Formula One News — March 2013

MARCH 18, 2013

Hulkenberg to use new chassis in Malaysia

Nico Hulkenberg will tackle this weekend's Malaysian grand prix with a new Sauber chassis.

Horner criticises McLaren for ECU troubles

At the end of a nightmare weekend for McLaren, Red Bull's Christian Horner added the final insult.

Ferrari asked Perez to take care of Alonso

Sergio Perez has claimed that, whilst a Sauber driver, Ferrari often asked him to "take care" of Fernando Alonso.

McLaren offered more money to Hamiltonfor 2013

Lewis Hamilton claims McLaren offered him more money than Mercedes for 2013.

Perez hopes backer Telmex joins McLaren

Sergio Perez has admitted he hopes Telmex becomes a major sponsor of the McLaren team.

Zytek interested in F1's 2014 engine rules

Yet another new name could be looking seriously at F1's radical engine rules for 2014.

MARCH 17, 2013

McLaren could revert to 2012 car

After a disastrous season opener with a flawed new car, the big question in the Melbourne paddock late on Sunday is whether McLaren will give up and switch back to the 2012 chassis.

Raikkonen wonders if Lotus budget big enough for title

Kimi Raikkonen, 2013's early championship leader, has questioned whether Lotus can keep up its winning pace throughout the season.

Sunday Photos

Australian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Team Quotes

Australian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Sunday Press Conference

Australian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Raikkonen leads 2013 title

Kimi Raikkonen is the surprise world championship leader, after winning the season-opening Australian grand prix at the wheel of the fast and tyre-friendly Lotus.

Race Results

Australian GP - Race Results

Ecclestone happy Austrians in charge at Mercedes

Niki Lauda, the team's new co-owner and chairman, has admitted he was shocked when he first visited Mercedes' Brackley headquarters.

Alonso says Red Bull leading pack is nothing new

Fernando Alonso, although very quiet over the winter period, insists in Australia that he is happy even though not at the wheel of the fastest car.

Ecclestone's big hope for 2013 is Ferrari revival

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted a resurgent Ferrari is his great hope for the 2013 season.

Maldonado say new Williams undriveable

It has been a nightmare start to Williams' 2013 season.

Forgotten man Massa is back

Since his 2008 title challenge and near-fatal crash a season later, Felipe Massa has been almost missing in action.

Qualifying Press Conference

Australian GP - Qualifying Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Australian GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Australian GP - Qualifying Results

MARCH 16, 2013

Saturday Photos

Australian GP - Saturday Photos

Prost worried 2013 could be Red Bull whitewash

Alain Prost is worried 2013 could be a Red Bull whitewash.