GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Malaysian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Rivals suspect Lotus has unfair tyre advantage

As Melbourne winner Kimi Raikkonen continues his top form in Malaysia, Lotus' rivals are beginning to wonder if the team has an unfair advantage.

Lotus leaves Grosjean a step behind Raikkonen

After Kimi Raikkonen eased to victory in Australia, and set the pace in Malaysia on Friday, the forgotten man of Lotus is Romain Grosjean.

Alonso not worried about Raikkonen's pace

Fernando Alonso on Thursday said Kimi Raikkonen's winning pace in Australia a week ago is not a worry.

Hamilton denies considering sabbatical in 2013

Lewis Hamilton has denied Bernie Ecclestone's claim that he would have preferred a sabbatical in 2013 rather than stay at McLaren.

Wolff replaces Mercedes departing CEO Nick Fry

The latest subject of Mercedes' radical formula one shakeup is Nick Fry.

Massa denies team orders to help Alonso

Felipe Massa has denied suggestions last Sunday's 2013 season opener was clear evidence he is still Fernando Alonso's 'number 2' at Ferrari.

Kubica turned down DTM offer for 2013

Robert Kubica has revealed he turned down an offer to return to premier circuit racing in 2013.

Practice 2 Results

Malaysian GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Report - Webber Hot In Malaysia

Malaysian GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Malaysian GP - Practice 1 Results

Robin Frijns to focus on Sauber test role

New Sauber tester Robin Frijns will focus solely on his formula one role in 2013.

MARCH 21, 2013

Brawn thinks Ferrari was fastest in Australia

The headlines in Australia last weekend were that Red Bull dominated qualifying, before Lotus' Kimi Raikkonen eased to victory.

Claire Williams shaping up as new team boss

Claire Williams could be shaping up to take over at the helm of her father's famous British team.

McLaren begins task to improve flawed 2013 car

McLaren is pressing ahead with plans to improve the new 2013 car, as suggestions last year's winning model could be resurrected begin to fade.

Marussia confirms Caterham merger talks collapsed

F1 backmarkers Marussia and Caterham held talks over the winter about a possible merger.